Mississauga’s top interior designer, Nicky Gillam of Nicola Interiors, has got quite the following in Mississauga for her work with three distinct types of clients: empty nesters, busy families, and single men. She effortlessly accommodates the needs of her different types of client into her designs, to ensure that their home fits their needs and …
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As the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has finished, I must point out a recent design that completely struck my interest – Phillip Thomas’ Lady Lair! Inspired by his hard-working mother, this Lady Lair has everything a working woman would want; a sophisticated work space, stylish furnishings, space to socialize as well as space to …
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Whether your design style is modern or traditional, transitional or contemporary, it’s possible that you’d want to enhance the aesthetics of your space with different artworks. In fact, keep in mind that when art becomes the main inspiration in the design of a place, then the result is truly majestic. I love using artworks as …
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Whether you are living in a small city apartment, college dorm, or in a hip, new “tiny house”, as long as you know how to design accordingly, it’s possible to live with great comfort. With that said, there are countless furniture lines out there catering to small space living. If you want to design your …
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I RECEIVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS FOCUSING ON THE BEST DESIGN STYLES FOR COUPLES. Although women often, but not always, take more of an interest in a home’s interior design, it is still important to make sure that shared spaces are designed to meet both partner’s needs. To make this process a bit easier, I’ve …
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It’s the perfect time of year to begin those home improvement projects that have been building up all winter, and whether we like to admit it or not, our kitchens often need a bit of sprucing up. After taking the heat for all the holiday cooking, which often takes a toll on both ourselves and …
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Spring is a time to reset your home’s appearance, packing away winter clothes and home accessories, and fill the place with light fabrics and fresh colors. If you are looking to adjust your place for spring, check out these six spring trends that interior designers are loving right now! Image Source: Betty Wasserman Art & …
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Oh shush, you one-sided environmentalists. We know the earth is falling out of balance and that change needs to happen now. But, our homes and communities needn’t look like a 1970s hippie camp in the forests of Northern California. Ecological is a need, but it will only work if it fits into our lifestyle and …
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2016 seems to be the year of velvet. With its luxurious look and soft touch, velvet’s rich, deep colors and amazing undertones are taking front and center stage in the design world. Modern, classic, contemporary, and retro styles are all utilizing this plush fabric, creating spaces full of texture and color. So keep reading to …
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White walls might not be to everyone’s taste, but they can be a beautiful blank canvas for your home, allowing your space to feel light and spacious. The last time you walked into an all-white room, did it make you feel a bit on edge or did you feel comfortable? White can be seen as …
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