Admit it - you look longingly at interior design magazine spreads. You're more than a little envious of the clean lines and high-end finishes, and you can't help but dream about creating a similar look in your space. Well, what are you waiting for? It's time to turn that dream into a reality! If you love a clean look and smooth surfaces, chances are you're a sucker for contemporary design characteristics. A blend of comfortable, livable elements, contemporary design will add sophistication to your space without leaving it feeling stark or cold. To create a contemporary look in your home, consider implementing ...

Are you struggling to shed a few extra pounds... from your Toronto condo? Now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to get serious about your condo's cleaning schedule. Make your Toronto home leaner, meaner, and far cleaner by following the California Closets Condo Diet. This program makes it easy to take any room in your home from "flab" to "fab" in just a day or two (if only normal dieting was that quick and effective!). So what are you waiting for? Shave up to 50 pounds from the living and custom storage areas in your home by following these simple steps. Living ...

Plush and soft, rough and woven: textures add depth and dimension to a space. Varying the types of textures in a room can add interest and warmth, as well as improve the functionality and overall finish of your interior design. When considering furniture and Toronto custom storage options, don't forget to incorporate texture into your options. Here are some tips to consider when layering textures in your home. Vary Textures Without Overdoing It When designing a room, you should not only consider the colour palette that you are going to include, but also the types of textures that you'll incorporate. Of course, ...

The kitchen is the heart of your home. It's where meals are served, homework is completed, and important family discussions are held. As one of the busiest rooms in your home, it's not surprising that it's also one of the most cluttered. If you're constantly moving piles and misplacing things in the mess that is your kitchen, now's the time to commit to a cleaner communal space. Get your kitchen back in order by following these best practices from the Toronto custom storage experts at California Closets. Step 1 - Identify Essentials Your kitchen is only functional if you know where everything ...

No one ever said that renovating was easy. In fact, gutting your home in order to improve it and install custom Toronto cabinetry can be downright frustrating. The next time you feel anxiety starting to take over your otherwise positive approach to home renovations, don't succumb to the stress. Instead, follow these tips to get back on track and enjoy the prospect of a fresh, new and exciting home. Tip #1 - Be Realistic While a custom Toronto cabinetry system will help improve the storage in your home, it can ...

Bright. Vibrant. Lush. These are all words used to describe Emerald 14-5641, Pantone's colour of the year for 2013. A luxurious jewel tone, Emerald Green can add an unexpected pop of colour to practically any room in your home. Whether you've got walls that need painting or a piece of furniture that needs upholstering, Emerald could be just the cool kick of colour that you've been searching for. [caption id="attachment_2188" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Better Decorating Bible ...