Archives for Design

Staging Tips for Selling Your Home Over the Holidays

December 5, 2018 | Comments Off

Are you thinking of selling your home this holiday season? Before you decorate your home, think about what type of decorations will help sell your home. Your social calendar tends to be packed with lots of family, friend and party goodness, which means you may not think you have time to stage your home to sell. Set aside a couple of hours to tackle the actual decorating and planning. Though this time of year may seem dismal when trying to sell, remember that those who are out hunting for their next home now are traditionally seriously looking. When you’re trying
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Home Renovations with a Great Return on Investment

November 7, 2018 | Comments Off

teamrealty.ca, Home Renovations with a Great Return on Investment Even if you love your space, at one point or another, most homeowners have thought about making changes…“I love our kitchen, but what if we added an island?” or “our ensuite bathroom is great, but I’d love double sinks” or even “our basement is so spacious, I wonder what it would look like finished”. If this sounds familiar read on! “When we decided to sell our first home for an opportunity to ‘move up’, we knew we needed to update the kitchen and bathroom to attract buyers and get
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Why Choose Tile Over Carpet

October 17, 2018 | Comments Off

If you’re looking to update the flooring in your home, you may want to consider choosing tile over carpet. Not only are there many beautiful options available, but there’s also a host of benefits that come with choosing tile such as: durability, health and low maintenance. Click here for more reason you should consider tile for your home!
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Lighting a Room, Simplified

October 10, 2018 | Comments Off

The right lighting in a room serves as an important tool in every room, as it can influence your mood, set the tone, and completely change the look. From which rooms need the most light, light layering, to banishing bad lighting and how to fix it. There are many elements to consider when you’re picking out new light fixtures and the proper light bulbs. Click here for tips and tricks on how lighting a room.
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The Ottawa Fall Home Show

September 26, 2018 | Comments Off

The Ottawa Fall Home Show starts this Thursday, September 27th at noon and will run until Sunday September 30th. This year’s event will house many different exhibitors from accessibility, garden and decks, organization, home decor and design, health, wellness, and many more. You’ll be able to view the all-new Bonneville Model Home: Héméra, a main stage from Dala Décor, and the Housing Design Awards. Have a one-on-one with Canadian designer and TV personality, Sarah Richardson, and participate in the La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Décor contest to win $10,000 worth of La-Z-Boy furnishings. See full event details and purchase tickets
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Falling for comfort, style and colour

September 19, 2018 | Comments Off

This autumn mixing & matching fabrics, materials and time periods are all the rage to create a contemporary look for your home. More designers are beginning to blend decorative elements and playing more freely with colours this fall to create beautiful, yet functional and livable spaces. Click here to fall for comfort, style and colour.
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Safety Tool kit for DIY Renovation Projects

August 27, 2018 | Comments Off

Tackling a DIY home renovation or project? Being prepared and having the proper protective gear is the first place to start. No matter the project size, you should always be wearing the appropriate protective gear! Click here for a safety tool kit for your DIY projects.
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The Best Deck Designs, Layouts & Ideas For Your Backyard

May 14, 2018 | Comments Off

The days for spending time on the deck are finally upon us here in Ottawa! If you’re looking for great design and layout ideas to make your backyard your own personal sanctuary, Lowe’s has great concepts that will suit your needs. Click here for more.
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Renovation Inspiration for the Floors in your Home

April 25, 2018 | Comments Off

Renovations can be expensive, that’s why finding inexpensive ways to add your design stamp to your home is key. Though there are areas in your home that you shouldn’t pinch pennies (like electrical work and plumbing), there are some projects you can find innovative work-arounds that look expensive. Click here for inexpensive renovation inspiration!
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Design Inspiration to Freshen your Home 2018

April 4, 2018 | Comments Off

If you’re looking to freshen up your home and give it some new life in 2018, look to bright colours and lots of white, bold design choices, and natural textured accents. Many design trends this year are mixing simplicity with bold design elements, and maintaining a modern, but earthy feel. Click here for beautiful design inspiration for your home.
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