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A new design resource
Anyone who knows me knows that my two favourite stores on the planet are Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn. I love everything about them, their product lines, their books, the layout and design of their stores and especially their websites. If … Continue reading
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Creating Personalized Art (Part 2)
We all either have children or used to be children, so we are all familiar with the inherent desire children seem to have to want to write and draw on walls. It’s a babysitter’s worst nightmare…the children in your care … Continue reading
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Creating Personalized Art (Part 1)
I am a HUGE believer in, whenever possible, creating your own artwork rather than buying art off the rack. I find it has more meaning to you and is a way of commemorating special moments in your life. It also … Continue reading
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Making use of a useless space
It amazes me sometimes what architects add when designing a space. The bedroom in a recent project I completed at SOHO Metropolitan had a small nook on one wall about 5 inches deep. It was basically unuseable space with no … Continue reading
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Adding an island adds definition
I do a lot of condos, almost exclusively, and what I’m finding more and more (more so with the newly built ones) is that the kitchen, living and dining areas are simply housed in one large square room with the … Continue reading
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Colour contrast can add visual interest
Normally I’m not a fan of colour contrast. I find that contrasting colours is a significant contributing factor to a space feeling small. A room with a red sofa against a red wall will not feel as small as a … Continue reading
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Another Fireplace Makeover
Nothing creates a warm, cozy and inviting room like a fantastic fireplace but it needs to be the right scale for the room. I recently made over another fireplace for a few reasons. It was way too small for the … Continue reading
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Creating a custom bookcase
In a recent project, I was having great difficulty finding a wall unit that would fit into a small living room and with both open and closed storage that could hold books, CDs and DVDs as well as a flat … Continue reading
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Multi-purpose furniture
In a small space, it can be extremely difficult to fit all the furniture pieces you need in your life in a way that makes sense and doesn’t make the space feel cramped. Whenever possible, look for furniture pieces that … Continue reading
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Creative shoe storage
One of the most challenging things about living in a small space is storage. There never seems to be enough places to keep everything, especially shoes. In many homes the entry becomes a dumping ground for shoes, boots and sandals. … Continue reading
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Distinctive Spaces 