Designing a home from scratch is a fascinating process – especially, when you are downsizing your home. This requires you to think about how every inch of space is being utilized. My husband is the main cook in the house and he is a ‘clean freak‘ that cleans up as he goes. I am more the…
Read MoreMost of us have a vision of what our ‘dream home‘ looks like. Reality hits when faced with the opportunity to bring that image to life in our interior space through planning and design. My husband and I are now seriously considering ‘downsizing‘ and don’t want to ‘de-style‘ in the process. In the next several months,…
Read MoreIs there a way to gently downsize before it’s time? As we go through the cycle of life from renting our first apartment, to owning our first place to expanding to a home because children have come along. Some of us continue to move around due to jobs and other factors. Others create a…
Read MoreOur INTERIOR Design Process: Many Decisions have to be made when you are deciding to Renovate or Build New. Why are you wanting the change? What kind of products can you use? Who can you get to design, source and build your dream? How much will the interior project cost? How much time will…
Read MoreInterior Design Colour Trends in 2013 by Jan Addams CDECA™, LIIID, MIRM Style and Design go hand in hand when it comes to colour. In fact you will often see a colour progression from warm to cool colours flowing back and forth in intensity from one year to the next. Pantone has been the leader…
Read MoreWhy not Holiday at Home? We work hard everyday so we can fly somewhere exotic to relax and rejuvenate. The trouble is when we come back home we feel stressed because we don’t live in an environment that make us feel comfortable & cosy. How can we create a space that warms our body, calms…
Read MoreSearching for the Perfect Mattress? Recently my husband and I looked into purchasing a new mattress. Being research oriented, we went online to find the ‘best mattress for back pain’. Wow, there is an overwhelming amount of information and products on the market including: memory foam, gel, air, innerspring, latex, water and the list goes…
Read MoreTestimonials from Clients for Interior Designer – Jan Addams CDECA™ “Dear Jan, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other Consumers & LinkedIn users. Jan came highly recommended from a friend. She was the third of several designers we spoke to. Immediately we felt comfortable with Jan. We liked how she could…
Read More8 Steps to choosing the best table lamp by Jan Addams CDECA, LIIID, MIRM Step 1 Take measurements to be sure the table lamp will be tall enough to cast its light over your shoulder, especially from a chair-side table. The bottom of the shade should be about even with your cheekbone when you’re sitting…
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