We are choosing paint colours on a daily basis. Walls, trims, ceilings, doors, cabinetry and anything you can think of can be painted for a new look. 95% of the time, we go to our favourite neutral paint colours. Here are our favourite go-to Benjamin...
2020 has had a crazy ride so far. And though this design forecast list was started in January (we were just too busy to get it done), we believe all of these decor and design trends were in the making. Covid-19 just propelled them into fast...
Call them ‘Old Souls’ that love a ‘grandma chic look’ or call them Grandmillenials, a term that was coined by House Beautiful back in fall 2019. It has become a design style movement. (Picture taken from Sotheby’s Home Blog)
More than ever before we understand that our home is our safe haven. To have all the comforts of home, whatever that may be for you, is true luxury. And, is something to be grateful for.
The Colour of the Year for 2020 has been selected by a number of authorities. Starting in October through to beginning of December the design industry is buzzing with announcements. Several factors help determine what the colour will be: economical climate, political climate, architectural and...
Window treatments made up of both hard window treatments (blinds and shutters) and soft window treatments (drapery and valances) can bring a room to the next level of luxury.
A poorly planned decorating or remodelling project can crush your dreams. We’ve put together this before and after case study of an award-winning family room to explain the process we use to get our clients their dream room.
Why is it that the rooms in magazine pictures or your instagram feed have that well, finished look? The rooms seem to have personality and say something about the people who live there.
First it was the silver trend; now its the gold thing…whichever one we’re in, most clients think you have to stick to the same one everywhere. I always say, too much of a good thing is never a good thing.
Scrolling through our Instagram feed, I realize we really love our chairs! They allow personality, colour, and pattern to happen while being functional too!
One of the most common requests we receive from our clients is that they want their home to have a ‘designer’ look or the ‘wow’ factor. All the while, though, they want their home to reflect them. So, the question is how does one accomplish...
Hand in hand with a robust real estate market in the Toronto area is a booming renovation industry. Whether to increase the value of their home, for aging in place, or for the sheer enjoyment of their property, homeowners are investing in their homes.
COME OUT FOR FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS WITH CHEF ANDREW MUTO, A TALK FROM BENJAMIN MOORE ON SELECTING EXTERIOR PAINT COLOURS, AND OUR TEAM SHARES AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW FABRIC COLLECTIONS FOR SPRING.
Once the artwork is up, the room design feels complete. Without art it feels like there is something missing – we liken it to a woman without her jewellery.
There is a whole lotta lighting happening here at Lumar Interiors. We have sourced 25 light fixtures in the past 45 days: some a little vintage, some a little bit modern, others oh, so classically beautiful!
At about this time every year all the major publications and design bloggers put out their what’s hot/what’s not lists. This year we’ve noticed a growing sentiment against this ritual.
Rooms with high ceilings or open to above can be quite the challenge to decorate. We love the grandeur it gives to a space but want it to feel warm and dressed at the same time.
The difference between nice and ‘wow’ in most interior design projects is the finishing touches. The accessories, art, mirrors and pillows make the story come to life. And home is where the story begins.
Whether designing a highly utilitarian room like a bathroom or a showpiece space like a living room, you know you’ve hit the sweet spot when beauty meets function.
Over the years we’ve had many students do their co-op placement at our studio. Local high schools in Thornhill, Richmond Hill and King City have called on us to help their students earn co-op credits in their respective design programs.
