Have you ever wondered what complicates the simple chore of cleaning for people with disabilities? Are you aware that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for cleaning services to those who need it most? To answer these intriguing questions and demystify NDIS cleaners, we carefully crafted this blog post. You will embark on… [Read More]
Retirement-Ready Homes: What to Look for When Buying
Retirement marks a new chapter in life, often leading many to consider finding a home that better suits their changing lifestyle and needs. When it comes to buying a home for retirement, there are several key factors to consider ensuring that your golden years are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Location is Important When… [Read More]
Modern Smart Home Tech – The Business of Home
Recently featured in Business of Home (BOH), our very own Josie Abate shares her insights on smart home automation of 2023… Josie Abate, the Ontario, Canada–based principal designer and owner of Ambience Design Group, advises clients to invest in comprehensive smart home systems while managing their expectations: “Smart home features have their benefits, but relying… [Read More]
Traditional vs. Modern Kitchen Design. What’s The Difference?
When you think about the concepts of traditional and modern, the first thing that comes to mind is that modern means something new in style, while traditional is synonymous with classic or retro. It’s like the difference between a cell phone and a typewriter. However, things aren’t always as clear-cut. You can interpret the old… [Read More]
How to make a senior-friendly bathroom for large families
The bathroom is our one-stop shop for everything, from toothbrushes to toilet paper. It’s also where we spend a majority of our time, so it makes sense that we’d want to make it as easy as possible to access and use. But what if you’re caring for someone with mobility issues? Or have a large… [Read More]
How To Plan for Medical Fitouts?
Medical fit-out setup might be life-saving for your business as well as for the well-being of the general public. It is similar to a medical boarding, where people can go during any medical emergency to get suitable medicines, and sometimes for emergency medical services. Standing in the 21st century, we hear of the growing diseases… [Read More]
The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Your Garage Space
The garage isn’t simply where you park your car. It’s usually your tool shed, your excess storage room, and the unspoken designated space for your outdoors and sporting equipment. The garage is “stuff overflow.” Over time, these various tools, half-used cans of paint, and “I might need this again” items add up. This can lead… [Read More]
Before You Begin a Shop Fit Out Project: Key Questions to Consider
Shop fit-outs are basically the furniture and fixtures that make up the interior of a shop. Shop fit-outs are often overlooked until after the construction of the building is complete. However, they are just as important as any other aspect of the build. If you want to attract customers and keep them coming back, then… [Read More]
The Best Mirror Cabinets To Give Your Home An Elegant Glow
Mirror cabinets for bathrooms have become a very common fixture that some people consider “old-style” in washrooms. However, if you are trying to save space in your washroom while maintaining an elegant design, you should invest in mirror cabinets online. Without a mirror cabinet, your washroom will look crowded and may lack an aesthetically pleasing… [Read More]
A Guide to Installing Industrial Lighting
Business sectors, such as logistics and warehousing, are currently operating round-the-clock to meet the demands of modern consumers. This is why adequate levels of lighting are needed all day and night – to make sure that workers are able to keep performing their roles safely without the risk of injury caused by poor lighting. Tripping… [Read More]
Healthy Office Living: How To Create The Ideal Working Environment on a Budget
Creating an ideal working environment in your office can make all the difference. A good working environment supports the employee, promotes wellness, and makes your team happy and willing to work. And a happy employee is a productive employee! However, while it is important to create an ideal working environment, it is also crucial to… [Read More]
Your Quick Guide to Creating an Accessible Bathroom
For most people, bathrooms are easy to use, however for people with special needs, regular bathrooms are not as functional as they need to be. Adapting yours or building another bathroom to fit the needs of a family member with a disability is going to make their lives a whole lot easier. Read on for… [Read More]
A Place to Call Home: 4 Things to Remember Before a Home Renovation
A home renovation can be a smart step that allows you to keep a beloved house instead of moving. Remodelling might also be a way to accommodate a growing family or add features that allow seniors to age in place. While renovating is an adventure, there are dozens of mistakes that can derail your project…. [Read More]
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… [Read More]
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… [Read More]
How to Make Your Home More Welcoming Using the Principles of Universal Design
Your home says a lot about you as a person, and first impressions are a big deal. How do you want people to feel when they enter yours? Design and architectural elements can make people stay away, or feel drawn-in. If you want people to feel a sense of warmth and welcome, Universal Design is… [Read More]
A Closer Look at Our Award Winning Space for the Aging
Ambience Design Group was just awarded the 2015 Best Healthcare Winner from Soelberg’s Installation Contest. ABOUT THE PROJECT VILLA COLOMBO is a Long Term Care facility in Toronto, Ontario which serves as a home for the elderly who are no longer able to care for themselves. Ambience Design group was contracted to provide the re-design… [Read More]
HOW CAN ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVE YOUR HOME?
Accessible house design recognizes that everyone who uses a house is different and comes with different abilities that change over time. “Accessible design is considered inclusive design and is meant to produce environments that are inherently accessible to all.” – Josie Abate It is ideal to have a home that is adaptable to changing needs… [Read More]