We leaned into the beauty of what stayed, introducing modern curvy furniture and sculptural light fixtures. Suddenly, those once-tired cabinets and heirlooms glow with new warmth — surrounded by tones that celebrate, rather than drag down, the existing elements.
Nova Scotia Interior Design — Bold Colour, Pattern Play, and Joyful Décor Last week, Jennifer Anandanayagam interviewed me for Saltwire on the subject of brightening our homes with colour and patterns. Read on for reasons why, along with some how-to tips that won’t empty your piggy bank… Jennifer: Do you think there is a trend…
My heart beat faster as I squeezed my way along the narrow drive, catching my first glimpse of Colleen and Jeff’s 1970s shed-style home through the trees. Perched along the edge of rugged Williams Lake in Halifax, this home promised to be simultaneously rustic and sophisticated. As I was warmly greeted in the step-down entryway,…
Hi Deborah! My husband and I are fixing up an old farmhouse and we’re trying to figure out how to best make it work for our family. The house is gutted so it’s an empty shell and we need some direction on where to go from here. Unfortunately, we have to keep budget in mind…
Design Brief: Newly purchased home with out-dated ensuite. The shower is very small and the whirpool tub and other bathroom fittings are outdated and not equal to the quality of the home. Design Goal: My clients prefer to have a large accessible shower and no tub and want everything to be accessible and safe so…
My clients knew they had found paradise by the Annapolis River, but weren’t so keen on the all yellow decor and dated light fixtures that came with it. It was obvious this home had great bones and with my clients’ eagerness to step outside their brown leather sofa traditional style, we selected colours, shapes, and…
Welcome a New Dawn Today’s the day we fall back into standard time. That extra hour in bed ensures that most of us will rise after the dawn, rather than bumping around, bleary-eyed, in the dark. Can you imagine a nicer start to your Sunday than with Dulux UK’s 2020 Colour of the Year? Learn…
Big House in Hubley A few simple changes can transform a home from dated and dreary to elegant and livable. We couldn’t change any of the cabinetry or finishes, but we could change the paint colours and the light fixtures. And, oh, what a difference! Follow the link below to see before and after photos.…
Fast furniture: what’s wrong with it and 7 ways to make better choices (for you and the planet) Written by – Heidi Bischof and RepostedSustainability educator & activist, founder @ Earth Ethic Sadly, today most of the furniture available to us is cheap, mass-produced and low quality, designed to be disposable, because that’s the kind…
Going from Kitties and Clutter to Happy Cat Oasis This whole-home redesign commanded quite a bit of my attention during the past year. And I loved every minute of it! My client is an absolute delight to work with. Together, we transformed a cluttered, tired home into a bright, modern, calming retreat with purpose-built spaces…