tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82319836084053743372024-03-09T16:11:36.011-05:00DESIGN SAVVY INTERIORSDesign Savvy is a full service Interior Decorating and Design Consulting Firm, serving Dundas, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville
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Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.comBlogger354125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-18884726080686673142024-03-09T10:00:00.000-05:002024-03-09T16:11:04.399-05:00MORE DESIGN TIPS FOR A POLISHED LOOK<p><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">This post could be considered an extension to my previous post dealing with Dining Room.</span></p><p><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><b style="background-color: black;">Follow good design process</b></i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: verdana;">1. <span> </span>Consider your style preferences - Modern, Traditional, Country, <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Transitional, <span>Industrial, Farmhouse, etc.</span><span> </span><span> <span> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: verdana;">2.<span> Have a space plan for your room with accurate measurements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">3.<span> Decide on the mood for your room - cool or warm </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">4.<span> Select fabrics, furniture or area rugs first</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">5. <span> </span>Measure furniture before you buy </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">6.<span> Put aside 15% - 20% for accessories</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">7.<span> Lastly select your paint colour; this is the easiest thing to select. There are literally thousands of paint colours as opposed to upholstery selections or<span><span> </span></span>drapery fabrics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span style="color: white;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Rules when buying Furniture</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">1.<span> When purchasing new furniture, measure the space it will be going into. <span> </span><span> </span>Take note of all doorways, windows, heating ducts and electrical outlets.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">2.<span> Measure the actual area you want to put the furnishing into. Draw a small diagram of the room.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">3.<span> Take a measuring tape and measure the pieces you intend to purchase or ask your sales rep for a spec sheet with dimensions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">4<span> At home check the size and if needed, use painters tape to tape out the size <span> o</span>f the furniture on the floor. Add approximately 1" to the side nearest the <span> </span><span> </span>wall to ensure room for bulky padding.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">5.<span> Make sure the scale of the furniture will work in your space. Do not overstuff a room and always have clear walk areas.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">6.<span> Dining chairs need at 2' pushback space and they should remain on the area rug if there is one in the room.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">7.<span> In a sitting area there should be at least 2' of space between your coffee table and your sofa or chairs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">8.<span> </span>Furniture styles should relate to one and other. That's not to say you cannot mix an antique piece with contemporary pieces, just follow the 80 % --20% rule. (80% of one style and 20% of a different style).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="color: white;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">A few more important measurements</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">1.<span> When creating a tall floral arrangement the flowers should be 2 times the height of the vessel. **Note this does not apply to centrepieces on the dining table. They should be 2" lower than the eye level of seated guests.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">2.<span> </span>When placing your TV measure the diagonal width of the set and that will help determine the optimal viewing distance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">3.<span> When considering window draperies, multiply the window's width by 2.5 to determine the width of fabric needed for full looking drapes. Mount the rod at least 2" above the window frame. Depending on how much space here is between the top of the window and the ceiling I usually suggest hanging your rod halfway between. The rod should be extended 6" to 16", space allowing so that the window is not made to look small.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="color: white;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Easy steps to help eliminate Errors</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">1.<span> Look through decor magazines for ideas.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">2.<span> Remember not all pictures are accurate - lighting used in photography can distort colour. This is more prevalent in paint colours.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">3.<span> If you are still unsure you can hire a decor professional and you will avoid costly mistakes and save money in the long run.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="color: white;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Stay tuned for upcoming posts on how to select the best furniture. </i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Next posts will go over proper spacing for hanging artwork.</i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">Also, I will be sharing important space information in designing Kitchens & Baths</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="color: white;"><b><i style="background-color: black;">If you have any questions or topics you would like to see covered in this blog, reach out to me at <a href="mailto:wisbyjeannette@gmail.com">wisbyjeannette@gmail.com</a></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="background-color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-4026159700312798982024-02-12T09:30:00.163-05:002024-02-23T12:19:21.159-05:00DESIGN TIPS AND TRICKS AND IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR YOUR DINING SPACE<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff;">DESIGNING YOUR DINING ROOM</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="text-align: left;">The </span><b style="text-align: left;"><i>table size</i></b><span style="text-align: left;"> should be determined by the size of the room and other furniture in it. The minimum space between the edge of the table and the wall or a piece of furniture is 30 - 36".Ideally 48 - 60". This allows for clearance walking behind seated diners.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Seating allowances </i><span style="text-align: left;">each diner should have 24 - 30" wide by 16 - 18" in depth and 5 - 9" between diners.</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; color: #01ffff; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyaAc4ltwuCbHkppVqQb8sHsXSNuUP7bKzDRKOt6i2eWfN6CYicU-1JqVDYmQ_S_JM_brMFLZTK0pV2AM1wtb4rG47lnrxQb_R3rOWF2VB2mFBT68YBfTUaEXP5V3u9D1dgUwkybtVnXYwD1iaeQ7UUL5ZwkmS1Yi4ulGFKrFzH70nJ0AGEHRBlBKaKE/s840/dr%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="840" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyaAc4ltwuCbHkppVqQb8sHsXSNuUP7bKzDRKOt6i2eWfN6CYicU-1JqVDYmQ_S_JM_brMFLZTK0pV2AM1wtb4rG47lnrxQb_R3rOWF2VB2mFBT68YBfTUaEXP5V3u9D1dgUwkybtVnXYwD1iaeQ7UUL5ZwkmS1Yi4ulGFKrFzH70nJ0AGEHRBlBKaKE/w400-h266/dr%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span><div class="Qy5T6b O3LMFb QduVPe" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(236, 239, 241); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex: 0 0 auto; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="znzEhe" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; display: flex; flex: 1 1 auto;"><br /></div></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><b>Area rugs</b></i><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> in dining rooms must go beneath the table and all 4 chair legs. Dining chairs need at least 2' pushback space. It is important that when the chairs are pushed away, they are still on the rug and do not go beyond and become caught. An underpad is a good investment as it will protect the rug fibres rubbing against the wood floors whenever chairs are pushed back and forth.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHDJLiiBcg9AM7vv1FmcjS_PS2VFkgWBJV_KQg4pJ3Un4zh_s5tQoVjVC9OyYvGKq4sOxZdn8X0Q5x4aeReUmN_5dzlNIq_DZiNahV22lhLZD5EMb3iXcHyjfwlyv1DTP6ASbOk-qP8e6WdRSM0XEk0mugFfM-6oacczQ94SkKefCBCYDA0wieBUzobg/s778/dr%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHDJLiiBcg9AM7vv1FmcjS_PS2VFkgWBJV_KQg4pJ3Un4zh_s5tQoVjVC9OyYvGKq4sOxZdn8X0Q5x4aeReUmN_5dzlNIq_DZiNahV22lhLZD5EMb3iXcHyjfwlyv1DTP6ASbOk-qP8e6WdRSM0XEk0mugFfM-6oacczQ94SkKefCBCYDA0wieBUzobg/w494-h640/dr%202.jpg" width="494" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Chandeliers </i>in a room with an 8' ceiling should be hung between 28 - 34" from the table top and the bottom of the chandelier. For each foot higher than that add 3". To determine an appropriate size of chandelier measure the width of the room in feet, double the number and change it to inches. The width should never be longer than the table. Ideally it would be 1/2 to 2/3 of your table. Dimmer switches are very important in a dining room as they add ambience. Wall sconces can also add ambience and should be placed 60" from the floor.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvpvJ8CjzMU4bcajR88TMkweNIZXMTlD0eSjyi1hvQNCKZkkjheo0KLkCB8VZsh26CUhkyb27bE1mulkjWi5c6mXqPmjo8yB5ct7HrCfePfjOQ20P5UHjVTLak267b55kcC0pqjq6360sUjveZo7RNLSFH9Q7EUHALmy_Gcvdk-L5O_EjWA4nteIMMtvE" style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="515" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvpvJ8CjzMU4bcajR88TMkweNIZXMTlD0eSjyi1hvQNCKZkkjheo0KLkCB8VZsh26CUhkyb27bE1mulkjWi5c6mXqPmjo8yB5ct7HrCfePfjOQ20P5UHjVTLak267b55kcC0pqjq6360sUjveZo7RNLSFH9Q7EUHALmy_Gcvdk-L5O_EjWA4nteIMMtvE=w515-h640" width="515" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Centrepieces & candles</b></i><span style="font-family: verdana;"> should never block the view of the diner.Average eye level for men is 27" from table top and for women it is 19". It is also of note that candles should not be scented where food is being served.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdVwOMpd6_yfLm0Kx_Gsd_zVYpW-OCm2DoHr3QcPtev3DQ5lJwoPp0BywTaQ2aBSoHzqVSfDS4jL6zW45NSdjxXrGh9toiF6TtYj-bCbHMjOs9wEkT4DZG2vks01dxlbfSHrdAXKYzuM77WJDUs2vGiEZ6cTC2awAdJUcwqSRUbUB-f4kh-aSTKrtjvXU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="258" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdVwOMpd6_yfLm0Kx_Gsd_zVYpW-OCm2DoHr3QcPtev3DQ5lJwoPp0BywTaQ2aBSoHzqVSfDS4jL6zW45NSdjxXrGh9toiF6TtYj-bCbHMjOs9wEkT4DZG2vks01dxlbfSHrdAXKYzuM77WJDUs2vGiEZ6cTC2awAdJUcwqSRUbUB-f4kh-aSTKrtjvXU=w517-h640" width="517" /></a></div><br /><br /></b></i></span></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic;">Drapery </b><span style="font-family: verdana;">brings an elegant mood to a dining room. This is an area of much discussion. The correct length has the fabric just touching the floor. The placement of the curtain rod should be half way between the top of the window moulding and the ceiling in most cases. There are always different options depending the height of the room, window etc.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AV0flnHJ91_IYi-YSZ9SvYntmk-hDivPRJKMELvTGj7ujVdHxtV-j-xTvTjdfzY6KH0M1EeLRENtcPKS7xxDmLnqy63m0Fmx9riagR09xBidbMR4hvwzMyHLQJcYnZoSs95LjBEE3XG7BFDnvmu6hz6SF0vQzTFABZRoMbgPbZ30EveE11q5MOb3s5Y/s480/Picture2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AV0flnHJ91_IYi-YSZ9SvYntmk-hDivPRJKMELvTGj7ujVdHxtV-j-xTvTjdfzY6KH0M1EeLRENtcPKS7xxDmLnqy63m0Fmx9riagR09xBidbMR4hvwzMyHLQJcYnZoSs95LjBEE3XG7BFDnvmu6hz6SF0vQzTFABZRoMbgPbZ30EveE11q5MOb3s5Y/s480/Picture2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNEVx_5aJ2kGqdyeAw1bOIwzcAwk1rByfS4soUcRIUfm85f5XtLpT_Sn4tJNAH2Qx5jOMDBBffaUZqY2YHPXpApz1GF3r-yhbYiHdI2OZBclDZ0STpUBGODQtH1-TlkrOdrsO2tc72oBgrNe9-c72A_dLE1BsnyOG_SZrlOSSo7MxRcrDBTrVnUycEUg/s270/th.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="270" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNEVx_5aJ2kGqdyeAw1bOIwzcAwk1rByfS4soUcRIUfm85f5XtLpT_Sn4tJNAH2Qx5jOMDBBffaUZqY2YHPXpApz1GF3r-yhbYiHdI2OZBclDZ0STpUBGODQtH1-TlkrOdrsO2tc72oBgrNe9-c72A_dLE1BsnyOG_SZrlOSSo7MxRcrDBTrVnUycEUg/w400-h267/th.jpg" width="400" /></a><img alt="" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="20" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaUpicFtF8BIka0P_DuZhFMpP9bUMc2bfCX_kUDneHQUxwFy4pJFo1OPftKkvQHy_0GPVep9JfAsHcbRRYd1DVXJYfVj3woLPXc878Oypl6FmLNztXPw58Jt3eBU9PYSz7DilooSe2VgyhJfHzEkho11Sr8Ifz0JESgxxnc_9icrsg7qcpjLJbRHZa7fY=w20-h20" width="20" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><i>Dishware</i></b><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> looks more cohesive when the style works with the style of your room. A victorian china pattern would not work as well in an ultra modern space as something clean lined and plain. Coordinating wallcoverings, drapery, rug, table linens and china does not mean match matchy. I just means having it flow well and coordinated.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhqUX8ge8h2ecn23ABaMv7Ajc50xuu_gjh9PZK9vub9k7MUkZGuXef9ffkiqeSfJELThokPJD445Lk9rig0EA0PVLG3XsW6qARPtve17AXAw8vrxbb9jZiVTZ18U9crTDRrIKP8a30c24qe5cj4LcA4CNXsyqC7-Zf-ixEsx2xGcbz8fztEBL9FYqBK0/s778/dr%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhqUX8ge8h2ecn23ABaMv7Ajc50xuu_gjh9PZK9vub9k7MUkZGuXef9ffkiqeSfJELThokPJD445Lk9rig0EA0PVLG3XsW6qARPtve17AXAw8vrxbb9jZiVTZ18U9crTDRrIKP8a30c24qe5cj4LcA4CNXsyqC7-Zf-ixEsx2xGcbz8fztEBL9FYqBK0/w494-h640/dr%202.