Clients Say about Jan Testimonials for Interior Designer – Jan Addams LIIID, MIRM December 2015 Dear Jan, Just a short note to thank you and let you know how very happy I am with the transformation you created for my (new to me) town home. The master bedroom is a dream with the gorgeous headboard…
Read More2016 Style Strategy These styles may be here for a couple of years as Trends are defined as something that last for over two years… Wikipedia says: Long-term forecasting is the process of analysing and evaluating trends that can be identified by scanning a variety of sources for information. It is a fashion which lasts over…
Read MoreWe are all Diamonds in the rough! Our Inner Characteristics There are common denominators that stay with us throughout our life, and aspects of our personality that change with experience and maturity. By first knowing how you act, react and evolve (infinite), you then have a basis for understanding and getting along with others. There…
Read MoreInteresting Exterior façade When designing the exterior of a home, look at mixing different elements and textures rather than colours to create an interesting and timeless look such as the architects did in the home below: Modern Exterior by Dallas Architects & Building Designers Olsen Studios
Read MoreIn January, my husband and I downsized from a 3700 sqft. home on a half-acre to a low maintenance 2500 sqft home in the city with virtually no storage. A month later after a horrific move (we thought we had downsized – apparently not enough…) we are now nestling into our new home. Rather than bemoan…
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If you ever have had your home up for sale, you understand the stress it can cause. Especially if you have been in your home a long time and are now downsizing. (I speak from personal experience!) There are so many challenges to face both physically and emotionally. There is the uncertainty on pricing; the…
Read MoreTime to Sell? You have read the ‘8 Key Deciding Factors‘ (if not go HERE) and have decided that your home no longer meets your family’s needs regardless of renovating. Now what? Most people realise that they need help to sell their home so hire a Realtor to do it for them. This decision has…
Read MoreBy DAT Girl – Jan Addams Colour is alive! It is July 12, 2014. The sun burns brightly while the sky turns hazy blue. We relish the longer days and love to feel soft sand under our toes and wistfully remember times of our youth. In 2014 there are many colour palettes that come out to…
Read MoreClosing Costs: by Jan Addams My husband and I are in the process of selling our home and looking forward to finding a place to call ours for the next 10-15 years. I really do understand all the pain and frustration that my clients go through when they are renovating, or selling and building new. The excitement…
Read MoreHost Jan Addams – ‘DAT Girl Interviews’ – Retail Specialist Heddy Bing This is Part 2/2 In this segment, Heddy discusses one of the biggest challenges in Retail design – Lighting! Understand and work within the city’s by-laws for amount of lighting allowed. Know the amperage level allowed in your space. Know the Kelvin…
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