“We just had one chance to get everything up the ski hill,” says the narrator. This A-frame chalet, situated between runs at a Collingwood, Ontario, ski resort, wasn’t easy to outfit in the middle of winter.
“Since the slopes were closed for one day, we did it immediately before Christmas.”
“We packed this 53-foot trailer full of everything—bedding, cushions, decorations, throws, books—so that the grooming equipment could take it up the hill,” says Natalie Hodgins, a designer at Sarah Richardson Design.
The customers, a married couple with three children, spend most of …
Simple Ways to Create a Warm and Inviting Guest Room
What’s the point of having a guest room that isn’t welcoming, comfortable, and inviting? If you have a visitor, you want them to feel comfortable and at home. Consider what makes you the most comfortable while decorating the area and incorporate it.
Make sure your guests have a nice, tranquil place to sleep at night. That is why, to be a good host, you must create a guest room that is as quiet, comfortable, and inviting as possible.
Making a warm home away from …
See How a Designer Transformed His Summer Home into a Winter Wonderland
It was designed to be a summer cottage outside of New York City, but when it became their year-round home, an ambitious couple transformed it into the warmest winter residence.
“I was usually the first one in the house to start decorating for Christmas growing up as a creative kid,” recalls Alfredo…
Obscure Colors: What You Need to Know
You may be familiar with all of the rainbow’s colors, but there are an endless number of shades in between, many of which you’ve probably never heard of. From the vivid red hue typically used to paint Scandinavian barns to the blackest black on Earth, these are some of the most mysterious colors on the spectrum.
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Stylish Corner Decoration Ideas
Empty corners usually stand out and make otherwise lovely spaces appear odd, even though they are full of possibilities. No room is complete until all of the nooks and crannies have been lovingly adorned. And, fortunately, corner decoration is usually simple. An accent chair, a gallery wall, or an indoor plant can sometimes be all that’s required.
Purchase a Corner Bookcase
A custom-fit corner bookshelf is great for bringing an empty corner to life, whether you choose a floor-to-…
Applying the Best Benjamin Moore Gray Paint Colors
Choosing a paint color is difficult in general, but choosing a neutral hue, in particular, is more difficult than it appears. If you don’t want to use white, gray is the next best thing.
While gray comes in a variety of tints and tones, one particular gray shade that designers adore is Benjamin Moore’s, Classic Gray.
This shade is quite adaptable and provides a cool and soothing respite from the heat. The timeless hue is also an example of the contemporary neutral trend known as greige, which is…
Tiling your Stair Risers
Adding tiles is a modest modification that makes a big impact and impresses guests the moment they walk through the door. And tiling your stair risers is just one of the many ways you can add color and pattern to your room.
Tile is also being reimagined as an accent for places other than the kitchen and bathroom by designers. It’s a simple and eye-catching decorative piece that looks great in various other rooms across the house.
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