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A beautiful Dining room</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4Pf8wfqNoImfMa6ZM5Mgzq8UZAR2plaxO6hsgiXE0riqPuTHUv0mq_Rj4D8npe1Ytnajxk6GRVw4M3DHDfF8mLCZi7A_hDKHTgyr7qoWEj4ElOPGEg6W04mptfHDG6VhL2aBwwdQs5lXFsehV-Xkeba9Sc3yxWbF4ctNLZBJ7PC_xNuUBzBvFTjX0R8/s1056/Picture1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1056" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4Pf8wfqNoImfMa6ZM5Mgzq8UZAR2plaxO6hsgiXE0riqPuTHUv0mq_Rj4D8npe1Ytnajxk6GRVw4M3DHDfF8mLCZi7A_hDKHTgyr7qoWEj4ElOPGEg6W04mptfHDG6VhL2aBwwdQs5lXFsehV-Xkeba9Sc3yxWbF4ctNLZBJ7PC_xNuUBzBvFTjX0R8/w400-h268/Picture1.png" width="400" /></a></div></div></div>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-85347921750987196722024-02-05T10:57:00.001-05:002024-02-05T17:27:51.563-05:00INTERIOR DESIGN & DECOR TRENDS FOR 2024<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I thought I would do a simple list of what we will be seeing this year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> </span>A return to the Art Deco look with rounded shapes, curvy pieces, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">details and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">sculptural moulding, saturated colour in some <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>cases, i.e. accessories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> Earth tones, natural looking spaces, clay pottery, organic materials, <span> </span><span> </span>warmer</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> Clean look. Using a stacked tile design rather than a brick pattern</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> Deep colours, bold, jewell especially for accessories. Blue is still <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>very popular especially Cobalt blue</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>→<span> Overstuffed and comfortable upholstered furniture. Still many toss <span> </span>cushions<span> </span>and many with patterns</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>→<span> Patterns in fabric, wallpaper, tiles, carpet</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span> We will still see neutral hues in the big ticket items like sofas and <span> </span><span> </span>carpet. The fun comes with the accessories.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span> Colourful Portuguese pottery will be seen more</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>→<span> Wood ceilings</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span> Biophilia which is the human connection to nature. We are drawn to living things especially plants. Plants are known to be beneficial to our mental health and our inside environment</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>→<span> Open plan living is losing it's appeal and we want individual spaces</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> The all white kitchen is not as popular these days. We want to see more<span> </span>colour</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">→<span> Texture everywhere. Boucle, wood</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqqxALzMaQGgzR97NSkBxvWUdGMecygMGQJiAuMt6_QdXS0GCME13fC_Rr5Qg8wPtFqsBIuy5D0lG_TwnVoh1w-kdbuvkoe_hJNiGR0rgiPl4i2fpF2cLg96eBUkUdNHflTBpqiOeXYqP_mFSqfd4NKRYz8oaoO0IwUur11UUTTLnK8tKwiGfwIWWGsg/s1470/bold-lighting-65970c53e4f9d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqqxALzMaQGgzR97NSkBxvWUdGMecygMGQJiAuMt6_QdXS0GCME13fC_Rr5Qg8wPtFqsBIuy5D0lG_TwnVoh1w-kdbuvkoe_hJNiGR0rgiPl4i2fpF2cLg96eBUkUdNHflTBpqiOeXYqP_mFSqfd4NKRYz8oaoO0IwUur11UUTTLnK8tKwiGfwIWWGsg/s320/bold-lighting-65970c53e4f9d.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">wood ceiling</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="466" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWpKJXR3W87hvQGEbYhYWFn3VYPs1FT9VgPF2PB4jTRHwzaifFAzfDI0N5xdUD-tcbPMZUPN4Jvd9FzOapRsXh81C3Qvxqwi8TqJOyxSLESK33I7Aoz0OYANPg4X6RmJJUujA9BwGLeCud4cr3RAFjwB1z0fB6Ft7DVVoJP34CDZD0zZGhBg-vxgoB6A/s320/The-Most-Beautiful-Home-Decor-Trends-2024-1.png" width="253" /></a></span></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">soft and rounded</span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdMo7xJy0M1ZRAMddYRnxIgQagYZFCTXF4lTzKt17yoCSDSrpS0oYFUfPIPh6l53tY2CSDgWY9xW74JIEe8XSlnBoVOZ0FnXLAbNQd53kA9e32rH8B61R8Ha62VCW5xi-79JQ-ckn_aXJ9-fDP0oHhsUUEtG9ZTnxA-MApmyadDewRKvarg8ftLR_qBY/s600/The-Most-Popular-Interior-Colors-2024-0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdMo7xJy0M1ZRAMddYRnxIgQagYZFCTXF4lTzKt17yoCSDSrpS0oYFUfPIPh6l53tY2CSDgWY9xW74JIEe8XSlnBoVOZ0FnXLAbNQd53kA9e32rH8B61R8Ha62VCW5xi-79JQ-ckn_aXJ9-fDP0oHhsUUEtG9ZTnxA-MApmyadDewRKvarg8ftLR_qBY/s320/The-Most-Popular-Interior-Colors-2024-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>art deco colour</span></span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-6331983370405600582024-01-26T10:56:00.003-05:002024-02-02T16:36:57.917-05:00Welcome to 2024 ....<p><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone ...</span></p><p><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: verdana;"><br />It's here; another year. I always do a post on the Pantone colour of the year and Trends for the year. Every paint company selects their own colour of the year which has nothing to do with the Pantone colour. This year Pantone has selected "Peach Fuzz" a warm and cozy hue. Well it certainly has the feeling of spring which we are waiting for.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: verdana;">Here are some images of how we will see it this year.</span></p><p></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwue700afL9kJkB8oRK_Bc1k6-8wK3F6U5ADttEEsyTkLCdG4butCX4w2v2MEscrpzg7CG-WdGKE4WfdkmVTjaD-CNjl0f5HTpwJKA8YpjAgoEuBZe7zL1OJEAeCr391ubQq7zavLQPu-WwyJyt6XLa7nV6807uwMdCZG0IB-RmsW3ax77XcLYfKQjs7I/s180/th%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="127" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwue700afL9kJkB8oRK_Bc1k6-8wK3F6U5ADttEEsyTkLCdG4butCX4w2v2MEscrpzg7CG-WdGKE4WfdkmVTjaD-CNjl0f5HTpwJKA8YpjAgoEuBZe7zL1OJEAeCr391ubQq7zavLQPu-WwyJyt6XLa7nV6807uwMdCZG0IB-RmsW3ax77XcLYfKQjs7I/w226-h320/th%20(6).jpg" width="226" /></span></a></h1><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlUC76swJnTFtKEP8VKT_9cdTzpFVTFvIHDNmqrM76c5PvzIa81eETxCtRJgclGtVx72gi41socQJzk-XSv32k3eVie9V6_Noh-a7VPeX9nygG5SZYB01OJJVx7e4bIrMh0x1uGqKjSvyfiZIc4hWzVq6QBfUEA_Eq7rN38IFy8_468b3npABwipFVog/s180/th%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="144" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlUC76swJnTFtKEP8VKT_9cdTzpFVTFvIHDNmqrM76c5PvzIa81eETxCtRJgclGtVx72gi41socQJzk-XSv32k3eVie9V6_Noh-a7VPeX9nygG5SZYB01OJJVx7e4bIrMh0x1uGqKjSvyfiZIc4hWzVq6QBfUEA_Eq7rN38IFy8_468b3npABwipFVog/w256-h320/th%20(7).jpg" width="256" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS66hTH9ogJ4dBMRtH6vHX6uU6Brr__k5KAN-oFD_8QzEg7TKxhPNJ7k-22CsdPlU_tNIjAgoyuvS218m4gPTX62Q3uaIbXxiiEEn2-sdMR-BM2ZwZdxNoaqlnr4ylMjpOgc4lRM8A2SzdD0tPgzx_ePaH4C4kRprhGgRsD6r8jbIG3BjaOqBcXwa752s/s180/th%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: white;"><br /></span><span class="d-ib p-abs t-0 l-0 fz-14 lh-20 fc-obsidian wr-bw ls-n pb-4" style="display: inline; font-size: 14px; left: 0px; line-height: 20px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 4px; position: absolute; top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><div class="compTitle options-toggle" style="font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><h3 class="title" style="color: #101518; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; margin: 24px 0px 2px; padding: 0px;"><br /></h3></div>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-82438756371798052312024-01-18T18:47:00.000-05:002024-01-18T18:47:16.949-05:00Jingle Bells, jingle all the way oopps into - Happy New Years!!! ✨✨ <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Well here we are,December 31st and I didn't get around to posting some Christmas Decor ideas.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">That tells how my time this past fall was. Things are looking up as far as how my time will be. I hope to get back into keeping this blog up to date with interesting posts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Since I didn't post Christmas Decor I decided to make a short video of my home decorated for the holidays. I have never really done this before. I recall about 15 years ago I did a couple of U-Tube posts but I don't remember how I managed it? Anyway I gave it a try this year to highlight my decor in my new home in Dundas, ON. For some reason it wont load here so if you want to see it go to my facebook page.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My next post will be Trends for 2024</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-60658364866056323132023-08-07T14:38:00.001-04:002023-08-07T17:13:07.293-04:00Summertime and The Living is Easy<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Yes, its here and came in with a wallop and continues. We have had hotter days and more rain this year than in past years. I do love summer. I have been a little remiss on this post since we are now into August but you still might enjoy it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It is time to get outdoors ready for some relaxing
and entertaining in the coming months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Whether you have a small balcony, a deck, patio, pool or complete oasis
you can take some inspiration from the photos below to bring some excitement
into your own space.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Summer is such a colourful and for the most part a happy time. We tend to be more relaxed and get together with friends and family more than in winter. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When planning your outdoor space keep in mind how you want to use it. There are so many factors involved to give the most enjoyment. I attended a wonderful seminar a few years ago and it really spoke to everything you should consider. I will add that information in another post.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This being a blog about design and decor, I should share some of the fabulous products that help us enjoy summer.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1SZu2mQNai6kPjtQZxl1Lfb6S0q1g4jA4NePmk358fWOrkN6erPA7VYcstkFj6ndfzfzvFEjSdXinBrdSVSoaePJlxGGjtVj5CsGQ8BUNF5VDFTYvX4yaSVwXy1Gd5lJoJAbN7hdeb9TWkNIa_bc3nUCVLlhbato3JnRbuQ5VFzT0Rp4OVSLmrlMjH0/s513/IMG_7450HD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="513" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1SZu2mQNai6kPjtQZxl1Lfb6S0q1g4jA4NePmk358fWOrkN6erPA7VYcstkFj6ndfzfzvFEjSdXinBrdSVSoaePJlxGGjtVj5CsGQ8BUNF5VDFTYvX4yaSVwXy1Gd5lJoJAbN7hdeb9TWkNIa_bc3nUCVLlhbato3JnRbuQ5VFzT0Rp4OVSLmrlMjH0/s320/IMG_7450HD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-84962971830766807652023-06-18T10:30:00.007-04:002023-06-26T13:53:26.548-04:00POWDER ROOMS in 2023<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span><span>Powder rooms are an opportunity to have a little more fun
and step out of your comfort zone. This can be the little jewel box of the home, a</span></span><span> </span><span>perfect space to use your creativity. </span><span>Tile can be installed on the walls of a bathroom in place of paint or wallpaper. I worked on a powder room with a client and we put tile on the wall behind the sink. It looks beautiful. </span><span>Textured, decorative tile is likely to gain popularity in 2023. The shapes add decorative interest, dimension and artistry to a space, particularly for hand-crafted or highly detailed tiles. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Darker colours are coming back. You'll notice richer, warmer wood tones paired with dark, more saturated finishes. Lots of textures will be showing up in all ways. </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"></em></strong></em></strong><span>Saturated colour is really happening now. I love to do a super moody powder room and paint the trim, ceiling, and wall all one color. A deep jewel-tone green or blue is stunning for this. Wallpaper in a bold, fun pattern or wainscoting throughout the room work well too. In my last home I painted my powder room black. It was very dramatic.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Clients are typically more willing to go darker and stronger
in a powder room space and take chances with wall colours. We don't spend much time in a powder room so it is easy to accept something a little more daring.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The modern powder room for 2023 is packed with glamour. We are seeing </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">powder rooms loaded with extra thick floating countertops
and fluted walls in gorgeous marble accented by anything from intensely
patterned wallpaper to super subtle grasscloths, and always a dose of statement
lighting.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Additionally, adding some nice art really raises the bar and of course lighting which I will touch on in a future post. You will notice that the mirrors and lighting are like jewellery in the room.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Here are some gorgeous powder rooms - </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-TLTdbtpYS_DP6LDwQlqkbMbuEj86aw4SPjbY3LTmhpmsbsj8vpOMu4n0W_QkOBH4wuZiqxEUfj4BJtQ9BHxRGbr8KThA4QwWPV_OC9Z7SpU5qDaq_UXUw8ZqxDDukKGUP0pXfPZp4dkXEBYFQ9PJ9E6FkqfGQT3FiCotwcSCC-kvWtPemLwimKZmoc/s180/th%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-TLTdbtpYS_DP6LDwQlqkbMbuEj86aw4SPjbY3LTmhpmsbsj8vpOMu4n0W_QkOBH4wuZiqxEUfj4BJtQ9BHxRGbr8KThA4QwWPV_OC9Z7SpU5qDaq_UXUw8ZqxDDukKGUP0pXfPZp4dkXEBYFQ9PJ9E6FkqfGQT3FiCotwcSCC-kvWtPemLwimKZmoc/w214-h320/th%20(6).jpg" width="214" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; 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<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-12425554800916912132023-06-13T09:30:00.005-04:002023-06-25T13:44:00.143-04:00BATHROOMS FOR 2023<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> 2023 Bathrooms</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span>We are really bringing bathrooms to a whole new level by creating
