Design Inspirations

Designer Sarah Birnie was nearing the end of an adventure of a lifetime,a yearlong road trip around the United States with her entrepreneur husband, Jeremy, and their daughter Olivia (now 5), when a f …

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 TREND 1: EASY ENTERTAININGImage Courtesy of HomeSenseAutumn’s cooler climate provides a perfect excuse to take the party indoors. This season’s must-haves include coloured glassware, artisanal P …

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Sarah Blakely has never been one to commit to colour, even when it comes to her clothes. Interested in fashion long before she became interested in interior design and home decor, Sarah notes that her …

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The 1,100-square-foot main floor of this Vancouver family home boasting a modern beach house look has a lot going for it, namely all the light. The large open-concept space consisting of a kitche …

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When homeowner Karen Williams and designer Stacy Begg were selecting hardware for Karen’s master bathroom reno earlier this year, Stacy lobbied for fashion-forward black, while Karen had her eye on pe …

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1. WITHIN REACHPhotography: Living4Media. Courtesy IKEA, Getty ImagesUse every inch of this important space. Vary shelf height basedon what you’ll be storing – cereal boxes and canned goods won’t be c …

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