(ARA) – The summer months are all about color. From flowers in bloom to vibrant beach towels and colorful dresses, summer brings with it a multitude of hues. As you look around, you might start to feel like your home is a little, well, blah. If so, just adding a little pop of color into [...]

  (ARA) – There’s no doubt that we’re a connected society – and connected like never before through email, socialnetworks, video conference technology, instant messaging, smart phones, the list goes on. While this influx in connectivity has made it easier to do business, it has also blurred the lines between work and home life, resulting [...]

(NC)—It is hard to let loose and have fun with colour on the front of our homes. We usually feel the need to restrict our whims to the front door—and what goes into the planters. But according to colour and design experts, there are a few more places for colour fun that won’t upset the [...]

(NC)—White is the most common choice for window trim, but nine times out of 10, the wrong one. While it is right for white or light-coloured houses with a cottage-y feel, or for the look of a seaside home, it is not right at all for houses built of natural materials or with colourful siding [...]

(NC)—I don’t need to tell you that when planning a design project in your home, it helps to have a clear vision of what you want. But often something gets in the way—you can’t afford to replace a major item of furniture, perhaps, or there’s a bylaw that means you can’t cut down the tree [...]

(NC)—Windows need shades the way people need clothes—and for many of the same reasons. Shades, like clothes, are for privacy, for protection and for warmth—and hopefully they will create a splash of style that attracts the right kind of attention. Of all the many types of shades found in Canadian homes, perhaps the simplest is [...]

(NC)—Vertical blinds were originally welcomed into the home, not for their good looks but for the good job they could do. Nothing covers big windows and doors so well; nothing gets out of the way more completely when patio season comes around; and nothing is so practical for cleaning. But sometimes, the way they looked [...]

(NC)—As spring turns into summer, most people are conscious of the necessity for sunscreen. Unfortunately for our furnishings, however, many of us are unaware that it is also necessary to protect our homes against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Light is the source of life and most of us love light-filled rooms. Without it [...]

(NC)—People often say they need an escape to find some sense of peace and calm. While you might remove yourself from everyday hassles by going on vacation or heading to a spa, peaceful surroundings can also be found at home. With a few simple steps, it is easy to create a healing environment that can [...]

(NC)—Tangerine Tango may be Pantone’s colour of the year, but when it comes to adding value to the home, trends come and go but the classics remains. Your windows, experts tell us, are a really good place to add both value and classic style at the same time. Take a look at these ideas from [...]