tranquil, peaceful, luxurious spaces that are both functional and a relaxing with
a spa feel. We now want to utilize our bathroom as a place to get away from it all. <o:p></o:p></span>Today’s homeowners are seeking bathroom designs that make them feel perfectly pampered exceptional spaces that exude luxury and unique flair.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The focus on wellness and wellness technology in the bathroom is being considered these days. Extras – heated floors, steam shower, shower rooms, aromatherapy, high quality lighting, towel warmers, special makeup mirrors, large format tiles, well organized storage solutions are in demand.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Freestanding tubs have been around for a few years but now
they are replacing drop in tubs. There are so many styles to choose from. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The bathtub is naturally one of the centerpieces of a spa-like bath. For that reason, we have seen an increased desire for freestanding tubs, particularly ones with a view.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Combining the bathtub and shower as a wet room is becoming more popular.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I think Carrara marble with chrome metal accents will always be timeless because it is a clean and simplistic look that still feels chic and luxurious. I also love a herringbone pattern and don’t see that going out of style.” It is important to use</span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">honed floor tiles to reduce slipping. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Beautiful stone like marble or marble look a-likes in porcelain which is more affordable and easier to maintain.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Black, white and gray is the most tried-and-true color combination of all time. With that simple, reduced color palette, you can go in so many different directions and still have an abundance of drama with linens and accessories in different colour schemes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Blue and white palettes are gaining more popularity. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This can be done with wallpaper, wainscoting, window treatments and tile. In thinking of wallpaper, it has come a long way from the 80’s and is gaining more popularity. The most important thing to consider is a wallpaper that can exist in a moist area.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The other option we see is texture, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">which </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">provides the warmth in a room made up of hard surfaces that people are currently looking for in their homes.”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Custom Showers</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The Schluter system, Kerdi Base, Kerdi Drain and Kerdi
Waterproofing. However there are other ways of preparing a room for a custom
shower. The base can be made out of cement as well. Walls can be protected with
water resistant drywall, cement board or Denz-Sheild. Glass doors are double
swing allowing for easier access to the shower. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Curbless showers with same flooring as main bathroom area are being used more. Having no curb offers a safety affect in that there is no tripping and if someone needed to bring a mobility piece it can move easily.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Heated Floors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The price for heated floors depends on the size and shape of
a room. The two popular brands are Flextherm and NuHeat. Flextherm is a cable
that is ran over your sub floor around cable holders provided by the flextherm
company. Nuheat is a mat that comes in certain sizes and can be custom made to
fit a particular room; however the custom mats can be much more expensive. This
is secured to the sub floor with a Thinset cement. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Both types of heated floors would then be covered with self leveling
cement and then the tile is installed over top.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">One of the most important items is the lighting. We will see more pendants and sconces as well as ceiling chandeliers. When talking about chandeliers in a bathroom code dictates that they cannot be hung over the bathtub. This is a safety concern. There are so many beautiful lighting that are both functional and create a soothing atmosphere.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The white spa look has always been popular over recent years but the use of more wood or wood look elements is becoming more popular for a moody look.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Here are some gorgeous bathrooms. It is a good way to see what you like or not and pick some of the elements from each bathroom that could be used in your next reno.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-LPZ4juSZENlqN1qLBCnsg6fB8JOZlJS_Gqj5PkdtYf7CVSh-Q1zE4evzIgMj_A3k6v-CeL0qOsteBxOrIj5qW9GEjdiacnjHstl2jq9x9xca62AN6bprTdPWZ2xoWKPWLs4nkznhC3oPqLwnWaE7UH8grOIqANUFw3iz3PT9fBORhuSFjGpjAB9/s276/th%20(14).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="276" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-LPZ4juSZENlqN1qLBCnsg6fB8JOZlJS_Gqj5PkdtYf7CVSh-Q1zE4evzIgMj_A3k6v-CeL0qOsteBxOrIj5qW9GEjdiacnjHstl2jq9x9xca62AN6bprTdPWZ2xoWKPWLs4nkznhC3oPqLwnWaE7UH8grOIqANUFw3iz3PT9fBORhuSFjGpjAB9/w320-h209/th%20(14).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;">2023 Design & Decor Trends</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">There are so many that I have selected some of what is displayed in the marketplace.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The recent Las Vegas furniture show covers the most up to date in furniture, home decor and gifts. A lot of what is showcased becomes our trends. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A great deal of soft furnishings were exhibited in white while using performance fabrics, which makes them easy to clean. This is an option at many retailers that offer custom pieces because it shows the structure without being distracted by different colours or patterns.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">There is a lot of texture in upholstery and case goods eg reeded furniture. Boucle is back and seen everywhere. It is a very durable textile. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rattan is popular again. We see round and curvy shapes. Opposite to this we will see boxy, cubes and geometric. Mixing </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> curves & cubes can add some interest when done with thought.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The mid-century modern is still seen.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As popular as neutrals are, this year we are going for colour. We will continue to keep large & expensive pieces neutral, but inject colour with cushions, throw, art and accessories.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As written in previous posts we are incorporating texture in many ways such as textiles, accessories, wood, natural stone, metal, rattan, concrete, & wall coverings. As I may have mentioned in earlier posts, wallpaper has come a long way from the 80's. It is much easier to apply and definitely much easier to remove with no damage to your walls.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Natural materials, rugged and cozy, natural stone fireplaces, wood beams, organic, comfortable furnishings are showing up.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">There are many design styles which we already know - art deco, coastal, arts & crafts, industrial as well as more recent styles such as Modern</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> rustic, modern farmhouse. There are so many styles used in decor these days, there is something for everyone. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Built in pieces are gaining more popularity for storage and display, This not a new idea but really helps when you are dealing with a small space. They keep clutter down and provide a streamlined focal point.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Connections to the outdoors and vice versa,</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; mso-spacerun: yes;"> with </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">large windows, & sliding glass doors thus offering more light which we all crave.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Various seating arrangements that work for intimate
conversations as well as large parties,</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Use a combination of seating pieces sofas, chairs, benches, ottomans</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Large area rugs that anchor the furnishings, and not skimpy which doesn't do anything for the space. Sustainability is even more important than ever with l</span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">ong lasting products, water saving features, appliances, windows that are environmentally friendly. The list could go on. I have added a few photos showing some of the design trends mentioned.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8yHQbEmidTX5BAT5ydDVEV10JPhdPzdUjd3wBTVUceKYUbaRpLhpSay7VgwfvY8c0BvJIZ627XIdRb5IF0oUhjZ1Wo6ELvlsoXeNEktvhl7mnQZuSToBoED8MHpVWIAVY8PKvpUCoWhvKwAVxqc_HJI2mBXYYlNeRumFU06fU_hF5HeZmLeQeDPP/s967/1565361350011.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="967" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8yHQbEmidTX5BAT5ydDVEV10JPhdPzdUjd3wBTVUceKYUbaRpLhpSay7VgwfvY8c0BvJIZ627XIdRb5IF0oUhjZ1Wo6ELvlsoXeNEktvhl7mnQZuSToBoED8MHpVWIAVY8PKvpUCoWhvKwAVxqc_HJI2mBXYYlNeRumFU06fU_hF5HeZmLeQeDPP/s320/1565361350011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; 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color: white; font-family: helvetica;">I thought I would offer a list of the most popular countertops available that most people select and a little info about each. It seems in the interior design business Kitchens and Baths are the most popular rooms to be renovated. Functionality, individual lifestyle and of course aesthetics are important when taking on this renovation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Countertops ‘101’<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When selecting a countertop for our
kitchens or baths we can become overwhelmed by the selections available and
which work best for us individually.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If
you want low maintenance you would not go for marble.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For the low maintenance crowd, quartz is one
of the best products available. Over the years manufacturers are coming up with better and better products.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Solid Surface<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">The generic term, ‘solid surface’ refers to
any material that is solid all the way through. This means it doesn’t have a
topcoat that is different from the centre core. Solid surface materials are
consistent in colour and content throughout. The advantage of this can be
durability, hardness, temperature dispersion and edge profile options. Marble,
Quartz, Granite and Corian (or similar materials like Gibraltar or Zodiac) are
all considered Solid surfaces.<span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">The seams on the material are almost invisible and it is resistant to stains, so you can expect the countertop to stay in good condition for years. However, </span><a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" href="https://www.thespruce.com/polyester-or-acrylic-solid-surface-counters-1821252" style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: -0.1px; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 114, 122); text-decoration-style: solid; text-decoration-thickness: 0.0625rem; text-underline-position: under;">solid-surface material</a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"> is not heat resistant and it's vulnerable to abrasive damage. Take care with how you use the countertops to avoid damaging the material.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Plastic Laminate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">Plastic Laminate is a thin plastic sheet
molded around a particleboard centre with a few options for edge detail. This
is not a solid surface material. Although not loved by designers, real estate
agents or homeowners alike, laminate can be a practical and inexpensive
solution in certain spaces. Also, laminate companies continuously coming out
with new colours and options. This is the most affordable option.<span> <span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">Despite being made with heat and pressure, </span><a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" href="https://www.thespruce.com/laminate-countertops-want-love-1822075" style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: -0.1px; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 114, 122); text-decoration-style: solid; text-decoration-thickness: 0.0625rem; text-underline-position: under;">laminate</a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"> is vulnerable to heat damage, so it's important to avoid placing any hot pots or pans on the surface of a laminate countertop. This material also has a shorter lifespan than most other countertop options and it is prone to peeling.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Corian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Corian is a man-made resin product that
comes in multiple colours. Corian is well known for its integrated sinks and
seamless joints. Less glossy than quartz or natural stones, it has a softer
look and feel. An advantage to Corian is that it can have adjustments made to
it such as extending a counter top without removing the top or creating seams.
