Custom Dining Table Capable of seating 12 but shaped and scaled so as not to feel intimidating for 1 or 2. Sturdy and made of real wood. Able to withstand 3 adventurous kitty cats. Rests gracefully in a long narrow dining area without overpowering the space, yet able to hold it’s own and not be…
In 2018, I was invited to colour two very different homes. One; a small, time-worn, Nova Scotia vernacular coastal farm house and the other; a modern, Don Roscoe-designed, multi-level and angular, passive solar home. Both clients’ comfort level with colour differed from one another as much as their homes did. The owner of the modern…
Spring is in the air (almost!) and I’m feeling so inspired by this fresh and modern palette from West Elm and Sherwin Williams. Whether you’re picking the perfect neutral, refreshing tired trim or adding a bold accent, these are beautiful hues for inside and out! Receive great designer pricing on paint with your Colour Consultation…
I’ve been thinking a lot about clutter – about how it can stress us, immobilize us, keep us from being social, and from moving forward with our lives. Mostly, I’ve been considering the usual methods for dealing with clutter. There are a lot of de-cluttering systems out there and plenty of people to help us…
Sometimes, I’m asked what my design style is. My answer is always, that my role as an interior designer is to draw out the personal style of each of my clients. Every project is unique, as is each person’s idea of a beautiful and functional space. However, if I were to describe my personal…
Fellow Tai Chi student, Kim Smith, shared this information with me, from Wikipedia, on the concept of Shibumi. The aesthetic is something I could certainly embrace. I believe I will contemplate how shibui can and does inspire my creativity. Thanks Kim! Shibui (渋い) (adjective), shibumi (渋み) (noun), or shibusa (渋さ) (noun) are Japanese words which refer to a particular aesthetic of…
Technology advances in printing are making this possible. Would you add one of these amazing floral murals to a room in your home?
The opulent paneling, wallpaper and moldings may be too much for your home. But if you love this look, it can be achieved in a scale that’s sized right for your home. Don’t you just love the modern wall sconce and contemporary casual seating set in this grand room?
I’m always delighted to receive photos from clients who are busting with excitement and pride in their newly decorated spaces. Here are excerpts from two such emails that I received this past week. Living Room In Progress – “The sofa just came and it is SO beautiful. We are trying out the arrangement you originally…
For a sophisticated update, add deep green and grey to the staple aqua and white bathroom. Of course, these colours will work beautifully in any room!