Clare Tattersall

Housing affordability has become a pressing issue across the country. High housing costs are limiting people’s buying power and, what’s more, exacerbating homelessness rates.

There was a time after fire destroyed Red Crow Community College on the Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) reserve south of Calgary that it looked like it wasn’t going to be rebuilt. The 2015 deliberately-set blaze forced students to take…

It’s been just over a year since Toronto city council green-lit garden suites.

This past winter has been particularly harsh on the tree that resides in my home’s backyard. Strong storm winds and heavy snow battered our beloved maple, causing several limbs to crack and fall.

As an environmentally conscious interior designer, I’m always looking for ways to incorporate sustainable practices into my projects, from sourcing local products and choosing eco-friendly materials for furniture, flooring and rugs, to…

Like many, I enjoy a glass of wine (or two) with a good meal, when on a social outing with friends and at the end of a particularly arduous workweek while chillaxing on the couch. This past Saturday whilst doing just that, I got to…

A few weeks ago, I reluctantly packed away our patio furniture and barbecue, marking the official end of ‘outdoor season.’ It’s a chore I loathe doing every year, as it serves as a reminder that winter will soon arrive. Thankfully, Toronto…

One of the things I look forward to in fall (other than the leaves changing colour) is finding out the on-trend hues for the coming year. Almost all the major paint manufacturers reveal their predictions for what will be in style and,…

As many people return to in-person work or at least split their time between the office and home as part of a hybrid solution, they continue to want warm living spaces that help them relax and reconnect with nature when in their element – a…

Closets have been historically underutilized despite the fact that having a well-organized wardrobe can save both time and money – you can prominently see what you own so you don’t buy things you already have – and increase storage…

Canada’s residential real estate sector experienced a massive boom during the pandemic thanks to record-low mortgage rates, which helped boost furniture manufacturing and retail industries. While the housing market has turned amid a series…

Cabinet hardware is akin to jewelry on an outfit. It’s the finishing touch that elevates a room from so-so to stunning. This isn’t to say handle-free cabinets, drawers, and panelled appliances aren’t sleek. The look has its place in more…

White cabinets remain popular after dominating the kitchen design scene for the past decades. They’re considered failproof, offer a clean and timeless look, and fit in with various styles, from farmhouse to minimalist to traditional. This…

A whopping 57% of homeowners currently remodelling their kitchens are either adding or upgrading an existing island, according to a recent trends report by the leading home renovation and design platform, Houzz. And that number doesn’t…

After a long, cold Canadian winter and topsy-turvy spring temperatures, I’m looking forward to spending many warm summer nights dining outside with family and friends. And I’m not talking about eating on a restaurant patio. There is nothing…

Kitchen design styles from a bygone era are also returning with a new, contemporary spin in the home. People look to incorporate simple comforts from the past into their humble abode to evoke an uplifting and welcoming ambiance.

No matter how large a home is, you can never have enough storage, especially in the kitchen, which now doubles as an office for 20% of homeowners, according to a recent trends study by the leading platform for home renovation and design,…

Home design trends are constantly changing, but the ongoing pandemic has influenced how we view our spaces, unlike ever before. People have gone from having to be home because of government stay-at-home orders and employer policies to…