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In my personal opinion, I am so over grey, I’m j

In my personal opinion, I am so over grey, I’m just over it!! We need life and colour in our spaces again! We need plants. There are just certain things that every space should have.⁠⁠
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If I could pick my colour selections for 2021, I’d be looking at mossy greens, raisin, cognac, muted mustards. Any of these hues will instantly add warmth and cosiness to your space. ⁠⁠
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They are perfect tones to use in bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. ⁠⁠
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The Bedroom pictured here, is a great example of using warmer tones in a space. ⁠⁠
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This project is from the Makeover In A Day from Scott's House Call Season 4 Episode 3! To watch it visit the link in bio. ⁠⠀⁠⁠
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@scott_mcgillivray @remarkableworks @zacbuilds⁠⁠
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If you're a designer that is just starting out, th

If you're a designer that is just starting out, this would be the golden advice I would give you! ⁠⁠
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The key to success and timeless and quality design is to think about how the products and furniture you select will positively impact your client's quality of life and last into the future! ⁠⁠
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"It's always better to shock people and change people's expectations than give them exactly what they think you can do." ⁠⁠
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Save this post for future reference and or share it with someone who needs to hear this! ⁠⁠
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Today I'm reminiscing about industry events with l

Today I'm reminiscing about industry events with lovely friends 💕⁠⁠
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I'm forever inspired and impressed by all of my talented, dedicated, and funny peers for being true thespians and design industry leaders!⁠⁠
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You inspire me with your innate talents, ⁠⁠⁠generosity and style. ✌️ 💕🏆⁠⁠
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Tag someone who inspires you in the comments 👇 ⁠⁠
Let's spread the love⁠⁠
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You don't need to move to a wide-open space and fa

If you want to mix patterns, do it in the mudroom!

If you want to mix patterns, do it in the mudroom! Why? Because it's the place that greets your family after a day out, you want to make it fun, personalized and cheerful! ⁠⁠
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I love mudrooms because they pack a lot of storage and they ⁠keep your home clean & minimize messes. This is the pace where your whole family can unload shoes, jackets and sports equipment. And if you have pets you can wash them off or shake them off in here before they are able to make a run for the white sofa. ⁠⁠
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Keeping the mess contained in this space saves you money in the long run and keeps your home looking just as beautiful as the day you remodeled it.⁠⁠
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It's a common belief that the darker the wall colo

It's a common belief that the darker the wall colour, the smaller the room feels. While this can sometimes be the case it's definitely not a hard and fast rule! ⁠⁠
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Dark colours have the potential to pack a design punch and create a dramatic effect in well-lit rooms such as a powder room or a den. ⁠⁠
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Dark colours also create a rich backdrop for wall art, a fireplace, open bookcases, a headboard or any other focal point in your room. ⁠⁠
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Are you using dark colours at home? Where would you like to incorporate dark colours at home?⁠⁠

Scroll the gallery in this post to view some projects where we used dark colours!
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Are you familiar with Feng Shui?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠In Ch

Are you familiar with Feng Shui?⁠⁠
⁠⁠In China and Japan, people often live according to the teachings of Feng Shui, but it's starting to get more attention here in the West. The teaching of Feng Shui, claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. ⁠⁠
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According to the teachings, flowers are living energy and can change or enhance the mood of a space. ⁠⁠
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Sunflowers are a perfect representation of happiness. If you are feeling depressed at a certain part of your life, you can bring this flower into your home to activate the vibrant energy and use it to attract good luck too.⁠⁠
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What's your favourite flower? ⁠⁠
Let me know in the comments below 👇⁠⁠
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Throwback to this Kitchen I designed for a young a

Throwback to this Kitchen I designed for a young artsy couple! The style they were going for was a modern, open yet simple kitchen.⁠ ⁠⠀⁠⁠
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I love using light coloured wood in modern kitchens because they make the space look airy and natural. ⁠⠀⁠⁠
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To keep this space looking bright and open, I went for a white sleek countertop and backsplash.⁠⁠
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To give the kitchen a bit of contrast I outfitted some of the cabinets and island with light wooden material and went for white cabinets closer to the ceiling. ⁠⁠
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I used light blue penny round tile for a fresh and durable look. ⁠⁠
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Design @designbydesta ⁠⠀⁠⁠
📸 by @stephanibuchmanphoto ⁠⠀⁠⁠
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One of the best compliments 🏆 I won’t reveal

One of the best compliments 🏆 I won’t reveal my secrets but I’ll leave you with one tip : “Compatibility is key”
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A few items in this room have been thrifted, refur

A few items in this room have been thrifted, refurbished, or DIY’ed... except for the floor, television, pillows, and the colourful rug. ⁠⁠
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With the right intention, you can cultivate your ☁️ DREAM SPACE ☁️ and it CAN be on a budget. ⁠⁠
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The best way to budget-friendly design is to thrift items and or DIY some pieces. ⁠⁠
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▪️Paint is the easiest way to spruce up a space. In this project, we invested only a couple hundred dollars and it changed the whole look of the room. ⁠⁠
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▪️We explored our local antique shop and bought a few quality pieces ( the tv wardrobe and the chair) at great price!⁠⁠
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Do you have anything antique or thrifted in your home? ⁠⁠
Let me know in the comments below 👇⁠⁠
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Living room design @designbydesta ⁠⁠
Styled by: @danimatulic ⁠⁠
Photo by: @stephanibuchmanphoto ⁠⁠
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This snow day is an ideal time to reminisce about

This snow day is an ideal time to reminisce about warm and stylish patios!

Swipe to see how we transformed this backyard! ⁠⁠
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The truth is that the winter weather can be hard on a backyard and on deck surfaces. Renovation upgrades like building a patio, deck or resurfacing an existing one are popular improvement projects in the spring season. ⁠⁠
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Refinishing these spaces in early spring allows you and your family + friends to enjoy the deck all summer long!⁠⁠
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Make the most of your outdoor projects by starting early spring! If you want to avoid long waits and unexpected costs, I recommend that you get your contractor and materials booked well in advance! ⁠⁠
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All home renovation projects involve multiple stages and lots of time so the earlier you start planning, the more prepared you’ll be.⁠ And the faster you'll be able to enjoy your beautiful new backyard! ⁠⁠
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.⁠⁠Construction: @remarkableworks & @brolawsrus
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I love my family 💕 People say I look a lot li

I love my family 💕

People say I look a lot like my mom. What do you think?

I included Goku the dog in the gallery because, yes , we consider him part of the family.
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