Corian is an easy to maintain pliable material with a premium price tag!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Marble<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">As beautiful as Marble is, one must be
careful when selecting it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It stains
very easily so in a bathroom it can become damaged by some of the chemicals
used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When used on a kitchen countertop
it requires maintenance but as it ages, it is beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want the look but not the maintenance,
think about using it for your backsplash. The reason being, it can be very
sensitive to wine stains or de-glossing from lemons, tomatoes or vinegar. A
matte or leathered-finish marble can be slightly more forgiving, but it’s only
for customers who can handle the natural marking that will occur. If you can’t
handle this, choose something else!! Marble is expensive, beautiful but
sensitive!!<span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Marble holds up well against heat and it is racking, chipping, or breaking, allowing it to last for years without problem. However, this lry material is vulnerable to scratching and staining, which is why it's necessary to have the marble sealed at least once a year to keep it in good condition.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span>Granite</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">Granite is a different natural stone than
marble, in the fact that it is impervious to wine, acidic food and most
scratches &amp; wear and tear. (Hence tombstones are now granite and no
longer marble!). Granite has more of a pebbled pattern and less veins than
marble. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">If it is taken care of properly, a granite countertop can last for decades. Granite is easy to clean, but it is a porous natural stone, so you will need to apply a new sealant over the granite about once every three to five years.</span>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Quartz</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">Quartz is the generic term used to describe
a man-made material formulated from the quartz found in granite and then recast
in resin. It is very hard, non-porous, scratch resistant and nice looking. It
is softer in pattern than granite, but it is not as reliable for heat
dispersion. You may want to stay away from quartz around fireplaces and try not
to rest hot pots on it. Quartz is a good choice if you want a variety of colours
or lots of companies to choose from. It costs about the same as granite. </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Due to the non-porous design, you don't need to worry about sealing the countertop regularly. However, it's important to avoid placing hot objects on the engineered quartz because it is vulnerable to heat damage and may begin to melt. Additionally, engineered quartz can fade under direct sunlight, so consider the layout of your kitchen before choosing this material for a new countertop.</span></span></span></p><p class="acl-py--x-small hdca-text-body--small" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Silestone</span></p><p class="acl-py--x-small hdca-text-body--small" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span>Silestone is a quartz material, offering over 60 stunning colours in 2 unique textures.</span> Silestone is composed of natural materials resulting in slight variances in colour, shade and particle structure. <span> Silestone is constantly innovating to provide the most stylish surfaces that stand out for their resistance, durability, versatility, and low maintenance. Silestone offers a unique combination of antibacterial protection, NSF, and Greenguard certifications. It is a durable, non-porous and low-maintenance surface that delivers premium performance resistant to staining, scratching, impact, and scorching </span>making it the perfect partner for any project in your home.</span></p><p class="acl-py--x-small hdca-text-body--small" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Soapstone</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">Soapstone is new to the solid surface
lineup, although it’s been around for a long time. It is naturally heat
resistant and easy to maintain. You can have integrated sinks, with soapstone,
included within the counter top. It is less glossy than marble or granite and
offers a variety of pattern, but always in a dark tone. It is an excellent
material for dispersing heat so it’s perfect around fireplace openings or in
high-wear kitchens. Soapstone is the same in cost as high-grade granite.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In order to keep soapstone kitchen countertops in good condition for years to come and to help develop the patina on the surface, it's recommended to treat the countertop with mineral oil about once per month during the first year after installation.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Quartzite<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">Often confused with the name quartz,
quartzite is a natural stone that has the durability of granite, but the
veining pattern of marble. It is a delicate material during manufacture, so it
requires a good fabricator. Once it is installed, it performs well. Slabs
generally have soft wave patterns in a full range of largely neutral colours.
You can expect premium pricing with Quartzite. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Quartzite typically comes in light neutral shades of white
and gray, but the minerals found in the sandstone can lend pink, gold, or rust
hues to your countertops. This material looks similar to marble, but quartzite
boasts more strength and durability at a lesser cost. It is
durable and low maintenance, however it is expensive and requires resealing annually.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><o:p style="background-color: black;"></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Butcher-block<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Butcher-block countertops are a breed of
countertop all by themselves. They offer the aesthetic warmth that the look of
wood provides while at the same time providing a versatile work surface in the
kitchen. They bring a distinctive look that's appropriate in a kitchen that's
hard at work or "dressed up" for entertaining.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Deciding whether it's the right choice for
your kitchen takes an understanding of just what a butcher-block countertop is,
how it's made and how you're going to use it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;"><span lang="EN-US">Remember that butcher-block counters that
you will cut and prepare food on will need frequent cleaning and oiling. If
you're someone who just isn't up for this level of maintenance, consider
getting "non-working" butcher-block countertops and use a separate
cutting board for the food preparation. If you neglect the cutting board, you
can just toss it out. That's harder to do (and more expensive) when you've
neglected your countertops. <o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Libre Baskerville", Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;">T</span><span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;">he</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;"> </span><a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" href="https://www.thespruce.com/diy-wood-countertops-4769217" style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: -0.00625rem; text-decoration-color: rgb(0, 114, 122); text-decoration-style: solid; text-decoration-thickness: 0.0625rem; text-underline-position: under;">wood</a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;">is tough and durable, allowing it to stand up to years of use without failing. However, the fibrous nature of wood means that the surface of the countertop can become scratched, stained, or even burned. You can sand and reseal the wood about once every two to three years or as necessary to restore the original appearance of the countertop. However, it should be noted that the wood needs to be regularly oiled and would benefit from being sealed to prevent mold, mildew and bacteria from seeping into the fibrous countertop.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.00625rem;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Concrete</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">The decision about installing a concrete
countertop versus granite, marble, corian or laminate can be a difficult
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When thinking about this keep in
mind you will need the correct</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: helvetica;">cabinetry infrastructure to handle the weight so
putting concrete on 30 year old cabinets may not be the best idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concrete is both beautiful and
budget-friendly. If properly installed and sealed, concrete countertops will
last practically forever. Concrete works well in a modern or industrial looking
kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concrete is a porous material
and will absorbed liquids and stain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Acidic substances will etch the concrete and cooking oils can leave dark
stains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Applying a sealer to the surface
will lessen the chances of damage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Stainless Steel</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Stainless Steel has always been popular in commercial kitchens; but it's become a trend in residential homes as well. This type of countertop is an instant way to give your kitchen a stylish, industrial look.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">If you clean stainless steel properly with a little bit of soap and water or a product formulated specifically for this surface, it's easy to maintain. But the longer you leave a splash or spill the harder it is to clean. Stainless steel also shows fingerprints and water spots easily, so it isn't ideal for a home with young children.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">Another pitfall of stainless steel is that it can dent and scratch. But for the most part, stainless steel is incredibly durable and entirely non-porous. Stainless steel is commonly used in commercial kitchens dur to the non-porous construction that makes it easy to keep clean. This is one of the types of countertops for the kitchen that resists mold, mildew and staining.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: helvetica;">To complete the process you will have to select an appropriate edge for your counter, and depending on the material selected , it can be brought up to the backsplash for a clean continuous look. Of course sinks and faucets will need to be decided on.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-28533726935123171852023-03-01T11:30:00.001-05:002023-03-01T11:30:00.142-05:002023 TRENDS IN KITCHENS - THE HEART 0F THE HOME<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80lqPIYRKMTRNkB_zHCu_jaZ6BpARBSNc7XFxEEvHiA9hkI4AVySzgxwsmCP1ipiS87idT6dtjBQxtLLFp4OqL8GmKyeiAfRB8x8q7xFLE5T-UPdCvBa5SIqTCUHjpLFabCmT-K9TlTyyR-E2iglnpoE4kQpeXIG77kkP4WO9fIlXgGfUBJxruqpw/s800/KN_16Park_250220_29146_HH_Oct22_105%20round%20island.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A lot of what we see has been around for a little while in some cases and a long while in others but the kitchen is heating up in 2023.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Islands are taking on different shapes and colours. We see stools either facing each other or along one side and around the end so you can sit and talk easier than just all in a line facing one way. Islands continue to be at times a different material or colour as well as the countertop than the perimeter cabinetry. Many islands are completely different from the perimeter and are free standing and look like furniture pieces, some are rounded at one end. Islands are available that are made of different material than the perimeter cabinets. They can look like a piece of furniture and some can even be moved.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Perimeter cabinetry can be two different materials between the upper and lower, also incorporating a mix of a painted surface and a natural wood for interest. Open shelving continues but you need to be very tidy or it will drive you nuts if everything is messy. The white kitchen will always be popular and in style, as well as a gray, but many of us have wanted to change to more dramatic </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">cabinet colours like deep Green, Navy, Charcoal and even Black. To achieve a kitchen with colour without going too intense we see greyed blues and greens.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When renovating a kitchen it seems that everybody wants an island and the bigger the better. In reality not every kitchen has the needed space for an island when considering the rest of the kitchen. You need space to open cabinet doors/drawers, appliances nearby and of course stools. There is a resurgence of the kitchen table in the middle of the room much like what we would have seen long ago before the island invasion. Tables can work for meals but also for prepping and other tasks. Many people select a table that is counter height with stools.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some popular styles are - Modern rustic style – Natural wood and natural stone</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Elegant farmhouse style shaker style cabinets still very popular, apron sinks, stone backsplashes <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Modern Spanish style – terra cotta floor, island with
