Author: Sara Abate
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Special Needs, Special Spaces: Interior Decorating With Accessibility In Mind
Around 6.2 million Canadians aged fifteen or over reported having a disability that affected daily functioning in 2017. With that in mind, designing homes with accessibility at the forefront is a must. However, you don’t have to sacrifice style for functionality and accessibility; rather, you should embrace the challenge of finding ways to decorate your space…
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Simple Fixes For Common Household Issues
Fixing issues around your home can be stressful when you don’t feel handy or lack the right tools, but there are some surprisingly easy and budget-friendly ways to take care of small problems. Of course, safety is a priority, so it’s important to note which fixes will be okay for you to attempt. Little projects…
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DIY Interior Design Projects That Will Revamp Your Space
With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to take a look at your living space and figure out what can stay and what needs to go. In the last year, 31% of Canadians reported that they would be investing in a kitchen remodel, with 25% going for a total renovation of their living room.…
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Why You Should Consider Investing In An Energy Efficient Home
Energy efficient homes are becoming an increasingly more common topic as we’re gradually becoming more aware of the impact we have on the world. The main idea behind such homes is to reduce needless energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and demands for nonrenewable resources. Additionally, energy-efficient houses provide its occupants with healthier living conditions and…
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Brighten Up Your Office With Mirrors To Improve Productivity
Offices with windows are known to produce workers who exercise more, sleep more and have a greater sense of overall wellbeing, compared to those with no windows in their office. Studies have also found that natural lighting can directly and indirectly affect your mood, hormones and behaviour. One of the best ways to boost natural lighting…
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Stylish, Simple, Stress-Free Interior Design for Aging in Place
Updating or changing your home interior as you get older doesn’t need to be expensive or stressful. In fact, making adaptations and clearing out clutter can save you time and energy and make your home a safer and more comfortable place to enjoy for many years to come. An RBC survey found that 91% of Canadian…
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Vibrant Summer Trends To Bring Home
As the warm summer weather sets in, it’s time to swap the heavy charcoals and indigos for brighter, breezier shades. Colours set the tone for the furniture we buy, what decor we invest in, and the overall mood of our home’s design. From bright and vivid to earthy and soft, this season’s options are exciting…
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Bring Home the Eclectic Decor
Eclectic decor trend was never meant to be a singular trend but in fact was simply a rebellious trend followed by artists and architects who could not adhere to one particular design trend. Eclectic is not simply a mix of this and that kind of a style. It is a medley of well thought out…
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Design a Better Sleep with Technology
It’s quite easy to see the tech as the big enemy getting in the way of our good night’s sleep. But the truth is, just like any other sphere of our lives where tech makes significant improvements, it can actually help us to have a better sleep. Here are the top three ways technology is…
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2018 Spring Trends Not to Miss
Spring is a time of new beginnings and new possibilities, a perfect time for your home to get a refresh. After winter, people want to see colors and happiness. Spring is the season where you can finally enjoy brighter colors. And there is a never-ending number of possibilities when one wants to combine color in…
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Ideas to Throw a New Year’s Party Extravaganza
It’s that time of the year again: the Christmas ornaments are up, your home is decorated for winter and now it’s time to prepare for a New Year’s party! Planning a spectacular event in your own home doesn’t have to be stressful affair but being prepared and enthusiastic about it is essential for a successful…
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Creating a Healthy Home with Josie and Sara
A lot of people strive to be healthier. While food, exercise, and drinking enough water typically hog the spotlight, we often forget about one underrated, yet important factor: our space. The design of our homes can have a big impact on our general wellness and happiness levels. This month, we’ve had the pleasure of being…