Feng Shui Starter
When you've tried arranging your furniture in every position around the room, and you're still not sure of the best place for the couch or the TV, maybe it's time to try a feng shui
Kitchen Counter Trends
Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently, creative
2023 Decor
Older generations have pioneered a style that is enviably neat and easy to live with. It's known as "coastal grandmother" or some variation of the name. It implies a retirement lifestyle in relaxed locales that
Log Homes
Log homes have a special appeal and an aesthetic that invites occupants to reconnect with nature. Living in a log home is something akin to 'art as an experience'. Log construction has evolved, from being
Natural & Rustic Furniture
Did you know that ecological furnishings add more to a space than a place to sit? They are pieces of art that spring from nature to dwell exclusively in the homes of people. Naturalistic furniture
Green Is In
The word green has the same Germanic root as the words for grass and grow. During the middle ages, it was associated with wealth and the gentry class of England. Today, we associate it with
Owner-Builder Advantages
You may have visited a new home while shopping for real estate. They are the benchmark for home buyers everywhere. House-hunters will visit a show home and then compare everything else they see to that
Improving Natural Light
In ancient times, light was the primary consideration of the architect and builder. The sun and it's position during the day prioritized the siting of the dwelling and it's openings. More light means more benefit
Choosing the right television for you
Changing lifestyle priorities and the move to tablets has put less emphasis on a theatre experience that was popular a few years ago. The design conversation is turning to hiding or disguising the television, so
Naturalistic Housing
The definition of naturalistic housing depends on the context of the architecture. The most common image that comes to mind is a rustic abode, perhaps a log home or a beach cottage. It's a place