The genuine concept of contemporary architecture is provided by modern house plans. This design is recognized for its understated elegance, crisp lines, and distinctive rooflines that make an immediate dramatic impression. Modern home designs are extremely simple to adapt, therefore they do not limit the options for additional bedrooms or bathrooms. It is all a… [Read More]
7 Bathroom Wall Designs to Refresh Your Bathroom Space
Rejuvenating the bathroom doesn’t always mean spending a ton to make it look perfect. At times all you need is a vision and some inspiration to redo the walls of your bathroom with minor changes that could have a lasting impact. Don’t forget that bathroom walls provide sufficient opportunity to add some flair and individuality… [Read More]
What Are the Best Mattresses According to Interior Designers?
One of the few items of furniture in everyone’s household is a bed. Everybody needs a bed. But purchasing a mattress can be overwhelming when it comes to the many different types available in today’s market. Since every individual is different, there are many different types of mattresses. There are even mattresses that are split… [Read More]
Designing A Chic and Functional Game Room
If you are lucky enough to have a basement or an extra space in your home that you can use as a game room, then you should make sure that it is the most fun and engaging area in the house. However, if you really want to make a splash, then instead of throwing in… [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]
8 Simple Steps To Create a Gallery Art Wall
Gallery art walls are becoming increasingly popular. With a few carefully selected prints and photographs, the right arrangement can overhaul an interior and breathe new life into barren spaces. If you’re dealing with a larger space, a curated gallery wall can provide a fabulous focal point. A curated art wall is also the perfect way… [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]
Bathroom remodelling ideas for people with lower budgets
Remodelling your bathroom is a great way to update the look of your home and increase its value. But if you’re on a budget, it can be hard to know where to start. Try one of the following ideas! Add a towel bar You can add a towel bar in multiple places, but the best… [Read More]
The Benefits of Home Staging to Sell in Canada
Approximately 610,700 homes are sold in Canada each year. But, how many of these homes sold quickly and for the right price? Selling your home is only part of the equation – you need to ensure your home doesn’t sit on the market and that you get the right price. You can achieve this by… [Read More]
Happiness in Place – How does the design of spaces impact happiness?
As human beings we strive for the goal of ‘Happiness’ or ‘well-being’. Happy people seem to achieve more in their lives, tend to be more social, altruistic, and active, and they seem to like themselves and others more. Happiness also seems to promote people’s capacity for constructive and creative thinking. The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon… [Read More]
Styling Your Windows: The Home Office Edit
Featuring some top room inspiration tips from interior designers (including some from us!), Roman Blinds Direct will show you how to style your home office from traditionally professional (in the most stylish way possible) to quirky and modern. Check out this recently published a blog discussing room design ideas for a home office that is both functional… [Read More]
HOW DO THE SPACES WE LIVE + WORK IN AFFECT OUR BODIES?
The human body is the largest living and moving organ. It can be affected not only by what we eat, but also by our surroundings. In this week’s blog post we will take a deep dive into how our surroundings impact our health. Settle in as this is a little longer read than our regular… [Read More]
DECORATING YOUR HOME TO FACILITATE SUCCESS
Ambience Design Group’s Josie Abate gives her insight on how to create spaces that help you thrive in Alexandra Barone’s article, “Decorating your home to facilitate success“. Most of us here do not have a degree in the interior design world (unless that’s what your business revolves around), nor do we need one to have a… [Read More]
MAKE ROOM FOR THE “WOMAN CAVE”
Ladies, men aren’t the only ones that need an escape. Every woman needs a little peace and quiet too, and a place to unwind that represents you as an individual. Enter “The Woman Cave”, a home sanctuary free of males and kids, even if only for a few brief moments at a time. Our previous… [Read More]
THE MAN CAVE: CLAIM YOUR SPACE AND MAKE IT YOURS
Admittedly, the idea of a man cave to any female secretly makes us cringe inside. The man cave is about more than sports, drinking beer and playing pool. This popular culture term has been stereotyped to the point that it has gained a negative perspective, particularly with the ladies. Let’s be honest, male or female… [Read More]
KEEP YOUR LOVE ALIVE THROUGH DESIGN
Working with clients that are couples can teach you a lot about relationships. For all you lovers out there, these tips are for you! You have inspired us to shed some light on how you can keep your love alive through design. Keeping your love alive can be tackled through two approaches; designing your space as… [Read More]
Embrace the Past with Warm Traditional Style
Ambience Design Group was recently featured in a blog post by Public Storage, describing one of our traditional style residential projects. Public Storage is a nationwide self-storage facility that established itself in 1972. It is a respected and trusted operator of self-storage facilities, for its major presence in the markets, customer focus and leadership. Embracing… [Read More]
HOW TO CREATE A RELAXING SPACE IN YOUR HOME
The ability to feel at ease is what relaxation is all about. Each person’s perception of relaxation can differ wildly, enjoying some alone time reading a book or being surrounded by friends. It can be difficult to find tranquility and relaxation in our lives. One way to unwind is through creating spaces in our homes… [Read More]
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR SPACE TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE
Don’t let trends be the sole force that drives the design in your space. Everyone is different and even if you have a magazine image of your ideal space, it may not be what’s best for you. The following tips will put you on the right path to creating a space that truly suits your… [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]
What You Need to Know About Decorating Your Child’s Bedroom
Decorating rooms, whether you choose to do it yourself or hire a professional can be both costly and time-consuming. Despite this, there is no reason why decorating a room cannot be joyful. Possibly one of the most exciting rooms to decorate could be a child’s bedroom, as they are full of imagination. To ensure that… [Read More]
How to choose the Right Type of Drapery for your Home
Regardless of your decorating style, drapes will add beauty and softness to your home. Drapes have many functions such as providing privacy, keeping heat in during the cold weather and offering protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Although they can be more expensive, custom drapes will create a perfectly suited and unique look for… [Read More]
Where do You Start With A Design Project?
Designers can be of great value in defining your space, but the vision starts with you. Does your home say everything you want it to? Does it have the kind of style that reflects who you are? You may have an eye for design and you may believe that the job can easily be done… [Read More]
Find Ideas in the Most Unlikely Places
It’s safe to say that from time to time we all need some creative inspiration. We believe that inspiration can come from anywhere, sometimes in the most unlikely places. Have you ever found yourself patiently waiting for the perfect idea to just fall into your lap? While this may be ideal, it does not always… [Read More]
Tap into Creativity Tips
Inspired by Leo Babauta of zenhabits.net No matter what kind of creative type you are — writer, painter, musician, marketer, blogger, photographer, designer, parent, business owner — you are likely always looking for inspirations, for ways to let loose your creative genius. It’s easier than ever to be creative, to create, to imagine and make… [Read More]
Choosing Your Hardwood Flooring
Where do you start when trying to select the perfect hardwood flooring for your space? Wood and Beyond has written a blog post for the Ambience Design Group blog to help you with your hardwood flooring selection. Wood and Beyond are suppliers of hardwood products from decking to worktops and flooring, all sourced from sustainable resources. Interior designers… [Read More]