Author: Jen Turgeon

The New Post-Pandemic Covid Home Office

About 50% of working adults work in an office environment. Until 2020, this meant commuting to a location outside of the home for the work day. Then…a global pandemic struck. No one could predict the changes this would bring to our day to day lives. Now, our home is also doubling as our office. Here are some tips to help you successfully balance the two.

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Architecture as the Secret of Happiness

Like all artistic expressions, creations derived from human creativity have an important impact. They influence the way the people who perceive them feel and identify themselves.

Architecture is no exception. The spaces that are born from architectural concepts and designs, are ultimately linked to what the creator wants to express from them. Those who live in them can distinguish those emotions that surround the walls.

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Pantone Introduces Their Color of 2021

Happy New Year! Many of us have had a rollercoaster of a year and are happy to see it end. Every year Pantone announces their “Color of the Year” for the new year. This year come with not one, but TWO colors that very accurately represent the time we’re in.

“Illuminate” is a bright, clear yellow. “Ultimate Gray” is a medium gray shade.

These two colors reflect the dichotomy that 2020 brought to the world.

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Game on! Game Rooms for Every House

A game room may feel like a luxury, but if you have an extra room a game room may just be the perfect addition to your home. Whether you have an entire basement you’d like to finish or just a nook to fill out – we can find the perfect gaming space for you.

Your first step will be to figure out what the main focus of your gaming room should be. Do you have young children and need storage for lots of toys? Do you have teenagers who live on video games? Have all the kids moved out and you just want a cool place to hang out with friends? Once you focus on the type of room you’re looking for, it will be easier to design a cohesive space.

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Impress your Guests: The Well-Appointed Guest Room

We search for comfort in our own homes of course, but what about when we invite others to stay? Guests may have different requirements to feel at home during their stay with you. Keep your loved ones in mind with these helpful tips and tricks.

A guest room’s main focus is to create a comfortable space for someone to sleep during their stay. A welcoming bed with fresh linens will be a sight to behold for a tired guest. Including fresh flowers or an easy to care for house plant will help liven up a room that may not be used on a day-to-day basis.

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Taming Your Creative Space

​If you’re a crafty person, you know how many tools and accessories come along with the hobby. Finding a spot in your home is not only key to taming the clutter, but also giving you an area to let your creativity flourish. 

No matter the size of your abode – there are fantastic craft area options for you.

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