butcher block, hand painted backsplash tile<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The opposite to going dark and dramatic are the warm and soft palettes – Natural light wood cabinets, bronze
and brass, light flooring such as a white oak. Wood can live well in a kitchen </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some of the changes are Commercial style faucets, hands-free/touchless faucets, workstation sinks which have a professional look, and include straining, chopping, drying etc. in a variety of sizes. Again the apron or farm sink and faucets can be stainless, fireclay or now there copper options, oil rubbed bronze. Many kitchen renos add the pot filler over the range. Wine fridges and refrigerator drawers are gaining popularity. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Induction cooktops - are becoming more popular as they cook quicker and more evenly. They heat up the cookware rather than the stovetop which also is more energy efficient. Many types of pots and pans can work, however its best to check your cookware with the options that will work.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I could go on and on about all the amazing kitchen options available but this short post gives you the ideas to start thinking about a kitchen change even if only a small update.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Good lighting is very important in every room, but even more so in a kitchen. There are so many options available that would be another post.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80lqPIYRKMTRNkB_zHCu_jaZ6BpARBSNc7XFxEEvHiA9hkI4AVySzgxwsmCP1ipiS87idT6dtjBQxtLLFp4OqL8GmKyeiAfRB8x8q7xFLE5T-UPdCvBa5SIqTCUHjpLFabCmT-K9TlTyyR-E2iglnpoE4kQpeXIG77kkP4WO9fIlXgGfUBJxruqpw/s800/KN_16Park_250220_29146_HH_Oct22_105%20round%20island.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80lqPIYRKMTRNkB_zHCu_jaZ6BpARBSNc7XFxEEvHiA9hkI4AVySzgxwsmCP1ipiS87idT6dtjBQxtLLFp4OqL8GmKyeiAfRB8x8q7xFLE5T-UPdCvBa5SIqTCUHjpLFabCmT-K9TlTyyR-E2iglnpoE4kQpeXIG77kkP4WO9fIlXgGfUBJxruqpw/w310-h400/KN_16Park_250220_29146_HH_Oct22_105%20round%20island.jpg" width="310" /></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="750" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqRK85w21zuMq1H9qTivYdD3g4_AXGDTRLKfllPv9m5yWizvkhtK49kmUeEKHF7ArmhShcQFRaCxiAIu7VASVcr-CZscECusci_d7mQC6ZLs0NdL32p38KhwbbTZowhsUV-IjfkuYeEAvdKFuI_vr_umUC_cM3GQGzMSDwtYr7JwKIxQoX4vmh1Nd/w400-h274/bungalow-farmhouse-kitchen-102891748-4bba46ce3d4c43919eefd4bd218dad20modern%20farmhouse.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dark wood perimeter cabinets with white waterfall island</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEeRQbWMZ8Q_KjTxVemAyqz_Xmx8jOzknBMf4_29no7hNmzs6Guh5FCzmRnw48h-kYBEEFLe3M1VftNM3ssOyzhZMOLxw7XXeyGiOE301i2KEr8phxmtb0ZiVTzeiKc3g82JLxAnp5DtUh_NO2kdgIV7hrrgW1XM8xAc5cSFrhSFgc09mHTxWyZ3C/s1500/InHouseDesign-930CentreAve-FINAL-014.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEeRQbWMZ8Q_KjTxVemAyqz_Xmx8jOzknBMf4_29no7hNmzs6Guh5FCzmRnw48h-kYBEEFLe3M1VftNM3ssOyzhZMOLxw7XXeyGiOE301i2KEr8phxmtb0ZiVTzeiKc3g82JLxAnp5DtUh_NO2kdgIV7hrrgW1XM8xAc5cSFrhSFgc09mHTxWyZ3C/w266-h400/InHouseDesign-930CentreAve-FINAL-014.webp" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Light pastel blue/green cabinets with wood flooring</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="750" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KDqZGypgTln6gm7ukodJwWEsfb1dmirykrLlI9u60F4FQUMIP2PcC4MJeOb69dj181ZaSpm7PnanYPBLVpYAUZMwYSTtTWTwWjCy45M96fc1BClORq_4P6SCBqTnE-1IBDWL2L1Zg_Q37T8QxWHfuqp7zCXMa-0_PT30_LZXI8UhdLcJDZUBmdz8/w400-h309/vineleaf-32b56c0147e54f0b9930535774eb8fed.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green lower cabinets with white uppers and white peninsula</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPSU3yuen106RP-h5HkduUVA1aylWq23fJmopPWAz_ckJ489GhkJlcF0zPMfVmQQMI6D2cQPkxESG9ui6qYl33nSZqCx32vuIAR_4EDHTiYIukh7QU1XXlPulsZZ_capdSR9mx7a3NHTgCtDlgZE_bUyy26DFUdr5wKu2AsYpUbJN-HgsrZaIqrxV/s1001/KitchenPewterGreenSW6208-fb4dfaf8483944ddb0fd07ca13f4c02e.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPSU3yuen106RP-h5HkduUVA1aylWq23fJmopPWAz_ckJ489GhkJlcF0zPMfVmQQMI6D2cQPkxESG9ui6qYl33nSZqCx32vuIAR_4EDHTiYIukh7QU1XXlPulsZZ_capdSR9mx7a3NHTgCtDlgZE_bUyy26DFUdr5wKu2AsYpUbJN-HgsrZaIqrxV/w300-h400/KitchenPewterGreenSW6208-fb4dfaf8483944ddb0fd07ca13f4c02e.webp" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Charcoal cabinetry with furniture style wood island</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi185P6b3dThGr526gyOFxEQP8XgX1abCL2rRp_X_zOsmmu2ZjbE-LltPOjdx9lbiBTCKROQ5xy04tr0vp6NOcJoh73cFuTl1lrY8BqMRCVznnfs3Vden-DjHrHcNt10_v-zxeoQdBCzrfS1jJXcbL346Xt-c1Z9EexGUp9LewTHoRyr-UxoCHP21ms/s750/white-kitchen-island-wooden-tops-8c4262c7-a29944f8e89c45b88607711362e6bfdbmoveable%20island.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="750" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi185P6b3dThGr526gyOFxEQP8XgX1abCL2rRp_X_zOsmmu2ZjbE-LltPOjdx9lbiBTCKROQ5xy04tr0vp6NOcJoh73cFuTl1lrY8BqMRCVznnfs3Vden-DjHrHcNt10_v-zxeoQdBCzrfS1jJXcbL346Xt-c1Z9EexGUp9LewTHoRyr-UxoCHP21ms/w400-h369/white-kitchen-island-wooden-tops-8c4262c7-a29944f8e89c45b88607711362e6bfdbmoveable%20island.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White with freestanding island with shelving</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHeB3YkjzxkO8IsrjRowCJ7fgREZdq-4t1DCdCU6I_u1rE3LnItUNld2eZsxCVJr3XTbCTK5PAtqNVdBd6BDcRBkD2kWxYrmVPF63Vc6GN5X-rz3sXGKXHCBU1pLar7-E9pnS3vgY49HPuHRlKX5PmXe4TZOvQtayOWGFMUq0vMwoGiS5DYTZ7Mt9/s1000/white-kitchen-wooden-island-9bc3cfc7-65319bff34e740a7a67c81cb3fb3980a%20moveable%20island.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHeB3YkjzxkO8IsrjRowCJ7fgREZdq-4t1DCdCU6I_u1rE3LnItUNld2eZsxCVJr3XTbCTK5PAtqNVdBd6BDcRBkD2kWxYrmVPF63Vc6GN5X-rz3sXGKXHCBU1pLar7-E9pnS3vgY49HPuHRlKX5PmXe4TZOvQtayOWGFMUq0vMwoGiS5DYTZ7Mt9/w300-h400/white-kitchen-wooden-island-9bc3cfc7-65319bff34e740a7a67c81cb3fb3980a%20moveable%20island.webp" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVNEsIgptP96Hk02TFGxjQAwWeOBmvd8ejEibm5Am3BS0eY9Ywh72FvuCS3vVUr3D-9DEIq7Tg-TNTUWDa1f6NlbdIWihIqHFF82QN55PCTNLfxFfembL11oofDIb3RZFgZa0ECAnwQ9jkvGwDv-MSIWHE4os5CHgL3JiQYjptcJhjrh9TQI7Cz4_/s474/th%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="474" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVNEsIgptP96Hk02TFGxjQAwWeOBmvd8ejEibm5Am3BS0eY9Ywh72FvuCS3vVUr3D-9DEIq7Tg-TNTUWDa1f6NlbdIWihIqHFF82QN55PCTNLfxFfembL11oofDIb3RZFgZa0ECAnwQ9jkvGwDv-MSIWHE4os5CHgL3JiQYjptcJhjrh9TQI7Cz4_/w400-h266/th%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUc581_rbWgN8JSGX7ViDIxWRUKD-29D0FlIB8l6CeI3xGRwkS51PCsAzz04hcCVJCJ609c0z0K0ZqmX1zV4pPZEti54TNYVGC58Aheyv0MAPURZHVWwPDRdIMGmhfvuc-l7GiksZXM8DIFK9QcdxIdSzFijJjipe9HKRfMiV1GwrLFZXuhOlFVrPo/s474/th%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="474" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUc581_rbWgN8JSGX7ViDIxWRUKD-29D0FlIB8l6CeI3xGRwkS51PCsAzz04hcCVJCJ609c0z0K0ZqmX1zV4pPZEti54TNYVGC58Aheyv0MAPURZHVWwPDRdIMGmhfvuc-l7GiksZXM8DIFK9QcdxIdSzFijJjipe9HKRfMiV1GwrLFZXuhOlFVrPo/w400-h320/th%20(3).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rounded end of island with seating facing across and the eating portion lower</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLmC9QfI8ac7Gw5xlEMV8zaTMfM-SW_g5SZRF9P0yHsPJrGoEPiTP0eK0u8EdCUdKRDZ1axPFyqHRSiWmJmePnjix7YkQ64ecpSauIcE5YX5UFwOx7eUuDxNvylB7QQyaLEOdzQkehNSSDHjYzKhyNYj9Dj9MUcVlP42TKWNq1btv4PolfQ8UGb2S/s750/kitchen-wooden-table-brick-fireplace-cca2963b-abbfa58cb0274c82bb216e660219958ffarmhouse.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="750" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLmC9QfI8ac7Gw5xlEMV8zaTMfM-SW_g5SZRF9P0yHsPJrGoEPiTP0eK0u8EdCUdKRDZ1axPFyqHRSiWmJmePnjix7YkQ64ecpSauIcE5YX5UFwOx7eUuDxNvylB7QQyaLEOdzQkehNSSDHjYzKhyNYj9Dj9MUcVlP42TKWNq1btv4PolfQ8UGb2S/w400-h275/kitchen-wooden-table-brick-fireplace-cca2963b-abbfa58cb0274c82bb216e660219958ffarmhouse.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Farmhouse/modern rustic style featuring wood beams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUje3c3Pns6Tf_pugeI645FD7U5iitOXlCB7_zoAbp82fPQjMpCCv_1nvc9sFFOz-XPe0IuonXgQW5gsoU9VSt3xNRv1Lopj7gDutOcW-bsyQYgcctKvT8JLSxF15KQGZVQNjata3KJxig6yrRkq5KTg5KtDeIDQp-xEfxFbWfXxRzfrHD8eaqI_I/s1057/nu-interiors-kitchen-96f1d3c9870348959d6d46894eb426f1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUje3c3Pns6Tf_pugeI645FD7U5iitOXlCB7_zoAbp82fPQjMpCCv_1nvc9sFFOz-XPe0IuonXgQW5gsoU9VSt3xNRv1Lopj7gDutOcW-bsyQYgcctKvT8JLSxF15KQGZVQNjata3KJxig6yrRkq5KTg5KtDeIDQp-xEfxFbWfXxRzfrHD8eaqI_I/w284-h400/nu-interiors-kitchen-96f1d3c9870348959d6d46894eb426f1.webp" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Natural wood cabinets with wood ceiling beams</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKnuSgB7lA4mOuDqwszJ5u9_gQght2VOkGYNE5OB0ZqrLZk_tCqZcjSO3eIabmAlB2IaPcek901hwCg6-I6PtXziSKzz4rT-hFi02JNjuzD-YOIVg8EA4Vv5B9Fd7YdpiiVhXcuXe_IOrHbdJNFnz0ZPrl10Tsg6o2aYEt1skOgXpZdPgpWs-7l4n/s1500/429936-kitchen-faucet-spring-spout-black-front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKnuSgB7lA4mOuDqwszJ5u9_gQght2VOkGYNE5OB0ZqrLZk_tCqZcjSO3eIabmAlB2IaPcek901hwCg6-I6PtXziSKzz4rT-hFi02JNjuzD-YOIVg8EA4Vv5B9Fd7YdpiiVhXcuXe_IOrHbdJNFnz0ZPrl10Tsg6o2aYEt1skOgXpZdPgpWs-7l4n/w400-h400/429936-kitchen-faucet-spring-spout-black-front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matte black commercial style faucet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsy6kLOs2ejsnp7AnJCt09dgI5t-7Ge6hEyzX2w0gGGSajuLbxiGBcSdvB9iWTXLgV6-t_mAvxU2xBIA0nsIySaAVyRxCiFOOyqrslfbwlQlIVzTQTfjNAdJ2RxZEQTel6KM9D3goqDFCa5BYxwVwrrfl5xB31tvC3nL5hsWVOoT6Dt9fbW_5_KQP/s750/best-touchless-kitchen-faucets-tout-6bb77efa934d45938ed818049a6049b3.webp" style="clear: left; 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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-71828463693607344402023-02-24T16:37:00.001-05:002023-03-04T14:30:24.480-05:002023 PAINT TRENDS and SUGGESTIONS <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I thought I would follow my last post on colour with the suggested colour trends. If you are looking for a change this is the year. As we move out of the Covid years somewhat, we may be bored of our homes having spent so much time inside. Some of us may have used that time to do a few projects if we were able to get the necessary supplies/materials. If not we can start now. I have been cruising through magazines, TV decor shows, on line and home furnishing retailers and colour and lots of it is everywhere.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are some of the themes/ideas -- </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Greens – they bring the outside in, the darker greens are strong, however we see green pastels as well. Kitchens are gaining colour in cabinetry which will be discussed in my kitchen post.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Brown and green speak to nature and bringing nature into your home is being mentioned a lot.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We will continue to see pink from the past few years especially a dusty pink which is
soothing</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dark navy is a sophisticated rich colour and by paring two dark unexpected
