Just steps away from Trinity Bellwoods in the vibrant and dynamic neighbourhood of Queen West, we had the pleasure of working on a fabulous urban loft that exudes everything Torontonians’ love about this part of the city. As a starting point, our client sent us beautiful inspiration photos of spaces complete with tonal, earthy-toned furniture …
Ever since the release of Architectural Digest’s article outlining the details of Gwyneth Paltrow’s tranquil Montecito home, the interior design world and decor junkies alike have been swooning over the glossy pages of relaxed splendour. Whether you fall into the camp that loves all things GP or not, it is impossible to deny that her …
Whenever we have the opportunity to create a nursery for parents or parents-to-be, we await our clients’ initial thoughts and visions with bated breath, as there is truly now way of knowing what they might suggest! The nursery, unlike any other room in the home, seems to be somewhat immune to trends and outside influence. …
In our roster of services, we offer an art consultation package to help our clients dress up tired walls with pieces that are not only new but also work with existing pieces of art. Part of this process though is about more than just discussing the art itself. Very rarely can you just directly hang …
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As we touched upon in a recent post, there seems to be a shift to interiors that are undeniably earthy. Though the look feels incredibly refreshing after what has seemed like years of endless black, white and grey, the methods by which this look is achieved are anything but new. In order to achieve the …
When interviewed on the topic of guest rooms by House & Garden, London-based interior designer, Rita Konig once said, “when decorating houses, I find guest bedrooms are the most liberating to design. On one hand, there is less pressure for them to be fabulous; on the other, they don’t have to be something you will …
If you’ve been following along, you might have noticed a theme. We write a lot about “5 ways to do this” and “a guide to do that” because it’s often incredibly useful to have some guidelines to go by when you’re starting from scratch or have no clue where to begin. But here’s the thing, …
In a previous post, we discussed how the once archaic dining room was revived by the surge of at-home dining during the pandemic. As lovely as these formal and separate rooms are, however, they are not always practical or necessary for the little meals you have throughout the day or informal dinners with immediate family …
In ancient times, the Romans used earth-tone colours and geometric patterns to mimic nature and its harmony. Since then, earthy tones (specifically) brown have appeared from time to time over the decades in the form of 1970s leather furniture, then again later on in the form of kitchens and cabinetry and so forth. It got …
With Super Bowl LVI swiftly approaching this coming Sunday, we have recreation rooms on the brain! Whether you’re in the habit of hosting Super Bowl parties or not, a rec. room can be an incredibly useful space to have in a home but unfortunately, they often come in the form of a dreadful man-cave cliché. …
