by Amanda | May 27, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Whether you need your desk perfectly organized or you flourish in a creative mess, you’ll likely agree that the way your workspace is set up affects your productivity. Research on the messy desk versus neat desk debate points out the pros and cons of both; messy...
by Amanda | Apr 22, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Basements can be dark, drab and all-around just not nice places to spend time in. But they don’t have to be that way. With a few renovations, basements can be transformed into bright, pleasant, liveable rooms. Need some tips on how to brighten up your basement? Try a...
by Tina | Apr 1, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Photo: Sandra Cross Interiors Thinking of changing your colour scheme? That’s great, but don’t move too fast, says Nancy DeVries of Urban Aesthetics in North Vancouver. Consider what you have already–existing furniture, colour tones of flooring, art pieces, etc., and...
by Amanda | Mar 25, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Perhaps no room in the house is as much to decorate as a young child’s room. From playfully themed beds to colourful cartoon wallpaper, there are plenty of options for making your child’s space one that is fun and friendly. But if you really want to create a space...
by Amanda | Feb 2, 2013 | Tips & Tricks
Maybe it’s the popularity of 50 Shades of Grey or vampire-themed television shows such as True Blood, but lately it’s all about dark, gothic glamour when it comes to creating a sexy space. Candles and candelabras, Victorian-style chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and heavy...
by Tina | Dec 11, 2012 | Tips & Tricks
Reducing your energy consumption is good for both the environment and your pocketbook. Mary Kyd, a lighting specialist withAtlantic Lighting Studio in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, says that while consumers have always been conscious of energy efficiency, their design...
