Un-Opening The Concept
Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently, creative
Coastal Decor Trends
Older generations have pioneered a style that is enviably neat and easy to live with. It's known as 'coastal grandmother' or some variation of the name. It implies a retirement lifestyle in relaxed locales that
Log Homes
Log homes have a special appeal and an aesthetic that invites occupants to reconnect with nature. Living in a log home is something akin to 'art as an experience'. Log construction has evolved, from
Ecological Appeal
Did you know that ecological furnishings add more to a space than a place to sit? They are pieces of art that spring from nature to dwell exclusively in the homes of people. Naturalistic
Green Is In
The word green has the same Germanic root as the words for grass and grow. During the middle ages, it was associated with wealth and the gentry class of England. Today, we associate it
Choosing the right television for you
Changing lifestyle priorities and the move to tablets has put less emphasis on a theatre experience that was popular a few years ago. The design conversation is turning to hiding or disguising the television
Textile technology
From radical new materials to embedded sensors that track medical conditions, e-textiles have become a medium for better living. Today's fabrics redefine high-performance with easy care, durability for everyday living, and microprocessors. Self-cleaning fabric
Naturalistic Housing
The naturalistic housing is defined by architecture. The image that comes to mind is a rustic abode, perhaps a log home or a beach cottage. It's a place where simple materials and settings allow us
Joyful Paint Palettes
Finished decluttering and moving the furniture? Know what you want to keep in a room and have an idea of what you would like to add? Next, consider building a colour palette to help
Construction trends for 2021
Each generation of design takes cues from the past and incorporates them into visions for the present. Sometimes the result is brilliant. Other times it can be a mashup of incompatible theories. Today, the