Decorating & Design

Basements

You Won’t Believe This Scandinavian-Inspired Space Is A Basement!

“I wanted it to feel warm, cozy and comfortable," says designer Mehnaz Malik.

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Ask A Designer: How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Nature-Inspired Retreat

H&H's Jennifer Koper shares her easy and affordable tips for creating a relaxing respite.

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Ask A Designer: How To Create A Sunny Dining Area

In this Ask A Designer column, Valérie Morisset shares her advice for sprucing up a tired dining area. Question: I just bought a beautiful condo in Old Montreal. I’d like to have a dining area next to the window, a round table with four chairs and drapery panels instead of…

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Ask A Designer: How To Make The Most Of A Compact Family Room

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her tips for designing a functional gathering place. Question: How do I lay out my narrow family room? Should I do built-ins on either side of the fireplace? I’ve already ordered a sofa and I’m looking for a coffee table — what…

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Ask A Designer: How To Add Interest With Built-In Bookcases

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making an awkward living-dining room more polished. Question: The angled wall in my living room has me stumped, and I’m not sure what to put on my bare walls. Could you help me with furniture and lighting? — T.M.,…

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Ask A Designer: How To Decorate A Front Entry In A Timeless Style

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making a welcoming first impression. Question: I’d like to decorate my hand-me-down-filled entryway in a classic look. What would you suggest? — Z.S., Vernon, B.C. Answer: Start by brightening up the space with a warm white paint. Or,…

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Ask A Designer: How To Wake Up A Tired Dining Room

In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for refreshing a dining room without changing the furniture. Question: I’d like to pull my dining room together and give it some style, but I want to keep my furniture. Where do I start? — B.B., Montreal Answer: The good…

Holiday

This Charming Farmhouse Captures The Magic Of Christmas

Picture the perfect holiday host: a happy winter wonderland where children’s laughter, the swish-swish of skates on ice and snowballs whizzing by your earmuffs are the soundtrack of daily life. That’s where designer Angela Wheeler, a former engineer, and Josh Malcolm, a fireplace retailer, live year-round with their…

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This Holiday Home Is A Love Letter To Mid-Century Modern Style

Get inspired to take a minimalist approach to holiday decorating.

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A Creative Director’s Cozy & Curated Christmas Home

This Arts and Crafts bungalow is filled with holiday cheer!

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Designer Aly Velji Invites Us Into His Merry Holiday Home

When it comes to decking the halls, Calgary-based designer Aly Velji embraces the “more is more” mentality. Glitzy ornaments, layers of rich jewel tones and feathered white Christmas trees abound in the mid-century modern-style home that he shares with his husband, Jason Krell. We chatted with the…

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How Designers Give Their Front Door A Festive Makeover

We asked the pros how they make a merry first impression!

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You’ll Want To Host Christmas Dinner In This Festive Home

Tour this English country-inspired abode dressed for the holidays!

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DIY: Elegant Gift Wrap

This is a super simple yet beautifully elegant wrap. You create bundles by wrapping any gift in either tissue or a remnant of solid-colored fabric. What you’ll need: Silk organza fabric Fabric remnants or tissue paper in complementary hue Tape Scissors Leather laces Kraft paper tags Bubble wrap and fabric…

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DIY: Lynda Reeves’ Modern Art Christmas Crackers

Christmas crackers are the best because they make great table decorations and you can personalize them by filling them with wonderful treats. You can either use store-bought ones and just swap out the contents, or you can make your own. What you’ll need: Sheets of kraft paper and gold-colored paper…