Recently I started a painting project. I asked my husband to grab me a few things I needed on his way home from work, I was suprised that he had no clue what I needed, he was more then willing to go with a specific list, but wouldn’t be able to walk in to Home Depot and get what I needed. So here is a post created for those of you who need a list to get you started. Choosing the…
Interior lighting is one of those projects that almost seems to get forgotten when people are considering updating a room or decorating their home. There is a lot more involved in doing your lighting then you may think. You need to consider the size of the fixture in proportion to the space, the color of the bulbs because they will effect your paint and finishes colors, and the style or theme you are working within when choosing the fixture. To…
I’m sure you have begun to notice that the weather is starting to change… Leaves on the trees are changing, nights are getting cooler and all the wonderful colours of fall are starting to pop up in stores. Time to refresh your home decor! This shouldn’t be stressful, this should be a fun time. I like to start by going out and seeing what new trends are out for this year. Just because it is a new year doesn’t mean…
There are many types of interior finishes and textiles that you can use inside your home to add character. Feature walls is something that has really picked up in popularity. Feature walls can be done using a different paint colour, adding wallpaper, using laminate flooring or wood paneling. So why not try using stone work as well… There are many options for stone work, many different types of stacks, materials, textures and colours. There are so many options to choose…
When decorating a space there are so many creative options available to you to make a great impression. It’s not always just a three step process… Pick your furniture, find a paint colour that matches, and then pick accents like cushions and ornaments to bring it to life. Yes you can do many things with those three steps, but why not take it a step further? One of my favourite ways to do that is to create a feature wall….