Difference between Interior Designer and Interior Decorator


August 24, 2017

It is sometimes best to start a debate like this in a neutral space. I chose horticulture, where landscapers divide space into permanent features with retaining walls, and flower beds. While gardeners plant out annuals, and add focus points such as pebbled paths and water features. We can approach the differences between interior designers and interior decorators in a similar manner.

It is sometimes best to start a debate like this in a neutral space. I chose horticulture, where landscapers divide space into permanent features with retaining walls, and flower bed...

5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality


August 22, 2017

Air pollution has long been one of the biggest challenges this planet has faced and will continue to face in the years to come. The term air pollution evokes gray-scapes of smog-filled skies, giant industrial funnels billowing plumes of dirty smoke into the air, and streets rendered nearly colorless by the fumes of a million exhaust pipes.

Air pollution has long been one of the biggest challenges this planet has faced and will continue to face in the years to come. The term air pollution evokes gray-scapes of smog-filled skies, giant industrial funnels billowing ...

The Problems and Challenges with French Patio Doors


August 18, 2017

French Patio doors are one of the most popular ways to add a nice accent to your house that is both beautiful and useful. Whether they lead to your porch, garden or anywhere on your property, they provide a lot of light while being great style.

French Patio doors are one of the most popular ways to add a nice accent to your house that is both beautiful and useful. Whether they lead to your porch, garden or anywhere on your property, they provide a lot of light while b...

Anatomy of a Perfectly Decorated Living room


August 11, 2017

Your living room is the central space of your home: it could be the main gathering area for your family or perhaps, it’s where you usually receive guests. Whatever its purpose, you’ll need to distinguish it from other areas in the house, making it a natural gravitating point for people; you can do that by planning and decorating it in a way that’s aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly, practical.

Your living room is the central space of your home: it could be the main gathering area for your family or perhaps, it’s where you usually receive guests. Whatever its purpose, you’ll need to distinguish it from other areas in ...

Why You Should Invest in Energy Efficient Patio Doors


August 9, 2017

Today, energy efficiency, which is the concept of generating more output using less energy, is of paramount relevance. As calls and efforts for reduction in greenhouse emissions on a global scale are at an all-time high, home and property owners can contribute in their own significant way in maximizing energy efficiency by identifying ways to reduce their carbon-footprint and energy expense.

Today, energy efficiency, which is the concept of generating more output using less energy, is of paramount relevance. As calls and efforts for reduction in greenhouse emissions on a global scale are at an all-time high, home a...

The Case for Transitional Living Rooms


August 3, 2017

Transitional furnishing was all the rage when I was in high school in the 1960’s. My parents, like most others had a combination of hand-me-downs from their own parents and the occasional modern lift-me-up with simpler lines that made us feel quite posh.

Transitional furnishing was all the rage when I was in high school in the 1960’s. My parents, like most

How to Design and Decorate an Outdoor Space


August 1, 2017

You can turn your backyard into an extension of your living space by converting it into a space that also maximizes the value of your home. Today’s trends in outdoor living don’t simply entail adding a patio set and pool. To decorate an outdoor space, you have to treat it like a floor plan.

You can turn your backyard into an extension of your living space by converting it into a space that also maximizes the value of your home. Today’s trends in outdoor living don’t simply entail adding a patio set and pool. To de...

Inspiration from 6 Incredible Bathroom Designs


July 25, 2017

If you’re looking to renovate any of your home’s bathrooms in the future, these incredible bathroom designs will inspire you. Sleek, modern hardware and fixtures tie into a number of themes from the minimalist to the contemporary.

If you’re looking to renovate any of your home’s bathrooms in the future, these incredible bathroom designs will inspire you. Sleek, modern hardware and fixtures tie into a number of themes from the minimalist to the contempora...

New and Coming Trends in Residential Building


July 21, 2017

Fashions change almost as fast as they arrive; perhaps this keeps the world turning. Some fashion trends reappear from time to time, never seeming to give way to newer fads. Does this apply to the residential building sector? You bet it does, as new trends in residential building programs are there to entice us in.

Fashions change almost as fast as they arrive; perhaps this keeps the world turning. Some fashion trends reappear from time to time, never seeming to give way to newer fads. Does this apply to the residential building sector? Y...

Tips to Hosting the Perfect Pool Party


July 18, 2017

Summertime’s here! With temperatures climbing, now is a good time to host a pool party: bring your friends and neighbours together for a day filled with fun, laughter and excellent food.

Summertime’s here! With temperatures climbing, now is a good time to host a pool party: bring your friends and neighbours together for a day filled with fun, laughter and excellent food.