Boys & Their Toys: A Boy's Bedroom

When designing a child’s room, you need to consider the room’s required furniture, plus storage and organizing systems. Add in a touch of fun design that the child can grow with, and you will have a room you’ll both love! It’s also great to include artwork they love or (even better!) have made themselves.  My most recent makeover project ...

Colour and Design Trends of 2015

Colour. It’s a hot topic every year – what colours are in, what colours to paint, what colours to accessorize with. And what will be around today and tomorrow. The 2015 runways are filled with colours reminiscent of the 1960s – shades such as warm olive and rich orange are being given new life, while some colour trends continue to be popular. ...

Laundry in style – create a functional and fashionable laundry room

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the laundry room must be the liver. The laundry room cycles through messy household clothing and towels, and cleans them up time and time again.  In addition to being the place to do laundry and store cleaning supplies, many households also have their laundry room act as a mudroom; a place to drop off ...

Quick Paint Tips / Projects

With the holidays just around the corner, so grows the list of “to do’s” within the home. Spending too much time inside makes you realize how many little projects you need to get done or want to do to jazz up your space.  Not every project has to be a big one: you can make just as much of an impact in a space with little effort. These project...

5 Days of Christmas Gift Guide!

With the holiday gift giving season upon us, our stress levels rise as we try to decide upon ideal gifts for our loved ones. Whomever you are shopping for this holiday season, we have five great options that are suitable for anyone (and everyone!) on your list.   On first day of Christmas I bought an Oster Versa 1400 High Performanc...

A home office and a guest room: How to create a multifunctional space

City living may mean limited space, but you don’t have to sacrifice functionality. I was recently challenged to find a clever way to maximize a space. All of the bedrooms were occupied, but the home lacked a guest room, plus a more efficient workspace and storage in their walkout basement. This is how I created a dual-purpose room. An effic...

Create your own bedroom retreat!

{Full article in this Friday's Toronto Sun!}You spend a third of your day in your bedroom. It should be a relaxing place you enjoy spending time. Here’s how you can create a beautiful, comfortable bedroom retreat on any budget. Cool Color Palette. I’ve had red bedrooms and I’ve had pale blue rooms. I can honestly say colour psychology is real...

CIL DECOR EXPERT ON THE ROAD @ Home Depot

Need Paint Advice? How about overall Decorating/Design Help? But can't afford a design consultation fee? Well you are in luck CIL has teamed up with a number of Design Experts across Canada assisting you once a week at a Home Depot near you for a limited time offer. Come out from 6 to 8pm at one of the locations below to meet with me for...

All Seasoned Cottage Decor

With our short Canadian summer, more and more people are buying all-season cottages or winterizing their existing cottages to make a year-round retreat. People want to enjoy a get away not only in the summer but also in the cooler Canadian months too. I recently took the design challenge of styling my client’s all-season cottage.  Decoratin...

Dream Closet!

Who says you have to sacrifice fashion for function? For my latest makeover project, I wanted to strike a balance between style and organization to create the perfect walk-in closet. I called in organizing guru Clare Kumar to help with a closet makeover to make sure we ended up with a space that was functional and looked fantastic.  I love ...

Small Space Patio Decor on the Global Noon Show!

If you missed Jo's segment on Small Space Patio Décor on the Global Noon show no worries watch online: http://globalnews.ca/video/1401909/jo-alcorn/ Special Thanks to Home Depot for the products.  Have fun dressing you outdoor space this summer!  Until next time, w&c designer girl! ...

Stylish Patio Makeover on a Budget!

During the warm summer months, we tend to spend a lot more time outside, so it’s time to design or re-design your area to create a cosy ambiance that will encourage you to spend more time in the great outdoors. So for those of you who are seeking inspiration to spruce up your small patio or balcony space, I have some fabulous design tips to help y...

This years IDS Show and the Trends that are coming . . .

This years IDS Show and the Trends that are coming . . .

This years IDS was full of fun everywhere direction you turned. I had the pleasure of presenting on the Para Paint sponsored stage about this years trends, which I truly enjoyed researching and preparing for. I might have talked a little bit longer then I was suppose too, but there was just sooooo much to cover!!
 
This year the unavailing of my new paint colour with Para Paint was on display, JoJo Whitewash 17.
We designed a fun and clever art installation, Paint Crimes. Using a classic and traditional chair coated in the JoJo white and shot them with a few of the trends colours. The story behind the Paint Crime chairs is, when helping to choose the 2013 trend colours with the Para Paint team I mentioned that there was no true white to compare the colours with, without a true white you can not see a colours true form. Which is turn is the crime, because without a white to compare the colour too you cannot truly enjoy the beauty of the pigments within each colour.
Thank you Chair Source for the chairs!
 
As for my Presentation here are a few slides out of 130 slides, a peak into the :
 
 







 
Happy 2013 Design Trending!!
 
Until next time,
w&c designer girl!

Sneak Peak at what to expect at IDS this year!!

Sneak Peak at what to expect at IDS this year!!

IDS OPENS TODAY!! Excited to see what is in store for us this year. however I did get a sneak peak at what to expect at the Masco booth 710. . . .     

