Thermally Modified Wood is a type of timber that has undergone a special heat treatment process, which improves its resistance to moisture, decay, and insects. One of the main advantages is its sustainability. It is a renewable resource and produced through responsible forestry practices. Additionally, the heat treatment process is chemical-free, making it a safe […]
Interior Design
Inspiring Projects to Improve Your Home’s Interior
Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Architecture, DIY Projects, Interior Design, Products
by Max ShaferGetting home after a long day of work should feel like you’re arriving in your man-made paradise. Because of this, it’s important to consider all of the details that can add both attractiveness and comfort to your property. These are some of the best […]
PAINTING: How to perform effective paint touch-ups
Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerPerforming effective paint touch-ups can be difficult and in some cases impossible. The reason why quality touch-up work is so difficult to achieve is due to a discrepancy in the porosity of the substrate and the existing coating. Any freshly damaged areas will absorb the touch-up coat at a different rate than the surrounding areas that […]
Neutral Tones offer versatility when decorating
Apr 13, 2017 | Blog, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerAfraid of commitment to a paint colour scheme? Our advice…start with Neutral Tones. By keeping your walls a neutral colour, you can easily add colour accents and personality accessories, like rugs, throw pillows, plants and wall art. With tones as varied as driftwood grey and creamy latte, neutrals are anything but boring. Grey isn’t just grey — […]
BEFORE YOU PAINT: Expert tips on Colour & Design
Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, DIY Projects, How-To Videos, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerChoosing the right paint colour for your walls and mouldings is a big decision. It has to match your furniture, doors, decor, style, flooring and other rooms in the home. You don’t want to put all that effort into painting, only to realise, you chose the wrong colour! How can we make this decision easier […]
4 Tips for a Flawless Finish when Painting New Drywall
Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerDrywall is the most common interior wall surfacing material used in modern construction. Despite its prevalence in the construction industry, achieving an even and uniform finish when painting new drywall can be difficult. This is mostly due to a difference in texture and porosity between the paper surface and the joint filling compound used. Repairs […]
Designer Tips for Perfect Painting & Decorating – Part 2
Nov 12, 2015 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerFall and Winter months represent the best time of year to tackle interior projects and adding fresh paint to brighten up your decor can breath new life into your home. Colour is the one design element that can completely transform a room and is also the least expensive and easiest way to refresh a space. Before you […]
Designer Tips for Perfect Painting & Decorating – Part 1
Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerFall and Winter months represent the best time of year to tackle interior projects and adding fresh paint to brighten up your decor can breath new life into your home. Colour is the one design element that can completely transform a room and is also the least expensive and easiest way to refresh a space. But before […]
#MayThe4thBeWithYou – 4 Star Wars Themed Rooms
May 4, 2015 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by pocobuildingStar Wars fans all around the world are celebrating today as they enjoy a calendar date that by coincidence plays to one of the franchise’s most famous quotes. For anyone who’s been living on a Death Star – that line is of course ‘May the force be with you’, which was made famous in the […]
Spring break is over – your house is full of clutter and the shift in the seasons has you thinking about doing some Spring Cleaning. Well it just so happens that one of our favourite Houzz contributors Laura Gaskill has come up with some easy and cost effective solutions for organizing your home and living space, so don’t […]