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April 6, 2020April 4, 2020

Lipstick Renovations

Renovations can be fun. Well maybe not the actual renovation but the planning of the renovation and the celebration of the completed renovation are definitely fun.  There is nothing better than seeing a room go from Ugh to WOW. It is the ultimate moment of satisfaction.   Renovations can be expensive. Depending on what you want to do; which type of renovation you are…

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March 30, 2020March 28, 2020

5 Tips to Creating a Flawless, Cohesive, Design

If you are a big HGTV watcher, you might have noticed that no matter the show, there are certain phrases that come up over and over again when a potential buyer walks the home.   I love that they repeated… The _____ ties into… That is similar to… The ______ is repeated here as well   The home has a cohesive feeling  Whether you…

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March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

How to Setup a Home Office

As technology advances, so is the way we do business. The days of going into the office every morning, coffee breaks in the lunchroom, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The reality is, for most companies, staff can work from home with tools like email, Google Hangouts, Skype and other online meeting tools….

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March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

5 Way to Refresh Your Home Without Money

Have you ever had the urge, the desire, to change something in your home?   We put a lot of effort into our home – the looks, the design, the colour, the finishes. And for some reason, it never feels done. Nothing is more deflating then when your home, that you worked so hard to get just…

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January 4, 2020January 3, 2020

Old & New : Blending a New Floor with an Existing Floor

When I bought my one bed, one bath condo I knew that it wasn’t going to be my forever home. I was in my late 20’s, single and no kids (other than the dog). Logistically a one-bedroom condo wasn’t going to work long term. To have two people in this home would be crowded, never mind adding kids…

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December 29, 2019January 3, 2020

Rental Income : Preparing your Home for a Tenant

There may come a time where you decided to turn your primary residence into a rental property. This could be part of a long-term plan (like part of your retirement plan) or maybe comes out of a need. In either case, there are some things you should consider before turning your home over to a…

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October 25, 2019December 28, 2019

2020 Colour Trend Review : How You Can Use It

Disclaimer: we have not been hired by Benjamin Moore. This is strictly the opinions of the author.  One of the things that fascinates me the most about design is how drastically, and instantly, changing a colour can change a space. How a coat of paint can make something feel completely different than before. Something so simple but…

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October 22, 2019December 28, 2019

Open Concept Design : Finding the Connection

When asking someone what their dream home looks likes, majority of people will say: “I want to be able to see the everything from the kitchen”   “I want to be able to see right to the back of the house from the front door”  “I want an open concept”  Open concept floor plans became popular in the…

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June 29, 2019October 22, 2019

411 – What You Need to Know About Renovating

If you have decided to take on a renovation, big or small, CONGRATS! It’s an accomplishment to have been able to put aside the money to do a reno and you should be proud! But taking on a renovation can come with an overload of emotions: Excitement if it’s a new home or a room…

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June 21, 2019December 28, 2019

Make Your Design Flow Seamlessly

There are many different design themes – rustic, classic, masculine/feminine, minimal, eclectic, country, modern, retro. Beach-y, Paris, farmhouse…You may choose one design theme for the entire home or you may choose to design each room in a different theme. But no matter what you choose, there are some simple things you can do that will…

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The topics discusses on this blog have been independently researched, learnt during the Interior Design Program or have been learnt in real world from real world experiences. They are of the opinion of the author, intended to share knowledge and encourage mindful discussions. We do not claim to be register psychologist or claim to have any formal (medical) psyche training.
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