Design

The Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition will be returning in 2023.

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.

On a recent shopping trip to Yorkdale in Toronto, I dined at the Michelin-starred Konjiki Ramen & Saryo Café.

Engineered wood became a rising home design trend in 2022 and shows no sign of slowing down into 2023.

The beginning of a new year is such an invigorating time. It’s full of potential and possibility. I like to start it off by creating an effective plan that will provide a roadmap for success in reaching professional goals. As an interior…

A pop of colour makes a world of difference in a new space. Colour helps break up the monotony of the ever-popular white kitchen. Specifically, it can add a focal point, an accent, or just enough of a design element to give the space a…

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…

Re-organizing a cluttered closet can feel like a Sisyphean task: a couple days or weeks later – depending on the kind of person you are – and you’re already facing chaos. But with a little thought about the items’ placement, the people they…

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…

NKBA’s newly released 2023 Design Trends report revealed several new and upcoming trends as well as highlighted a number of others that continue to gain traction. The annual report, which surveyed over 600 members of the kitchen and bath…

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,…

Key design features include a vaulted ceiling of solid carved oak and wood-veneer ribbing, inspired by the Anishinaabe teaching lodges and the longhouses of Wendat and Haudenosaunee villages and an oval table in the middle of the meeting…

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…

That homes, design and overall lifestyles have experienced a dramatic change in the past two years are undeniable, but nuances about how the design community has adapted are a hot topic. While some people are returning to city living, the…

To create a highly functional, efficient kitchen, you need to use every square inch of the space intelligently and creatively, including those dreaded kitchen corners. Why? Because this will help capitalize on storage space. It’s one of the…

The new focus on the importance of the bathroom environment has inspired designers and homeowners alike to rethink their decorative strategy for this space. More than ever, people want to create a relaxing, calming, Zen-like experience with…

Beyond salvage, Design for Disassembly (DfD/A) in BC and Canada’s building sector is growing. While pick-up has been gradual, some examples are helping lay the groundwork for the broader industry. By definition, DfD/A is the design of…