We are well into summer here in Nova Scotia with consistent warm temperatures and lots of sun. Unfortunately summer is short lived around here so it is so important to make every sunny day count. Today on the blog we are sharing how to uplevel your outdoor space to entertain, a space to relax and … Continue reading “Uplevel Your Summer Space”
Are your bookshelves ready for an update? Not sure about what to do with them? Keep reading to learn 5 simple steps to style your bookshelves to make them look like a professional decorator was in your home. Clear them off. Remove everything and get rid of items that you do not want to display. … Continue reading “How To Style Your Bookshelves”
We’re so excited to share with you one of our favourite projects – the newest QEII Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome. This gorgeous home built by Stonewater Homes featuring over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space and is set on 1.84 acres right on Kinsac Lake in Fall River. Our team was responsible for the … Continue reading “2022 Fall QE2 Lottery Dream Home”
Decorating walls can be tough – even designers can find themselves struggling to fill negative wall space. A well designed room has a balanced proportion of positive (furniture, decor, art) AND negative (empty floor and wall) space. In today’s world of open concept living, it can be challenging to fill negative wall space as you … Continue reading “Alternative Wall Decor”
Your kitchen is often the biggest and most costly room in your home to renovate. However, if your kitchen has good quality cabinets and a decent layout, you can save money by reusing your cabinets (with some minor updating) and making other small, less costly changes that will give your kitchen a refresh without breaking … Continue reading “Updating Your Kitchen on a Budget”
Here’s an example of the power of staging! These homeowners were on the market for the majority of a year. We had a consultation and recommended a paint colour for the main floor, going with a lighter more neutral colour (Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17). We also suggested that the lower cabinets and island get painted … Continue reading “Staging to Sell: Before & After”
Adding a hanging light fixture over your dining table can have a huge impact on your dining room’s design. When placed properly, it adds an ambiance to the room that just can’t be achieved with a fixture that is flush to the ceiling. The tricky part is knowing how big the fixture should be in … Continue reading “Proper Height for Your Dining Table Light”
We’re so excited to have just wrapped up the interior design and decorating on the Spring QE2 Lottery Dream Home with Stonewater Homes again! This beauty is nestled on Kinsac Lake in Fall River. The home opens for viewings Feburary 29th and is awarded fully furnished to a lucky ticket holder. Tickets are $100 and … Continue reading “2020 Spring QE2 Lottery Dream Home”
Runners are back in, and we love how they can transform a stairwell. However, if you’ve ever priced out a runner you know they can be pretty expensive. And then the cost of install…ughh. Good news is there is an affordable option. You can purchase a set of runners and lay them one after another. … Continue reading “DIY Stair Runner”
We really feel a room is not complete until the drapes are installed. Drapes add softness and layers in a room and put the finishing touches on a space. How much fabric? We are normally not concerned with whether or not drapes will be able to fully close. Where you may want to be able … Continue reading “Drapery 101”
