A couple months ago I was asked to design the main stage for the Calgary Fall Home Show. An undertaking I knew a little something about, as I was a featured designer at the Home + Garden Show earlier this year.
Today’s Design Tip: How High to Hang Curtains piggybacks on my previous tip: How High to Hang Art. Once again it’s something I see done incorrectly so often, yet it’s really quite simple. And once again it’s a numbers game.
Today’s Design Tip is probably the easiest and yet the one I most often see done incorrectly. How high to art. Being off by just a few inches can make all the difference. And once you understand the numbers, it’s really very simple.
A couple of weeks ago I shared my go to formula for styling pillows on sofas, benches and chairs. Today I’m taking this Design Tip series into the bedroom and sharing my favourite, stylish, no-fuss pillow arrangements for King, Queen/Full and Twin beds. Whether you love a decadent bed filled with pillows or a more minimalist approach, I promise there’s an arrangement for you.
Nothing finishes off a seating area like throw pillows. Layered or on their own, a good throw pillow can add colour, comfort and consistency. Over the years, I’ve discovered some simple guidelines to styling pillows on sofas, benches and chairs. Follow this design tip and you’ll be styling your seating with ease in no time.
Every design project has a spring board, an element that is the inspiration from which everything else develops. In the #ProjectUrbanCowboy master en-suite, that jumping off point was the matte black fixtures. Sleek and modern, I was thrilled when my clients agreed to them. In particular the wall mounted faucets, which offer a clean and crisp look to the vanity. But unlike deck mounted faucets, wall mounted faucets require significant more forethought and planning. Given their popularity, I thought I would break down the basics of designing around them for you.
Every design project has a spring board, an element that is the inspiration from which everything else develops. In the #ProjectUrbanCowboy master en-suite, that jumping off point was the matte black fixtures. Sleek and modern, I was thrilled when my clients agreed to them. In particular the wall mounted faucets, which offer a clean and crisp look to the vanity. But unlike deck mounted faucets, wall mounted faucets require significant more forethought and planning. Given their popularity, I thought I would break down the basics of designing around them for you.
I love a white, bright space just as much as the next designer. But lately, I find myself craving a little more colour on the walls. It might be because the 2019 paint trends are right up my alley. Inspired by nature, tones of stone, earth, forest and sky reign supreme. The overall affect is a soothing and elegant palette that works in everything from kitchens to bedrooms to bathroom. I’m sharing some of my favourites below.
There are some things that are certain with the flip of the calendar to a new year – goals, chilly temps (if you live in Calgary), and predictions for what will be trending in the coming year. No matter if we’re talking about fashion, technology, food or interior design, the new year inevitably brings with it a list of what’s going to be hot.
If you read my post on Mexico City last week, you know this city has my heart. Amazing art and culture, delicious food and plenty of good design. From galleries, warehouses, and markets, I’m sharing my favourite places to shop interior design in Mexico City today.