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, […]
How to FIX a Dark Room – And it Ain’t With Paint!
Make a Dark Room Look Brighter with the Right Lighting Partner Post to The Best Light Paint Colours for a Dark Room Now I am cute, funny and amazingly modest, however, I am NOT a rocket scientist. That being said, I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to realize the following: Dark rooms […]
How to Mix Patterns and Colours – 4 Steps to Fantastic Pattern and Fabric Mixing!
Toss Cushions and Home Decor – Mixing Patterns in 4 Easy Steps Pattern mixing is a great way to add pizzaz and personality to any room, however, it can be downright impossible if you don’t know the basic rules and guidelines. Does this stripe go with that floral? Does this ikat work with that […]
Ideas and Tips: How To Decorate Small Spaces and Rooms
Decorating a Small Space Whether it’s one room or your entire home, small space living doesn’t need to be limiting. In fact, it can encourage you to be more resourceful and thoughtful with your decorating! Let’s check out a few perks of having a small space or home (and then we’ll get into the […]
5 Easy Ways to Turn Your House Into a Home – Case Study
How to Turn a House into a Home – Case study of OUR house! In between Pinterest, HGTV and all of the design magazines, it can be easy to get caught up in what is trendy and hip, while forgetting about what really matters when it comes to decorating a home. So what does matter? Well, […]
4 Ideas: How to MAKE an Entryway When You Don’t Have One
How to Create a Fake Entryway or Foyer Do you have an entryway that opens RIGHT into your living room or dining room? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The foyer is undoubtedly the room builders pay the LEAST attention to when building a home. In fact, many builders think that creating […]
How to Create a Timeless House With Personality
Creating a timeless house – that still feels like home! In the era of Pinterest, Houzz and HGTV (house porn), it’s EASY to get inspired, to see all of the wild and wonderful ways you can update and modernize your home. However, sometimes we can get a little TOOO inspired. Creating a timeless home […]
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 […]
How to Add Curb Appeal to Your House’s Exterior – Budget Friendly Ideas and Updates
Curb Appeal Ideas That are Easy and Affordable Adding curb appeal is a great way to add value to your home whether it’s financial (for selling/home staging) or emotional (for staying-put). And it’s not about doing glorious landscaping with ponds large enough to skinny dip in (although the neighbours would be impressed), it’s about making small […]
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 […]
LRV, Paint Colours and YOU (Light Reflectance Value): Tips and Insights
Tips and Ideas for Understanding LRV and Paint Colours If you read my last article on LRV and why you should NEVER choose a paint colour without it, you’ve probably got the main idea down pat, which is… LRV refers to how light or how dark a paint colour will look once it’s up […]
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