Design Goals Create an office space that fills this forensic accountant’s clients with the confidence that she has everything under control. As clients most likely are in a stressful situation when they visit, this small office must put them at ease and instill a sense of calm. The decor must convey friendly professionalism, efficiency, strong…
Which Comes First? New Sofa or Paint Colour? This week, while creating a master colour palette with a new client, she expressed confusion over whether her sofa or wall paint colour should be chosen first. She’d been advised in a furniture showroom that the sofa fabric should be selected and then the paint colour could…
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…
People-Friendly Area Rugs Like many goods these days, rugs can be found for crazy low prices. Unfortunately, crazy low prices come at a high cost to the environment, to the people who work and live where the rugs are made, and to the people who will live with the rug. Here are 3 easy steps…
While searching for something today, I came across this post from about 4 years ago. As most people these days are are downsizing and/or living a more experiential life, rather than a life about collecting stuff, I find the topic of living with less in smaller places to be highly relevant. Justine’s post is full…
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…
I’m excited to announce that by the end of May, I’ll be a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP). This program blends the best principles of aging in place, accessibility, and universal design to make all homes accessible, comfortable and safer for everyone. The Living In Place Institute was established to help professionals in the…
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…
A year ago, I was given the great privilege of designing seven AirBnB suites in an early 20th century home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The nature of this project gave me the opportunity to let my creativity run a little wild. I planned the suites to each have their own friendly and surprising personality, while…