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.
A new look doesn’t have to come from a brand new kitchen; in this space we created a whole new look by painting the walls, adding new accessories and using younger, brighter finishes that breathe new life into the room without spending a fortune. Seasonal adjustments really can make a difference; think about how good it feels to pack away your sweaters and bring out your summer wardrobe! Just apply the same principles to your home.
In the last twenty years, biological gardening has made allelopathy popular. This companion planting technique has helped fight against insects and diseases as well as accelerate the growth and improve the taste of vegetables. This way of gardening is easy to do at home and will enhance the quality of your harvests.
It's the season to aim your home style radar outside and be inspired by everything new and trendy in order to bolster the harmony of your overall decor. Take a peek at these fresh and unique outdoor layouts, and then pick and choose from your favorite looks to adapt them to your own exterior living space.
The 2012 edition of Montreal’s annual must-attend international design show, SIDIM, will take Place Bonaventure by storm in just a few days. If you're planning to undertake a major renovation project or just refresh your decor, SIDIM will definitely be a great source of inspiration!
In the suburbs of London and New York, you will find places inspired by a desire for authenticity. This urban style with its bohemian and rustic flair is know as Rough Luxe
Plants are a great solution for adding height, colour, texture and a touch of dynamism to your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Gardening is a labor of love: love for the plants that our garden holds and the earth that nurtures them. To be successful, gardeners must use both discernment and common sense in order to create an environment that will foster plant growth while also warding off disease and competition from surrounding plants. A well cared for garden will inevitably produce magnificent, constant blooms and a plentiful harvest of vegetables.
At first glance, it might seem difficult to plan a flowerbed located on the north face of a house or add flowers to a wall or terrace exposed to the north. In fact, a few tips will allow you to get a flowered landscape all summer long, even a north facing one!
With names like Sweet Lilac, Tangerine Tango, Solar Power, Cockatoo, Bellflower and Margarita, it's clear that the bright and happy colours we are seeing on the runway and in fashion magazines will also be finding their way into our home decor this season. However, for those who can't get enough of tried and true neutrals, Pantone also has a few other equally beautiful new arrivals, including Starfish, Sodalite Blue and Driftwood.
Typically, a chandelier is seen suspended in the entrance of a home, over a dining room table, above a bed or even adorning the likes of posh walk-in closets. Reproduce this sumptuous style by adding outdoor chandeliers to your terrace!
To celebrate the launch of its new paint and primer in one, RONA has commissioned seven Canadian interior designers to create a collection of new colour combinations inspired by Canada’s vast natural beauty. Taking after the famous Group of Seven, each designer developed a colour palette representing the beauty of his/her region.
