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10 Steps To Planning a Timeless New Build

01/27/2025
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Are you building a new home? There’s a lot of decisions to be made and you may be wondering what you need to choose first. Here are 10 steps (and more importantly, the order of decisions) and so many indispensable tips for planning your new build.  {source} In January and February we’re extra busy in…

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4 Steps to Getting your Countertops Right

01/23/2025
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This weeks tutorial on youtube is all about a reader’s kitchen update. She sent in some photos along with a photo of a griege countertop she wants. She’s stuck on how to choose the right subway tile backsplash. She is not interested in painting her cabinets. I’m so glad she asked me because she was…

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Trend Alert: Skinny Black (Vader) Windows

01/06/2025
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Skinny horizontal windows are taking over new construction everywhere. And they’re not doing architecture any favors. Let’s take a closer look. Skinny Black Window Trend There’s an alarming trend in architecture that no seems to be talking about and it’s linear horizontal windows being slapped up everywhere along with of course modern, flat homes without…

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Read This before you Buy Mid Century Modern

12/05/2024
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Mid Century Modern furniture has been hugely popular for well over a decade. And for good reason, the shapes are sculptural, the colours are fun and they are full of nostalgia and personality. You can find it everywhere.  And if you love the style, mixing some into your decor can be a great move. However,…

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Why Timeless Homes are Rare

11/21/2024
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Today I’m sharing a visit I had with a fellow promoter of the timeless and classic aesthetic for home design. I was shocked to learn from him that only a sliver of a percent of homes ever see guidance from a knowledgeable architect. And this, sadly, is why a truly pretty house is a rare…

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Hey Black & White! It’s me, Beige. I’m Back!

11/07/2024
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This design critique dissects a newly constructed home that awkwardly merges fading black-and-white modern trends with emerging beige/Tuscan elements. It’s a showcase of mismatched finishes, random accent walls, and poorly coordinated bathroom designs that exemplify current transitional period confusion in interior design trends. So, what can we learn from this? Keep reading… When colour trends…

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5 Dream Kitchen Details you will Regret in 2030

10/01/2024
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Kitchen trends come and go. If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m all about timeless choices for longevity. And for versatility in decorating. You don’t want to be bossed around by choices that were once interesting and now just feeling dated. Here are some trends that have come and will soon go. I…

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5 Colourful Palettes for a Condo Complex

08/19/2024
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Transforming exteriors with elevated, bold hues that stand out against the common, predictable neutral schemes is one of my favourite colour projects! And this multi-unit housing complex was no exception… So I came up with 5 colour palettes to take this condo from meh to magnificent! I love creating colour palettes for multi unit housing…

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Trend Alert: Outdoor Recessed Lighting

08/05/2024
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As you stroll through your neighbourhood in the evening, you might notice a trend taking over new homes: recessed LED soffit lighting. While these downward-facing lights promise to highlight architectural features with a sleek, contemporary touch, they also contribute to a growing concern—light pollution. And, instead of promoting safety, they often create even more shadows…

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My Enchanted Greenhouse and Garden

07/01/2024
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Today I’m sharing some dramatic befores and afters of our new veggie garden and greenhouse! The was me shopping for plant material before it was installed this Spring. We had raised vegetable garden beds in our last home and Terreeia always wanted to add a greenhouse.  But as you can see by the space we…

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What Everyone Should Know About Warm Neutrals

06/25/2024
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The last post I wrote about beige was May 2022 because my clients have been asking for ‘darker whites’ and ‘warmer neutrals’ for a couple years now. And I had to include this comment from a follower who works in a paint store who confirmed that yes, people are starting to ask for paint colours…

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Should you leave town during your renovation?

06/13/2024
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Planning a big home renovation and thinking about living somewhere else temporarily, or even going on vacation during installation? You’re not alone! BUT choosing whether to stay or leave town during a major renovation is a crucial decision that can make or break your project. I’m sharing some renovation disasters that will make you think…

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A Better Black for Exteriors

05/20/2024
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My eDesign department is hopping with exterior colour consultations this time of year. We help clients get the fresh updated look they want while making sure the colours relate to any fixed stone, brick and roof colours.  Because once you understand colour, it’s really easy to spot when someone wrongly assumed that their stone or…

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The Truth About the most Popular White Paint Colours

05/06/2024
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The best white exterior paint colours are not what you think! If you simply Google the best white paint colours, you’ll get a list of popular choices. However, these white paint colours will NOT look good on exteriors. Here’s why. In 2022 I posted an update to my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass about how the…

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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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