Summers are short in Canada so we have to suck up every last drop of sunshine and outdoor living that we can. I’ve curated my top picks to help make this summer your most comfortable and stylish summer yet!

Our Canadian summers are short so we are always looking to enjoy every moment we can on our patios. I like to call my patio our summer livingroom, as it is an extension of our home, where we have our mornings together. We use it as our conversation area with either each other, the kids or friends. So it was important that it operates as such. Zones are always a important feature of mine when designing any space. We are couch and chair people so that was more important then having a dining table out there. The larger sectional mimics the living room sectional in the right next to it, so it really does add a nice flow from the inside out. Chair options are always great to add but it is also a great way to add in different textures, colours or looks in the space. So mix it up try not to be so matchy when bringing in your furniture options.

Fall is like a fresh start for many. It’s a time to make simple changes that will set you up for the start of the school year and back to routine.

Ahhhh sleep, sweet sleep. I am obsessed with bedrooms lately! Let’s talk about how to achieve an LA vibe in your sleep space (no matter how big or small!).

Taking a small space and making the best use of the square footage always thrills me. This teeny tiny bedroom had a dramatic makeover that stunned the clients.

Tiny home/living has become very popular over the years. It is always exciting to work on the teeniest tiniest of space to show people just how spectacular they can be!

Spring has finally arrived, and the weather seems to be cooperating! The nicer weather makes me excited to get outside to prepare my patio for summer sips and socials, and to tackle the inside of my home with some spring cleaning!

Well, Hello Canadian winter! While the days are starting to get longer, we still have a few months ahead of cold weather and dark, dreary days. It’s time to bring some light to these dim times!

Working or learning from home is here to stay, so it seems for a while still. With space being tight in our homes I’m encouraging families to come up with unique areas that can be turned into work nooks for office workers or school aged kids alike. I recently turned this small cubby into a gorgeous office that almost anyone would want to work in. The space is only six feet by seven feet wide (the size of a walk-in closet). These days it’s important to get creative with every inch of our homes - and we sure did with this room!

2020 was the year of the reno for many people. People were stuck in their homes and wanting to enjoy every single square foot, and I was no exception! I tackled my master bathroom, wanting to create a hotel room feel in my space. Here are some tips on how to create the ultimate, serene bathroom where you can have a tranquil escape at the end of the day or start your day in pure luxury.

With all the restrictions in the world, backyards are where it’s at for this spring and summer. Homeowners are looking to leverage every square foot of their homes, including their outdoor spaces.

The bedroom is a place you can retreat to and should be a space of serenity and calm. Now more than ever, people are looking for retreats within their home to find a quiet escape. 

 

In this large kitchen, my clients had already done a face lift about 7 years ago (painting cabinets and changing up a few things) but now it was time to call in the big guns. They wanted a complete gut and re-do to create their ultimate dream kitchen. Not only did they want to demo the entire space, they gave me cart-blanche on the entire design! I was beyond excited when I received that news. 

I was excited when I found out my clients wanted to do a home gym renovation. With more and more people timid about going back to public gyms during COVID, I thought it would be the perfect time to show homeowners how to maximize their space so working out at home is possible.

Small spaces are always a design challenge, and the goal is to make even the smallest space look lofty and open. I recently partnered with Whirlpool Canada for a tiny footprint kitchen refresh, and I was tasked with creating a functional, efficient kitchen for a busy, growing family who loves to cook and entertain. 

Sometimes the best design decision is not to change things too much. Let me explain. I was recently working with a client who wanted to update her kitchen. She consulted with me to figure out how to spend her modest budget wisely while accomplishing a new look.

Let’s think outside of the box when it comes to our fireplace designs! We are accustom to seeing a standard mantle with a tile surround and either a picture or mirror above it. And we typically see fireplaces in traditional settings, like living rooms.

I love working on bedrooms. They come in all shapes and sizes so a cookie cutter approach doesn’t work, especially when the space is small and/or awkward. That sums up my spare room, which I was challenged with turning into a home away from home for three little girls under the age of six.