I’m ready to paint my basement but I can’t make up my mind on the colour. What would be the best to make it bright, but warm and cosy ?
Jenny Brandon, Thompson - Manitoba
I’m ready to paint my basement but I can’t make up my mind on the colour. What would be the best to make it bright, but warm and cosy ?
Jenny Brandon, Thompson - Manitoba
The staircase is often a central part of a house; why not take advantage of this fact and give it the attention it deserves? Here are five ways to transform the look of your staircase.
We just moved into our new place and the washing machine sticks out. Do you have any suggestions on how we can hide it?
Helena - Yorkton, Saskatchewan
I have been thinking about flooring options for my kitchen and I’m considering simple light-grey concrete to replace the cheap and chipped beige ceramic tile. But I'm wondering if it's good for the kitchen?
Richard - Shediac, New-Brunswick
With so many homes built before the arrival of the home computer, many home computer owners are faced with the task of incorporating 21st century requirements while still creating homes that are tidy, stylish, and user friendly. Dedicating space to a permanent home computer area is generally the best option, so if you have an unloved corner or part of your basement that could work well as an office then why not clear out that space and set up a comfortable, attractive work zone? It’s easy to transform that tired basement corner!
The 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City was, once again, a great source of validation on emerging trends in the theatre of design. Visitors were able to feast their eyes on an extensive array of beautiful and innovative pieces, environmentally sustainable design, and fresh concepts in colours and materials.
Renowned for creating beautiful yet functional spaces in major centres from Vancouver to Halifax, Denise Hermanson is a well-known fixture in the design community and currently sits as President of the Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia (IDNS). Recognized among Canada’s design elite, Denise’s work has been showcased in top publications across the country, including Canadian Living, Lifestyles Nova Scotia and many more.
In business for more than 20 years, Mr Jean de Lessard, Montreal designer, has created many interior layouts, such as the one for Trylon Hotel, the offices of Acquisio and Upperkut, the Rouge Bœuf restaurants as well as Le Cache-à-l’Eau, a children’s recreational centre.
The RONAMAG team wants to share some of the latest mobile applications that allow you to bring order to your renovation and interior design projects!
Ulya Jensen is the owner and principal Designer of one of Ottawa’s leading interior design firms, Ulya Jensen Interiors. She appears regularly as a co-host on HGTV’s “Home to Flip”™ and has competed in HGTV’s “Designer Superstar Challenge”™. She is frequently featured in the Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Style magazine and has also appeared in Ottawa At Home magazine. She is also part of RONA Group of Seven Designer.
Designers Colin & Justin agreed to answer Ronamag questions. Here is their opinion in matters of design and trends!
Indigo blues have recently gained new momentum in the home decor market, appearing on everything from textiles to wall decor and objects of art.
