5 Update Ideas for your Fireplace: Brass, Mantel, Hearth and Surround Partner post to The Best Paint Colours for Rooms with a Brick Fireplace Is your fireplace outdated and boring? Have you been wanting to make a change, but can’t afford a full fireplace makeover? If so, then get ready to give your fireplace a […]
4 Ideas: How to Update Oak or Wood Kitchen Cabinets
How to Update Your Outdated Wood Cabinets Oak cabinets – you love ’em (if you’re a man) or hate ’em (if you’re a woman). And yes, I’m labelling, but I come across the same gender divides again and again when it comes to decorating. The above cabinets have great bones, but are they worth keeping as […]
The 6 Best Paint Colours for a Bathroom Vanity – Including White!
Popular Paint Colours for Bathroom Vanities (or even a kitchen island!) When it comes to painting a bathroom vanity (or island for that matter), there’s no need to stick with white when there are SO many awesome colours to choose from! And a vanity is a GREAT place for some depth or a splash […]
The New Era of Laminate Countertops and Why They Rock: Review
A Review of the 4 Best Laminate or Formica Countertops Back in the day (you know, 20 years ago) having laminate countertops meant having a surface that scratched easy and looked like a cheap reproduction of…I don’t even know, something butt-ugly and boring. Nowadays, laminate countertops ‘rock’ because not only are they super durable – […]
4 Subway Tile Ideas for Your Kitchen Backsplash & Bathroom
4 Tips & Ideas to Jazz Up a Simple Subway Tile As far back as the early 1900s, subway tile has been a top choice for tiled surfaces. Why? Well, there are a few reasons… Subway tile is budget-friendly The average kitchen needs 30 sq ft of backsplash. You can easily find FABULOUS subway […]
Ideas to Update your Almond Bathroom – Toilets, Tubs, Sinks and Surrounds
Ask Kylie: How Can I Update My Almond Bathroom Fixtures? I’ve come across many almond tub surrounds in my day-to-day work and the first question I get asked is “I can’t afford to replace it, but how can I possibly make it look good…?” And for those of you with an almond bathroom, let me just […]
The 16 Best Paint Colours To Go With Oak (or Wood): Trim, Floor, Cabinets and More…
The Top 16 Paint Colours to Update Wood Stains – Specifically Red, Yellow and Orange Undertones Partner Post to 5 Ideas: How to Update Oak Cabinets Without a Drop of Paint! There are SO many colours of wood in the world – you name it, it’s out there. And while some of these colours […]
Update Oak or Wood Cabinets with Hardware that’s Budget Friendly
The Best Hardware for Cathedral, Arched, or Shaker Style Cabinets Are you looking for ideas to update your kitchen or bathroom cabinets without having to spend a fortune? Or maybe you’ve ALREADY spent a fortune on your space and NOW you want to save! Regardless of whether you’re starting your journey or ending it, […]
Our Painted Maple Cabinets – 2 Years Later
Ask Kylie: Will My Painted Maple Cabinets Really Last? LONG story short, yes. However, we’re not friends because you enjoy my short stories… When we bought our home 4 years ago, I knew that the maple cabinets wouldn’t be sticking around for long. They were in great condition, but just weren’t ma’ jam. And […]
Ideas to Update Pink or Dusty Rose Countertops, Carpet, Tile and More…
How to Update Pink and Rose I’m a big fan of rose – when it has a french accent and is in my wine glass. However, when it comes to decorating, pink/rose can be a tough one to update. When used as a decorative touch or accent, pink or dusty rose can look feminine, classic, and […]
Update Oak or Wood Cabinets WITHOUT a Drop of Paint
5 Ideas: Update Wood Cabinets with Hardware, Backsplash, Glass Doors and More! You might be surprised to hear it, but I’m a huge fan of wood cabinets (especially oak). That’s right, a HUGE fan. Why? Well, unlike melamine, thermofoil and veneers, oak cabinets are almost always REAL solid wood. And with real wood comes real […]
The 6 Best Paint Colours for an Almond or Bone Bathroom
Beautiful Paint Colours to Update an Almond Tub, Toilet or Sink Partner post: Ideas to Update an Almond Bathroom Almond bathrooms can be buuuutt-ugly, and I have no problem saying that without worrying about insulting you and your butt-ugly almond bathroom. Why? Because I have owned a butt-ugly almond bathroom, I’ve felt your exquisite […]
The 8 Best ACCENT Tiles to Update Forest Green (Kitchen or Bathroom)
Ideas to Update Forest Green – Accent Tiles It’s good to be green – if you’re a frog. However, if we’re talking countertops, carpet or bathroom fixtures, green can be one of the trickier colours to update. In previous blog posts, I’ve touched on the best floor tiles to update green and the best […]
Forest Green Countertops: The Best FLOOR Tiles to Update and Coordinate
The 5 Best Floor Tiles to Update Green Quartz, Granite or Laminate Countertops Are you feeling stumped by your forest green countertops? Do other, more neutral countertops leave you green with envy? Well, don’t worry, I’ve got some fabulous tile ideas that will help you update and modernize the look of your kitchen or bathroom […]
Bathroom Update Ideas: High-End Ideas – Low-End Prices
The Best Sinks and Countertops on a Budget When it comes to updating bathrooms, it can be EASY to spend tens of thousands of dollars. In between tile, countertop, vanity and fixtures, bathrooms love to EAT money like it’s candy. And maybe you thought that high-style would be too expensive for your box o’ […]