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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

Tips for Designing a Stylish Rec. Room
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

How to Use Chinoiserie in Your Home
If you’ve ever flipped through the glossy pages of a British publication such as House & Garden, you’ve undoubtedly swooned over photographs of poetic country

Interiors Inspired by Runway Couture
At Homekin we are completely design obsessed… but not just with interior design! We love graphic design, industrial design, landscape design etc. On January 24th

Our Guide to Designing Multi-Purpose Spaces
If there is one thing we learned from the pandemic, it’s that we previously underestimated the versatility of our homes! Never before had we spent

How to Jazz Up Your Bathroom Without Committing to a Full Reno
With the exception of those who live in a newly-built or renovated home, most people have at least one room in their home that makes

Tips for Decorating a Ski Chalet
Having endured dreadful temperatures and record snowfalls this past month, we’ve done our best to make the most of winter by hitting the slopes. Regardless

Before & After: A Master Bedroom Refresh
Although master bedrooms have always been a high priority for many, COVID seems to have converted those who were previously on the fence. Perhaps it’s

How to Decorate a Hallway
When it comes to decorating homes, we all have a tendency to focus so much on the obvious (bedrooms, powder rooms, living rooms, dining rooms

Dreamy Gift Wrap Inspo
‘Tis the season for giving, which means it’s also the season for gift wrapping which, naturally, we take great pride in! These days, it’s so

Holiday Wreaths for Design Lovers
For some, decorating for the holidays can seem like a rather daunting task but despite the over-the-top example that department stores tend to set, we’ve

Our Favourite Light Fixtures Right Now
Lighting is an incredibly simple yet powerful decorating tool. Not only can a light fixture itself serve as a stunning focal point and work of

A Formula for Creating the Perfect Reading Nook
Cooler weather means more time spent indoors but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With the arrival of winter, we start to crave spaces that

Kid’s Room Accessories that Both You & Your Child Will Love
In a recent post, we discussed the nature of working with clients to create their kid’s rooms. Unlike the nursery, which is often a direct

Dreamy Vacation Homes that We’re Swooning Over
Every now and then, we get exciting inquiries about helping clients with their vacation homes. Before we begin, we usually start by getting into the

How to Find Your Personal Style
Fashion and interior decor are undeniably tied to one another and yet, the two don’t always seem to translate when it comes to an individual’s

Party Season: 4 Ways to Prep Your Home
Recently one evening, we found ourselves at an intimate and glitzy little soirée at a friend and client’s beautiful home. After saying our “hellos” and

4 Ways to Incorporate Your Doors into Your Decor
When decorating your home, it’s perfectly normal for your initial thoughts to revolve around things like the colour of the walls, various pieces of furniture,

4 Ways to Personalize Your Rental Home
When it comes to rentals, many tenants feel that the house (apartment, condo, what have you!) in question never quite feels like a home. Although

Where we Buy Our Bedding
In a previous post, we discussed where we save and where we splurge in the bedroom. When it comes to sheets though, it truly is

Chic Hostess Gifts for Your Upcoming Soirées
As the evenings become increasingly nippy and twinkly lights are unravelled in store windows, we start to see our social calendars filling up with festive

4 Unconventional Ways to Use Wallpaper
Until more recent times, wallpaper was somewhat a thing of that past that we happily left behind in the 50-Shades-of-Beige 90s in its tonal, botanical-print