High Street Design

As much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news and whether you’re a fan of Game of Thrones or not, I’m afraid the motto holds true… Warm fall weather, like we’re experiencing now, tends to delay people’s willingness to begin their winter prep, but fall is the perfect time to re-evaluate your home’s function and aesthetic. Doing so now will help you enjoy your home once the snow inevitably falls and we’re all forced to hibernate indoors. STEP I - Purge Now and Purge Often! Se

From a designer’s perspective wallpaper is a versatile way to make a bold statement. It adds texture, colour, pattern and has the ability to transform any room. From a client’s perspective wallpaper is often a scary design element they’ve either begrudgingly had to remove or fear removing in the future. Here’s a quick guide to innovations in wallpaper and why it’s no longer something to fear: FEAR 1 – Wallpaper is Impossible to Install Thanks to modern innovations almost 85

I truly feel it’s important we’re proud of our homes. They’re a reflection of who we are and who we aspire to be. One way to share this pride in our selves and our surroundings is by inviting people over. Your home should be a place you feel comfortable in, a place you enjoy coming home to everyday and a place where you love entertaining family and friends. Here are a few tips on how to make your home more inviting for guests this fall: Step 1 – Determine the Type of Event

Very few people I work with in Toronto have the luxury of space when it comes to a defined entranceway. It’s hard enough managing clutter during the summer let alone the start of the school year when storing backpacks, sports equipment, multiple pairs of shoes, seasonal coats etc. Here are five tips on creating storage and defining an entrance in your home including a few of my favourite unique storage solutions: Leverage Height Whenever width and floor space are at a premiu

Here's another short video from the Sears Whole Home Design Challenge for Cottage Life Television I participated in in 2013.

I’m often asked how the process works when you enlist the help of a designer. Every firm is different, but here’s insight into how we manage the initial phases of our projects at High Street: Step 1: First Contact When a client contacts us for the first time the initial discussion via phone or email is often quite short, especially if they’ve seen our work online or been referred by someone in our network. As designers we want to understand the scope of the project, your ex