A few before and after's of a living room I did this year. The house wasn't in great repair, the floors were badly scuffed and worn down, the electrical had to be re-done which meant all new lighting, and the room needed to be painted. ...
Read More
EASY TO MAKE DRAPERY – NO SEW
In my living room shown above I was in a pinch for drapery so I made the panels. A lot of people asked about the window treatments when it appeared in House & Home magazine. There were two large windows on either side of the sofa ...
Read More
BEFORE & AFTER: FLOORS & FIREPLACE GET AN UPDATE
In this living room I had no problem painting the original brick fireplace white, along with the shelves, mantel and hearth. The walls, ceiling and trim throughout also got a fresh coat of paint. The other big (but subtle) change was having the floors redone. ...
Read More
DESIGN INSPIRATION: LIGHT FIXTURES
I often like rooms where the lighting makes a bold statement. In some houses with the right architecture and ceiling height, you can have large scale lighting that becomes a feature in the room. The dining room above has always been a favourite of mine, ...
Read More