Ty Pennington: Good Design Can Change Your life

Extreme Makeover’s Ty Pennington reflects on the emotional stories of families and lives he has helped on television through his book, Good Design Can Change Your life. Pennington notes the ways in which individuals can bring about their own passions and creativity through their unique personal spaces.

Focused on the three main components of each home – sleeping, living and work spaces – these environments allow for the most interaction between family members and friends; spawn creativity and keep you productive. Don’t be shy with colour, intricate design or wallpaper. As Pennington explains, using the power of three – grouping smaller items in threes, using a three-colour palette, etc., can simply and easily set a particular mood in a room. While personalizing your style, the book provides inspiration from art, museums and accent pieces that you already own Read more

Home Decor Q & A with Drapery by Anna Maria

Anna Maria’s love of fashion sparked her passion for sewing that, along with her admiration of style, she now uses to create striking customized drapes.

Q: When deciding on drapery, should the drapes or wall paint be chosen first?
A: When choosing a fabric colour for your drapes, you’ll only fall in love with maybe one, two or maybe three colours, but paint comes in thousands of different shades so it becomes easier to pick a paint colour after you’ve settled on a fabric colour for your drapes. You should also pick the drapery first because when you’re renovating you want the drapery to be incorporated into the whole décor process, not look like you just added them in last. Read more

Mi Casa, Tu Casa — Spring Home Decor

Peel open the drapes and let sunshine in. Embrace the season’s embellished elegance as you invite warmth in your home with the new trends of floral printed upholstery and Art Nouveau-inspired pieces. Read more

Sears: Preview Event

Highlighting its newest fashion lines, home décor collections, and unique gift ideas, the Sears Exclusive Preview Event at Eaton’s Centre gave the audience a sneak-peek into Holiday treasures. Find your gift ideas at www.sears.ca Read more

Vita Moderna by Martin Daniel Interiors

The Simone Family, founders and buyers of Martin Daniel Interiors, continue to introduce new and exciting collections. Vita Moderna features exotic woods, lacquer finishes, glass and metal accented with unique and vibrant fabrics, leather and accessories. This exclusive collection, 100 per cent Made In Italy, creates a smooth and chic look for your home. Also enjoy many new introductions displayed in the entire showroom. 2663 Steeles Ave W. www.martindanielinteriors.com

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Mi Casa, tu Casa

Dorothy professed her love for the home in the iconic film The Wizard of Oz for a reason. Home is the one place you can truly be and feel like yourself, so adorn it with items that you treasure. Discover a few home décor ideas that we fancy. Selecting pieces that reflect your personality and style will create a space that you will feel comfortable in.

1. Irpinia Kitchens: Preparing a meal will no longer feel like a monotonous chore in this custom kitchen, courtesy of Irpinia. The trifecta of red, cream and black is accented with sturdy, silver hardware. You’ll feel so content in this charming space that tears will cease to exist while chopping onions! www.irpinia.com, 905.780.7722 Read more

Ecological Refuges

Are you looking to live in a fresh and clean space?

These stylish home décor products have come to save the day! With innovative tips and ideas for an eco-friendly atmosphere, you’ll be well underway to living the good life – eco style. Read more

Fine Art & Furniture’s

Offering a bevy of traditional and classical pieces such as accent chairs, buffet tables, lighting design, drapery and mirrors, Fine Art & Furniture’s is your complete home décor destination. Its special decorator will happily answer all your design questions, as she guides you through a tour of her exquisite location, housing some of the most distinctive pieces in the city. Specializing in canvas painting, she can create an oil painting by simply looking at a picture. Come in for a consultation and watch the experts at Fine Art & Furniture’s make your home the talk of the town.

Fine Art & Furniture’s
905.669.2688

Distinctive Nest

Distinctive Nest Inc. offers personalized design consulting by Colleen Palmer and Nancy Durelle – each with skilled backgrounds in décor and styling, to bring out the best in your home or business. With a motto that no home is too big or too small, the company designs your private living areas and workspace, featuring the best lighting, layout, size and atmosphere. 905.669.1880, www.distinctivenest.ca

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