Favourite Blogs as of Late

Young House Love 

"1 young family + 1 old house = love"

Follow this young family around as they try and update their old house into their dream house!  On this blog you will find great inspiration , DIY's and cute pictures of their family ! This adorable young family also have a best-selling book all about their lives as extreme renovators ! 

click here to visit their blog and enjoy ! 

Door Sixteen

At this URL you will find Anna ,  a book cover designer by day and an 'insomniac blogger' by night. She writes about renovating her Victorian home, dogs, interiors, design, books, music, food, makeup and 'other stuff'.

click here to visit Anna's blog 

Stylizimo

Follow Stylizimo's author, Nina, around as she decorates and DIY's her house. A great blog for finding inspiration for every room in the house. 

click here to visit Stylizimo 



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Interior Design Tips for your Home

•  Painting closets white provides a neutral background for clothes and allows for easier selection.

• When using a fun pattern on your wall try and keep the curtains, flooring and furniture a solid or simple texture. Using different patterns on both could cause it to look too busy.

• Lay tile or flooring at a 45 degree angle. This will make your room look larger and more visually interesting. Also, try this technique on your kitchen or bathroom backsplash.

• when selecting paint colour for walls, consider the colour's on your large furniture pieces in your room.  The tone-on-tone colour gives your room a cohesive look. 

• Hang curtains or drapes as high above the top of the window and as close to the ceiling as possible. This will add vertical height and draw your eye upwards.

• Use neutrals such as white and off-white in your bathroom to prevent lighting from reflecting colour onto you. This is more important near the mirror and makeup area. 

• Add an assortment of items on a bookshelves to create visual interest including picture frames and accessories.  Treat books as home decor pieces and incorporate them in with your accessories. 

Interior Design student assignments !

These are only some of my projects I have completed.  I am in my first term in the interior design program at BCIT.  As I gather more projects and continue on in my program , I will post more of my work! 

Wall Decor

Hallway Gallery - I love this idea ! Who doesn't have hundreds of photo's that hold special memories in each ? This is such a great idea for someone with a photography passion or who has traveled the world.  You can be constantly swapping out the photos , so there is always something new to look at. 

tip: try adding in some fun wooden letters 

Powerful Print - Choose a piece of art that you really connect with. You might have painted the work of art yourself , or you simply might be deeply attracted to it. 

tip: try looking at flea markets for that one of a kind piece 

Picture Collage - Arrange family photos , quotes , prints and postcards to make an appealing composition 
tip: try mix-matching the size and pattern of the frame

Get Crafty - go out to your closet home depot and grab some different sized / patterned ceiling medallions and paint them in a fun pop of colour.

Decorating your Dressers

Living Room - Don't make it all about your prized 50" TV ! Adding other photo's and nicknacks around your TV make it seem more effortless

Bedroom - Make it more personal and intimate by adding personal photos. Try placing perfumes and different vases to make your space more comfortable 

Bathroom- In this space it is all about practicality , keep your essentials neatly organized on one portion of the countertop. tip: try using a tray to hold your products 

Entry Way - Keep it simple with only books , mirrors , photos or a stylish bowl to hold your keys and loose change. Adding fresh flowers immediately makes you feel welcome and happy ! 

Bathroom Inspiration

You may think the designing of a bathroom would be rather simple , considering the general small size.  While in fact, the bathroom can be quite a challenge seeing as you have to really consider the materials you will be using.  Can they withstand splashing water , moisture and can they be easily cleaned ? Those are only some of the questions you need to ask yourself. 

Adding a fun shower curtain to a rather plain bathroom can be a very easy and affordable way to redecorate.  In an incredibly small bathroom (pictured above) , you can use a shower curtain with bold horizontal stripes , giving you an illusion of a bigger room.