colours is dramatic , for example – chartreuse and dark blue.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pairing any shade of blue with white and silver is crisp and
fresh. Blue and white are classic and work well in any style</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The neutral combination of black, white, gray ,neutrals
paired with black and white are always in style</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Purple is back especially in bedrooms as it looks peaceful,
luxurious and romantic.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Black and white are timeless. They create drama and a wow
factor.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Brown and blue are on the way back and work in either a
modern or traditional look and are more saturated than previously used.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Going dark like black or charcoal can create a space that is
contemporary and dramatic, however I believe mixing black and antiques with some gold would be
amazing. It can be restful.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">T</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">he light neutrals will always be in favour for their ability to be used throughout a home to create a continuous flow through the rooms, as well as a calming effect especially with open plan homes.It gives the opportunity to experiment with pops of colour.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Lighter beiges, creams and white are still popular, especially if there is texture. For example a light, warm </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">gray, or a warm white can be sophisticated and refined.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2fWchOhWYpcrgz2ajgQg6Py4dfetnyy5WdfCXFxrsOZOz6O8RMh9dRFTMdgft_iK0Wx6dJTEXwXt-u0k5q-nnhqgLotlZDHzJ0gJP8luXvDgzA4Dgm9vtFSH-oH_Ui6J2ncR07-qxvvnmCiI2sbbXkgG-S84MT7N_A-VlDXisdcsS0ET5XoI8YFZ/s1470/1805-hb-vermont-297-1546454768.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2fWchOhWYpcrgz2ajgQg6Py4dfetnyy5WdfCXFxrsOZOz6O8RMh9dRFTMdgft_iK0Wx6dJTEXwXt-u0k5q-nnhqgLotlZDHzJ0gJP8luXvDgzA4Dgm9vtFSH-oH_Ui6J2ncR07-qxvvnmCiI2sbbXkgG-S84MT7N_A-VlDXisdcsS0ET5XoI8YFZ/w266-h400/1805-hb-vermont-297-1546454768.jpg" width="266" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pale gray<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzf0uBP8tygCrN6kjxgQejHskGYCQF2EwBtF4_aPayV8tig9wgFV8NWGWhkeQSFHVZ6s5KHNB2Qxvwal8Trq1nLebbgk1dFXB89eEy6jzFLieZUJRxrXHz0NPQxXz9ILECMu9dn96uk1bAZWmQdhqZSQpeEXv--9-7EhBvaMAfGYoO086BrAAtxcX/s1461/bedroom-colors-hbx050121elizabethcooper-004-1636490433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="980" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzf0uBP8tygCrN6kjxgQejHskGYCQF2EwBtF4_aPayV8tig9wgFV8NWGWhkeQSFHVZ6s5KHNB2Qxvwal8Trq1nLebbgk1dFXB89eEy6jzFLieZUJRxrXHz0NPQxXz9ILECMu9dn96uk1bAZWmQdhqZSQpeEXv--9-7EhBvaMAfGYoO086BrAAtxcX/w269-h400/bedroom-colors-hbx050121elizabethcooper-004-1636490433.jpg" width="269" /></a></div>Blue & White<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdnc5AdjNr-UN-mWrbEAxYpKNIkR8z1IoZZICsDaSwHnk0nc5K1geJI_FCT2QZ7gpECPwvSr15pk5Missis0DcLOlPOeAvl-LFv7j79SmPnRRDOyUaMAZZyWE-xAmO860B17KE6JRC_Dpn3cpOGJlH-idnJdFl-_udpZCuiSGAXx5f9nDDPMxpbWS/s964/bedroom-colors-ee9d3b1fb2c79b5219ac81700356fce7-1576606548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-27320416430743554172023-02-22T16:22:00.002-05:002023-03-05T14:13:31.016-05:002023 Back at it<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS5qZ69y9-81wJJ9P_moHsV_wSmmPbLvCokB0XBAq4R4cEGSUBbPi72K7721F0nE6ftFV4xdViophhT88DHIyBkmJSFK0hWY2o9TkW0UTjmp2kN61b17Tz7iD14uxsqZIJ1axuhoK2-tca5C2eaWglN0HQEldgJwo2xX852JGHHo5L1IFIQ8eFppo/s1632/my%20old%20office%20photo%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS5qZ69y9-81wJJ9P_moHsV_wSmmPbLvCokB0XBAq4R4cEGSUBbPi72K7721F0nE6ftFV4xdViophhT88DHIyBkmJSFK0hWY2o9TkW0UTjmp2kN61b17Tz7iD14uxsqZIJ1axuhoK2-tca5C2eaWglN0HQEldgJwo2xX852JGHHo5L1IFIQ8eFppo/w227-h170/my%20old%20office%20photo%202.JPG" width="227" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Welcome back !!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I started this blog in 2009 to correspond with my design and decor business. Just prior to and during Covid showing up we moved. It was to happen just prior to Covid but plans change. I wasn't doing much on my blog at that time, but there were a few interesting posts in 2021 and 2022 in the archives.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I planned to retire, however I had some former clients contact me and I couldn't resist doing some small projects. So... here I am working on a couple of projects and getting back to my blog now and keeping up with what is happening in design. I never really stopped checking out design and decor trends. I am passionate about this business so I may get my feet wet in my new town which is Dundas, Ontario.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I will be sending this post to people who were following my blog way back as well as other contacts I have kept up with. I am hoping you will start to follow again but if you don't wish to, just ignore or let me know and I can remove you. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">All the best in 2023.</span></p><p><i>Jeannette</i></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-21223839496546376082023-01-26T16:23:00.006-05:002023-03-04T12:54:19.499-05:00PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2023<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Welcome to 2023!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I have been a little behind in posting this past few months but I am back in the saddle as the saying goes. Unfortunately my computer is still on a break, however I believe it is back now.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Every year the Colour Marketing Board announce what they deem to be the colour of the year.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">All the large paint companies also offer the colour of the year from their palettes. This year the CMB has selected Viva Magenta.18-1750. They describe it to have vim and vigor. It comes from the red family which expresses strength. It is bold, brave and fearless and promotes optimism It connects to nature which is a theme throughout the design industry as well as all other areas such as graphics and design, fashion, beauty, home furnishings and accessories.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I have to say it is a very uplifting and cheerful colour which we can enjoy after the past few Covid years.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Below are a few bright photos which certainly are alive and fun. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1KCrOv1ivz8L0YcDLqCN7P_3RUFCwlcekprePPblI0g3Hmd3SQ2eniZ3ei17apcACUSchyai-BblZ7TlK9L6mk5NaBZqLy8HZACF5VStDBS_Faho04cEdsqQnZ52UwI-LTi-H0Kw427iDl09YVNrIlcTShkhlm9W9Rn6CKPORw3hTpAFUV5QYVop/s474/th%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="474" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1KCrOv1ivz8L0YcDLqCN7P_3RUFCwlcekprePPblI0g3Hmd3SQ2eniZ3ei17apcACUSchyai-BblZ7TlK9L6mk5NaBZqLy8HZACF5VStDBS_Faho04cEdsqQnZ52UwI-LTi-H0Kw427iDl09YVNrIlcTShkhlm9W9Rn6CKPORw3hTpAFUV5QYVop/w400-h266/th%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;">Dundas ON is booming this summer with new shops. I love everything about this town however I am focusing on gift and home decor shops in this blog. Being an Interior Decorator/Design Consultant I am very excited about this shop.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="font-family: arial;">WELCOME TO OLIVER AND CO </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">home</span></i></b></span></p></blockquote><p><a href="http://www.oliverandco.ca" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;" target="_blank">Oliver and Co. Home</a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> - </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">56 King Street W., Dundas, ON. L9H 1T8 opened it's doors for a grand opening on July 16. The first thing you will notice is the beautiful entrance, painted in the loveliest greens, along with a black awning. There are large windows with displays to welcome you to come inside. This store has so many beautiful items it will take a while to see everything. Products change regularly so it will always be interesting to drop in. The quality of the merchandise is excellent. I have already been twice. I love the type of products they carry. The products lean to a French aesthetic, combining elegance, simplicity, comfort and beauty. This can work well in all or most settings. There is something for everyone looking for a gift or a little something to treat themselves. There are many different decor items ranging from candles, linens, topiaries, soaps, toss cushions, art, lanterns and much more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The store displays are incredibly creative. I found it so beautiful I did not want to leave.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Great job Kathryn and Mike !!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Below are a few photos I took during my visit.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiW2RFZD51jpHdmKf0gXZcGpLWS72HwV_6z9H1FyaE_Q1VG6O4ue0nAmbH5LBBeJccQfksDo3VM30wkwjC1xfN777afCCHafaUK9O7s2MtXrYUrZ1EIVFvxDXOWXQDF-Cv9lnDy6qdrNx_Hv3bvqGvyGe7hELAZTFvH_Hi2Drcn-MpJEOdE2yFcT8/s4032/IMG_1825%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiW2RFZD51jpHdmKf0gXZcGpLWS72HwV_6z9H1FyaE_Q1VG6O4ue0nAmbH5LBBeJccQfksDo3VM30wkwjC1xfN777afCCHafaUK9O7s2MtXrYUrZ1EIVFvxDXOWXQDF-Cv9lnDy6qdrNx_Hv3bvqGvyGe7hELAZTFvH_Hi2Drcn-MpJEOdE2yFcT8/w480-h640/IMG_1825%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"> Greetings everyone !!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Well summer arrived in all it's glory with blazing temperatures. Much better than cold and snow. I have been a little under the weather for a few weeks however I am now up and out checking the new gift shops and home decor stores.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.tessiandcoca" target="_blank">Tessi & Co. in Dundas </a>- 43 Cootes Dr., Dundas, ON L9H 1B5</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Located in a rustic building and having many different offerings. This store carries indoor plants, upcycled fashion, jewellery, vintage furniture, art, consignment items gifts and much more. The store is a collaboration of many creative small businesses in one store. There are several rooms to browse through. I had to return a 2nd time to get a good look at everything they carry. I know I will be returning again and again to check out new merch and pick up goodies for friends and of course pour moi.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Below are some photos I took of the store beginning with a huge statue of a leafy lady at the entrance created by the person who takes care of the plants in the store.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This is a fun and interesting shop!!</span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><i><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>WELCOME TO TESS & CO</i></b></span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERLyLxgKY4QpldrD9ZFvWtF9V_O-q6SRQC-h_oXKpaP1m8WPAZr39Pvxk5bjIwCIrxSPCz3q7RpqcJQ6mYzLETGy1jSv_zGL2dfEom4z77ZzjULBwhCRCu1nYCf_Cae1P-Vik2ldRlUBZjDgVGlsO3gM-OwZ6V8lPYlVu3Oq0bU66FqJj89Ki2O4R/s2016/IMG_1753%20%20b.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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margin: 1rem 0px -0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri</span></h1><div><p class="mt1rem" id="AKL0FP1" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1rem !important; margin: 1rem 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">“The Pantone Color of the Year reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer.” added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “Creating a new color for the first time in the history of our Pantone Color of the Year educational color program reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place. As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us”.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.1rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.1rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">At this time of year every well known paint company selects their own personal colour of the year.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.1rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">This is exactly what we need - a little joy after the past two years of covid19 and to help our spirits as we move through this year.