Design in Real Life
Summer time. We live for the hot days, dream of laying by the beach, and plan for that time-out vacation that will rejuvenate us, and sip ice cold lemonade on a lazy afternoon. I have to admit…that is not how the summers generally go in our house! Planning kid’s activities, family visits from out of town, managing child boredom, all …
Do I stay or do I go? This mental debate has been on my mind for at least 2 years. We bought our house in the Crown Point Neighborhood of Hamilton 6 years ago and we absolutely LOVE living here. We love our street, our neighbours, the close proximity to schools, small businesses and chain stores alike. We love older …
I get the comment sometimes from people where they wonder if I mentally re-decorate people’s houses whenever I visit and scrutinize their home for ways I would do things differently. Honestly, for the most part, I have to say that no, I don’t do that! BUT. What I DO do is look at homes for sale online…a pure flight of …
Choices, choices, choices! When a client is faced with redecorating their room, there are so many options–and options within those options–that in the blink of an eye, people feel overwhelmed! Choosing drapery can be one of those daunting things that can really make a big impact on the overall look of a room, but also the budget–and that can lead …
When I think of classic design, I think of something that endures…something that isn’t a trend or that will outdate quickly, but has an element of what is current, timeless, lasting, stylish & elegant. Some classify it as purely traditional, but that is certainly not the case!! Classic design is still chic and comfortable but can be clean and modern …
Clutter relief…don’t we all wish we could have that? I know I do! The kitchen is the hub of our home and sees the worst of the everyday items that just…collect…and you put them away….and they come back! Again, and again! Let me introduce you to one of Hamilton’s creative minds in the world of Organizing, Downsizing, and SOLUTION professionals…Judy …
So many stores, so many options, so many online deals…but where do you start? I often have people contact me to help them “pull a room together” as they know what style they like but they don’t know how to choose the individual pieces to create the overall effect they desire in whatever room they are working on. Finding your …
Clutter. Oh, it is the bane of my everyday surroundings! I hate to admit it, but as much as I dislike clutter, you would never know it by taking a look at my house! There are certain catch-all zones on all floors that no matter how hard I try, just NEVER seem to stay clear. Stuff always finds its way …
“The biggest way to make the most impact in a room is to change the paint color”…they say. And it’s true. But what happens if the color selected doesn’t turn out the way you imagined? There are a lot of factors to consider before deciding on a paint color, and any paint store that’s worth their weight in paint cans …
With every design project, each client is very different; their goals, budget, overall look they want to achieve—every detail large and small is tailored to their needs and wants. So, when a couple embarks on the journey to transform their Master Bath into something more personal, more practical, and more beautiful than what they currently have, it is always an …
