There is an impression out there that e-design or virtual design is an inexpensive offering or a way to minimize design investment. In reality, it is just a different way of working. As with in-person full service projects, the same research and design process is undertaken to deliver a comprehensive design presentation, including 3D renderings of the proposed space.

One way to inject timelessness in a space is to mix the metals. I am often asked by clients if a particular metal finish is ‘in fashion’. A good example of this is warm burnished brass which is popular now. Though it happens to be popular today, it is a metal finish that has been around forever, centuries in fact!

… There are hundreds of white colours that have varying undertones that can make or break a space design. Picking the right one can be very challenging. Here are seven Yassein Interior projects that each feature a different white paint from Benjamin Moore …

Let’s face it… we all enjoy instant gratification. Designing our spaces is no different… it is incredibly difficult to resist the temptation to jump in and start looking at all the new elements you can bring into your space. But I believe this is exactly the right moment to pause…

The power of decor is often underestimated. Whether it is a small update or a complete renovation, unless you plan out and execute the decor portion of the project, your room or home will not give you the feeling you desire. Of course, if what you desire is an empty space then that’s a different blog topic!

One of the most common mistakes people make is selecting a paint colour first and then trying to decorate around it. The paint colour is the last thing you should select! Think about putting together a woman’s clothing outfit. Would you select lipstick first and then go shopping to find the outfit, shoes and accessories? Of course, not. The same is true when decorating your home.

As much as furniture and lighting are important, art gives a space soul. It should be meaningful to you. Everytime you enter your room you should love what you see. If you can afford original art, you won’t regret it! You will keep it forever, and likely move it from room to room over time.

I think to live fully and happily, you need to be comfortable in your home. This means living authentically in your home. If your home supports you in the way it should, it will contribute to your well being and to living comfortably in your skin.

An area rug is often a great starting point for a room design. Not only can it help define a space within an open concept area, but it can also add interest, colour inspiration and sound absorption. In many cases, however, people purchase a rug that is too small, which in turn makes the room itself look a lot smaller.

What size light fixture for bedroom, living room or dining room? Learn the process used by this interior design studio to choose the perfect light fixture.

One of my favourite design activities is choosing great lighting. It can make or break a room and usually comes down to layering, scale and consistency.

Now that you’ve chosen an amazing front door for your home (see our blog post from August 4, 2021), you need to continue your warm welcome to your friends and family as they enter your home! This is a space that not only needs to be very functional, but also beautiful. It should give a hint of what’s to come in the rest of your house.