Category Archives: Design Tips

two matching walnut desks positioned for a shared home office for two
How to Design a Shared Home Office Space for Two

A step-by-step plan for a shared home office for two: choosing a desk layout, separating [...]

25
Sep
What is biophilic design, a sunlit modern living room with natural materials and leafy indoor plants
What Is Biophilic Design and How Can You Use It in a Modern Home?

Biophilic design weaves nature into the home through light, natural materials, and greenery. Here is [...]

23
Jul
italian modernism interior design
What Is Italian Modernism? Key Elements for an Authentic Interior Design

  In this article What Italian modernism actually means Where the style came from The [...]

13
Jul
modern living room seating layouts
Beyond the Sectional: Creative Seating Layouts for a Modern Living Room

  In this article Start with how the room is used, not the furniture Six [...]

06
Jul
Open concept Toronto condo living and dining room with two distinct zones defined by area rugs and a curved sectional
Solving the Open-Concept Layout: How to Define Zones With Furniture

How to break a long open concept living and dining room into clear zones using [...]

10
Jun
Luxury home theatre with two rows of stressless leather recliners on a riser facing a large projector screen with starlight ceiling
How to Design a Luxury Home Theatre That’s Actually Comfortable

Designing a home theatre that looks luxurious and stays comfortable through a three hour movie. [...]

03
Jun
Five wood finish samples on modern furniture in matte walnut, fluted oak, smoked oak, ebony, and high gloss white
A Designer’s Guide to Wood Finishes in Modern Furniture

Matte vs gloss, veneer vs solid, walnut vs oak. A designer's guide to choosing wood [...]

23
May
Side by side comparison of a worn budget sofa next to a sturdy hardwood frame Italian leather sofa in a luxury showroom
The Real Cost of a Cheap Sofa: Why Quality Furniture Is a Smarter Investment

Doing the math on a $700 sofa versus a $4,000 sofa over 15 years. Cost [...]

13
May
Modern living room with TV integrated above a low walnut media console flanked by art and bookshelves
Beyond the Black Box: How to Stylishly Integrate a TV Into Your Living Room

Designer-approved ways to integrate a TV into your living room without the black box dominating. [...]

06
May
How to choose the right sofa size for your living room
Guide on How to Choose the Right Sofa Size for Your Living Room

Before you fall in love with a sofa in the showroom, take these four measurements [...]

22
Apr