Being an interior designer requires a lot of learning and years of experience along with constant failures. However, one who does not give up and keeps striving for success surely achieves their goals in the longer run. Many interior designers aim to establish their own businesses in this industry. You have to choose the ideal… [Read More]
Modern Home Designs: What Changes to Make
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]
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]
How Smart Homes are Changing the Interior Design Industry
There is no doubt that technology is transforming how we lead our lives. This is extremely relevant when discussing the rise of smart homes. There are currently more than 175 million smart homes found throughout the world. This is a clear indication that the trend is here to stay. Of course, these innovations have also… [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]
5 Interesting Ways to Decorate Your Home for a Smooth Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Many of us look at our indoor and outdoor spaces as two distinct areas, with our interiors being the safe and cozy environment we can warm up in during those cold months. However, once the weather warms up, many of us start thinking of ways to connect the two otherwise separate entities. Not only does… [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]
Bringing the Sea indoors with Interior Design
Famous American designer, Paul Rand once said: “Everything is design, everything!” And he wasn’t wrong. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, and even the nature around us happen to be designed. That includes the ocean, one of the Earth’s most mysterious formations. The ocean has been a source of inspiration for… [Read More]
Bring home 2019’s Pantone Colour of the Year – Living Coral
Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the year is a coral hue, otherwise known as 16-1546 Living Coral. This colour selection is an ode to the great seas, to the corals, to the stunning beauty around us that often goes unnoticed. Pantone reminds us that beauty that goes further than the surface. Living Coral is a nurturing colour that is… [Read More]
How to take better photos of your home in 3 steps
Getting the perfect shot of your interiors can be tricky. You’ve done the research, bought the furniture, arranged it meticulously – but every time you try and take a photo, everything looks… a bit flat. It’s a common problem that so many who have a flair for interior design suffer from. To the naked eye… [Read More]
A Cozy Home For The Elderly
We all have family and friends that come to visit or stay over the holidays. The ambiance of your home makes it feel warm and well-looked after. Comfortable furnishings and beautiful, soft decor all add to loving nature of your home and if you have elderly visitors coming to stay, well-thought-out planning and preparation can… [Read More]
Cozy Textiles For Winter
Sit back and stay warm this chilly winter. With the Holiday Season fast approaching, we thought we’d bring you a few cozy ideas as we head into the peak of the season. Add a pop of colour to your room with a bright duvet, rug or throw pillow. A convenient Cameleon for the winter, these… [Read More]
Tips to Decorate Your Home This Winter
Temperatures have fallen and winter is around the corner. It’s easy to let the chill of the season settle into your soul. Our suggestion: don’t let it. So, how do you make sure you have a warm and welcoming home to wake up to or come back to? How do you make your surroundings warm… [Read More]
Top Tips For Adding a Focal Point to a Room
Choosing the right colors and ensuring that a room flows beautifully and has a good energy is essential to creating a great interior style. But if you want to create a room that is memorable and welcoming for all the right reasons then you will need to give your space a focal point. Many traditional… [Read More]
How To Prepare Your Office Space For International Guests
If you have guests flying over from a different country for business, and your keen to make them feel welcome, then why not prepare your office space with their nationality in mind? Imagine if you traveled to a different country for work, and after a long flight, they’ve clearly prepared for your visit in a… [Read More]
The Truth About Working With Interior Designers
You might have come across a time when you needed help re-designing or renovating your home but you weren’t sure if an interior designer would be the right person to call. The following 5 myths will help you determine if an interior designer is the right professional for your project. 1. MYTH: Interior design is… [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]
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]
WHY DESIGN MATTERS
There is nothing that makes us happier as designers than to hear that “design matters”. This short yet powerful video explores the psychology of spaces and the intention behind architecture. Why is it that you can walk into a room and suddenly feel better? At Ambience Design Group, we believe in designing the experience of… [Read More]