Think Like a Designer
How to Create a Colour Palette (Part I)
There are many ways to build a colour scheme depending on where you’re at in your decorating journey. Are you starting from scratch? Are you working around existing pieces? Do you have a piece you LOVE and want to incorporate? Each approach shares parts of the method, but in this article, we focus on how to create a colour palette from the ground up!
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.
How to Make the Most of a Small Living Room
If you live in a small home or apartment, multi-functional furniture can really help stretch your living space. In our inexpensive living room, we incorporated a sleeper sofa, lift-top coffee table, and hidden clothes line to maximize the use of our space! Read on for some budget-friendly ideas on how to get the most out of your small living room.
Where to Buy Affordable Artwork
Are you wondering where you can find affordable art BESIDES IKEA? Well, I have good news! Digital, printable artwork has opened up a whole new world of affordable decor, making wall art more versatile and accessible than ever! You can get beautiful results at a FRACTION of the price you’d otherwise pay. Seriously, digital printable art is a TOTAL game changer!
All About Artwork (Size, Spacing, Height, Framing, Colours, and More!)
Artwork is one of the best ways to add colour to your home, pull a room together, and fill an empty wall, but it’s also one of the easiest things to get wrong! This post reviews sizing, spacing, heights, framing, and colours to help you choose and hang your art correctly!
How to Decorate Bare Walls
Do you have a big blank wall that needs some sprucing up? Are you stumped on what to do with that barren expanse behind the couch, above the bed, or in your dining room? There are a ton of great ways to decorate walls from coatings, to shelving, to hangings, and more. These 13 ideas will help you fill all the empty walls in your home!
5 Types of Beautiful Wood Wall Treatments
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between beadboard, board & batten, shiplap, panel moulding (aka picture moulding!), and wainscoting!? Wooden wall treatments are one of the easiest ways to elevate and customize a room, so in this post, we’re looking at the five most popular wood wall treatments!
How to Reduce Your Belongings and Declutter Your Home
Do you want to cut down on clutter and purge your home but don’t know where to start? Performing big cleanouts is a daunting task, but it CAN be done methodically and successfully! This post breaks down the purging process to help you declutter and organize your home - the foundational first step of good interior design.
The One True Secret to Keeping an Organized Home
Home organization revolves around one simple commitment: specify a place for everything, and keep it there. Many articles online discuss how to keep a clean home, which is related but different. Getting organized comes first, so if you’re ready to take the plunge, follow these three steps to help you GET and STAY organized!
How to Organize Your Tupperware Drawer (and Beyond!)
Is your tupperware drawer a chaotic mess? Would you like to transform it into an organized storage experience!? In this post, we discuss how to improve and maintain your food storage situation by purging, refreshing, and properly organizing your containers and lids.
15 Beautiful Plug-In Sconces for under $100
Wall sconces are one of the best ways to diversify your lighting, adding mood & atmosphere to your rooms. They lend a flare that makes any space feel special, and thanks to a growing number of affordable plug-in options, sconces are more DIY- and renter-friendly than ever! Read on for a list of gorgeous and affordable plug-in sconces that are available in Canada.
5 Ways to Improve Your Home “Office” Space
This post explains how to optimize your home work space, whether it be a makeshift office or a random stretch of wall! By defining the space, investing in ergonomic equipment, and incorporating functional styling, even your small apartment or condo can have a comfortable, functional, and beautiful-ish work space!