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CHBA Best Custom Kitchen Design Awards
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) holds its annual awards for housing excellence to honour design and development in Canadian homes.
Mass Timber Used in British Columbia’s Airport Museum
British Columbia’s Kelowna International Airport’s (YLW) Kelowna Flightcraft (KF) Centre for Excellence was designed using mass timber for its roofing, flooring, and staircase.
The Return of Traditional Trim to Modern Home Design
Dating back to several thousand years ago, traditional trim derives from Greek and Roman architecture.
Unique Mass TImber Bridge Erected in Toronto
Edmonton-based PCL Construction celebrated the building of their first mass timber, two-storey pedestrian bridge at George Brown College’s (GBC) Limberlost Place last month.
An Homage to Award-worthy Wood Design
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than having happy clients at the successful completion of a project.
Urban Design & Architecture 2023 Award Winners Announced
Architecture Press Release (APR) announced their 2023 award winners in the Urban Design & Architecture category for the Global Future Design Awards.
South Shore Furniture’s Designer Develops Exclusive Sideboard
The Spritz sideboard is South Shore Furniture’s newest storage solution launch.
Canadian Wood Council Design Award Winners Announced
The Canadian Wood Council has been having their annual Wood Design & Building Awards program for the past 39 years.
Urban Wood Destined for More than Landfills
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.
Retail Design Institute 2022/2023 Student Design Competition Winners Announced
The Retail Design Institute of Canada (RDI) held its very first design competition to highlight student design and talent across Canada.
2023 Kitchen Trends
As we start 2023, here are our 2023 kitchen trend predictions.
Sales Growth Surged for Designers In 2022 According to NKBA
The Q4 2022 NKBA / John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) indicated exciting growth for designers in the industry at the end of 2022.
Staircase Renovations: Rise to the Challenge
Staircase renovations are on the rise in multi-level dwellings.
INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW (IDS)-23 Through the Eyes of the Industry
The Interior Design Show (IDS) was buzzing with many different players in the home and design industry.
Submissions Open for IDC Student Competition
The Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition will be returning in 2023.
Cabico Is Getting Back To Nature with New Collection
Cabico designer, Cindy Raymond, created the line based on her vision of natural elements from around the world to enhance a room and pair beautifully with other kitchen or bathroom elements.
Wood Shines in Hospitality Design
On a recent shopping trip to Yorkdale in Toronto, I dined at the Michelin-starred Konjiki Ramen & Saryo Café.
Engineered Wood Continues To Be A Popular Kitchen Design Trend In 2023
Engineered wood became a rising home design trend in 2022 and shows no sign of slowing down into 2023.