High Street Design

Last week we discussed the importance of texture and how it adds life and warmth to our homes. Perhaps it was the cold weather or copious amounts of snow, but several of you reached out asking for more. In response to your questions, here are a few of my favourite ways to add texture and warmth as you decorate your home for the holidays: Furniture – Whether you thought of it originally or not, every piece of furniture has a certain texture that contributes to the visual inte

As the weather outside inevitably gets cooler and the warmth of the summer becomes a far too distant memory, I’d like to focus today’s article on my favourite design element. Texture is defined as, “the visual and especially tactile quality of a surface.” It’s the “way a surface feels or is perceived to feel.” What makes texture my favourite of the five design elements is its ability to transform how a space feels. By adding texture we add warmth – a sensation we can all

Given the recent tragedies in Ottawa and Quebec we’re all feeling especially patriotic this Remembrance Day. As a second generation Air Force brat, November 11th has always held a special place in my heart. This year is certainly no exception as the importance of safety and freedom hit closer to home. I’ve always had an appreciation for where products come from and how they’re made. Buying Canadian and supporting local craftsman is a wonderful way to show our appreciation

Interior design is highly subjective and an extremely visual form of art. Most people I work with have a hard time visualizing their completed space or communicating what they like or dislike about a design. Our reactions tend to be visceral and emotional so we either like it or hate it, and we may or may not know or be able to explain why. In an effort to help client’s communicate their design preferences more freely, I’ve dedicate this article to a second critical design