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.1rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #01ffff;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxDKxHPhdVCDiykNHO4Li2mUGU_Gw8lgn5lCe7vM08GM7uqk5_ZAVlrHRFT9zUjWvLp9dUmPkV7iaAzO97oijSBSDCn1V6A41kWYzxRQqxLiAVhk5UZBEDxc9_uUAWvO-e_qRyyFaUxTs3kDmUkWPD7ieM5I4mF5UEVnLaoHayLW_gUlNjhLL0vFgf=s322" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #01ffff;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxDKxHPhdVCDiykNHO4Li2mUGU_Gw8lgn5lCe7vM08GM7uqk5_ZAVlrHRFT9zUjWvLp9dUmPkV7iaAzO97oijSBSDCn1V6A41kWYzxRQqxLiAVhk5UZBEDxc9_uUAWvO-e_qRyyFaUxTs3kDmUkWPD7ieM5I4mF5UEVnLaoHayLW_gUlNjhLL0vFgf=s320" width="258" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-vALbPG3OX7fo1HAK8ctiTmbMKu1-dURV4Cqx8KRwf2lCKuHwNpqqqjamEZuEWbIeqHKtbGldcAxeL5kAjxjZy3jTuGLJUSwb6kA8G2fVGUdjk3mq_XhUJue-Cz6dByyHVDkXXfN1BuDbfvvryloKGtjqg6cURzU8GRSYeCTmZccsfq6aRemfm7hK=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-vALbPG3OX7fo1HAK8ctiTmbMKu1-dURV4Cqx8KRwf2lCKuHwNpqqqjamEZuEWbIeqHKtbGldcAxeL5kAjxjZy3jTuGLJUSwb6kA8G2fVGUdjk3mq_XhUJue-Cz6dByyHVDkXXfN1BuDbfvvryloKGtjqg6cURzU8GRSYeCTmZccsfq6aRemfm7hK=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJw4315lWsEwq-yNFHr-O4hFLLCUMpeACqMju8HjUc4e3UXPqcRrmLFvl5In3APrGWd2A5lriqU0g9-VV95xCSAElRkCGFZSwwjgv4Xj4gRiE0GSMphq0BVl-a3Izq8CB7p8tWVabbPhfx04EgDKIgqwW1_4-x1EZFhQksg-j_jwX9RGo1a9D_4o3=s260" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="260" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvJw4315lWsEwq-yNFHr-O4hFLLCUMpeACqMju8HjUc4e3UXPqcRrmLFvl5In3APrGWd2A5lriqU0g9-VV95xCSAElRkCGFZSwwjgv4Xj4gRiE0GSMphq0BVl-a3Izq8CB7p8tWVabbPhfx04EgDKIgqwW1_4-x1EZFhQksg-j_jwX9RGo1a9D_4o3" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAnW6t4jqjobFoeDGW-JpfORzQriA9XX9FysHUCmmF5BCWmtteiaT87t9-cM3mR5IVaxxXEM510li9hmpVS83kGIpqKzPaayDNKLqO3BCrVRAl-HOIKsCd6tG0h3fLpLXUKwR02olhUvG3efa2L16aYZMV02Jf7YO2TXwcKrLSyUnt8fXUpWGGscbb=s152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="152" data-original-width="114" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAnW6t4jqjobFoeDGW-JpfORzQriA9XX9FysHUCmmF5BCWmtteiaT87t9-cM3mR5IVaxxXEM510li9hmpVS83kGIpqKzPaayDNKLqO3BCrVRAl-HOIKsCd6tG0h3fLpLXUKwR02olhUvG3efa2L16aYZMV02Jf7YO2TXwcKrLSyUnt8fXUpWGGscbb=w179-h202" width="179" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p></div>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-60649976464781770912022-02-12T16:42:00.000-05:002022-02-12T16:42:03.969-05:00A Visit to Piper and Oak<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> A while back I was in Paris, not across the pond, but Ontario. It is a lovely and pretty town on the banks of the Grand River. There are fantastic restaurants and shops. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in Paris. We had a great lunch a Stillwaters at the short break between restaurants being open and closed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Of course no decorator can visit a new town without checking out the stores featuring items for the home. I checked Piper and Oak and found it to have an assortment of high end giftware items especially home fragrance products - great soaps, creams, candles, bath products. It is worth the drive to Paris and a visit to this well appointed shop. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are a few photos I took -</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpzHjpD0-VdG9xd92m3KT3-fUyuOPEETjLPoMOEydKde6ZWPLl5Qvjl36ngj44Uzt6SvSsW1J1o0HqlqBDHy9_feZX71vmPZRH8L71LxP8ENXM9cnkfVlKcAgD1J-Q7ksgcMburkJPYed_5VfBfK5hQmVqenmAbkXsc2W4HJfKp88AFB1zIn8xdoU9/s4032/IMG_1363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpzHjpD0-VdG9xd92m3KT3-fUyuOPEETjLPoMOEydKde6ZWPLl5Qvjl36ngj44Uzt6SvSsW1J1o0HqlqBDHy9_feZX71vmPZRH8L71LxP8ENXM9cnkfVlKcAgD1J-Q7ksgcMburkJPYed_5VfBfK5hQmVqenmAbkXsc2W4HJfKp88AFB1zIn8xdoU9/s320/IMG_1363.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2q5uohFdwTtukCs0Mw_CMYmaOHOIzj75HRP-EH2-UAwzAAbFR25fyON3zay5t1JeOj_g9_VqvOYbxB3A0LjnOD-5styydQyaNc1mFle_cV3QIw-qsmFfm4njy2L7eSDlP447yab9JpbXsC-OxgugOS6WKah49TMeLNPeb0q_egXAtGS88kTQm5OJ4/s4032/IMG_1362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2q5uohFdwTtukCs0Mw_CMYmaOHOIzj75HRP-EH2-UAwzAAbFR25fyON3zay5t1JeOj_g9_VqvOYbxB3A0LjnOD-5styydQyaNc1mFle_cV3QIw-qsmFfm4njy2L7eSDlP447yab9JpbXsC-OxgugOS6WKah49TMeLNPeb0q_egXAtGS88kTQm5OJ4/s320/IMG_1362.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXVAzX8f0CblBfSJTWXZS6EoQZkqfTSLd79duTr8NZAhk2FwxeCBkpRklJSfPtugvkEJzg-ib7eQZIe3KDvyDKSRuMtCqV2nVeydqJWbr7mF0vt1ZbkFnfmYS4WDiBIkrcqEKGbqH_UYMUa8ena0EGTX0fvhPJqClK2dDRCldqdAH7_kvjEa20Thp/s4032/IMG_1364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXVAzX8f0CblBfSJTWXZS6EoQZkqfTSLd79duTr8NZAhk2FwxeCBkpRklJSfPtugvkEJzg-ib7eQZIe3KDvyDKSRuMtCqV2nVeydqJWbr7mF0vt1ZbkFnfmYS4WDiBIkrcqEKGbqH_UYMUa8ena0EGTX0fvhPJqClK2dDRCldqdAH7_kvjEa20Thp/s320/IMG_1364.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-11669597009313111352022-02-12T16:40:00.000-05:002022-02-12T16:40:48.206-05:00Welcome to the year 2022<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Hello everyone</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It's been a tough 2 years and we don't know if or when we will get back to what we know as normal. We have learned how to live with this pandemic and all it's many challenges. It hasn't been easy but we motor on. I haven't written in this blog since before Christmas mainly because I just wasn't in the mood. I hope everybody had a good holiday, whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and any other celebration. At least this year people were able to get together with family and friends.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Last year I cancelled my website and thought I would retire. Well I have had a few previous clients recently contact me recently so I think I haven't retired - just slowing it down. I plan to spend time with my darling grandbabies and after 25+ years away from it, I have picked up my brushes and canvasses and will be doing some art.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Uploading: 743424 of 2133905 bytes uploaded." border="0" class="placeholder" height="20" id="b3dd92ebcc154" src="https://www.blogger.com/img/transparent.gif" style="background-color: #d8d8d8; background-image: url('https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/i/materialiconsextended/insert_photo/v6/grey600-24dp/1x/baseline_insert_photo_grey600_24dp.png'); background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 0.6;" width="27" /></div><br /><p></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-4073168114088453922021-09-04T14:28:00.000-04:002021-09-04T14:28:38.387-04:00Great Home Decor & Furniture at 'Love Your Home'<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />I found the most wonderful Home furnishings and decor shop in Guelph on Brock Rd. <a href="http://www.loveyourhomedecor.ca"> Love Your Home.</a> I can never resist popping in to these type of places as I am so very addicted to lovely items for the home. I ventured up to this store just after I had spent an afternoon at the Aberfoyle Antique Market. Of course I found a couple of items I had wanted and thus made a purchase. This is a beautiful boutique type store with more than one level of goodies. It was hard to leave. I know anyone who is into home decor will want to visit this store. Not only can you find wonderful furniture and decor items for your home; there are many items for gift giving. For sure I will be heading back to this great store. Here are a few photos I took.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm6_3tr0chYHX5GuuM_z-yEtPpPLhDsdYHaotV5XSmpOLsqea8UnjFKasVDfn-dh1kI32lQnaYmhajrrKNCQQwk3hyLkySPNckMMl3X49NPyw0IhzdZUMBvxdRp6aqAwUDU5eHa0m2p8/s1067/IMG_1107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm6_3tr0chYHX5GuuM_z-yEtPpPLhDsdYHaotV5XSmpOLsqea8UnjFKasVDfn-dh1kI32lQnaYmhajrrKNCQQwk3hyLkySPNckMMl3X49NPyw0IhzdZUMBvxdRp6aqAwUDU5eHa0m2p8/w302-h403/IMG_1107.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oor6RsSitTpbJjuyPODnlEvVKfJrCjEv-JL36PHsIJqIAo-XgDLyx2vWtCdxGtorDlm3gwPbYNTBmqRXMqYn0s4Rprhm2moZ5aS2bKRncqM7iQJD4DbjLLM1ffJQcm77nU4CpjD6JB4/s1067/IMG_1106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oor6RsSitTpbJjuyPODnlEvVKfJrCjEv-JL36PHsIJqIAo-XgDLyx2vWtCdxGtorDlm3gwPbYNTBmqRXMqYn0s4Rprhm2moZ5aS2bKRncqM7iQJD4DbjLLM1ffJQcm77nU4CpjD6JB4/w300-h401/IMG_1106.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppllx196VcOMuSKWsqqTdK3ZmxjxCXXC8s8g3yDCD1iY2tN73xLpH2GIUuen8Pmof6B5rvxe8DiDkGrTWthGtnYMnPzuVUaZptnflmhBFl927-uES6SCCTeWV5Pfkn_NYIXytHivO7yc/s1067/IMG_1105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppllx196VcOMuSKWsqqTdK3ZmxjxCXXC8s8g3yDCD1iY2tN73xLpH2GIUuen8Pmof6B5rvxe8DiDkGrTWthGtnYMnPzuVUaZptnflmhBFl927-uES6SCCTeWV5Pfkn_NYIXytHivO7yc/w300-h400/IMG_1105.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVk9a1DMZHS-M84jC1Pufk9BgvViRn86O1lIpQnPF1qN364bGYhobWO5DJHpwE9Ya1DWjVRgyy4gdml1T2OXlPJMMaHMz13r_awshCXLVIlSYIRtsvEPmRsRw_f9T7hLeRrPZXu0A8kC8/s1067/IMG_1104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVk9a1DMZHS-M84jC1Pufk9BgvViRn86O1lIpQnPF1qN364bGYhobWO5DJHpwE9Ya1DWjVRgyy4gdml1T2OXlPJMMaHMz13r_awshCXLVIlSYIRtsvEPmRsRw_f9T7hLeRrPZXu0A8kC8/w299-h398/IMG_1104.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0kGpMt4KRoIm3xtMNhiNf9TzzCMVqZGqSrMubKcOiu9ZRIX80dCec8-5ku1pVbQU89U92E1tGq0daO7rrFBfwiSRh-WvMQ4AWszak1QDGopKQ8pdYhXSMRnBLRFbNhLmZF3-ThxGHB8/s1067/IMG_1103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0kGpMt4KRoIm3xtMNhiNf9TzzCMVqZGqSrMubKcOiu9ZRIX80dCec8-5ku1pVbQU89U92E1tGq0daO7rrFBfwiSRh-WvMQ4AWszak1QDGopKQ8pdYhXSMRnBLRFbNhLmZF3-ThxGHB8/w296-h395/IMG_1103.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VaFgWZutBH82UduJmyKJ55oJRs7zzhaORC62x8eWW2OE9BA50dyOxHhYi98zJ3rieg9FDNke-PnOUATeMdzEO28tIMMzbeECl4zVdsAN0-yMkqg8inzxkMrSWNZLzcqJ6DFmzxKyXl0/s2048/IMG_1103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VaFgWZutBH82UduJmyKJ55oJRs7zzhaORC62x8eWW2OE9BA50dyOxHhYi98zJ3rieg9FDNke-PnOUATeMdzEO28tIMMzbeECl4zVdsAN0-yMkqg8inzxkMrSWNZLzcqJ6DFmzxKyXl0/w309-h412/IMG_1103.jpg" width="309" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-73422845534335024322021-08-12T14:38:00.000-04:002021-08-12T14:38:36.509-04:00Aberfoyle Antique Market<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I recently spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the <a href="http://www.aberfoyleantiquemarket">Aberfoyle Antique Market</a>. As we all welcome being able to get out and do things after being in lockdown. For anybody who loves and appreciates antiques this is definitely the place to visit. It is located on Brock Rd just south of Guelph. It is open Saturdays for special events and Sundays at an admission cost of $5.00. It is well worth the cost. There are over 100 venders with fantastic offerings. I have attached a few photos of some of the stalls. I was enjoying browsing so much I didn't take many photos so you will just have to go to see everything in person. It will be open until the end of October unless we have another lockdown. If you do venture there, plan on having a lovely meal at the<a href="http://www.aberfoylemill.com"> Aberfoyle Mill.</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBrKwnKoeELaBLMDU3S6ySSf6cjQAk4NTVzzngJp9z6_kRAjSJRsZrjuOa3Zz8yI2HMs0jGWxu-E-TGYFvMOiRk1vjNr_kuiT-zgmnoP2USMVKSJlNRLzNgAwFY78SyPPcZlLgvj7lz0/s2048/IMG_1101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBrKwnKoeELaBLMDU3S6ySSf6cjQAk4NTVzzngJp9z6_kRAjSJRsZrjuOa3Zz8yI2HMs0jGWxu-E-TGYFvMOiRk1vjNr_kuiT-zgmnoP2USMVKSJlNRLzNgAwFY78SyPPcZlLgvj7lz0/s320/IMG_1101.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGX_jlMEfzDoRSIxUKamx7IUUKb6RCS2zw6PzIZva-zvHzD6dtXLpXBWq0mjBB7bXWoMSbVTpSAwbuaTku2M3CGiuFGjusu3XBL3Qjh7qsoWuw6h8hHJ7Ivxgy50ejApaQLkBK0HqJCwU/s2048/IMG_1099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGX_jlMEfzDoRSIxUKamx7IUUKb6RCS2zw6PzIZva-zvHzD6dtXLpXBWq0mjBB7bXWoMSbVTpSAwbuaTku2M3CGiuFGjusu3XBL3Qjh7qsoWuw6h8hHJ7Ivxgy50ejApaQLkBK0HqJCwU/s320/IMG_1099.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5MFI8OY_g_yvtaitZLbiPJbxREQaIiXQncqPyj_4jAIEbssJuCaRTw4f0QDpVvAllfXCg5s2gRn5W-6QZo7-MS4jWVWrS7tK9ajmPQy-0mYes4U915my-6Nby7qKm7N0YkVhmZ0MQnM/s2048/IMG_1098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5MFI8OY_g_yvtaitZLbiPJbxREQaIiXQncqPyj_4jAIEbssJuCaRTw4f0QDpVvAllfXCg5s2gRn5W-6QZo7-MS4jWVWrS7tK9ajmPQy-0mYes4U915my-6Nby7qKm7N0YkVhmZ0MQnM/s320/IMG_1098.