Home Tour: A Kitsilano Cottage Gets An Elegant Makeover
After decades of living in her coastal cottage near Kitsilano, a gracious host in her 70s decided it was about time her home put on its party shoes. She is the original owner of the 1976 abode, which after so many years was in need of an update. So she called on interior designer Lauren Webb to create a bright, open space conducive to festive or relaxing gatherings with friends.
How To Design A Cozy Netflix Nook You'll Never Want To Leave (And That's Ok)
So the holidays are over and if you are anything like us you’re ready for some serious down time.
Choosing Colour Of The Year
In 2016 it was Rose Quartz and Serenity, in 2017 it was Greenery and Shadow—so what shade or colour will make it to the top of the lists in 2018? And how is this monumental decision for choosing the colour of the year?
Home Design Tips To Create A Space That's Perfect For Entertaining On The Fly
With the holiday season in full swing, being able to entertain on the fly is more important than ever. We believe in having well thought-out spaces that offer support in creating the perfect setting for your next dinner party or soiree. And with spaces getting smaller, every square foot of space is prime real estate so make sure to take advantage of every inch.
5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Have An Instagram-Worthy Living Room
Is your living room giving you winter blues and in need of some love?
As interior designers, we work with a variety of clients to help them revamp the spaces that are so integral to a good quality of life. In time for this winter season, we’ve compiled five interior design tips to help you make your living room your own cozy sanctuary.
5 Christmas Tree Alternatives For Smaller Spaces
Is your small space bringing out your inner Grinch this holiday season? Does your creativity end at a miniature tree from Costco? We’ve searched the web and selected our five favourite solutions.
Trending Now: The Top 10 New Bathrooms On Houzz
The pairing of white and wood, a popular combination in many rooms, is also sought after in the bathroom. Here are the 10 most popular bathroom photos uploaded from July through September, as measured by the number of people who saved them to their Houzz ideabooks, starting with No. 10.
Ideas To Borrow From The Most Popular New Deck Photos On Houzz
t’s clear from their favorite photos that Houzzers are looking for ways to connect to the outdoors. In the most popular new deck photos added to Houzz in the last three months, users were drawn to spaces that provide strong connections between indoors and out, as well as those that offer indoor comforts out in the fresh air and sunlight. Here are seven ideas from the most popular recently added photos, as measured by the number of people who added them to their ideabooks.
10 Terrific Kitchen Design Tips From This Week's Stories
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Plan Your Kitchen Island Seating For Your Family's Needs
I recently heard a story about a homeowner who had a major design regret. During a previous renovation, she elected to put all four counter stools on the same side of her kitchen island, a frequent spot for her family meals. This left her with a beautiful look but turned out to be an unfortunate mistake from a functional perspective. That’s because she now has to choose between having everyone in her family face in one direction like strangers in a diner and having to pull around a stool to sit on the wrong side of the island, with her knees bumping up against cabinets for the sake of family bonding.