Think Like a Designer

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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