Need to lay down some new ground surfaces in your home? Well, then you probably already know that there’s a heap of options up for consideration: carpet, wood, vinyl, stone… the list goes one! Once upon a time carpet was chosen for the majority of a house’s rooms. But with trends changing (and professional floorers becoming cleverer … Read more
It’s not often that interior designers will have the chance to poke their heads in your bathroom, but if they did, they might not like what they see. We’re not talking about gunky toilets or hairy shower drains, but things you actually think make your bathroom look better … but don’t, at least in their professional opinions. Curious … Read more
Anyone who has ever lived in a major city has probably had their share of small-bedroomwoes. (Why is it that the room expected to hold the largest piece of furniture is often one of the tiniest?) It may seem like your options are confined to squeezing in a bed and—if you’re lucky—a nightstand, but there are … Read more
So, you got that tiny house. Or that compact one-bedroom apartment for which you endured a frightening co-op board interview. Or you and your partner moved into a studio that is really not meant to accommodate two people. Congrats! You are now Living Small. There are innumerable ways you could make the most of this: Modular, multi-use furniture is one … Read more
A well-designed guest bedroom will make friends and family feel welcome, even when they are far from home. Use vibrant colour, hotel-style furnishings and touchable textures to make your guest room a place people can’t wait to spend time in. If you want to be the perfect host for your guests, there’s nothing more luxurious … Read more
Designing your home and transforming it into this vivacious and beautiful abode that charms everyone with its unique and timeless look, could be a daunting task. Everyone around you has ideas, but what matters most is the vision and dream that you have for your own place. Achieving this perfect appearance depends on a wide … Read more
Taking bathroom remodel ideas from a picture in your mind (or magazine) and bringing them to life can be a challenge. Just finding the perfect paint or floor tile can take months of searching or sample testing. When you finally find “the one” and fall in love with a design element, you might wish you … Read more
A neutral bathroom remodel will stand the test of time and boost resale potential—especially when you embrace bright ideas and attractive finishes that appeal to the masses. But why not consider smart, neutral bathroom remodel ideas even if you don’t plan to list your home soon? A classically elegant bathroom is a pleasant setting for … Read more
With so many tile designs and colors available, updating your bathroom flooring should be a snap. However, smaller rooms can actually pose larger challenges—especially if you want to make the space appear bigger and brighter. Although the idea of using large-format flooring in small living spaces may seem counterintuitive, bigger tiles with finer grout lines … Read more
If you’ve lived with an outdated bathroom for years, starting a long-awaited remodeling project can be an exciting step. You can make your bathroom an elegant, modern space that is not only used for practical purposes, but also for relaxation. By mimicking a luxury spa or even a rustic vacation cottage, you can create a … Read more