Showing posts with label How to Decorate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How to Decorate. Show all posts

September 19, 2015

Edmonton Decorator | 12 Pallet DIY Ideas

Why Upcycling Pallets is the New Black


If you're ever worked in a warehouse, you've seen more than your share of pallets. Drive by just about any industrial park and you see disposed pallets piled sky high. Many companies will offer these free for the taking.

 If you're got a little imagination and some know how with tools, you can turn that trash into treasure.

 Here are some of my favourite ways to upcycle wood pallets. Which one would you pick?



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September 12, 2015

Edmonton Decorator | Choosing the Right Colours

The Fool Proof Guide to Choosing Colours for Your Home

 


If you're a photographer, a makeup artist, a decorator, or graphic designer you've had the opportunity to learn about colour theory. You get into details of complementary colours, tints and shades, and additive versus subtractive colour. But why get bogged down in technical details when the real questions is: How do I know if these colours go well together?

 Let me ask you a simple question: which picture is easier to understand? Picture "A" or picture "B".  With a simple glance, it's easy to understand that picture B is a photo of an eggplant. Pretty simple, right?
The greatest artist in the world created that eggplant: Mother Nature and she is never wrong. So if you want a FOOLPROOF way to picking colours for your home, just look to Mother Nature for your inspiration. She's never wrong.




I've compiled some colour palettes from Design Seeds as they rely heavily on nature for their inspiration. Enjoy!


If you need help choosing colours for your home, contact me to schedule a Colour Consultation. They start at just $150. Learn more about them by visiting my Services page.

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December 31, 2013

Edmonton Decorator | Happy New Year 2014 | Blog Roundup



Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts from 2013

The hours are ticking away until the time we must bid 2013 adieu, and usher in the new year. Now is a perfect time to reflect upon the many blessings and lessons this past year has brought us. I am grateful for all of you whom read and follow my blog. I wish you all the best in 2014. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts according to your visits!










Have a great night tonight -- make it memorable and enjoyable!


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August 26, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | How to Decorate if You Live in a Small Place

We don't all get to live in sprawling mansions and palatial paradises. So what's the average person to do when confronted with confined quarters?

Here are my top 10 tips for decorating small spaces:

 1. No room for end tables? Use wall space.


2. No room for dressers? Use a storage bed/ or under bed storage.


3. Break the rules! Take the door off. Paint horizontal stripes on the wall. Turn the bed into a day bed. Use creative storage solutions.


4. No room for an office? Turn your closet into a functional and fabulous work space.


5. Not one square inch to spare? Make your kitchen or dining room do double duty.


6. Want to make your mall space oh so chic? Don't be afraid of luxurious touches.


7. Have a puny powder room? Be bold! Just be mindful of the scale of things.


8. No formal entry way? Make one! A bench seat and a mirror will create a well defined space.


9. Low ceilings or small windows? Hang your curtains high! You can even do it in your bathroom.


10. Running out of places to sit? Cube or storage ottomans do double duty. Tuck them under a table when not in use.


Still have questions on how to spacify your small place? I'm available for both local and long distanct clients. Drop me a line or give me a call. :)
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August 16, 2013

Edmonton Interior Decorator | How to Decorate if you Hate to Clean

How to Decorate Your House if you Hate to Clean

There's some people that get joy in tending to smudges, dust bunnies and finger prints. And then, there's the rest of us. Here are my top 10 house hold finishes to avoid if you hate to clean.



Avoid: Shiny stainless steel appliances
Why: Finger prints, finger prints, finger prints!
Opt for: Smudge free stainless steel or black appliances

Avoid: Marble counter tops
Why:  Potential to etch and stain if not properly cared for.
Opt for: Engineered Stone or Corian

Avoid: White cupboards
Why: Just like white pants -- they offer not camouflage.
Opt for: Light to medium wood tone cupboards

Avoid: White grout
Why: It won't stay white for long. Absolutely unforgiving on floors.
Opt for: Putty or sand coloured grout
 
Avoid: Wall to wall carpet
Why: Potential for staining and major dust collector.
Opt for: Laminate, tile, hardwood or area rugs

Avoid: Dark laminate or dark hardwood flooring
Why: Every speck of dust will stand out. Expect to clean daily.
Opt for: Light to medium toned laminate or hardwood flooring

Avoid: White or light coloured upholstered or leather furniture
Why: Potential for staining.
Opt for: Mid to dark toned fabric or leather. Microfiber also makes for easy cleanup.

Avoid: Horizontal blinds
Why: Dust collectors! Takes a lot of patience to clean.
Opt for: Roller shades and/or curtains

Avoid: Small floor tiles
Why: Smaller tiles = more grout lines. Therefore, more cleaning.
Opt for:  Large floor tiles, and don't forget -- no white grout!

Avoid: Tiled shower stall
Why: Lots of scrubbing to keep the tiles and grout looking spotless.
Opt for: Acrylic shower stall

So there you go! Happy decorating and enjoy not cleaning (as much).
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