Designer's View Blog

 As an Interior Designer, I am often asked what the differences between quartz and granite are. With quartz countertops looking so close to a natural stone these days, it's hard to tell the difference! In this blog post, I will go over the key differences between quartz and granite countertops.
 

Cabinets are an integral part of your new home design. Which means you want to choose a cabinet colour that you are going to love! So how do you ensure you are making the right choice? In this blog post I am going to go over a few great questions to ask yourself to help in choosing your cabinet colour.

Patterned tile is making a comeback!  You can see designer's everywhere using it.  So what is fueling this design trend? And how can you incorporate patterned tile into your own home? In this blog post, I am going to break down these points along with some great examples.

Plumbing may not seem like the most luxurious part of the selection process. I mean, who wants to talk details about toilets anyway? But it is the functional pieces, like plumbing, that can make a big difference to your everyday life. In this blog post I will go over how to prepare for your plumbing selections, as well as designer recommendations on where to spend your money.
 

What Exactly Is LVP?
 
You’ve probably heard the acronym LVP thrown around a lot when home shopping. So, what exactly it is? In this blog post I am going to break down this product and common questions you may have.

As an Interior Designer, many home buyers tell me they never expected to make ‘this many decisions’. From electrical placement to grout color, there are a myriad of minute details that make up a home, and it can get overwhelming fast.
 
In this blog post I am going to go over some common mistakes that home buyers make when building their first home, and how you can avoid those same mistakes.
 

 So, you’ve moved into your new home, unpacked all the boxes and are finally feeling settled. And you are noticing that your walls are feeling a little…bare.
 
Placement of art can seem like a foreign language if you don’t have practice in it. How high do I hang the canvas above my sofa? What sort of frames do I buy? Do I need art above my bed? In the post below, I am going to answer your burning questions when it comes to art. As well as throw in some tips to give you a head start on your hunt.
 

Lighting is not something often at the forefront when thinking of the finishes of your new home. A well-done lighting package can bring together the entire design of the home. In this post, I am going to give you some tips and tricks to prepare for your lighting selection appointment.

 

For anyone who has bought a new home, they know that it is equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. Finding the perfect community, elevation, and house model are decisions that require many hours of conversation to ensure that you are purchasing a house that you will be proud to call home for years to come.For anyone who has bought a new home, they know that it is equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. Finding the perfect community, elevation, and house model are decisions that require many hours of conversation to ensure that you are purchasing a house that you will be proud to call home for years to come.
 

As an Interior Designer, I get asked this question a lot: do all the metal finishes in my home need to match? When people ask this, they are referring to their door hardware, cabinet hardware, bathroom hardware, plumbing fixtures and lighting selections.

We’ve all heard the phrase: ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’. The reason this phrase gained so much traction over the years is because there is a lot of truth behind those words. It is where we not only prepare meals, but where we celebrate, laugh, and host family and friends. The kitchen is home to both the quieter moments of the everyday and the larger memorable occasions.