Only recently did we discover a variety of ways to recycle those wooden pallets normally used in product delivery. They are easy to turn into decorative elements for our homes and they fit in with several styles, such as industrial, rustic, country and shabby chic.
Succulent plants are ideal to add splashes of green here and there in your decor, and create a feeling of freshness and vitality. They can be integrated in a number of ways to compliment classic to modern styles. Here are a few inspirational ideas on how to incorporate succulent plants, which are also called fat plants, in your home environment.
Spring 2012 fashion collections are out in force in a broad palette of colours, boldly setting the tone for the season at hand. At once soft, audacious, romantic and energetic, these trends also inspired the following ideas on how to rejuvenate your decor with a colourful spring makeover!
A Dutch firm called 24H-Architecture has dedicated itself to the design of urban dwellings and buildings that are inspired by nature. The firm has already designed 18 of these attractive, wood-sheathed homes in Leiden, Holland, and has literally reinvented the Art Nouveau style with a decidedly green, contemporary approach.
All it takes is a touch of paint to transform a plain, store-bought item into a riot of colour and personal expression!
There was so much exciting design to see at the 2012 Interior Design Show (IDS) in Toronto! It’s often hard to imagine how to interpret these fabulous designs into everyday living. Here are some tips from the designer Lori Harding, on how to integrate some of the design trends from the IDS into your current residential projects.
Colour zoning is an effective technique that allows you to transform your décor and experiment with daring colours and shapes. Today, the Ronamag team will show you some great tricks to give your room a whole new look—all you need is a little paint. See what colour zoning can bring to your living space!
Updating your kitchen without undertaking major renovations is possible! The Ronamag team is pleased to present you with ideas and advice on how to modernize the look of your kitchen. Watch how a few innovative and easily integrated improvements have modernized this kitchen space.
The kitchen tends to be the room in the house where everyone congregates. From after school snacks and dinner parties, to holidays and Sunday brunches, the kitchen never gets a break. Spruce up your kitchen with a few simple (and inexpensive!) upgrades. Your kitchen—and guests—will thank you.
I would like to add a fresh look to my kitchen backsplash and counter top without undertaking huge renovations . Is it possible to install ceramic tiles over the existing backsplash? Regarding my counter top, is it possible to paint it or to cover it?
Sean - Red Deer, Alberta
Yield to urban design by blending different textures like the purity of wood, the elegance of leather or the shine of stainless steel. To breathe new life into your kitchen, consider a black granite sink combined with geometrically-designed taps, a table or sideboard of Scandinavian influence and a linear pattern for the backsplash.
Come and visit the Charm style kitchen 2012! The navigation tool will allow you to see all the details of this vintage and elegant kitchen.
