Decorating Lessons

Tips, Tidbits, and Updates From Our Design Studio.

Bedroom Blog Collage
By:
Marisa
September 24, 2014
We seem to be on a roll with custom bedrooms this past year.  They are one of our favourite spaces to design.
Living Room Aurora
By:
Marisa
September 23, 2014
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.
Ob Hutchison Ensuite Bath (2)
By:
Marisa
February 11, 2014
Sometimes you don’t need to gut the bathroom and start from scratch.  A face lift or ‘refresh’ is all that is required.
Currey Collage (2)
By:
Marisa
November 29, 2013
The chandelier can be a real statement maker.  It physically takes centre stage in a room’s decor and can be very powerful.
Kravet Vignette 2 Adjusted
By:
Marisa
October 24, 2013
Some might think that purchasing a custom sofa through a designer/decorator is well, extravagant… So, how much does a custom sofa cost, you ask?
Richmond Hill Designer Kitchen Window Treatments
By:
Marisa
September 18, 2013
We’re loving the following treatments and here’s why!
Fabulous Entrance
By:
Lumar Interiors
April 21, 2013
Give it some personality.  Your decor should be a glimpse into what and who they can expect to find in your home. Let it say ‘welcome’ :  a seat, a lamp, a table/bench.  It says, ‘come in, have a seat, there is warmth here’.  Love...
Area Rugs
By:
Lumar Interiors
March 05, 2013
As more and more people put hardwood in their bedrooms, we’re finding there is an increased need for area rugs.  Hardwood is beautiful but it definitely feels nice to step down into something soft first thing in the morning.
Swatches
By:
Lumar Interiors
February 06, 2013
A few posts back we showed you a living room and kitchen update we were working on.  The Richmond Hill residents were gutting their kitchen and then redecorating their living and dining rooms.  See here for the full story.
By:
Lumar Interiors
February 04, 2013
Two beautiful coffee table books came my way this past Christmas:  one on fashion, the other on home decor.   My friends and family know me too well.
By:
Lumar Interiors
January 21, 2013
 On Trend and Affordable : Flat Weave Area Rugs! Yes, its true.  Flat weave area rugs offer colour, pattern and durability that can meet your budget.
By:
Lumar Interiors
January 14, 2013
I ask that because, funnily enough, after having worked on 100’s of decorating projects  I find people  either belong to  one colour camp or the other.  They either love blues and say they don’t like greens or they love greens and would never use the...
By:
Lumar Interiors
December 10, 2012
Don’t you find you crave simplicity more and more….?  Yet, the holidays seem to get busier and crazier.  So here are a few no-brainer ideas to decorate your home this season and get you and your family in the holiday spirit.
By:
Lumar Interiors
October 29, 2012
Many would argue that the attention to details is what takes the project from good to great.
By:
Lumar Interiors
October 21, 2012
I love artwork. Whether it be a poster, a painting, a lithograph or photography, it can add so much to a space even changing the feel or mood.
By:
Lumar Interiors
October 10, 2012
Apparently both. When tapestries weave their way on to the fashion runways of top designers, you know they are going to be big in home decor too.  The two industries are more closely related than ever with trends in each almost occurring simultaneously now.
By:
Lumar Interiors
September 24, 2012
Fashionistas and decoristas love it! Chinoiserie is a french term used to describe an eastern influence on decoration.  This style entered the European scene in the mid 17th century when French Kings adorned their country homes with it.   Today with an ever-increasing trend towards...
By:
Lumar Interiors
July 25, 2012
Who doesn’t love damask? It’s the newfound classic! This pattern is the chameleon of designs. Place it in any style room and colour scheme; it will adapt and enhance the atmosphere you want to set. From furniture to fabrics, from wallpaper to rugs its EVERYWHERE!...
By:
Lumar Interiors
July 18, 2012
Interest, sophistication and rhythm are just a few reasons why we love geometric patterns. They are great for any scheme and will fit into any style whether that is traditional, modern, formal or casual.
By:
Lumar Interiors
June 29, 2012
Sometimes we get stuck.  (or truth be told, I mean, clients get stuck) We see a piece that looks a little country or a little rock-n-roll and we think it could only fit into a country room or a Rolling Stones condo.
By:
Lumar Interiors
June 19, 2012
Styling or accessorizing a room is like the icing on the cake.  This is where you can really give it some personality.   It is by far one of the most satisfying parts of the decorating process.  When you stop short of this it really...
By:
Lumar Interiors
April 10, 2012
Bookmark this post if you want to refer to beautifully detailed custom window treatments.  Just saying.
By:
Lumar Interiors
March 17, 2012
Shall we talk frankly…..custom cuhions are crazy expensive.  There.  We said it….done.  But aren’t they gorgeous?
By:
Lumar Interiors
March 10, 2012
What you do on the walls and the ceiling (referred to as the fifth wall) has a huge impact in your decoration.  You can almost do nothing else but do something impactful with the walls and it will give you instant gratification.
By:
Lumar Interiors
December 14, 2011
When you’ve been doing this as long as we have, you have a lot of past clients (thank you, we love them).  So, we’ve spec’d a lot of homes in the trend colours of the  last decade with camels, tans, golds,… for their walls.  Guess...
By:
Lumar Interiors
August 25, 2011
I really don’t understand how one can distress over what to wear but not what shoes to finish the outfit with.  Similarly, so much attention is given to the main pieces of upholstery in a room, namely the sofa, but not the chairs.  I’d give...
By:
Lumar Interiors
July 05, 2011
  Even when wallpaper was ‘out’,  some of the best dressed homes sported very fashionable wallcoverings. You just can’t beat the impact or warmth it can give to a room.  Think about it – its a lot of square footage you can cover.
By:
Lumar Interiors
May 19, 2011
Why do we flock to the garden centres in spring?   By mid-March we’re tired of our grey and black clothing and grey skies, particularly those of us living in northern climates.     New York decorator Mario Buatta says that ‘colour is a mood...
By:
Lumar Interiors
April 29, 2011
  The lines have become blurred.  But that’s a good thing. Looks evolve over time:   fashion does as well as home decor.  Otherwise, we’d still be sporting animal skins as clothing and living in caves.  The direction of traditional home decor has shifted in...

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