Think Like a Designer
Thoughtful, well-considered design ideas grounded in science, anthropometrics, and common sense.
Is Laminate a Good Countertop Material?
Laminate countertops are one of the most underrated design materials! They are a great affordable option for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms, but their lower price point is not the only advantage. Here are 7ish reasons why you should consider laminate for your next project!
How to Choose Bathroom Finishes
Bathrooms and kitchens make for the most expensive and high-stakes home renovations. If you’re tackling these spaces yourself, the best way to avoid disappointment is by sticking to timeless and well-coordinated finishes throughout your spaces.
Character Cottage with a Coral Front Door
Front doors are meant to be colourful! See how a pretty coral front door breathes new life into this historical lake-front cottage.
Functional Sideboard Styling on a Budget
If you have a stretch of wall that needs some love, or if you already have a sideboard and don’t know how to style it, these few rules of thumb can help guide your affordable decorating project! Find out how Caitie created this sideboard vignette for under $300.
Easy DIY Media Unit Doors Using IKEA Rodeby Armrest Trays
Open TV stands are gorgeous in theory, but an eyesore in reality. Housing a menagerie of books, games, cords and accessories, media units should definitely have doors! Find out how a couple of IKEA Rodeby armrest trays became some (very) simple doors using just finishing nails, super glue, and leftover door pulls.
