Is the Gallery Wall concept still in style?
I have a "Gallery Wall" currently in my great room, lounge side. It features different media: a large original work of art on canvas,...
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They are about my Design & Decorating opinions and often contain little tidbits about my family.
For 2021 I have defined 5 projects within my home that I will focus on. Follow along.
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- Feb 18
- 3 min
Stopped me in my tracks
A designers’ work was featured in the latest issue of House & Home, that was Modern and full of unexpected design choices. Now you may...
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Décor Art
I’ve posted before about original art vs. reproductions. I want to speak further into this topic. There’s a place for Décor Art. I would...
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Step 3 - Hoop Complete!
Where were we...? That's it, I needed shorter bolts to attach the rim to the backboard. Got them! Put the net on and here it is with a...
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Too much light!
There is so much development happening in Coquitlam. Although there are a lot of Condominiums being built there is a higher proportion of...
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Environmental Textures
Designing for a waterfront property can be very different depending on the location. Ocean vs lakes, sand vs rocky beaches all change the...
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Cool & Modern
Clour scheme is discussed at the beginning of a project because it steers the design. Colour schemes create personality, identity and...
- Jan 28
- 1 min
How long does it take to drill 4 holes?
Step 3 Procurement: Rim - I picked up the last rim at Canadian Tire. Marine Board - It turns out Marine Board wasn’t gonna happen. Here’s...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Documenting it and designing its' delivery
I have set 5 Design Projects for my own home. Completing each project requires me to: Design Procure & Project Manage Decorate Completing...
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Meanwhile...
We used the wall mounted Scrabble board I installed in the Game Room for a family game recently and it was a treat. I am reviewing it in...
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Step 2
When I was taking measurements of my exterior wall, I noted rim location at 10 feet from the ground up. It is mid point on the hardy...
- Jan 14
- 3 min
Busy Hashtag Traffic Scene
I am back in my office with my consultation notes for the Basketball Hoop Project. It helped that I had done some research on the topic...
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Step 1
The first step of any project requires a Client Consultation that takes about two hours. It is more than enough time to discuss the scope...
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Exterior Designs
I have mentioned in previous posts that my Oonah likes Basketball. I put a small "over the door" basketball hoop into the Game Room and...
- Jan 5
- 3 min
Designing within my space
I have some fun tasks and two that will be long and arduous. Here's my pin board for what is ahead... Lighting I am most looking forward...