Classic kitchens are inspired by tradition in their use of materials, but contemporary versions of these kitchens offer a crisp interpretation influenced by an updated use of materials and methods. Before we look at some gorgeous kitchens with classic designs, if you want to update your traditional home, you might also want to read anRead More (…)

One of the trickiest predicaments for a design newbie is figuring out how high (or low) to hang your lighting fixtures. Chandeliers, pendants, etc. can mystify even the veterans because they are all so different. Though there is a bit more of an art than science to it, here are a few factors to consider:Read More (…)

If you live in the beaches, or anywhere in the southeast quadrant of the city, you have probably heard of the Balmy Beach Club. If you have had the pleasure of visiting the club, you will recall it’s beautiful patio overlooking the boardwalk and Lake Ontario. It is a great setting for a hot summerRead More (…)

Tips on how to select quality for where you take a seat. Whether you long for the perfect work-life balance or a great piece of cheese cake without the calories, you can’t have it all. The same is true with sofas. Growing up in a family in the furniture industry taught me a few things. There are many, and I meanRead More (…)

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust. Nothing inspires and informs design more than travel. This post is about Hong Kong, but in case you missed my post on Singapore you can read here, and read about Bali, here. The third leg ofRead More (…)