Interior design trends are most often a response to the times. Some are new, and some are blasts from the past that resurface to bring us comfort and nostalgia. We could all use a bit of inner peace and even some glam to keep us content as we spend more time at home. With that…
It’s that time of year again when industry forecasters look ahead and showcase the-up-and-coming design trends for the year. Today, we take a look at some of our favourite colour trends for 2022. Courageous creativity Design industry watchers all have eyes on Pantone’s highly anticipated Colour of the Year. This year’s selection, PANTONE 17-3938 Very…
How do you decide upon the right area rug for your dining room? We all set out wanting style and practicality, especially where people are going to be eating. Carpets that are fluffy can permanently trap every morsel that lands on the carpet. A carpet that is too small can cause your chairs to catch…
If you love to follow design and colour trends, but don’t want a hefty price tag to go along with them, we have some cheap and cheerful solutions to keep your home on-trend. The colours of the year for 2021 are yellow and grey. Yellow signifies hope, while grey gives us a cool, calm feeling.…
How do you say “welcome” to your guests? When you have a mat at the entrance of your door it signifies a welcome to visitors. In addition to saying welcome, welcome mats offer so much more. When used outside, they can prevent as much as 80 per cent of the outdoor dirt from coming in…
How can flooring play an instrumental role in acoustical effects in multi-level structures? There are a few things to consider when sourcing your finishes with the design and sales centres for your unit. First, check the overall thickness of the standard flooring product going in. There are some thinner luxury vinyl tile options that will…
Make it a spruce-up, not a reno! Manage your pocket book by doing simple refreshes to your home interior that will give the lift you are looking for. Here’s how you can spruce up your house without breaking the bank. Before heading out to shop, it’s always a good idea to de-clutter. Believe it or…
As we kick off the fall season, this is the time to be planning your decorating projects so that they’re complete before the snow falls. Most items, like ordering new furniture or reupholstering, ordering new lights, getting new carpets installed or ordering area rugs can take up to four to eight weeks to arrive from…
Choosing the right carpet for your stairs, landing or hallway requires some thought. Stairs are a high-traffic area in most homes, so if you choose the wrong product, the signs of wear and tear will show all too soon. Stair runners are also one of the best ways to personalize your space. There are five…
fan Celebrating the individualist in all of us, character and bold colours are in vogue this year. Statement carpets and area rugs are also frequently gracing entryways, being used in larger sizes, and showcasing a mix of vibrant colours. Here’s our favourite selections from the experts for top carpet trends for 2019. The Pantone Colour…