July 9th, 2015
Summer's in full swing, which hopefully means plenty of pool and beach time for many of you. Whenever I’m working with a homeowner who wants to add some color to their home, but doesn’t necessarily want to travel down the bold road, I recommend watery blue hues — colors inspired by summertime spent by the sea. These soft, muted greenish-blue hues work especially well for bedrooms and bathro ...
July 8th, 2015
With independence Day kicking off the month here in the States, kids in the throes of school break and the days (and evenings) luxuriously long, July is a month to celebrate summer in all its glory. So make a summer bucket list, swing in a hammock, invite some friends over and stay cool — these to-dos are as much about fun as they are about smart home maintenance and safety.
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July 8th, 2015
I just sold this House at 3259 143A ST, Surrey, BC Elgin Chantrell.
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July 6th, 2015
Before the remodel of this home, this small, basement bathroom seemed to be an afterthought. “Previous owners had done the bare minimum for this room,” says interior designer Rachel Seldin of Seldin Design Studios. “And it was a watered-down brown color, so it was pretty grim and uninspiring.” Since the bath is adjacent to a playroom, it would obviously be kid territory, so Seldin knew unin ...
July 5th, 2015
The long days (and evenings) of summer are perfect for outdoor gatherings of all kinds. From gussied-up drinks and quick bouquets to destination parties, let these 15 ideas jump-start a summer of fun.
Verandah House
Decorate with fruit. Take advantage of the bounty of fresh fruit at the market and use whatever catches your eye to create a lush display. Pile up fruit on a ...
July 4th, 2015
John Varady and Eve Hoyt weren’t interested in taking the standard white-tile-and-stainless-steel-appliance route when remodeling their turn-of-the-century farmhouse kitchen. They wanted color, creativity and retro-inspired designs to make a family space that felt unique and reflected their personalities. Interior designer Hannah Dee provided the game plan for a kitchen that put a premium o ...
July 3rd, 2015
We've extolled on the virtues of the “Dad Chair” in a previous article, but in honor of Father’s Day, we thought we’d take the concept one step further and curate a collection of 50 chairs that would make any guy stop, plop and reflect. Click on the first photo to get started (switch the green product tags on and off via the tag icon at the bottom of each photo’s page). Then tell us which o ...