Décor styles are a matter of personal preference, and settling on one particular style is not always easy. It should make your home enjoyable, yet preserve its functionality. To figure out the style you prefer, you should look around and observe the things you have. Chances are, you are already following a certain style without realizing it. It may be contemporary with a lot of bold colors, or … [Read more...]

There are many different elements that you can add to your home to make it look and feel more rustic. A setting close to nature for example is a sample way to make the transition from outside to inside a more natural feeling. You can also add raw natural elements such as wide plank wood floors or a fireplace. Finally, you can just keep the foundation of your home in its natural state instead of … [Read more...]

Flooring in any house sees the most wear and tear and it is no surprise that it will be the first thing that would require renovation. When that time comes, there are several things you should consider. The flooring type to be used is probably the most important decision point. Some materials like wood and laminate are prone to extensive wear and scratches. Color of the flooring is more a matter … [Read more...]

Pantries are a great addition to your kitchen, they give you plenty of storage space to keep the things you want to keep close by when you are in the kitchen. If your kitchen doesn't have a pantry you may be feeling regretful about not choosing a home that had one. Luckily, you can purchase a freestanding pantry for the kitchen, and you will have to consider a few factors, like size and storage … [Read more...]

Victoria Taylor and Jamie Kennedy are Canada’s pioneers of the back to the roots movement, where the process of bringing food from the farm to the table happens using classic, non-industrial methods. In their Ontario farmhouse, they designed a kitchen they describe as minimal impact design. The collaboration resulted in the design that prioritized ecological materials, without sacrificing the … [Read more...]

The best homes are the ones that grow slowly over time. When this couple thought of decor and ways to improve their home, they decided that the best way to decorate it would be to give it a lot of history so that there was always a story to tell. The pieces that they used came from craigslist and ebay and took about ten years before they were able to get it to what it is now. Once they move, they … [Read more...]

While putting together the before and after page of our house that we were beginning to change up, I noticed that we had really high ceilings. The high ceilings were something I had noticed but hadn't really thought to take advantage of before. When I looked up at them I noticed that we could really put something up there and make the room look even better. I decided on this large light that could … [Read more...]

When it comes to furniture, the piece that is the most expensive in your home says a lot about your style, preference, and personality. However, that is not a guarantee that the money is well spent. This piece should make you happy, have some sentimental value, timelessness, unique character, and high overall appeal. In my house, my bed checks all those questions. It was purchased through small … [Read more...]

The feeling of having a house that is your own is very fulfilling and satisfying. It is yours for decorating and renovating as you please, both inside and outside of it. Kitchen renovation is often a challenge, as it is the area that sees the most use and the most traffic. Additionally, since kitchen renovation presents a major interruption in the life of everyone in the house, you want to make … [Read more...]

It’s been officially one year since we finished renovating our kitchen and it was a lot of joy to use it during this time. We feel self-justified in our decision to make the kitchen renovation a priority and the first major project after we moved into the new house. The kitchen is very functional, has an abundance of storage and we feel it is a true reflection of our identity. In fact, it feels so … [Read more...]