I love my condo. I really do. When I first moved in, I spent so much time choosing the paint colours, furniture and accessories. The result is a warm and cozy space that I just love to spend time in. But … as the editor of a design and decorating website, I’m continually surrounded by new and exciting ideas. My mind is always whirling with just one more change I could make to my home, a tweak here, a new item there … it’s a hazard of the job, I suppose! Pictured above are rooms that totally capture my imagination. It’s a hot and sticky August here in Toronto and these interiors are light and bright and if I could, I’d makeover my home to look like these! (Photography by Gap Interiors.)
Do you have a room in your home that’s in desperate need of a makeover? If you said yes, then I encourage you to enter the Style at Home Makeover Contest, brought to you by the Fall Home Show. Simply upload a photo of a room in your home that’s in desperate need of an overhaul and tell us why you need a makeover. You could win one of two $2,000 gift cards from Home Depot to help you turn your design dreams into reality. Visit the Style at Home Makeover Contest for full contest details and for your chance to win. Good luck!
A picture speaks a thousand words, don’t you think? These photos below are of gorgeous wallpapers I love. Many people stay away from wallpaper — too hard to put up, too hard to take down. But the truth is, wallpaper is en vogue these days and can really be worth the effort. Once you find a pattern you adore, you won’t be put off by a little work. Check out the gorgeous patterns below, and, if you’re thinking of putting up wallpaper, check out these tips before you get started:
Wallpaper on a whim
Decorating with wallpaper
OK, now to the good stuff! (Click here for more information on these wallpapers.)
One of my favourite things to do is Google interior designers and snoop through their portfolios. I love seeing the wonderful work they do, picking up inspiration for myself along the way and also getting to peek inside other people’s homes. I love seeing before and after photos as well. The proliferation of home makeover shows on television lets me know I’m not alone. I love to see a space being taken from drab to fab, updated in interesting and creative ways. Today, my Googling led me to Toronto-based Monica Bussoli Interiors. Below is a peek at some of her work transforming a downtown loft into a fresh and modern space.
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The first annual Style at Home Show is really three shows in one. It will combine everything you love about your favourite magazines, Style at Home, Canadian Gardening and Canadian Home & Country. If you live life with style, this one unforgettable event will be your single source for everything that’s fresh and new for your home, inside and out! From the hottest colour palettes to the perfect perennials, The Style at Home Show brings style and the best shopping experience to life.
Explore the possibilities
This exciting new show is both an experience and an opportunity. You’ll be surrounded by new ideas, new products and new ways of achieving the perfect look for your home. Plus you will have an opportunity to meet the experts and receive one-on-one advice from design professionals such as Erin McLaughlin, Editor, Canadian Home & Country magazine and Margot Austin, Senior Design Editor, Style at Home. Stop by and meet the Master Gardeners including Aldona Satterthwaite, Editor, Canadian Gardening and participate in the hands-on activities. Get inspired and find the best decorating buys from the many unique and one-of-a-kind exhibitors.
And don’t forget to visit the Chef’s Kitchen where you can watch the live demonstrations from some of the best chefs including Elizabeth Baird, Food Editor, Canadian Living and meet Glen Peloso. Be sure to check out the celebrity speakers at the Main Stage, including Colin & Justin, Sarah Richardson, Kimberley Seldon, Lynn Spence and Samantha Pynn.
The Style at Home Show is the convergence of ideas, products and experts, everything you need to make a statement and bring your style home.
When: Oct 17 to 19, 2008
Where: Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
More information: Style at Home Show
Buying a condo is a big investment! And before you make your final decision, there are so many questions to ask. Do you know everything you need to know? In case you’re a) in the market and b) a little uncertain about all the costs involved, check out our condo-buying guide; it’s full of helpful information about real estate prices, maintenance fees and resale value. Plus, we’ve got 25 insider condo buying tips on everything from starting your research to making an offer (and everything in between). If you’re selling a home too, check out our 10 inexpensive home selling tips. We’ve got some great advice for giving your home a bit of extra flair to make it more attractive to prospective buyers.
