Big House in Hubley A few simple changes can transform a home from dated and dreary to elegant and livable. We couldn’t change any of the cabinetry or finishes, but we could change the paint colours and the light fixtures. And, oh, what a difference! Follow the link below to see before and after photos.…
Fast furniture: what’s wrong with it and 7 ways to make better choices (for you and the planet) Written by – Heidi Bischof and RepostedSustainability educator & activist, founder @ Earth Ethic Sadly, today most of the furniture available to us is cheap, mass-produced and low quality, designed to be disposable, because that’s the kind…
Portfolio – Rejuvenate This whole-home redesign commanded quite a bit of my attention during the past year. And I loved every minute of it! My client is an absolute delight to work with and I feel so honoured that she chose me to be her designer. Gosh, I love my job!
Design Goals Create an office space that fills this forensic accountant’s clients with the confidence that she has everything under control. As clients most likely are in a stressful situation when they visit, this small office must put them at ease and instill a sense of calm. The decor must convey friendly professionalism, efficiency, strong…
Which Comes First? New Sofa or Paint Colour? This week, while creating a master colour palette with a new client, she expressed confusion over whether her sofa or wall paint colour should be chosen first. She’d been advised in a furniture showroom that the sofa fabric should be selected and then the paint colour could…
Custom Dining Table Capable of seating 12 but shaped and scaled so as not to feel intimidating for 1 or 2. Sturdy and made of real wood. Able to withstand 3 adventurous kitty cats. Rests gracefully in a long narrow dining area without overpowering the space, yet able to hold it’s own and not be…
People-Friendly Area Rugs Like many goods these days, rugs can be found for crazy low prices. Unfortunately, crazy low prices come at a high cost to the environment, to the people who work and live where the rugs are made, and to the people who will live with the rug. Here are 3 easy steps…
While searching for something today, I came across this post from about 4 years ago. As most people these days are are downsizing and/or living a more experiential life, rather than a life about collecting stuff, I find the topic of living with less in smaller places to be highly relevant. Justine’s post is full…
In 2018, I was invited to colour two very different homes. One; a small, time-worn, Nova Scotia vernacular coastal farm house and the other; a modern, Don Roscoe-designed, multi-level and angular, passive solar home. Both clients’ comfort level with colour differed from one another as much as their homes did. The owner of the modern…
I’m excited to announce that by the end of May, I’ll be a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP). This program blends the best principles of aging in place, accessibility, and universal design to make all homes accessible, comfortable and safer for everyone. The Living In Place Institute was established to help professionals in the…