Whether it be for your entry hallway or the end of your bed, benches are a decorative and practical addition to a space. Don’t forget to add some scatter cushions for a cozy and inviting feel. Credit: Proem Studio For me this is an essential. Not only do accent chairs allow you to experiment with … Read More

Are your bubbles too big? Well, the GROHE Blue Chilled & Sparkling Water Filter Faucet can help. Not only does the system feature an advanced under-sink four-step filter, it also chills the water and offers a choice of two levels of carbonation. So don’t take up that extra surface space with an external carbonator or … Read More

The phrase alone ‘Fat Furniture’ puts a satisfactory smile on my face and fills me with comfort to know that when I get home from work I will be gobbled up by my soft squidgy sofa whilst I, myself will be enjoying a warm hearty meal. This trend is certain to add a relaxed and … Read More

Screen: top of your screen should be at eye level. Chair: Feet must rest firmly on the ground Keyboard: Arms at 90 degrees. Sit as close as possible to the natural light in your home. Most of us do require additional lighting so choose a lamp that gives you enough. The light bulb of the … Read More

Have you ever wanted to create a designer ready bedroom? Here are five things you should be doing to create that perfect bedroom. Invest in some great bedding. Use a duvet bag and not a comforter for a more luxurious look. Sticking to one light color is an easy way to make a small bedroom … Read More

Vancouver’s crazy real estate market is leaving older condo buildings feeling increasingly dated and worn out. Updating hallways and common areas of older buildings will have a positive effect on the sale of units in the building. Owners putting their units up for sale are usually are the ones who complain about the outdated hallways … Read More

Planning on building a new home? What you need to know if you are considering rock blasting. by Dan Machon, BCLS. While the City and District of North Vancouver have no restrictions when it comes to rock blasting, the District of West Vancouver has a bylaw to restrict or limit the amount of rock blasting … Read More

What trends are predicted to be most popular in home decor for the upcoming year?

Christmas is my favourite holiday. I love all of the elements involved in Christmas including food, family and decor. This year, I was asked to prepare some unique Christmas craft ideas that were a bit different but would be easy to incorporate into someone’s existing decor. So, I got busy and came up with some … Read More

When we were asked to design the lounge for the Vancouver Fall Home Show I really wanted to give the design a theme. We spent many design meetings trying to decide what would be most appropriate for a lounge and how we could design a space people felt they could relax in. The prohibition style … Read More