Guest Bedroom Refresh

There are a few elements in a guest room that make the occupants feel welcome. A comfy bed, a place to perch, clutter free surfaces, and a place to unpack for a lengthier stay. You could say your own entertainment system is a bonus! This guest room accumulated many "extras" over time. So it was time to help my client streamline, update the style and make it a home away from home for her guests....on a budget! Thanks to Homesense, breathing new life into already owned objects and repurposing good quality furniture, this guest room welcomes many a weary travellers. BeforeAfter BeforeAfter A fun and economical way to change the look of your room is to purchase different toss cushions, blankets or lamp shades to change with the seasons. In this case, I purchased toss cushions that can come out for Spring/Summer and others that would be used during Fall/Winter. If you have framed prints or photographs on the walls, these can...
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Bedroom and Bathroom Renovation

My client for this project is a successful entrepreneur with a jam packed schedule. She's also a new empty nester and wanted to start to declutter and modernize, creating an oasis for her and her husband as they enjoy kid free time! I helped her refresh her bedroom and bathroom by removing dated fabrics and accessories that caused visual distraction. I chose a subtle wall colour for the space and reimagined the fireplace. The bedroom and bathroom are open concept so a beautiful warm granite was chosen to elevate the tub and counter top, while pulling together the fireplace. Show stopping smoky bowl sinks were chosen with chrome fixtures throughout. Before and After BeforeAfter Before and After Copper accents pulled together the copper veins of the granite and also made the entire space fit in with the overall tone of her home. Gorgeous copper frames from CB2 created a gallery wall in the space with pictures from her extensive travels throughout the world. ...
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Visions of White

I'm embarking on my own house renovation, and I'm having visions of white! Maybe its because we are coming out of a long, snowy winter, but all I can see is expanses of Chantilly Lace walls, creamy white cabinetry and Frosty Carina counters. My goal for this renovation besides improving the functionality of our house for my family of four, is imbuing light and brightness into the interior. We have a East/West facing house so we don't get a lot of natural light. With the addition of some larger windows, a variety of lighting sources and the use of white, the house should have a bright happy quality when we are done. Using all white can be tricky though. So I will be adding warmth with the use of metals, both chrome and brass, some natural wood tones in accents, and of course pops of colour with artwork. Already the progress is exciting! Bye bye brown kitchen! Kitchen BeforeKitchen BeforeKitchen After...
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