Colour basics: how to budget for interior paint

Making a budget for home upgrades like interior paint is an important part of shopping for any new home, whether you’re renting or buying. How much you need to budget for interior paint depends on the size of your home. As a rule of thumb, you’ll want to count the number of “standard rooms” in…

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…

Colour basics: choosing new paint before you move in

There are a few things where you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck if you splurge on quality and interior paint is one of them. There are quite a few benefits to a fresh paint job, but we’ll focus on the colour payoff. What’s the one thing that takes up the most space…