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2023 Design Trend Forecast
Whether you’re looking to redecorate or freshen up your home, a new year is an opportunity for a new look! Together with our partners at

Custom Details in a Summerhill Living Room
On a charming street in a pocket of Toronto that is very near and dear to our hearts, our client purchased a home that. Shortly

The Homekin Holiday Gift Guide
As the holiday season looms ever closer, it’s time to start thinking about what special gifts to give the wonderful humans in your life. The

Hong Kong to Toronto – A Before & After
Immediately upon entry, you are met by a warm and welcoming space that exudes style but also the necessary comforts for family life. With every

4 Different Dining Rooms, 4 Different Looks
After the long reign of open-concept living, we are now seeing a return to homes consisting of separate and divided spaces, each designed for a

A Before & After on Glen Road
Although we are always thrilled with the prospect of any project, no matter how small, we can’t deny that we get especially excited when we

Back to School: Designing a Homework Space for Your Child
When it comes to designing a space for children versus babies and newborns, the approach is actually quite different. While nurseries are a reflection of

What is Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic, Anyway?
If you’re active on various social channels, particularly TikTok, you’ve likely come across the term “Coastal Grandmother” and might be wondering what it’s all about.

How to Achieve the Anatomy of a Scandal Look in Your Home
It’s hard to believe that anyone would have ever been on the fence about Sienna Miller with her A-list performances and looks but if there

Inside the Home of Travis Barker
Often depicted in unsmiling photographs showing his numerous tattoos, Travis Barker may come across as a somewhat stern and intimidating character. In a recent feature

How to Give Your Powder Room a Summer Refresh
Even as the nights get warmer and we start to enjoy balmy evenings entertaining friends outdoors, your guests will inevitably still step inside to powder

Home Decor for the Bridgerton Fan
If you’re among the countless viewers who have fallen in love with the steamy Netflix hit Bridgerton, you’re not alone. As intriguing as it is

4 Chandelier Trends We’re Loving Right Now
Whether it’s to create a luxurious and languid atmosphere in a principal bathroom or bedroom or to add an aura of high-society glitz to your

Throw Pillows for Every Bedroom
Whenever we have the opportunity to work on a bedroom, be it a full-on makeover or a simple refresh, throw pillows are always a part

How to Style an Urban Loft
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

Inspired by The One & Only Gwyneth
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

Before & After: An Under-the-Sea Dream
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

The Neglected Picture Frame: Tips on Framing Artwork
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

3 Materials to Incorporate into Your Decor
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

Creating a Guest Room Worthy of 5 Stars
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

4 Design “Rules” To Break
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

Breakfast Nook 101
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

How to Embrace the Earthy Interior Design Trend
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