Jingle All The Way! Christmas Decor

Once Halloween has passed Christmas decor explodes in all of our favorite stores and it forces us to think about decorating our home for the holidays. 

Faux fur, flannel and natural wood tones are what comes to mind when creating a cozy, rustic, ski lodge Christmas scene. Get inspired by the collection of finishes and accents below to create your holiday retreat!

Top 10 Statement Making Accent Chests

A unique, decorative chest can bring personality to any space.  I am currently on the hunt for the perfect, accent chest for a client and have been overwhelmed with the many stunning pieces that are available. 

 Easily style these chests with a table lamp, a pile of books or a small vase with flowers and a piece of hung artwork above.

My top 10 statement making accent chests for every design style.

Traditional - Hooker Black Bombe Chest

Cottage Chic - Hooker Matisette Chest

Contemporary - Hooker Effervescent Chest

Rustic/ Contemporary - Hooker Delano Chest

Traditional - Hooker Sanctuary 3 drawer Gold

Transitional - Bernhardt Cabrillo Nailhead Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Campos Drawer Chest

Traditional - Bernhardt Kent Three Drawer Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Jet Set Door Chest

Transitional - Hooker Two Door Nailhead Chest

Model Home Perfection

I was reviewing photos of my very first model home design and I was having a proud moment that I needed to share! When creating my own design firm, I never would have imagined the success I could achieved and the fulfillment creating beautiful spaces would give me!

 

 This model home has been layered with texture and pattern to create an inviting feel for potential home owners. Being an open concept floor plan, the great room had to have an instant wow factor and this was achieved by the high impact kitchen design. With unique chrome pendants hung above the 8 foot rustic slate grey island and the contrasting painted white perimeter cabinets enhance the ever growing design trend of 2015, two toned kitchens.

10 Statement Making Sofas!

Living room seating that incorporates comfort, functionality and beauty can be difficult to find. Here are some of my favorite, statement making sofas that can elevate any living space!

Dwell Studio - Walker Sofa $1785 

Classic Ameriican lines with a modern twist.

Casalife - Kingston Sofa $2273 

Mod clean lines with simplicity at its finest. 

Bernhardt - Kenworth Sofa 

Luxe Down filling with unique arm detail

Bernhardt - Beckett Sofa 

Tufted traditional lines

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams - Bennet Leather Sofa 

70's style, influenced by the classic shelter style sofa

Mitchell gold + Bob Williams - Alicia's Sofa 

Traditional scoop arm with bench seat 

Elte - Saffron Sofa $2195 

Traditional overall with modern elements

Elte - Watson Three Seat Sofa $1895 

Masculine armless leather bench seating

Urban Barn - Fillmore Sofa $1199 

Traditional chesterfield style

West Elm - Dekalb Leather Sofa $2699 

Mod warm leather with oversized pillows

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

New York City residential apartments tend to feature very little square footage but showcase beautiful traditional architecture. This stunning multifunctional space has a modern, vintage feel with warm woods, a crystal chandelier, gold and neutral accents and modern clean lined furniture. A perfect room for entertaining!

Design of the Week...

Black and white design perfection! This contemporary, eclectic living space features a sleek, rectangular gas fireplace that anchors the room and creates a simple focal point. Ornate, detailed tables with warm woods make this room go from ordinary to a designers dream!

Design of the Week

Rustic, chic at its best! Warm woods and cream coloured textures makes this modern lodge a desired retreat. That spectacular floor to ceiling, double sided fireplace peaking into the master bath is the perfect focal point to this bedroom. 

Details: Styling your Space

The fine details of a room enhance the character, originality and adds a boost of personality to the design. 

Feature Walls:

Hang your favorite photos, mirrors and artwork in an unique way to create the perfect focal wall that will liven up a drab living space. My basement living area needed some character and by hanging a variety of wall art in a unique, yet still balanced way, I was able to achieved a successful, fun feature wall.  

By hanging artwork or photos in a linear or geometric pattern it creates a more formal look with clean lines and continuity. This look is often achieved by using the same frame or frame color and meticulously measuring out the ideal pattern. Overall, the end result is quite striking.

This brilliant design features a stunning feature wall by placing wood and mirror in a striped pattern. Not only does this look beautiful but it is functional by allowing the space to appear larger then it is. 

Main Bath Transformation

 

Soft, subtle ocean greens and a white backdrop take this three piece bath to an updated sophisticated, spa like retreat. This bath started as a dated, 80's green and pink floral explosion! The warm wood of the custom cabinetry add an element of nature that will never go out of style.

Design of the Week...

This bathroom is a true testament of just how one unique element can change the entire look of the space. This black and white chevron tile is stunning and adds the perfect offset to the warm wood vanity and brass fixtures. Simplicity and pure elegance!

Industrial Loft Design

This Portland loft design has a brilliant mix of industrial and rustic elements. The cool white walls surrounded with sleek black trim and ceiling adds the perfect contrast to this loft. There is an open flow from room to room carrying warm wood tones, stainless steel and white furnishings.

This custom, over sized stainless barn door is a beautifully unique way to separate the living area and the bedroom with ease. The black hardware suites the space and adds a focal to the wall.

 

Design of the Week...

A masculine retreat featuring dark, suede walls, a cow hyde area rug and an oversized sectional in suiting grey fabric. The unique two sided fireplace adds warmth and a cozy element to the space. I think we would lose our men for hours in this room!

The Pet Spaw & Lounge - Sneak Peak

One of my newest design projects involves pampering cute, cuddly pets in a Toronto based Pet Spaw & Lounge. This approximately 1000 square foot commercial space is being transformed into a retreat for our pets and pet lovers!


Here is a sneak peak of the story board that portrays the overall design of the space!

Top Nursery Designs

Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions and designing the perfect nursery can be a daunting task! Here are some beautifully designed spaces that can transition through the years of newborn to toddler without having to create a brand new look.

Think playful and whimsical and forget the matching furniture sets! This amazing rug brings texture to the floors in soft pink and neutral hues.

Use bold coloured accessories with soft neutrals. Spend your money on versatile furniture that can be used for the years to come and does not scream baby nursery!

White subtle walls with accents of warm wood tones allows this transitional nursery to sooth any newborn.

How stunning is this soft, billowing fabric lining the ceiling and draping onto the wall? Do not be afraid to create a bold feature wall. This design is so successful due to its soft neutral and unisex pallet.

Light fixtures are another easy way to add style and flair to your nursery. I love seeing the baby's name in lights!