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...

2014 Design Trends - The Global Morning Show

2014 Design Trends - The Global Morning Show

If you missed it watch it online:
http://vimeopro.com/user16748619/personality-appearances/video/84778916


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2014 brings masculine influences with cool textures and a monochromic overture to the mix to create a romantic whimsy. Be prepared to see dark kitchens and navy blue walls making a comeback.
Bold geometrics, black and white graphics, tartan, plaid, space-like chandeliers, recycled wood furniture, live edge pieces and gold, gold and more gold will be taking over our interiors.


You are probably thinking this all sound exciting, but how do you take it from a fantasy to a functional space in your home? Follow these tips to help add a little trend to your 2014 space.








Consider a piece with a story – Salvaged, recycled and upcycled wood accents continue to grow in popularity. Artemano (http://www.artemano.ca/) incorporates these qualities into their designs. They have created a table for their Railway collection from recycled railway wood that has braved the rain, heat and passing of time that is sure to be a conversation starter! If a larger piece is not your style, try one of their smaller accessories, such as candle holders, bowls or trays that are made from recycled buildings and bridges to add a touch of whimsical to your décor.


Add a little splash to your back splash – Adding a new backsplash can change the entire look and feel of your kitchen. Made in Canada, Smart Tiles (http://www.thesmarttiles.com/) are an ingenious new budget friendly brand of tiles that are easy to work with. They are self-adhesive and very easy to install, so even if you aren’t a pro, you can add a new backsplash in 2014. Specially designed for kitchen and bathroom environments, Smart Tiles are resistant to both heat and humidity. This year, why not try out some black and white tiles or the timeless subway tile? They come in a range of styles and colours and are also easy to remove - which means you can change the style as often as you want. Adding pops of colour in your accessories will allow you to mix it up year after year.

Stainless Mosaik
 Cut, peel and stick

Touches of colour  - The 2014 Pantone colour of the year is radiance orchid. This colour adds a soft but fun touch to any space.  If you are not sure how to add in this year’s colour to your existing decor, try it in small doses through accent pieces like candle holders, toss cushions, lamps and throws. If you are really bold, paint an accent wall, or even and entire room. If you are having trouble choosing the right shade and matching accessories Para Paints (www.para.com) has a new Colour Forecast Palette and ColourSquare system tool that helps people visualize the colour in their space and the associated colour that will help make their room pop. This year, why not try a feature wall in Para’s Pixie Pop?


Every year a new trend appears; however don’t feel like you need to redo every room completely, the best way to keep up with the trends and save your wallet is to add the trend you love in a small way. Trends are made to be fun so enjoy this year’s new design approach!

Until next time w&c designer girl!
The new JO ALCORN furniture Collection

The new JO ALCORN furniture Collection

Sneak peak into the new Jo Alcorn furniture collection that will be in retail stores this Spring!!
Blue Haven

Orange tango

Classic twist

and the wow factor . . .
 
Stay tune for more photos and retail locations on who is carrying the line!
 
Until next time,
w&c designer line!

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