• Step Two of a Reader’s Bedroom Makeover: Our Inspiration

    Our second step in tackling our winning reader’s bedroom makeover, was determining Nicole’s furniture layout. We wanted to make sure we addressed the challenges in her room–namely creating a serene space to sleep, relax and work–all around the randomly sized and placed windows. For pictures of the room as it currently is, see yesterday’s post. 1.  First and foremost, placement…

  • Step One of a Reader’s Bedroom Makeover: Before Pics and Her Inspiration

    In November we announced the official launch of our design services and with that announcement we gave away a Two Perspectives Design Board as a special thank you to our readers.  Nicole from Illinois won the giveaway and decided to have us tackle her master bedroom. She recently purchased a new home and was struggling with this room–it’s large, has high…

  • Get the Look: Sally Armstrong’s Reno

    Yesterday, we featured Canadian House & Home editor Sally Armstrong’s recently renovated home. Thought it would be fun to try to recreate the look of these three rooms: And, here’s how you can get a similar look in your own home… 1. Clean, contemporary lines are central to the look. Armstrong’s plush sofa was gorgeous, but this putty grey one…