Author: Sara Abate
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How to Make Your Basement Remodeling Project A Success
“We were so excited about our new home, particularly as it had so much space. But, the basement was a blank canvas that we couldn’t decide how to use.” – Sally. Being a young, hard working couple who likes to kick back with friends and family on occasion, one of our first thoughts was to…
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Create Positive Vibes in the Workplace
Ever wanted to peek inside your boss’ mind to discover what really gets on their nerves and what you can do to impress them? In a recent business survey commissioned by UK online printer instantprint, 500 senior operatives were asked a range of questions to discover what traits they love and loathe in their employees. Interestingly, being a…
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Moving in together: How to find common ground when decorating
Whether you are married or just roommates, transforming your space into a dream oasis requires compromise. Blending styles and avoiding hurt feelings isn’t always easy. If you want your relationship to survive any decorating project, consider the advice of these interior designers, including our very own Josie Abate. Check out the full article by Janet…
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Best Tips For Maximizing Small Spaces
To help Torontonians get the most out of their homes, The One Percent Guys we asked leading interior designers for their best tips for maximizing small spaces. Our very own Josie Abate of Ambience Design Group shares some of her best tips. You can check out all the advice here.
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Could Your Bedroom Decor Be Sabotaging Your Sleep?
When we think about getting a good night’s sleep there are lot of steps you can take, like having a relaxing bedtime routine and slumbering and waking at the same time every day. However, have you ever considered whether the design of your bedroom could be affecting your quality of sleep? Stephanie Hallett from HuffPost…
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Create an Inspiring Workplace
When you go into work every day, how do you feel? Does your desk make you re-energized and re-focused every day? Or do you dread staring at those same walls for what seem like endless hours? If the latter is true, then it might be time to take a new look at your workplace. People…
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The Psychology Behind Great Restaurant Design
If you thought that good food and good service was all that you need to run a successful restaurant, think again. From using colors that speak to the soul to setting up lighting that adds the X-factor, a lot of careful thought and planning has to go into designing a welcoming space that taps all…
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Lighten Up with these Spring Trends
Say farewell to the cold days of winter and welcome the lively colors and floral landscapes. Spring is about colors and happiness, try to remember that when decorating your home. A playful and refreshing interior is sure to improve anyone’s mood. We’ve been seeing a lot of blues lately. Blue is a delicate color…
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The Tech-Free Living Room
Tech-free living rooms have become a trend in the last few years as time spent with technology is constantly increasing in every aspect of our lives. Being able to set a barrier between us and the devices we use is essential to our well-being. “The goal of a “tech-free” living room is to create a…
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Big Productivity Tips for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner it can be challenging to best manage your time to get all the important work done to move your business further. In today’s blog we will share a study on how many small business owners manage their time and offer some tips on improving your workplace design to improve your…
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Designing The Coolest Kids Rooms
Let’s face it, moms and dads, sometimes it can be a challenging task to figure out where to start when designing a kids room, whether it be a bedroom or playroom. To a kid, a room isn’t just a place to sleep – it’s a place to laugh, play, grow, and discover. It’s a safe…
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Top Home Decor Trends For 2017
The beginning of the year is the perfect time for decorating and remodeling, but what theme or decor style do you choose this time around? To help make your decor decisions a little easier Best at Flooring spoke with a range of interior experts (including us at Ambience!) to gain advice on what they think…