Thinking of having a bedroom makeover? How about updating your childrens’ bedroom decor in time for Spring? Tap into your inner free-spirit with bohemian decor ideas! Give this blog post a read to get inspired.
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Revamping Your Furniture
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you’ve have been planning on DIY updating but just weren’t sure where to start? Revamping old furniture into a new and stylish pieces can be a great way to save money, and have some fun! But where to start? Keep reading to learn how to revamp your furniture like a pro.
Continue reading →Adding a touch of Modern Farmhouse
Thinking of adding a touch of modern farmhouse to your home? This year I plan on getting into the real estate market (I’m a first time home buyer & am very excited!), I would love to either look for a home that has touches of this style throughout, or achieve this look myself through renovations. If you’d like to learn how to incorporate this refreshing style into your home, read this blog post.
Continue reading →Office Revamp
With the weather getting colder each week, having a cozy and inviting office space can make all the difference throughout the next few months. If you’d like to revamp your home office, read this post for some helpful tips!
Continue reading →Fall Decor & All It’s Glory!
Happy first day of Fall! It’s time to welcome the new season in all its glory with open arms!
If you’re anything like me, you’ll be missing the hot Summer weather but you’re looking forward to the cozy feeling that comes along with Fall. You’re also likely looking forward to decorating your home (if you’re not super eager and haven’t done so already) and making it as cozy as possible for the coming months.
Here are the essentials you can do in order to prep your home for Fall:
Get out your cozy blankets and soft pillows
The first step in prepping your home is bringing warmth to your living room which is one of the focal points of your home. Add in colourful pillows such as orange, yellow, and deep red tones in addition to white cozy throws to bring a sense of comfort to your living space.
Spice up your coffee table
Adding a floral arrangement to your coffee table really brings forward the cozy and rich feeling of the Fall months. With prominent colours such as orange and red popping through in your bouquet, this small addition really goes a long way in spicing up your living space! You can stop by Mountain Market, Posy, Stongs Market, Margitta’s Flowers, or Tooka Florist to name a few in order to grab your favourite flowers (plus you can support local in the process!).
Liven up your living room centrepiece
One of the best parts of Fall decorating is getting out your decorative pieces and warm tablecloths for your dinning table. It’s important to balance the colours you’re using in your dining and living room, so make sure to throw in a neutral colour in addition to the pops of yellow or orange decorative pieces in order to bring warmth to your space while also allowing for fluidity within your home.
Make your very own wreath
Although you can purchase a wreath, making your own personalized one is so much more exciting! I made this Fall wreath over the weekend (I know, I was a bit excited for the season change) and it was a lot easier of a process than I expected. All you need to do is stop by Michaels on 1360 Main Street and head to the decorative stemmed section. Once you’ve selected what design you’d like your wreath to look like, you can then grab all of your leaves/floral stems, metal or wooden wreath base, hanger, as well as florist wiring and you’re set. Most of their leaves/floral stems are currently 50% off, so you’re also getting a great deal!
Bring out the seasonal candles
While you’re at Michaels, stop by the candle section and grab a few of your favourite scented candles to bring the cozy Fall scent into your home. I grabbed a large candle with the scent name “Flannel and Football” and it smells seriously delicious – sweet thanksgiving baking smell with a touch of cinammon.
These pointers will definitely get your home feeling Fall ready and super cozy! Have any more suggestions on what to add to your home to welcome Fall? Leave them in the comments section, I’d love to hear what your go-to decor ideas are!
Inexpensive Kitchen Revamp
Are you thinking if giving your Kitchen an upgrade, but don’t want to spend too much time or money on this project?
As Good Housekeeping explains, “the average kitchen remodel costs a staggering $21,751 — and high-end ones average nearly $50,909.” You don’t however need to make this project a time consuming and costly one. Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or you just got the keys, here are some simple and inexpensive ways to revamp your kitchen:
Install floating shelves over your sink area. These shelves can act as a space for storage, or a space for a little extra kitchen decor.
Paint your cabinets! A fresh coat of paint is an inexpensive alternative to getting a whole new set of cabinets installed, and goes a far way in freshening up your space.
Install new cabinet handles. Although this seems so minor, the small details really do make a significant difference.
Add a space for snacks that you or your kids can reach for. This makes for the perfect go-to spot for after work or school snacks, and looks organized too!
Change up your kitchen backsplash. I find the best way to get inspired on what back splash will suit your kitchen best is by looking through Pinterest. There are so many stunning options available, you’ll definitely find a few that you like!
Warm up your kitchen with a fresh coat of paint. As designer Michelle Ruber explains, “Kitchens are the room where people gather, foods simmer and conversations flow. Using colour to induce that warmth draws people in, and creates a space where people feel comfortable, and therefore want to linger.” You can recreate this look by adding warm tones such as an earthy green to a few walls in your kitchen, this is both inexpensive and time efficient!
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Mix up your furniture choices! As Country Living explains, Windsor stools and a red-patterned rug may be more expected in the living room but adding a fun surprise in the kitchen makes for a refreshing change.
Lastly, give your kitchen pantry a makeover by sorting your shelving into categories such as baking supplies, grains, cereals, etc. I’d suggest transferring everything into matching (clear) bins, and baskets, each with their own label. This makes each item easy to find and creates a sense of visual order. I did this recently for my pantry and wow, what a difference! You can purchase jars and bins from Ikea, click here to take a look!
Photo Courtesy: Michelle Drewes
I hope these tips were helpful in getting you inspired for your potential kitchen update!
Interior Design Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade
Interiors are taking center stage in 2020, as more people are spending more time at home. Architects and designers are increasingly aware of their responsibility in improving their clients’ well-being and even helping them in the prevention of diseases, as they search for the best solutions for their interior design projects.
Continue reading →10 IKEA Hacks That Add Storage to Your Home
One of the major things that buyers look for when they are shopping is storage. Most affordable older homes do not have enough and even newer homes get short changed in favour of squeezing in one more ensuite.
We found a Better Homes & Gardens article by Hannah Bruneman with some ingenious and affordable ideas to create more storage by using items available at your local Ikea. Read on to find out more!
Continue reading →2020 Interior Design Trends That’ll Make Staying Home This Summer More Palatable
While we’re not sure we love a mint kitchen, we sure love the idea of a Narnia Room and dark woods like walnut! Many people have chosen to revamp their living space during the pandemic. We have seen some amazing designs and do it yourself features. Check out this Yahoo lifestyle article to see what’s trending. Not sure which direction to head in with your home project? Call us, we can help!
Continue reading →Room Makeover? Create a mood board to keep your colour palette and ideas on track!
Mood boards the key to home décor. Professionals use them and so can you to create a beautiful room makeover and create continuity throughout your home.
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