Everyday we are inundated with ads about vitamins and supplements that can work wonders on our health. But often we forget that simply sitting in natural light can help! Canadians know that our exposure to sunlight throughout the year varies, depending on the season. During the fall and winter we tend to spend more time indoors with the shades closed, …
How to transform your space using window coverings.
Window coverings are often left as an afterthought, which is unfortunate as they can impact the overall look of your home. One of the easiest ways to create a luxurious space is by investing in quality window coverings. Even if you’re on a budget, you can transform the look of the most basic room into something more custom and finished. …
Easy Tips to Stage Your Home For Sale (From The Home Staging Professional)
25 years ago people weren’t concerned about staging their homes before putting it on the market. They’d give it a good clean, fix up a few little things, hide the dog food bowl and put up the for sale sign. Not today. Over the past couple decades buyers standards have raised and sellers have met expectations to the point a …
Home Decor and Design Trends for 2017
Escapism, Mediterranean Vibes, Renewable Materials and Flexible Furniture are the hottest home decor trends this year. Sweet Escape: From private reading nooks to “She Sheds”, “Man caves” and sunrooms, these tranquil spaces are must haves in 2017. Imagine curling up with a good book and a hot cup of tea, or enjoying an afternoon relaxing in the sun and …
The Top 4 Reasons We Love Blinds
When most people think of blinds, visions of tacky, white metal vertical blinds usually come to mind. Probably accompanied by an old couch and a huge tv – perhaps even a some wood panelling. In other words, dated. Well we are happy to announce: BLINDS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Gone are the days of cheap plastic or metal …
4 Easy Ways to Clean Your Blinds
Window blinds are beautiful, create privacy, and protect from the sun. They are also notorious dust collectors. Debris can build up quickly and if you’ve ever tried to clean them, you know it isn’t easy. (Which is probably why we all avoid cleaning them at all cost) Here are 4 EASY hacks we have found that will make cleaning your …
Three Things to Think About When Choosing Kitchen Window Treatments
Living and dining rooms get a lot of attention when it comes to design and decoration both because they feel like the centerpiece of a home, and because they are often the most public parts of our homes. The kitchen, however, is in many ways the most important room in the house. As a cooking space, it is very functional, …
Brighten your space to beat the late winter blahs
February can be a difficult month. The coziness of early winter has given way to sluggishness, the festivity of December is long over, and the motivation of the New Year has faded. We start to hope for an early spring just over the horizon, but also have to settle in for the possibility of a long winter. Fortunately, the lengthening …
How to Dress the Windows of a Professional Space
Whether you’re a dance instructor or a video game developer, you will likely need to include window treatments in your professional space. The concerns of a business are different from those of a home, so we have a compiled some guidelines for you to consider when outfitting your office. Avoid a lawsuit. Even if your business does not cater to …
Working with a Professional: Tips for Getting Exactly the Window Treatments You Want
There are a lot of things to consider when trying to find fashionable and lasting window treatments for your home. Just getting the perfect colour, shape, and style can be challenging – add in cost, safety, and longevity, and you can have a real conundrum on your hands. Having a professional help you pick and install your window treatments can …