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9lAc9nn8EK993qCgXTsGRMwtnqUq7NygoPlONcbL4TbdeibyunT3sP5J08okGCSRm8hn7u0Ui8PZwhWd3MnyJM39qxeXAQfGtLJ_5nCImS_sNjZJCI5itV0TBs5DXJNyymrQPffO5Oo/s2048/IMG_1096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9lAc9nn8EK993qCgXTsGRMwtnqUq7NygoPlONcbL4TbdeibyunT3sP5J08okGCSRm8hn7u0Ui8PZwhWd3MnyJM39qxeXAQfGtLJ_5nCImS_sNjZJCI5itV0TBs5DXJNyymrQPffO5Oo/s320/IMG_1096.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-15610971474492064832021-07-05T17:51:00.000-04:002021-07-05T17:51:36.778-04:00Back to Shopping<p> Hello summer!! Once again it's been a little while since I posted here. We moved into our new home and it has taken quite a long time to unpack, organize and purge some more. I feel fairly settled now with only a few things to deal with - Christmas decor which fills around 15 rough totes. Clearly I have way to much. I will be donating it by end of summer. </p><p>Now that we can go inside retailers it provides great inspiration. One store I recently visited was <a href="http://grahamandbrooks.com">Graham and Brooks</a> in Dundas. They sell the most interesting and unique furniture and accessories. They are a rustic style that encompasses re-purposed and vintage pieces that is suitable for your home, garden and cottage. They source locally with inspiration from around the globe.</p><p>The people working on inventory were kind enough to let me take photos which is better than me listing everything in the store.</p><p>Please enjoy the photos below ( I am not the best photographer but you will like the products they carry) Take time to visit Dundas and definitely visit Graham and Brooks. Keep them in mind for later in the season as well. 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</div>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-37888446903753356542021-03-05T13:56:00.000-05:002021-03-05T13:56:58.252-05:00HOW WE WILL LIVE IN OUR HOMES IN 2021<p><span style="font-family: arial;">It has been quite the year with the pandemic. We have been in and out of lockdown and at other times in small 'bubbles'. Children are receiving their education virtually and with parents stepping in a lot of the time. Adults have in a lot of cases been working from home. Very different from past years where employers were a little less on board having employees work from home. In some cases it is not practical but in many it is. People have been getting used to it and find it less stressful not travelling and fighting traffic etc. On the other hand when day cares and schools were closed it made working from home a little difficult with having the children with us. Many of us miss the socialization that comes from working with other people as well. It does appear that in the near future we will continue to work from home.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In looking at this model of working we have to adjust our homes to offer designated space for children and adults while attending school virtually and attending to requirements of our own work.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have seen a vast amount of homes being opened up as people wanted the open plan in order to have what seemed to be more space and also so we could be with our family and friends. It seemed nice to be part of the group while entertaining rather than stuck in the kitchen and those with younger children could keep a watch on them with the open plan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are now re-thinking the open plan and how divided spaces could work much better now. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">We have to carve out spaces within the homes we are living in so that they will work with this new lifestyle. You can create a designated work area where it can be quiet in any room in your home. People are asking builders or designers for designated offices and dens to work from. Children will need to have their own quiet spaces to do their school work. It is important to look at how comfortable the space will be, for example lighting, temperature. Light is very important to our sense of wellbeing, however there must be a way to cut down on glare. Windows really make the space much more pleasant to work in rather than no windows. Good air quality is important since people working from home could be in their office all day</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have also had to live with gyms being closed and if we consider working out a priority we can designate a spare room or space in the basement to create a fitness area to work out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another change is "dining". We are not going to restaurants these days so we are spending way more time preparing and cooking in our kitchens and. Addressing any aspect that makes this difficult may be corrected by a simple adjustment. It is important to have a designated dining area where there are no school books or audit sheets. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I think all in all we are using our homes better than in past years. This is the time to look at any improvements you would like to make if you have the time and money. We are spending so much time inside we notice more that should be updated. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Looking ahead and listening to updates on this horrible virus I feel we may continue to be more or less homebound so lets make the best of it. Vaccines are on the way. Stay well and stay safe. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231983608405374337.post-78195774630141829462021-02-03T17:11:00.000-05:002021-02-03T17:11:04.920-05:002021 TRENDS<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Every Magazine you look at has a section describing the 2021 Trends and Colours. Most are fairly consistent in that they all offer most of the same information. Then we wonder at the meaning of "Trends". Are they the same as "Fads"? No they are not. A trend is a general </span><span style="font-family: arial;">direction in which something develops or changes. Trends do not disappear quickly. They remain popular over a long period of time. A fad is something that is very popular for a short period of time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">So here are a few trends to watch for in home decor in 2021 -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Fine Line Ar</b></i><b><i>t</i></b> which is a continuous line forming a face, body or basically anything. This works well with minimalist decorating and looks quite contemporary. It can be found on any decor piece. This style has been seen last year and actually comes from the famous artists like Picasso. I have seen it done in a wallpaper covering a small space and it looks amazing.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaJwaHyValD3OdOFv63lbIl-3pwapY9HH_xP3velAaYR9B9c4SW3UEPqRDSDankja8c3-Abm7VslPcoeO3JNq2-X03Q9LOTdNx1RZA8KNmm7m0UwaEX3hmrMpfYRv6l8xqudyXdttxG4/s1300/112648424-continuous-one-line-drawing-abstract-portrait-of-pretty-young-woman-with-beautiful-hair-vector-illus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="1300" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaJwaHyValD3OdOFv63lbIl-3pwapY9HH_xP3velAaYR9B9c4SW3UEPqRDSDankja8c3-Abm7VslPcoeO3JNq2-X03Q9LOTdNx1RZA8KNmm7m0UwaEX3hmrMpfYRv6l8xqudyXdttxG4/w215-h161/112648424-continuous-one-line-drawing-abstract-portrait-of-pretty-young-woman-with-beautiful-hair-vector-illus.jpg" width="215" /></a></span></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Geometric </i></b><span style="font-family: arial;">shapes have always been around but this year they are are on the rise in all areas of the home.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6EUqpPDKMeWkS_7xC2r9WkleD1_u4OlSQKhuPuDlInGa7hOyrmGq1A-Y1YeXjCVrX_83veg1luOoIf1FhZGuH5oWy7QRJCsupr540i3zB5c6u0w9uYyRrraQAKvm_bxzyt__ZnePB9A/s922/interior-design-trends-2021-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="922" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6EUqpPDKMeWkS_7xC2r9WkleD1_u4OlSQKhuPuDlInGa7hOyrmGq1A-Y1YeXjCVrX_83veg1luOoIf1FhZGuH5oWy7QRJCsupr540i3zB5c6u0w9uYyRrraQAKvm_bxzyt__ZnePB9A/w257-h173/interior-design-trends-2021-3.png" width="257" /></a></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Rattan and Wicker</i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are still around and gaining more popularity. They can blend with any decor you have and can lend a relaxed feel to your space. They are being seen in rugs, chairs, lamps and of course baskets.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yuDyL0LRjlRBJc3yJ3CAvILtYHb0Z5gGx2m55tLFZnW9kZhMz5jJOqNtwFzbkFF2ZA_vZp6i5QfuypmZcgsXa_117lFlZoVbkuCAWAgbXDfn4lXNHPLWT44q9cXhgH8Na6EOLt-dq48/s600/New-Home-Decorating-Design-Trends-2021-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="449" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yuDyL0LRjlRBJc3yJ3CAvILtYHb0Z5gGx2m55tLFZnW9kZhMz5jJOqNtwFzbkFF2ZA_vZp6i5QfuypmZcgsXa_117lFlZoVbkuCAWAgbXDfn4lXNHPLWT44q9cXhgH8Na6EOLt-dq48/w205-h275/New-Home-Decorating-Design-Trends-2021-13.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Curves</i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are becoming more popular as they evoke a softness. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WfrsQ1K2WlNFG8Sw5Rp-OlPCgX22L4lkthHXkThwwBp2lbP9je13oIkjaDvKNQoZsMaSU8HomPreUkaqrY6aZNP_FPt4SMb6yQBBg4p4FXXVfZ-AoVHw1UBSieKWcDm03CuHBKnK0YI/s600/New-home-interior-decor-design-trends-2021-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="592" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WfrsQ1K2WlNFG8Sw5Rp-OlPCgX22L4lkthHXkThwwBp2lbP9je13oIkjaDvKNQoZsMaSU8HomPreUkaqrY6aZNP_FPt4SMb6yQBBg4p4FXXVfZ-AoVHw1UBSieKWcDm03CuHBKnK0YI/w230-h233/New-home-interior-decor-design-trends-2021-4.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><b style="font-family: arial;"><i><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></b></p>Light Wood</i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is very popular after the years of dark expresso. They go with everything and one of the major pluses is that you do not see dust and scratches as you do in a dark wood. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxF2VWCLlwmyfjbNE__4rnH9pbiFbFnMTmYGDU__79KQ9pqVaBNOi5P9KrIvHAbl_oOhEbgONYHP00l7Rx1xMSBy6saJIpvfAcpsyoisxZA68EdDmRCzotpNIN8BrF0GjGUCrg9MR4Mk/s1000/MatchingCabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxF2VWCLlwmyfjbNE__4rnH9pbiFbFnMTmYGDU__79KQ9pqVaBNOi5P9KrIvHAbl_oOhEbgONYHP00l7Rx1xMSBy6saJIpvfAcpsyoisxZA68EdDmRCzotpNIN8BrF0GjGUCrg9MR4Mk/w248-h165/MatchingCabinets.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Mid Century Modern</i></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is usually bold colours with minimual styling. This is actually not a trend as it has been around for a long time and remains so.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjABooetjcs8ekqbuSnNp5L9XXI3fMDpoyeFAscqjXvstlT8yM_HzrN5OpYcBr1fcaFbvC82kDC_d1ru7OrmZJVSyRIk_XuQ7AgasKwirK-XfNf8jImg9l1heOPY-NzNtisLzoOqOdr_8/s1024/2020-design-trends-top-macro-trends-italianbark-elle-decor-02-1024x683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjABooetjcs8ekqbuSnNp5L9XXI3fMDpoyeFAscqjXvstlT8yM_HzrN5OpYcBr1fcaFbvC82kDC_d1ru7OrmZJVSyRIk_XuQ7AgasKwirK-XfNf8jImg9l1heOPY-NzNtisLzoOqOdr_8/w268-h178/2020-design-trends-top-macro-trends-italianbark-elle-decor-02-1024x683.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><p></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></i></div><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br />Japandi</b></i><span style="font-family: arial;"> which is a merge of Japanese and Scandinavian. It focuses on natural materials, textures, neutrals and pastels. It uses light woods, organic materials and plants.</span><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGPTjoE0DPkHuIrhP6vzyKVjI8EQHJ-KZWJEczIWXW5vMVfJ_pGfkvuppkfwQmJaMtMd3SFniYViCw1J7e3rANqn-tRSHyyqQGv8BvndNu0Mlkg_tqZzGjZgPHc6YI9bvt81ZfEIjGng/s800/2020-color-trends-palette-interiors-forecasting-dulux-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="593" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGPTjoE0DPkHuIrhP6vzyKVjI8EQHJ-KZWJEczIWXW5vMVfJ_pGfkvuppkfwQmJaMtMd3SFniYViCw1J7e3rANqn-tRSHyyqQGv8BvndNu0Mlkg_tqZzGjZgPHc6YI9bvt81ZfEIjGng/w170-h229/2020-color-trends-palette-interiors-forecasting-dulux-2.jpg" width="170" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">These are just a few of the trends you will see in 2021. You don't have to re-do your home to keep up with one of these looks, perhaps just add a little of whichever style you are leaning towards. You will have an interesting space.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p>Designsavvyinteriorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922318451394384231noreply@blogger.com0