The Real Cost of Renovating
This week we’re pulling back the curtain on renovation costs! The world of interior design is filled with complex budgets and numbers, and sometimes clients are surprised (maybe even shocked) to find out the cost of turning their design dreams
Q&A with Kelowna Interior Designer
So I get asked random design questions by friends, family, even strangers (once they find out what I do for a living) pretty much all the time – it comes with the territory! Interior design is a bit of an
Tour Kelowna Master Suite Project
Tucked away in a private cove in the coveted McKinley Beach area, this cottager’s dream Master Suite began as a dated and divided unused family room and cramped bedroom facing beautiful Okanagan Lake. By completely gutting and re-purposing the two areas,
Bye Bye Winter Design Blahs
Right about this time of year, we’re all really feeling the hold winter has had; short days, dark nights, and heaps of cold and gloomy days. So it’s no surprise I’ve been looking for something – anything – to help brighten and
5 Hot Design Double-Takes
Hello 2018! The new year brings with it an amazing new batch of design trends and key coveted items. I’ve narrowed down a top-five hot list of materials, finishes, furnishings, and décor to keep your eyes peeled for during the next
Design Trends To Watch For 2018
Welcome to the beginning of 2018! As we wound down from a year that saw light wood floors, bohemian influences, wall murals, and Kelly Green as the accent colour to beat, a fresh new batch of design and decorating trends
Gift Guide For The Decorista
The holidays are right around the corner, and perhaps you’ve been struggling with what gifts to get the savvy Design Decorista in your life? Well if you have a decorating maven at home, I’ve got the perfect little list –
Merry & Bright For The Holidays
Each year comes the time to deck your halls for the holidays – one of my favorite things about winter! If you’re looking for an alternate to the traditional Christmas red and green, you’ve come to the right place: here
White Hot Design
It's a hard scheme to pull off, but when it's done right, a white, monochromatic space looks simply stunning. It requires thoughtful planning, integration of texture and perfect undertones, smart fabric choices… not exactly an easy feat, but if you're brave
Renovation Success! 5 Things No One Tells You About Remodelling
How exciting… You want to tackle a renovation! Depending on who you talk to, that excitement can be squashed instantly by tales and horror stories of others’ bad experiences. Let’s be real for a moment; renovations can be full-out marriage,