Story by Lucy Hyslop & photos by Tracey Ayton It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday party season, which means playing host has to hit just the right festive note. So forget about your shopping — now’s the time to be all wrapped up in those decor and menu decisions to make your soiree sing. For Vancouver’s Erin...[ read more ]
By Bob de Wit Lighting sets the atmosphere for everyday living in your condo. Natural light has many positive effects on your well-being, happiness and productivity. While natural light is often unpredictable and location dependant, creating the perfect atmospheric environment is achievable through thoughtful lighting considerations. Many condos are built without a lot of pre-existing embedded wall or ceiling fixture...[ read more ]
By Michelle Hopkins An oversized pendant light, vases filled with fresh cut flowers, and a cluster of photographs positioned in just the right spot. When interior designers decorate or stage a condo, the colours, design, style, lighting, size of rooms, and location are all taken into account. West Coast Condominium asked some of Vancouver’s busiest interior designers to show us...[ read more ]
By Jane Lockhart Buying your new home is a rare opportunity to start with a blank canvas – it’s a great opportunity to choose the perfect colours. Hues speak to us on a subconscious level, and it is important to use what is best suited for the space. Once you have chosen the colour, it’s time to personalize it with...[ read more ]
By Kelsey Pudloski The scariest part of Halloween may be the tacky decorations. From the severed arms that litter the aisles of the dollar store, to your neighbor’s lawn display of giant inflatable pumpkins, holiday decor can be a truly gruesome sight. Give your home a festive feel, without sacrificing on style, by incorporating these 10 must-have Halloween decor items....[ read more ]
By Jennifer Ott It’s the time of year when many paint manufacturers and color forecasters release their picks for top shades for the coming year. And while these selections typically vary widely from company to company, one emerging trend for 2016 is what some would call a colorless color: white or, more specifically, shades of off-white. Here are four major...[ read more ]
By Jennifer Ott With Halloween right around the corner I just had to grab the opportunity to give some love to one of my favorite hues: pumpkin orange. The key to working with this intense color is to use it for those items or areas in your home that you wish to call attention to. Then be sure to select...[ read more ]
By Yanic Simard Don’t you just love fall? The air feels cooler, the leaves are changing, and the kids are back in school! You start to notice the changes outside, which means its time to change up your look inside too! Layering Its that time of year where you begin to put layers and layers of clothing on, so why...[ read more ]
By Kelsey Pudloski Whether you’re going away to college or gearing up to put your kids back on the school bus (rejoice!), it’s important to clear out the clutter and get organized before classes begin. These five stylish accessories, all priced under $50, will help to make this year your most productive yet. 1. Airen Grove hook rack from Anthropologie, $24-28...[ read more ]
By Fred Albert Before you grab that first paint chip, figure out your needs, your decorating style, and what to get rid of. Congratulations. You’ve decided to decorate your home. Now what? Whether you’re furnishing your first place or redoing the house you’ve owned for decades, decorating can be a challenging task, filled with costly decisions whose outcomes could haunt...[ read more ]
