Although Canada is a highly urbanized country, there are also plenty of cabins, retreats and beautiful houses that take advantage of the wild landscape. There are a lot of forests, mountains and tundra regions which have inspired architects to create amazing structures that adapt to their surroundings and bring the outdoors in. Let’s check out…
Whether you need a fence to delineate your property, to get privacy from neighbors and passersby or to add more structure to your backyard or garden, the DIY method is always an option. Once you start exploring all the different options you start to realize that there’s more to a DIY fence than meets the…
The garage, although small, is almost always treated as a storage area for basically everything that we don’t want to keep in the house. This is often associated with a rather chaotic and practically nonexistent storage system which ultimately results in a huge mess. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Give your garage…
A dresser is not exactly a very exciting piece of furniture but you’d be surprised at how many ways there are to make it stand out and even turn it into a focal point for the room. There are two main roads you can take: build a new dresser from scratch or give your old…
For many of us, the kitchen is the hub of our house. It is the place for relaxing, socializing and generally passing time. Over the years kitchen styles have changed dramatically. We have seen the kooky colors of the 60’s evolve into the rustic french farmhouse chic. From minimalistic straight lines to smooth seamless curves,…
So you know how to sew but you don’t really do it that often, well so what? Nobody really sews these days anyway. But it doesn’t take an expert to make any of these cool projects. Some basic sewing skills is all it takes. That being said, today we’re going to check out 10 amazing…
Having a garden where you can grow your own plants, herbs, vegetables and other such things is wonderful and once you get familiar with the whole gardening concept and you understand how it all works, you can start looking for ways to improve yourself and your garden. One of the features you can add is…
Small dining room? No need to worry! Turn your small dining room into the focal point of your house with these 10 tips. 1. Mirrors Mirrors boost the perception of space. Especially if you dress up an entire wall with mirror and attach your table to the mirrored wall the outcome will be spectacular. Your 4-seater dining table will all…
Scandinavian Kitchens embody the phrase; less is more. The subtleties in their design are what makes them so inviting as a kitchen design option. They take the minimalistic approach and twist it to add warmth to an otherwise functional design. The choices make for a light, bright open spaces that emanate hygiene, cleanliness, and sterility….
Originally introduced in the 1700s, the sofa table used to be a long, drop-leaf piece placed in front of the sofa and included drawers for storage and decorations. Today that’s no longer the case. The sofa table kept its name but is no longer associated with the sofa in many cases. It became a versatile…
Having your own backyard where you can lounge in the sun all day, entertain guests, swim in the pool or do some gardening is definitely amazing but doesn’t just happen overnight. A great backyard that you can be proud of takes planning and work and also requires some inspiration. We can help with the latter…
Every city has hidden gems, beautiful architectural treasures that become more and more amazing the more you get to know about them. London has quite a few of these and many are private homes. Today we’re showing our top ten favorite modern homes in London. Keep an eye out for more of these lovely surprised…
The whole point of having a vanity mirror is so that you get good lighting when applying your makeup and that’s important and definitely worth some attention. Finding a nice mirror at a decent price can be a real challenge but as always the DIY option is available. If these projects don’t inspire you to…
There’s something truly wonderful about mid-century modern furniture and coffee tables in particular. They’re known for their warmth and familiar designs and they’re appreciated for their ability to look elegant while also embracing a casual aesthetic. We love the ease with which mid-century modern coffee tables manage to make living rooms look inviting and comfortable…
Just a few days away, the 4th of July celebration gives the Americans an opportunity to show their patriotism by decorating their homes and porches. This year we have some fresh new ideas to share with you so don’t worry if you haven’t made any plans yet. With that in mind, check out our new…