by Karen Wilson | May 24, 2017 | Home Improvement, Real Estate, Technology
By Jen Hill / Published by Dwell You may have heard the term LEED used to describe “green” or “sustainable” buildings. But what exactly is LEED and why would you choose to pursue it for your new home? We’re here to break down the mystery and clear up some questions...
by Karen Wilson | May 10, 2017 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized
by Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Sherwin-Williams Paints No one’s ready to declare kitchen neutrals or stainless appliances “over” But is there any question that bolder color is more welcome in kitchen design today than it was just a few years...
by Karen Wilson | May 1, 2017 | Home Improvement
An amazing renovation project in Kitchener. A Penthouse condo that has been transformed from traditional to edgy. A complete re-work of the floor plan to suit the client’s needs led the project to renew and revive every part of the space.
by Karen Wilson | Apr 25, 2017 | Health & Wellness
Elements of a senior living community’s design can contribute to resident safety, socialization and overall happiness. Source: How interior design can affect the health and well-being of seniors
by Karen Wilson | Apr 19, 2017 | Home Improvement
Would you hire a lawyer that didn’t graduate law school and pass the bar? Or get a check-up from a doctor who hasn’t been to medical school and failed their MCATs but just has “talent”? What about getting a root canal done by a dentist who isn’t certified by the NDEB?...
by Karen Wilson | Apr 4, 2017 | Home Improvement
With warm days and cool nights come outdoor fêtes, fire pit gatherings, and poolside respites. These indoor-outdoor spaces from the AD archives, whether a screened porch or a pergola-shaded seating area, are perfect for alfresco entertaining and relaxing without...
by Karen Wilson | Mar 28, 2017 | Home Improvement
Known for its art de vivre and joie de vivre, France is a country with a rich cultural past. Source: 10 Modern Renovations to Unique Homes in France
by Karen Wilson | Jan 17, 2017 | Home Improvement
A new book celebrates amazing urban spaces in the sky. Fiona Macdonald picks out ten projects that have helped transform cities across the globe. Source: BBC – Culture – Ten of the world’s most incredible rooftops
by Karen Wilson | Jan 17, 2017 | Home Improvement
INTERIOR WISDOM By: Karen Wilson August 16, 2016 “WINTER IS COMING.” Yes it is. Perhaps in a different way for those of us in Southern Ontario than those in Game of Thrones, but it’s coming nonetheless. It’s hard to imagine right now, with the humidity that has hit...