How To Create A Hobby Space In Your Home - Big Or Small!

Hobbies are a great way to relax, hone your skills, and unwind after a long day. Having a dedicated space in your home for your hobby can keep supplies organized and give you a place to enjoy your favourite pastime. Whether it’s a whole room, or just a corner, here’s how you can carve out some space for your hobbies:

1) Double Check The Space You Already Have

Do you use each room in your home every day? Take a moment to consider whether a storage room can be cleared out if it’s full of junk, or if a corner is being occupied by a side table that could be a small desk instead. Maybe consider changing up one of the larger rooms if it’s not used often – do you often use your dining room, or eat in the kitchen?

2) Organize Your Tools…

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Future Proof Your Bathroom Reno

When it comes to the home, most people want to stay in it for as long as possible. Trouble arises when their home doesn't age as well as they do. Take the bathroom, for example. A study released by the CDC in 2020 showed that falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65, with 3 million ER visits per year. 79% of those falls take place in the bathroom. Despite these numbers, many homeowners resist changes that would make the room safer for fear that it would look too clinical or remind them of a hospital. Even those selling their home resist these kinds of changes for fear of affecting their ROI. 

But now, that's changing. The things designed to make the bathroom safer, like large showers, higher toilets, grab bars, improved…

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5 Design Trends For 2022

Our homes have a direct influence on us, not only on our moods, but our mental and physical well-being. Is it any wonder that in our third year of a pandemic that interior design trends are largely focused on making us feel at ease, instead of boasting style? Here are five major trends happening in interior design that lay out the look for 2022:

1) Curved Furniture

Curved or sculpted forms have a softer, natural shape. In contrast to the sharp and angular pieces seen in previous years, curved furniture evokes cognitive ease. The natural shape/curve is familiar to the eye, and is therefore associated with safety and comfort. You can plan on seeing more curved furniture and accent pieces as the year unfolds!

2) Natural Surfaces

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The Open Concept Floor Plan: Pros Vs. Cons

Open concept floor plans make up the larger part of new residential house builds, and have been since the early to mid 1990s. This floor plan is the go-to design for home renovation projects in older homes that want to maximize space and appeal to new buyers. It allows for individuals and individual activities to co-exist with others; families can enjoy doing their own thing(s) in one area, while other family members could be doing a completely different activity in another area, but still be able to communicate effectively. In addition, the blending of a kitchen, living and dining room makes for a great party space - perfect for those who entertain as a part of their lifestyle. However, this floor plan isn't ideal for every person...and that's okay!…

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How To: Transition Your Child's Room

As your children grow and change, their bedrooms do the same. As an early form of self-expression, their room within your home is an important part of them growing up. It's the physical form of their state of mind (for the most part). As a parent, you want to encourage them to pursue their evolving interests and emerging creative passions. However, if you were to revamp their rooms with every changing interest, hobby, favourite colour and bands, you'd be spending a ton of money and time. How do you find a balance? Here are 4 things to keep in mind if you're looking to transition your child's room as they get older:

Start With Change In Mind

Designing a child's nursery when you're expecting a fun and exciting experience. What parents may…

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How To: Dine In Style

Dining rooms can often be one of the most challenging rooms to style, as their main elements essentially consist of just a table and chairs. Although it is not the room that is used most frequently in your house, it is still an important element in your main floor living area. Mainly used for large family gatherings and special occasions, this formal room shouldn't be overlooked in the design process. It should mirror the special celebrations that it hosts!

Here are some helpful design tips to give your dining room a beautiful, stylish and elegant look. When you follow these key elements, the room that you thought was the hardest to work around can actually become one of the easiest spaces to transform! Now you only have to worry about what vino to…

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