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Before and after: 15 lessons for redecorating your living room Before and after: 15 lessons for redecorating your living room
Before and after: 15 lessons for redecorating your living room
Every great design story begins with a great client, and the owner of this 2,200-square-foot tract house in suburban toronto is no exception. though the family room was filled with builder-basic finishes, from flimsy bookshelves to a dated brass fireplace box, and washedout chenille sofas,...
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Does your house need to go on a diet? Does your house need to go on a diet?
Does your house need to go on a diet?
For 18 years, designer and stylist lynda felton has been arranging and re-arranging furniture, propping rooms, and displaying art in an effort to make houses photo-shoot-worthy. she’s worked on multi-million dollar mansions and tiny fixer-uppers and she knows that any well-loved abode can be...
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Designers' favourite fall trends Designers' favourite fall trends
Designers' favourite fall trends
As the summer comes to an end, we are given another excuse to redecorate our homes. it’s time to ditch the beach-style accessories and bring the outdoors in for autumn. as the weather cools off, we tend to want a warm and comfortable space without sacrificing style. you can achieve this fall...
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Seasonal fall home decor ideas Seasonal fall home decor ideas
Seasonal fall home decor ideas
The vibrant pinks, blues and greens of summer have faded into deep, moody undertones of charcoal, chocolate, aubergine, rust and goldenrod. it’s fall – time to wrap your hands around that steaming, spicy cup of cider , breathe in that crisp, cool breeze and welcome the season not only into...
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Steven & Chris: A modern cottage bedroom Steven & Chris: A modern cottage bedroom
Steven & Chris: A modern cottage bedroom
The stars of the tv show steven and chris tell you how to create a modern cottage style bedroom. photography by christine flynn inspiration we love this photograph taken by christine flynn of toronto’s love the design, which was commissioned by a cottager who wanted to enjoy...
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Creating a soft and serene loft Creating a soft and serene loft
Creating a soft and serene loft
Creating a peaceful space to return home to after a hectic workday is often a major priority for my interior design clients. such was the case for a recent client who wanted his loft in toronto’s beaches to feel like an oasis from his busy urban life. the look of this space was far from...
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From runway to living room From runway to living room
From runway to living room
From fabrics to colours to patterns, trends seen on the runways of paris and milan can often be seen in the pages of interior design magazines at the same time. whether it’s a shared love of pantone’s colour of the year or inspiration from the set of mad men , the two worlds always seem to...
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Summer home decor ideas Summer home decor ideas
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Steven & Chris: A family-friendly living room Steven & Chris: A family-friendly living room
Steven & Chris: A family-friendly living room
The stars of the tv show steven and chris tell you how to make a great room the perfect family-friendly living space. rendering by oliva hnatyshin living room a great room - if you're lucky enough to have one - should be able to accommodate the needs of an active family...
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8 essentials for a family-friendly living room 8 essentials for a family-friendly living room
8 essentials for a family-friendly living room
Your living room is the cornerstone of the home. from the pitter-patter of little feet to kicking up your own, you want it to be safe and comfortable. but that shouldn’t come at the expense of style! designing a family-friendly living room is easier than you think. there are lots of ways to...
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ABCs of summer decorating ABCs of summer decorating
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9 best updates for your home this summer 9 best updates for your home this summer
9 best updates for your home this summer
After hibernating for the cold winter months, summer invites us to crack open the windows, invite the warm weather in and take the time to make some upgrades to our homes. whether you have the budget to do structural updates or just enough to make a few changes, check out these nine summer...
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How to: Get London style at home How to: Get London style at home
How to: Get London style at home
This summer, all eyes are on london. from the queen’s jubilee celebration to the olympic games, the city is making its mark around the globe. follow suit by incorporating decidedly english style into your home and day-to-day life. whether you opt for trendy or traditional, posh or playful,...
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5 ways to create the perfect home office 5 ways to create the perfect home office
5 ways to create the perfect home office
It’s a sign of the times nowadays that nearly half of all canadian small businesses are now run from home. whether you use your home office to make your living, pay bills or work at the computer, making your workspace comfortable and efficient can greatly improve the hours you spend there....
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Get the look: Coastal casual Get the look: Coastal casual
Get the look: Coastal casual
There’s something about the seaside that just makes you feel good. it could be the smell of the air, the sunlight shimmering on sea and sand, the rough rocks, the pretty shells or all of these things combined. bringing any or all of these elements into your home is a surefire way to satisfy...
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How to: Get the Mad Men look How to: Get the Mad Men look
How to: Get the Mad Men look
Since the very first episode aired on tv, mad men has been a cultural phenomenon, inspiring everything from fashion, lifestyle and interior design. the mid-century modern home furnishings on the set are a designer’s dream, offering an abundance of teak, tweed and earthy tones. scandinavian...
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Spring 2012 home decor trends Spring 2012 home decor trends
Spring 2012 home decor trends
As we emerge from our cosy cocoons, retailers are pulling out all the stops, showcasing products, paints and furniture in cheerful hues for spring. where do you start? you may want to refresh a room as part of your seasonal to-do list, but there are other ways to renew a space. “i'm looking...
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Get the look: City chic Get the look: City chic
Get the look: City chic
There are a lot of upsides to city living. but sometimes the cost of being close to the action is living in a small space . but small doesn’t have to mean dull. there are plenty of ways to decorate tight quarters so they seem positively palatial. the key is in how you maximize the...
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Decorating with pattern Decorating with pattern
Decorating with pattern
We’ve all heard the saying less is more. but sometimes the opposite is true. while simple solids can be quite chic, decorating with pattern throughout your home can ramp up the style factor dramatically. add sophistication to every room by playing with a pattern you love and then building...
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10 ways to get shabby chic style 10 ways to get shabby chic style
10 ways to get shabby chic style
Don’t let the word “shabby” fool you when adapting the principles of shabby chic style into a room. the look may be unstructured and lacking in formal rules, but this timeless aesthetic can add an effortless elegance to your home. with handicrafts, salvaged furniture and vintage textiles...
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11 home decor essentials 11 home decor essentials
11 home decor essentials
It’s different for every decorator, but these are the items i firmly believe are worth getting right for the long term. consider them the bones that will grow old with you. the table draws you into the beautiful chaos of paper, colour, and book matter. open shelving creates library-like...
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Decorating with zebra prints Decorating with zebra prints
Decorating with zebra prints
It sometimes pays to take a risk, so challenge your design instincts and add zebra prints to the mix! step outside your comfort zone – or indulge a well-honed wild side - with this versatile print. it’s not only eye-catching, but it’s bound to be a conversation starter. visitors and family...
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Top design trends of 2011 Top design trends of 2011
Top design trends of 2011
From kitchen and bathroom decor , to neutral and bold colour choices, 2011 brought fabulous new trends in interior design. we spent the year highlighting these trends, whether it was the best paint colours or the hottest prints, it was a gorgeous year for decor! as we look back at the...
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Golden holiday glam Golden holiday glam
Golden holiday glam
The key to creating this kind of drama at a holiday dinner party is surprisingly guileless: just don’t stray from your existing decor. when you commit to a particular palette, you’ll be astonished by how much you can experiment amping up a room. glitter? bring it on. asian-inspired accents...
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Bloggers' Christmas decorating tips Bloggers' Christmas decorating tips
Bloggers' Christmas decorating tips
Among everything there is to do in december , decorating your home for the holidays is sometimes the most difficult task to accomplish as everything else takes priority. even if you have the time, all the christmas shopping can make budgeting for seasonal decor tough on the wallet....
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When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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