by nancyhugo | Aug 17, 2013
A small room off the kitchen hidden away from guests to prepare meals is a common request to building designers while a separate computer room, TV room or home cinema has dropped off the list. Sunshine Coast building designer Trevor Reitsma said opening up older...
by nancyhugo | Aug 11, 2013
Add a punch of red to your décor to pique passion & personality. Give your neutral color scheme a break and add a touch of red to create a focal point. A little red goes a long way – and is a powerful addition to most interior looks. *** Experts say that red is a...
by nancyhugo | Jul 27, 2013
Having to step over a shower curb can be dangerous for anyone – but when you’re having to navigate a wheelchair or even a walker, a curb can be a barrier impossible to overcome. This universal shower was designed with no curb so the room is at all one level. A linear...
by nancyhugo | Jul 22, 2013
that the size of homes is growing again? As the residential market improves, the size of homes has grown in response. This is the case for high-end custom homes as well as additions to existing homes. Preferences for open spaces, like open-space layouts, and single...
by nancyhugo | Jun 27, 2013
Stripes are in. You will see carpets, wallpapers, upholstery, graphic art with distinctive bold, colorful stripes highlighting the design themes in in 2013. The idea is to make things stand out in an elegant way instilling visual harmony in the space. The pictures...
by nancyhugo | Jun 25, 2013
Dark spaces do not make us feel happy. All humans need light to thrive, and our skin, eyes, hair, mind and well-being need natural light to be healthy. At the same time – our home reaps the benefit as well. Natural light can kill bacteria that grow in dark and wet...