Design Idea: Painting your Trim to Match your Walls
If you’re looking for an affordable way to update your home this fall, here’s an idea to try: paint out your trim to match your wall colour. Sometimes called “colour-drenching”, the look creates the illusion of more space as it allows your eye to move seamlessly around a room.
Eight Ideas for Decorating Around Your Television
How to decorate around a TV- a fine balance between not wanting your television to be the star of the room but also being able to watch it when you want to- is one of the most common decorating challenges. It’s also a tough one to solve because multiple members of the family are often highly invested in this decision: I find it can be one of the few things that a spouse will put their foot down over. And while a TV doesn’t always look pretty (but not necessarily… I’ll get to that in a minute), the reality is that televisions are an essential part of how we live and use our spaces.
Five Things NOT to do When Picking Paint Colours for Your Home
A big part of my work as a designer is helping people pick paint colours for their homes. And I love talking about colour! But regardless of whether someone is looking for the perfect calm white or a bright and punchy hue, I end up repeating a few pieces of advice every time. Here are five things to remember when picking your next paint colour.
Interior Design Trends and Predictions For 2023
Happy New Year! It's that time of year where we step back and take a longer view of where we’ve come from and where we’re going. And since I love design, why not talk for a minute about interior design trends and predictions for 2023.
The Secret to Mixing Patterns Like a Pro
How to mix patterns is a common question I get asked at design consultations. With the rise of new-traditional and grand-millennial styles (a trend I am absolutely here for, by the way) we’re seeing more maximalist interiors with loads of patterns and textiles that make a space feel cozy and lived in. But I get it- it’s tricky to get that effortless-but-coordinated, but not-too-matchy-look that we see in design magazines.