Furniture Placement
A well designed home reflects the lives of the people within it. Like most things in life however, there’s often a fine balance between...
Design Element 101: Space
No matter how large or small it always feels as though we don’t have the space we need or the layout we want. Most people have too...
Thanksgiving Colour Report
If there’s one specific design element I’m passionate about its Colour. Texture is a close second but I’ve always been blessed with the...
“Winter is Coming!”
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...
Debunking Your Wallpaper Fears
From a designer’s perspective wallpaper is a versatile way to make a bold statement. It adds texture, colour, pattern and has the...
Entertaining 101
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...
Avoiding the Back to School Storage Crisis
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...
Sears WH & Cottage Life Design Tip
Here's another short video from the Sears Whole Home Design Challenge for Cottage Life Television I participated in in 2013.
High Street's Design Process
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...
Thread Count 101
Thread-count is defined as the number of threads woven in to one square inch of fabric. When it comes to buying sheets most of us have...
