Green will be big this year, starting with Pantone’s choice for 2017 Colour of the Year: Greenery. “There’s a growing desire to reconnect with nature and what is real, and find ways to disconnect from technology. We need a break. We need to stop and breathe.” – Laurie Pressman, Pantone Colour Institiute’s Vice President, interviewed… [Read More]
Cozy Up to These Winter Trends
As the temperature drops in many parts of the world, we begin to prepare for the Winter season and look forward to hosting family and friends at home for the holidays. Since you’ll be spending more time indoors you may be inspired to transform your space into a welcoming and cozy haven. Adding natural elements… [Read More]
Sustainable and Smart: Rethinking What A Smart Home Is
“Smart homes promise comfort, convenience, and resource conservation in the near future.” The term “Smart Home” typically refers to dwellings augmented with high-tech responsive systems that are computerized and managed, often via a remote control. While we expect our dwellings to use technological advances to sense and respond to our needs, a growing body of… [Read More]
Lighting Style Guide: Are You Lighting It Right?
Lighting does more than just illuminate a space. It accentuates the design and adds animation to the storytelling of your interior accessories. Follow this lighting style guide by Treniq and you’ll be amazed at how getting the right lighting can make such a distinctive impact on getting the look and ambience you desire. Enjoy the… [Read More]
The Happy Healthy Home
Most of us are completely unaware that we spend our days dodging one toxic element or another – even inside our own homes. What should you do to safeguard your family from the hidden dangers that surround us every day? How can you make your home happier and healthier? Josie Abate of Ambience recently contributed… [Read More]
3 Things to Keep in Mind About Upholstery
The fabric you use on your upholstered pieces is the testament to the quality of your space. This means, you need to be careful how you upholster any piece of furniture. Today’s blog comes from Treniq, an online platform to source luxury furniture, lighting, and decor from around the world. The furniture one owns would be nothing if… [Read More]
Minimalism Mistakes Designers Notice
Josie Abate of Ambience Design Group was just featured in the Huffington Post offering her best tips for those wanting to adopt the minimalist aesthetic. One room at a time: your house doesn’t need to become a minimalist masterpiece overnight. Says Abate: “it’s hard to simplify an entire house at once. Focus on one room,… [Read More]
Bring Autumn Trends to Your Outdoor Space
In a recent blog post by Garden and Lifestyle blogger The Hip Horticulturist they decorated a Tiger Log Cabin with a fresh and current Interior Design called ‘Autumn Snug’. Using a beautiful mixture of oranges, reds, and yellows to replicate the leaves changing colour and plenty of snuggly items everything about this interior design will… [Read More]
2016 Fall Trends for a Warmer Space
As we step away from the excitement of summer and begin to embrace the fall weather, it’s nice to update our homes to reflect the coziness of the new season upon us. We are happy to share this season’s top trends and our best fall decorating tips. Falling for Copper “There’s no doubt the fall… [Read More]
How Your Workplace Can Benefit From Biophilic Design
Sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 for most days of the week can hinder our performance at the office. Furthermore, urbanization has caused most of us to lose our connection to green spaces. But, there’s a for solution for that! Research has proven that Biophilic Design reduces stress, helps increase productivity and creativity… [Read More]