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If you find yourself frustrated with a lack of sto

If you find yourself frustrated with a lack of storage in your home remember you can carve out storage space in even the narrowest of hallways.⁠⠀
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Benefits of storage in the hallway.⁠⠀
- Easily accessible for the entire family⁠⠀
- Multi-purpose⁠⠀
- Hallways can otherwise be wasted space⁠⠀
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This project is from 👇⁠⠀
Entryway Makeover in a Day Scott's House Call S4 (EP 10)⁠ with my mad skills / work parter in crime & pal @remarkableworks
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We took the blank slate of this family's entryway and repurposed kitchen style cabinetry for a combination of closed and open storage. There is space for tucking away seasonal items and for kids to store their schoolbags. This hall was turned into a functional family hub in a day!⁠⠀
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Follow the link in bio to check out the full episode!⁠⠀
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⁠#designbydesta #hallwaydesign #hallwaydecor #hallwayinspo #hallwaystorage #hallways #interiorideas #designideas #interiordesignideas #decorideas #hallwaydecor #hallwaydesign #hallwayideas #interiordesigners #paintslikeadream #hallwayinspo #rusticdecor #myhousethismonth #homedecor #mymonochromehome #stylishentrance⁠⠀

You may think that January is a crazy time to be t

You may think that January is a crazy time to be thinking about exterior reno’s but it's worth starting up those vision boards and securing a contractor early. ⁠⠀
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Here's why 👇⁠⠀
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The busiest time of year for exterior renovations is between April and June. If you schedule a remodel during this time you might find labour and materials a bit more costly. ⁠⠀
It is also important to consider that contractors and other tradespeople often book their jobs far in advance. ⁠⠀
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Spend these dreary January days dreaming up your perfect exterior project.⁠⠀
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Maybe you want to treat your home to an exterior facelift like this house. It got a new back door, window, and siding, not to mention the bold black railing and updated light fixture.⁠⠀
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If you could update the exterior of your home this year what project would you tackle first? Let me know in the comments!⁠⠀
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We know that plants can elevate the design of a ro

We know that plants can elevate the design of a room. What about those who are notorious for killing even the easiest plant babies?⁠⠀
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Consider incorporating faux plants in your decor instead!⁠⠀

Here’s what I love about faux plants 👇
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✨They are low maintenance. There is no need to water, trim, or fertilize, and they will thrive even in low light.⁠⠀
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✨They won’t make you sneeze. For those with allergies fake plants can be an amazing hypoallergenic alternative.⁠⠀
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✨They look beautiful. Gone are the days where people can spot plastic plants a mile off. They've come a long way!⁠⠀
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Give it a try. You will be amazed at the beauty faux plants can add to any space.⁠⠀
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What do you love about houseplants? Plant lovers, let me know in the comments below ⁠⠀
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Add some personality to your home by using bold wa

Add some personality to your home by using bold wallpaper in the powder room!⁠⠀
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Often times, dark, saturated colours and large-scale patterns seem overwhelming when used in living spaces. But these patterns are often ideal for a powder room. ⁠⠀
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Because of the small square footage, you can use high-end materials that might be too expensive to install in larger spaces. ⁠⠀
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For this project, I picked wallpaper from @hyggeandwest ⁠and to compliment the look installed a dark cement tile to create a high-contrast surprise for anyone who steps inside.⁠⠀
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If you're uncertain on where to go next, don't des

If you're uncertain on where to go next, don't despair. ⁠As someone who's been in this place before many times. I'm here to tell you that you're right where you're meant to be. ⁠It may sound super cheesy, I know, but hear me out. ⁠⠀
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There were some moments (back when I was starting out) where the only thing, I had was my passion for design in general. I had no plan, but somehow one thing led to another. ⁠⠀
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Here's the story of how I got my start 👇⁠⠀
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When I was in school I was caught in a stalemate between fashion and interior design as a career. When it came time to choose what industry to pursue, I picked interior design on a whim. ⁠⠀
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My first gig was an internship for design shows ”Design Rivals” and “My Parents House”. ⁠⠀
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Then one day while on set for "My Parent's House", the style director didn't show up and I was called to help out on camera.⁠⠀
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That spontaneous moment lead to my start in the television industry. ⁠⠀
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I find that, often times people feel in rush to get to reach a certain goal by a certain time. But what I've learned over time especially in this industry, is that there is beauty in uncertainty and spontaneity. ⁠⠀
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You will look back on your journey and see that somehow it was all connected. And by connecting those dots you may even get a glimpse of what the next steps in your journey are. That's the most exciting part! ⁠⠀
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Remember that it always works out for the best in the end. To a place where you are meant to be, a journey that is the best for your growth. ⁠⠀
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Do you find this to be true? Let me know in the comments below.⁠⠀
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If you're an interior design student or someone who is looking to get into the industry, feel free to ask me any questions in the comments below. ⁠I would love to help out. ⁠⠀

📸 Heather Pollock
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Home is where the heart is and in this project, th

Home is where the heart is and in this project, the homeowners heart was in the kitchen! ⁠We spent a lot of time planning this space and even had the homeowner join me for shopping trips.⁠ We had a great time ✨⁠⠀
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This kitchen is a gathering space for a family of four. For the design transformation, I layered the room with bright white cabinets and warm materials for the floor to encourage movement, function and comfort.⁠⠀
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Cabinets by: @raywalcabinets ⁠⠀
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Photo by: @stephanibuchmanphoto⁠⠀
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If your car isn't filled to the roof with decor it

If your car isn't filled to the roof with decor items then are you really a designer?⁠ #dayinthelife #designer #whatatimetobealive ⁠⠀
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Wrapping up a project right before the shut down begins. I hope everyone is staying safe and happy. ⁠⠀
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We took this bathroom from bland to fab within a d

⁠Sometimes a simple change like replacing cabine

⁠Sometimes a simple change like replacing cabinet colour can make a big impact! 💫⠀
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For this bathroom renovation, I replaced the bathroom white front door cabinets with ones that come in a warmer grey / green tone. This simple colour shift warmed up the space. ⁠⠀
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I also created additional storage and function by adding more storage shelves in the centre of the vanity. ⁠⠀
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We’re 8 days into 2021. How are we feeling?! ⁠

We’re 8 days into 2021. How are we feeling?! ⁠⠀

Do you love it or would you like to cancel your subscription?⁠⠀

*This was filmed on NYE
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The hallway design reveal!⁠⠀⁠⠀ What's the

The hallway design reveal!⁠⠀⁠⠀
What's the first item in the space that you think the home dwellers noticed? Scroll through the photos to see the transformation.⁠⠀⁠⠀
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Quick, caption this: what are they thinking? Tell a story! 📝⁠⠀
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Entryway Makeover in a Day Scott's House Call S4(EP 10)⠀⁠⠀
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Hack your IKEA cabinets for an upscale look. At fi

Hack your IKEA cabinets for an upscale look. At first glance you wouldn’t believe that these cabinets are from IKEA! ⠀
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Here’s how I upgraded these basic @ikeacanada cabinets👇⠀
▪️ Updated the hardware/pulls for a farmhouse look.⠀
▪️ Used a combination of closed and open cabinetry. ⠀
▪️ With the money saved from buying IKEA cabinets we installed a quality stone countertop⠀
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Here are some other ideas to transform your basic IKEA cabinets 👇⠀
▪️Give them a good stain ⠀
▪️ Paint the cabinets in a contrasting colour ⠀
▪️ Add and rearrange the shelving inside ⠀
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Are your kitchen cabinets from IKEA? Let me know in the comments below. ⠀
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