1.            Axor Bouroullec

o   This collection is the product of a collaboration between Axor and the Bouroullec brothers

o   It’s a truly customizable collection that emphasizes balance, form and function

o   It’s made up of over 40 products including faucets, washbasins, a bathtub, shower  components, and accessories

o   Allows the user to create their own customized bathroom configurations (image)

o   Features flowing chrome faucets and smooth, white mineral cast shelves

o   For more information: www.hansgrohe.ca


2.            Hansgrohe Metris with ComfortZone Hansgrohe = hanz – grow – ah

o   Hansgrohe is introducing the new Metris faucet collect ion at IDS this year

o   ComfortZone means it allows you to find exactly the right height to suit your personal needs

o   Metris is available with five different ComfortZone heights (image)

o   You can choose the right faucet height whether you are brushing teeth, filling up a fish bowl or even washing hair over the sink

o   This image is of Metris in a Chrome finish

o   For more information: www.hansgrohe.ca

 
3.            Brizo Siderna  Brizo = bree – zoh

o   Brizo’s modern and sleek Siderna collection has been revamped in a matte black finish (image)

o   Siderna takes its inspiration from the contrast between natural elements and geometric structures

o   The Siderna’s ribbon spout architecture is inspired by the study of waterfalls

o   Optional glass accents are available for a unique look and added texture

o   For more information: www.brizo.com   

4.            Brizo Odin

o   Brizo’s Odin collection is a new series of faucets, showers and accessories for the bathroom

o   Merges clean, Scandinavian design with leading-edge technologies

o   Available in a widespread lavatory (image) and single-handle

o   The lavatory faucet is available with hands-free SmartTouchPlus™ Technology, bringing added luxury and convenience to the bathroom

o   This technology allows for both hands-free and touch-sensitive operation

o   For more information: www.brizo.com  

Have fun at IDS and hopefully see you there!!

Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
 
Tune into the Morning Show Tuesday to watch Jo!

Tune into the Morning Show Tuesday to watch Jo!

If you missed the segment watch it online @
http://www.globaltoronto.com/Pages/MorningSegment.aspx?id=6442793261
Tune in Tuesday morning around 7:20am as Jo goes over the 2013 Design Trends and what to expect at the upcoming Interior Design Show this year! 

New products, stunning images and more on the segment! 

Thanks to:
www.para.com
www.glidingshelf.ca
www.brizo.com
www.hansgrohe.ca
www.interiordesignshow.com 


Until next time, 
w&c designer girl! 


image Jonathan Adler / Kravet

 

Storage Yes Please . . .

Storage Yes Please . . .

We are always in need of more storage and it always seems like we can never find enough efficient storage no matter what size of home we have.  We spend more time running around the house finding corners to hide our junk then actually having an organized system that works with our family’s lifestyle.  Most of us are unable to live in that minimal no clutter house, so we need solutions to keep us organized and stress free.

If you missed Jo's BT segment last week she introduced the Canadian Company Gliding Shelf Solutions, the best solution for storage in any home  http://www.glidingshelf.ca/



Let 2013 be your storage organized year!


 Benefits to this product:
  • Rolling shelves organize, de-clutter and help to effortlessly use every inch of your cabinet space.
  • Convert your existing cabinets with pull-out drawers at an affordable cost - no need for expensive renovation.
  • Custom made to create organized, efficient spaces of your current cabinetry.
  • Easily Access 100% of your cabinets - no more kneeling or stooping.
  • Use your existing cabinets to their fullest potential - and double your cabinet space.
 and more . . . .










































The other beautiful storage piece I showed was this stunning bar from Dorya http://www.doryainteriors.com/ Great storage and an art piece at the same time.


(Comes in a multiple of fun and elegant colours. Was shown in a dark blue on BT. )








Watch the full segment online @
http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/2070913531001.000000/interior-design-trends-for-2013/

Have fun being organized this year!

Until next time,
w&c design girl!
2013 Design Trends on Breakfast Television

2013 Design Trends on Breakfast Television


With 2013 finally here so are the new design trends. Look out for lots of patterns like animal prints, florals, geometric, Ikat and stripes to every where and used all together. Earthy textures and colors including natural wood, stones and a mixture of metals will be included as well. High gloss lacquer and the very popular chevron pattern are taking over the homes! We are seeing exotic decor, tribal prints and ethnic embroidered fabrics, geometric print modern rug, and don't forget those over coloured walls that are coming back. This year you might get a settle glimpse of the past, the late 70's early 80's decor is entering the home with a modern twist. Johnathan Alder's style is taking over! 


Companies involved in the Trends Segment on BT January 3rd:
w&c  www.whitewashco.ca/shop
Jo’s Lighting http://artcraftlighting.com/web/index.php/search?product_id=ja&page=1
Gliding Shelf http://www.glidingshelf.ca/
Dorya   www.dorya.us
Switch Studio http://www.switchstudio.ca/
Teb Interiors http://tebinteriors.com/
Design Republic http://mydesignrepublic.com/
and Para Paints.

Contest: Will be on BT tomorrow January 4th, details on how to enter to win a $250 gift certificate to spend at Switch Studio and another $250 certificate to spend at Paint it Like New. That is a total of $500!!! Twitter: @whitewashco  Good Luck!!
(Switch Studio certificate can be used to purchase fabric, upholstery services and product) 

Home Decor Trends 2013



If you missed the segment this morning the link will be posted soon.

Need help adding the new trends to your home, we are here to do just that: www.whitewashco.ca

Until next time
w&c designer girl.

images: designloversblog.com, scoop.it, blog.wallpops.com, brightboldbeautiful.com, loridennis.com
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