Summer has arrived, it’s now time to escape the hectic city lifestyle and get out to the country for some rest! As with any home, there is often a to-do list of chores and repairs waiting to get done. More often than not, however, these second homes don’t receive enough attention and care. Here are a few basic tips to spruce up the cottage without overly compromising your precious days off!
Decorating your home's entrance might seem like a challenge, especially when it comes to integrating convenient storage units to an aesthetic design. Here are three tips to help you plan the decoration of your entrance hall.
Decorating the entrance of an open-concept home isn’t as straightforward as it might first appear. In many cases, the foyer leads directly onto the living room or dining room, which tends to fuse these two very distinct areas into one. Here are a few ideas to help you design an attractive entrance with a personality all its own!
LeAnne Bunnell founded her own Calgary interior design company, Elle design, in 2006. Modern to rustic, sophisticated to family-casual, she composes elegant, quality interiors, always drawing inspiration from the unique taste and lifestyle of her clients. LeAnne and her work have been featured in Avenue Magazine and the Calgary Herald. She is also part of RONA’s Group of Seven designers.
Many homes have it: a plain shed tucked away in the corner of the yard, used to store lawn equipment, gardening tools, and seasonal items. Why not turn this simple structure into a part of the landscape? Here are five ideas to add colour and life to your shed:
An outdoor kitchen allows you to spend more time outside in your backyard. Here are four tips for a comfortable outdoor layout.
The presence of water in your backyard evokes a feeling of calm and serenity. A water garden therefore becomes a place to think, relax and recharge one’s batteries.
Summer vacations require a great deal of planning. In addition to organizing the various details of your trip, you must also take into account the continued maintenance of your home, and especially, the garden. Here are a few tips that will allow you to leave home for a few days and come back to the same thriving garden you left behind!
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.
Climbing plants are an effective way to add greenery to your outdoor spaces. Here are four species to add some charm!
Around the world, today’s most highly regarded chefs use edible flowers to add colour, texture, scent and flavour to their culinary masterpieces. Edible flowers can be used to decorate the table, garnish entrees, or make vinegars and infusions. Why not give it a try!
