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Staging Tips

May 16th, 2012

Colin and Justin’s tips for staging the perfect open house

The design duo offers up some simple ideas to get you moving

By COLIN MCALLISTER AND JUSTIN RYAN, Special to The Sun May 11, 2012

Staging - Vancouver sun

 Looking for a quick sale? It's important to set the stage.

It’s that time of year when it’s traditionally a strong period for real estate, and you’re moving, hoping, of course, to attract top doll ...

Pendant Lighting - What height is right?

May 2nd, 2012

WHAY HEIGHT IS RIGHT?

By Yanic Simard

Pendant fixtures are an all-time favourite because they can be installed in any room of the home. They can be casual or formal – dressed up or dressed down. The challenge most people face is deciding at what height to hang them.

Here are some tips to help guide you:

Hallway/Entry Especially in your entry, your pendant light should make some sort of state ...

Deciding which hardwood floor is best for you

April 19th, 2012

Hardwood Floors

When it comes to deciding which wood floor would suit your needs in the best way, consider the room’s use, what subfloor or existing floor that is there now, budget and your preferable design.

Solid hardwood floor. might outlast your house since it can go through several refinishing cycles. Installation needs underlayment, but it could be installed on existing subfloor. Hardwood provides an ...

Shopping for the Home in Gastown

March 28th, 2012
Gastown has always been know as a great place for unique one of a kinds fashion store but they also have a great varierty of housewares and furniture stores as well. Here are three great shops to check out. Not to mention they are Canadian, who knew you could have a beautifully decorated home and feel patriotic doing it!

Style Garage - Carved Deer Head

Hand-carved Deer Head - $750

Stylegarage started out on Queen West in ...

Design Inspiration - Black & White

March 26th, 2012
House & Home Magazine asked their readers to submit photos of their living rooms and they are letting their readers vote for their favorite. This beautiful home belongs to designer Dawna Jones of Gibsons, BC.

home 1 - Dawna Jones Designs

home 2 - Dawna Jones Designs

home 3 - Dawna Jones Designs

home 4 - Dawna Jones Designs

home 5 - Dawna Jones Designs

home 6 - Dawna Jones Designs

For more information about Dawna you can check out her blog and to vote for Dawna or for more information about the House & Home readers poll check them out here.

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Trends - Terrariums

March 22nd, 2012
One of the new trends in gardening is hanging terrariums. They can be VERY easy to care for making them a great way to add some greenery to a room without the needed maintenance of most house plants.

Here are a few options, there is something for everyone's price range.

Hanging Glass Terrarium - CB2.jpg

These little all glass hanging terrariums are available at the new CB2 store on Robson street for only $6.95. They look gr ...

House & Home Trendy Tiles

March 12th, 2012

House & Home recently put together a few of their picks of trendy floor tiles! Here are a few of my favorites.


Trendy Tile 2

These wood patterned tiles from Hastings Tile & Bath can give a room the feel of having wood floors. Their rustic feel would would compliment any room with a farmhouse look perfectly!


Trendy Tile 3

This great turquoise colored scale shaped tile is from Edgewater Studio. They are a local compan ...

The Mid-century mix

February 27th, 2012

The Mid-century mix 

By FELICITY STONE, Special to The Sun         February 24, 2012

 




Peter Wilds relaxes in his new design studio on Powell Street in Gastown. Among his mid-century offerings is a white Swan chair, a style originally designed by Arne Jacobson in 1958.

Photograph by: Mark van Manen , Vancouver Sun

 

Whether it’s because of Mad Men or simply the natural ...

The Magic of Staging! 985 Jervis

February 16th, 2012
Earlier this week, I had the privilege once again of working with the wonderful people at Fluff Design and Decor staging a new listing. 985 Jervis is a great little mid-century modern co-op. The apartment is almost 700 sq. ft. and just like the building, it has retained much of the character from when it was built. Including coved ceilings, arched doorways and original oak hardwood floors. Th ...

Its all for the Dogs!

January 24th, 2012
The old saying that dogs are man's best friend, is absolutely true. They are always excited to see you when you get home! They give endless love and affection! And it seems like this new generation of dogs seem to enjoy designer goods just as much as their owners... okay maybe its more the owners. Check out these great stylish home decor made just for your furry friends.
 


 

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