Sustainable design finds of the week from William Switzer of Vancouver
A handsome collection of sustainable design products at William Switzer showroom in Vancouver. One of our finest sources of high quality furniture in the interior design industry. Stop by and be inspired! LINIEDGE COLLECTION by Hartman&Forbs,Hand woven and crafted natural window
These Fun Fabrics Will Express the Retro Geek in You!
Hope our visit of Anne Starr's showroom in Vancouver inspires you to re-upholster some of the old pieces of furniture you have with these retro patterns! A fun way to jazz up the interior design of your home! A few of
A little taste of Europe in Yaletown
I've had a lifelong love affair with all things European. While I would have loved to tour Europe this upcoming summer, a busy Yaletown interior design business demanded otherwise! Much to my delight, I found a little bit of Europe
A Lesson from my mother….It’s All in the Details
This Mother’s Day I spent some time remembering my own mother, and reflecting on the lessons she taught me as a child. My mom was an excellent dressmaker. She would make her own patterns, buy the best fabrics and, in
Colour Psychology and the Spring
Spring is the time of year when the trees, sidewalks and alleys of Vancouver are covered with petals of cherry blossoms and you are greeted by pleasant-pink and restful-white expressions of nature in every neighbourhood. The bright hues of new
Priceless Heirlooms Speak Through Colour
An old friend and client stopped by earlier this week to get colour and material-selection advice for the furnishing of her new guest room. While discussing various options, she was drawn to an opaque blue bowl that sits amidst books
Lessons from a cat for creative bathroom design
Most of the time we are pretty much stuck with the layout of our living space. We adjust and customize what we can to accommodate our personal habits and rituals. When it comes to bathroom design, we are often relegated to
Character and Craftsmanship for Interior Design
As a Vancouver interior designer, I must pay attention to the smallest details of every aspect of an interior design project and interior lighting. I love, appreciate and purchase beautiful things all the time. I carefully choose items for my
Saturday Mornings and Pancake Poppers Inspire Vancouver Interior Design
Saturdays usually find us visiting our favorite showrooms in Vancouver or planning the coming week’s Interior Design projects. This Saturday, Anna and I worked from the studio - which afforded me the opportunity to spoil her with a cheerful treat!
Things I Would Love In My New Kitchen
Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher - love the dual drawers! While looking for more simplicity in my everyday life, I wouldn’t mind a little extra when it comes to planning the design of a new kitchen. Recently, I’ve been making notes of
The Book Of Paris Design Inspirations
The inspiration for interior design can come from many sources, such as a client’s lifestyle, their recent travels, and their work routines. Each material selection often has a story or two to tell. The inspiration for this material selection is drawn
Blu Bathworks Brings Modern Design and Elegance to your Bathroom
In every home renovation finding the right fixtures for the bathrooms within the budget, without compromising on quality is very important. We are continuously on the lookout for bathroom fixtures to be used in our new bathroom renovation projects, checking
Home Renovation and Hardwood Flooring
There is no difference between engineered or solid hardwood floor in appearance, but there is a difference in the method of construction. The engineered hardwood floor is made of layers of hardwood and/or plywood bond together with glue and pressure. The high
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful 2013
Happy New Year to all, from all of us here at our interior design studio in Vancouver! 2012 was fantastic; a year of growth and new opportunities in the Vancouver interior design field that took us to new directions. We
Bathroom Remodeling Tips For Your Home
Bathrooms are among a home’s most expensive features and the interior design of them is often an afterthought in the home renovation process in terms of budget and space planning. Considering how much time people spend in bathrooms, it is