Wilsonart is well known for it’s countertop materials such as laminates, solid surface & quartz.  But at this years Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (#kbisblogtour) it was the laminates that were getting so much of the attention!  Watch my video to see why.

Danny Seo was at the show as a spokesperson for Wilsonart and I had the opportunity to see him speak and to get a signed cookbook.  I will have to give that to my husband because he does most of the cooking in our house!   Danny says he coined the phrase ‘Materials Mixology’ which paired up nicely with Wilsonarts’ tagline: ‘Explore New Surfaces’.

If you look closely, behind Danny is a vignette they created on the show floor.  Watch my video so you can see exactly what products were used and why we designers were all buzzing about them!!

More to come from KBIS very soon!!  #kbisblogtour #modenus #designhounds

We want our kitchens to look sleek, sexy and classic right?  Of course! But it’s also imperative that they do what we need them to do in terms of functionality. It’s like when we meet someone who we are attracted to. Initially it may be their looks that entice us, but if there’s nothing between the ears and the personality is flat, then what’s the point?

Fortunately, when it comes to appliances, Thermador has very thoughtfully considered both.  A fridge/freezer with smart technology including a ‘touch to open’ feature, their latest Liberty Induction that boasts ‘No Looking Cooking’ & a dishwasher that cycles in just 20 minutes!  No, that’s not a typo!

Click on the video below and see it all with your own eyes in my latest video from KBIS Blog Tour in Orlando. Be inspired to do more in your kitchen.

You may know that I don’t like to cook. I even burnt soft boiled eggs last year…no I’m not kidding. However, these innovative appliances make me reconsider wearing the apron strings more frequently in the kitchen& there aren’t many things that I could say that about!

Below: Fridge/Freezer combination that you wouldn’t even know was there! You’ll won’t believe what can reside permanently on the inside of the refrigerator door…watch the video to find out and to see the spacious interior of this beauty!

Thanks A-Latte…

As a gracious sponsor of the KBIS Blog Tour in Orlando, Thermador pulled out all the stops for us. Not only did we get front row viewing of many of their new product lines, we also got treated to a lovely lunch out.  Thank you Thermador!

Are you planning to renovate your kitchen this year?  Contact me here and I can help you with the design or in pulling it all together with finishes and thermador appliances! that weIf you are considering a kitchen renovation this year, check out more products from Thermador here on their website.

To get more inspiration for your kitchen design, see all my videos from the 2017 Orlando Kitchen and Bath show here.

Earlier this month I headed to KBIS – Kitchen and Bath Industry Show – in Orlando for Blog Tour 2017!  It was an all expenses paid trip hosted by the lovely Veroinkia Miller of Modenus.

The purpose of the tours are to connect interior designer professionals from all across North America with vendors of the show so we can learn about their products and share them with you. Continue reading “What Detail is Often Overlooked in Interior Design?”

Another year gone already? I’m afraid so.  2016 was a great one though!

We were involved in numerous wonderful projects, creating more stunning spaces for our fabulous clients. Our 3D  Design Service with our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation package continues to be Continue reading “2016 Year in Review Video”

It’s November already!?! Donald Trump is the new US President?!  Christmas is just around the corner?!!  I know, I’ve been AWOL for the last little while and so much has been happening in this world!

Let’s escape for a few minutes to see this latest transformation that I recently had photographed.  If you like a good before and after, you’re going to love this.

My Hamilton clients living room was a bit of a challenge to decorate due to the vast size of the space. When rooms are so large, it’s a good idea to create ‘zones’ that give each area a purpose.

Watch my Facebook live video here from my clients home. Forgive me for being sideways for some of it, this video was my first Facebook live!

Here are the before photos:

This leather sofa went to the basement and a new room was born!

We accented with teal, oranges and some purple tones as well. The stunning artwork of these three gold leaf prints really are the focal point of the room.

When this artwork went up, my client said “Wow, these really finish off the room beautifully.” (And that was the hubby!)

My carpenter built a floating wood shelf to anchor the large TV which also allowed us to add some accessories on either side. The large gold framed mirror works wonderfully with the tones of the artwork flanking it on either side, as well as with the large gold leaf prints.

Below is a console we customised to fit three cubes underneath for extra seating as needed.

We colour blocked the inverted pleat drapery using the same blues/cream that you see in the geometric pattern of the occasional chairs.

The biggest splurge was the area rug which adds extra softness to the room while complimenting the colour scheme.
My clients recently put this house up for sale and it sold in just one day!!  The home required no ‘Staging’ and sold for more money than any other house in the area.

The realtors said that there wasn’t anything on the market in their area at a similar price point that was finished as beautifully as this home was and essentially ‘turn key ready’ for the new home buyers.

This was great feedback for me and goes to show that the return on the investment of working with an Interior Design professional is well worth it.  Not only did my clients get to enjoy the home while they lived there, but they also didn’t need to do any extra work in order to have it ready to put on the market. Nice!

My clients are thrilled with the result and so are we! What’s your favourite part of this living room?

Ready to work with me on your upcoming decorating project?  We are booking into January 2017. Contact me here to set up a phone call with me and let’s do this!

No matter what the task, project or goal, it’s no secret that when you have a plan in place you are more likely to succeed.  If you want to lose weight & you choose to just ‘wing it’, chances are you’re going to fail.

If you want to try making a different meal, but don’t have a recipe or know what the ingredients are, it’s probably going to be disaster. So why would anyone start a renovation or decorating project and invest thousands of dollars without having a plan?

You’d be suprised at how many people want to skip this part of the process. The most bizarre part, is that the reluctantcy to do so, is often because people think it will save them money not to plan!

But in the long run, it can end up costing way more and the end result is not nearly as pretty or functional as it could have been, had they taken the time to plan.

Here’s my latest video, check it out and see how easy it is when you have a plan!

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Ready to get a plan for your upcoming project? Contact me here.