Thanks to the proliferation of do-it-yourself crafters, there are a lot of bulletin board alternatives today that are visually appealing. The custom-made rattan board in the picture supports clips or pegs that can be permanently attached and won’t fall to the floor. I added this rattan board to the wall next to my front door…
Tag: contemporary living
Furniture shopping: storage the family will love
When you have a growing family, choosing furniture for storage can seem like a game of musical chairs. Rearranging belongings for young children and pets that get bigger every day, while prioritizing safety and trying to make everything visually appealing, doesn’t require being a natural-born Marie Kondo. With young children or pets, you may find…
Furniture shopping: creating an easy workspace
You can easily create a workspace anywhere in your home with nothing but a mini desk and chair. Home offices can feel overly secluded and take up a lot of space, while a mini workspace can be set up with only a few square feet. I created the workspace in the picture for guests to…
Professional design: biophilia to lift your mood
One of my favorite design philosophies to enhance the mood of a space is biophilic design. “Biophilia” is a word that means “love of living things” and biophilic design incorporates natural elements into your home. Making use of biophilic elements in your home boosts your emotional well-being by bringing the psychological benefits of time spent…
Decorating 101: how to decorate a new home with neutrals
If you’re not sure how to decorate a new home, a neutral colour palette is the best decorating choice you can make. Even the top luxury interior designers use neutral colour palettes when staging $25-million contemporary homes. By starting with a predominantly white, black, or grey space, you will have a home that’s ready to…
Interior lighting: picking the best light bulbs
Choosing the right light bulbs for your home has a tremendous impact on your overall well-being (and your energy bills). Unless you grew up in a penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows or directly on the beach, you’re likely underestimating how much light you need in your home. Lighting affects something that scientists refer to as your…
#LKRB principle of design: be authentic
The difference between a #LKRB and a grandmillennial can be summarized in one word: authenticity. If you want your home to exude an old money aesthetic, you’ll need to anchor your interior with one-of-kind objets rather than blanketing your entire home with dated pieces. No one cares how much money you spent on your decor….
#LKRB principle of design: never be fancy
What makes the interior of a home look fancy or expensive to you? Can you tell if the velvet in the picture is real? What do you consider to be “real” velvet? Silk or polyester? How high should the pile be? Would you consider the luxury bar chair in the picture to be a splurge…
What does a #LKRB interior look like?
Fifteen years ago, the Millennial generation was responsible for an explosion of “affordable luxury” and “aspirational” brands. We all graduated into the Financial Crisis, and, lacking the financial means of our parents, Millennials created DTC brands to produce quality at a lower price on every product and service, from clothing to hair styling. With COVID,…