Think Like a Designer
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.
9 Things to Consider When Buying a New Sofa
If you need a new sofa but don’t know where to start, this post covers 9 important things to consider as you’re looking for your new furniture.
James Hardie Statement Collection Overview & Paint Colour Matches
Have you ever wondered which paint colours most closely match the JH Statement Collection colours? Or are you planning to install HardiePlank but can’t decide on a colour? This post lists the Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams colours that most closely match the standard JH colours so you can sample before you decide!
The Best James Hardie Statement Collection Colours
Redoing your home’s exterior can be a daunting process. If you’re considering HardiePlank, read on for an overview of the best standard colours from James Hardie’s Statement Collection, and some thoughts on which ones to avoid!
Gluten-Free Cheddar Chive Scones
When I’m not pouring over space plans or shuffling paint chips, you can often find me experimenting in the kitchen 👩🍳. I’m going to start sharing some of my culinary creations, starting with this amazing gluten-free scone recipe I’ve been developing for months! Made with almond flour as the base and a few strategic binders, you’ll never guess these delicious, high-protein sconces are gluten free.
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.
How to Design and Decorate a Bedroom
As is often the case in design, there is a bit of a formula for creating a great bedroom. Whether you’re sprucing up your own room or decorating a guest space, use these 10 tips to design a bedroom you’ll love!
How to (Successfully) Buy Home Decor Online
Are you reluctant to purchase home decor online, worried it might not turn out as expected? We’ve all be burned by a bad online purchase, but online shopping majorly broadens your design horizons and there ARE a few ways to dramatically increase your chances of success!
Bedroom Makeover on a Budget
Are you wondering how to update your bedroom for under $1000?This may sound like a lot of money, but new bedding alone can cost upwards of $200, most rugs are in the $300-$400 range, and the minute you say “window treatments,” well, that’s another few hundred right there. But with a little patience, persistence, luck, and creativity you can stretch your budget a long way and create a whole new feel!
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.