I often suggest using colour in the décor in small doses to begin with. Painting a focal wall is an easy way to do this without committing yourself to adding colour to the entire room. It’s a quick and affordable way to give a room new life without spending a lot of time or money.
How to make a focal wall work
Here’s some tips to help ensure a great look
Update your bathroom in a weekend
Some paint, a little work and a few new accessories will transform a room
As you can see from the “before picture” (see further down) this bathroom needs an update. Barring a full-on renovation it was updated in a weekend with paint and a bit of elbow grease. The oak cabinets were dated and well used, as was the inset mirrored medicine cabinet. The wall cabinets were taken down
Take home decorating to new heights
Decorating a ceiling can be tricky but well worth the time and effort
Painted ceilings really can enhance a room when included as part of the overall decorating plan. A master bedroom and/or ensuite is a great place to add one. If you consider the use of each room, you do spend a fair amount of time looking at the ceiling either in bed or in a luxurious
It’s all there in black and white
You don’t have to spend a fortune on accessories — look around and use your imagination
Who says black and white is boring? In a kitchen or bathroom, black and white is a fresh, clean look that is timeless, and you don’t have to spend a fortune on black and white accessories. Using inexpensive black frames in varying sizes, which can be used to frame anything from newspaper clippings to sheet
Time for a change: If you’re thinking of redoing a bedroom, it’s one of the easier areas to update
I’ve been mulling over doing a bedroom makeover lately, as it’s been a few years since it’s been decorated. If you’re getting bored with the look of a room, it’s probably been far too long since it’s been redone. Luckily, bedrooms can be a fairly easy room to update. You can do a quick change
Be prepared for overnight guests
Having a lovely guest bedroom prepared says a lot about you and your home. It speaks to your willingness and readiness to welcome and pamper overnight guests. Whether it’s for a far-off relative for a long-overdue visit or a grandchild for the weekend, a beautiful guest room is a wonderful idea that will compliment you
If you can’t buy it, make it
Shopping for the right item to address a specific decorating dilemma can be a challenge. There are times when the item you need is so specific that it can’t be found in the mainstream stores, leaving you without a solution or having to pay top dollar for a custom item. I’ve had this issue with
What to do with a partial wall
Addressing an unusual situation can be a fun prospect when planning your decorating projects. A unique space may seem daunting at first but by its very nature, can open up many design possibilities. One such dilemma is how to decorate a partial wall. Partial walls are common in open-concept homes or can even be the
Celebrating Canada’s colours
Canadians are proud of their country and its gorgeous landscape. From east to west, each province has its own unique terrain and natural colours and each season brings a new look and feel to our personal outdoor experience. Fashion designer Simon Chang, who has a background in photography and graphic design, has paid tribute to
Ideas for that unused attic
Attic or loft spaces are fun rooms to decorate, with their angled ceilings and unique layout. These same attributes, however, can also prove to be challenging when it comes to furniture placement and hanging art. The room in the photograph is a light and airy attic bedroom with a small office area. This would be
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