From growing up with house-flipping parents, to discovery by the Property Brothers, to an eclectic Burlington design practice doing new builds, whole-home and condo renos and redecorating projects of all sizes, Karin Bennett’s “approachable contemporary” design continues to build a wider audience. You might say design and renovation runs in Karin Bennett’s blood – along with paint chips, … [Read more...] about Karin Bennett Designs: Easy, Breezy Style
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HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
How two best friends are enlivening HGTV Canada with their fresh, thoughtful designs By Brooke Madden HGTV Canada has been a welcome presence in many Canadian homes since its inception. There’s something about watching spaces transform from shabby to chic that can often help you unwind at the end of the day. (Or wake you up early on a Sunday morning!) However, the network is not … [Read more...] about HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
Mudroom Essentials
If you don’t already have a mudroom or an otherwise dedicated and well-equipped entrance area, then you know the pain of rain and snow; wet coats, muddy boots and bags galore, piling up, clogging your hallways and spilling into your living areas. On the flip side, having a well-organized mudroom is life changing, offering a place for everything coming in and out of the home. While this … [Read more...] about Mudroom Essentials
Fall Warm Up: 5 Ways to Feature Your Fireplace
By Andrea Colman Whether you’re thinking about building a new fireplace or changing out an existing one, a fireplace adds much warmth, architectural detail and a focal point for any room and a great place to flaunt your personal sense of style. 1 | Custom Built-ins When designing family rooms, I’m often tasked with creating cohesiveness between a homeowner’s flat-screen television … [Read more...] about Fall Warm Up: 5 Ways to Feature Your Fireplace
Interior Designer Spotlight
Design is an Expression of the Heart By Tara MacIntosh What does interior design mean to you? Interior design is as personal as your favourite colour. As consumers, we look for inspiration from the best in the business to help make our spaces beautiful, functional, and a reflection of our values. The concept of interior design has been described in many different ways. We explored this … [Read more...] about Interior Designer Spotlight
Interior Design with Lavish Design
Lavish Design By Tara MacIntosh As a young girl, Suzi Kaloti, CEO of Lavish, could always be found with pencils and a drawing pad in hand. As an artistic-minded child, she loved dressing up and experimenting with design, colour, and shapes. Suzi would spend hours drawing people, interior spaces, and fashion. Her career in interior design was a natural fit. Lavish offers both design … [Read more...] about Interior Design with Lavish Design