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A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/5eecb6ff-b097-4afe-991c-eec994a8a492/coping.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/839780a1-fdad-41e6-977b-1eec0cb54760/coving+Victorian.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out More traditional style molding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/627103c4-eea4-4c9b-8de9-d9e74f0b55c4/coving+med.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out This coving isn’t quite as ornate, as the traditional Victorian one seen earlier, but it still leans towards a more traditional style as it has many levels to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/d129cab6-5bc5-438d-8f9e-3672578b63f1/coving+modern.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out This style of coving lends itself to a more modern space. Because it is more flush to the ceiling, with more angular steps, it feels more modern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/04857dec-8599-406d-a13f-b7a1a9d1b6d8/coving+modern+2.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out You can also get a more contemporary look by painting out the crown in a darker colour. This lends itself to eclectic spaces as the molding itself is quite traditional in it’s profile, but the colour adds drama that is more modern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/29156d6f-d392-4664-b3ed-459b08fb1cf7/coved+painted+out.jpeg Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out This is another example of coving. These types of coved ceilings were often found in post WWII homes. They often have a grand curvature to them but this one is quite flat. In this reno, as in most homes from this period, I suggest painting out the coving the same colour as the ceiling. People often will wrap the wall colour up the coving and this just tends to bring the ceiling down and create the feel of a smaller space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/71f6271f-b2a8-47ff-8976-28269cc57b6c/coving+floor.png Blog - Coving VS Coping... A Design Show Woops. - Make it stand out Here is an example of a floor that is wrapped up the wall, or has coving, in order to be able to be kept cleaner with no right angles being present. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/chairs monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/e6945883-3849-4e89-9827-3851580d6025/Marcel+Wanders+chair.jpg Blog - Chairs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/f0e8ca0b-ae83-466a-8e80-2e90caa7cf51/ROM+chair.jpg Blog - Chairs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/6d7ae63b-5201-4f88-9f07-135b9e3a227a/Rom+chair+2.jpg Blog - Chairs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/771cf791-066b-491b-8c11-025a91d126dd/Rom+chair+3.jpg Blog - Chairs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/65ac429a-fce7-4ace-bd7f-63d706a6fed0/DD+SM-Item+Collage-chairs.png Blog - Chairs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/mybathroomensuitereno monthly 0.5 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/f69e410f-1e7c-4b4d-9a2d-c3712720e2f2/DCDDB748-8D8A-4AF1-BF7A-0F7EA83E401C.jpg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/a69d13fc-2e49-475f-84c3-f8607bb35b96/E97207D8-789E-43E5-B1DF-ACCF85B63A76.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out Our original bath had all marble surfaces, with a HUGE old-style Jacuzzi tub. I loved it (it was like a small swimming pool, even though I never used the jets), but the finish had started coming off of it so we knew that it was time for a reno. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1f604a9d-d1e2-4b5c-b87b-c2205f174282/DAC1E80A-2FC1-4890-9591-437F29BBA8D5.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out This is what we started with. The Lino was still in really good shape, but the pattern was so dated, and this along with the marble just put it back a couple of decades when it came to style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/b429356c-f738-4ade-a105-0dcef499b3a0/57771165-50E4-4AD5-9C3C-7EB84F71B103.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out The bathroom also had a fair amount of wasted space. This deck at the head of the tub was huge, and didn’t really serve much of a purpose, once we weren’t having a jetted tub, and the space where the tower was (this was added by the previous owner) not only wasn’t properly framed in, but the tower blocked a lot of the natural light from the window. Artwork: @jociis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/6abe98f2-e492-4f9a-b303-49cdb4f2f18a/3C5397B4-3665-4F4A-904B-B4F56A6ECE9F.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out All of the metal trim was in brass, and even though brass fixtures are trending at the moment no one wants this shiny brass look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/a7a9c063-d547-4bef-8b51-98be9ca51fdd/5D160D23-14D5-42E2-B2B4-7D474136BB11.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out You can see how much brighter the space is, with the tower removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/9da9ae8d-3897-44f0-8f3c-185c26f99580/C26DFC7D-011A-4B42-A08E-6133782EC9E9.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out Then the demo begins. Our only disappointment was that we couldn’t remove the bulkhead, but I worked around it and was happy with the outcome, overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/e1044b16-91c1-4c02-a310-538d051ed57a/1A0D3379-A8F1-40DC-B22F-E84DBC98C586.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out We discovered venting in the right hand wall of the shower, so we weren’t able to put a shower niche there, and I didn't want to have it on the back wall, breaking up the feature tile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/7a35fa4a-5f72-4e98-bbe1-a380d6c0b05f/6C77FDAA-037F-4A2E-8475-38D9131AA560.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out It’s always so cool seeing the process of tile install. Braedan with Precision Tile and Stone, here in High River, did an excellent job of the install. I picked the tiles so that the 24 inch vertical lay would have grout lines that lined up with every three of the 8 inch horizontal lay of the feature tile. I thought that the “chicklet” tiles would be too much wrapped all around the shower stall, so calmed it down with side walls done in a lighter version of the tiles we used downstairs on the fireplace and the wet bar, with our rebuild after the flood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/c3fc84be-0a76-4a55-aabe-ffb8dec1cd9a/0F355D28-A01D-4B2B-9E62-B91F331B33D9.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out Here you can see the custom cabinets that have been installed. Another thing that you may notice is how well Landon has protected the tub, so it doesn’t get damaged. The tub going in first is a challenge, but it does enable all of the other elements to be fit exactly to the edge and upper deck, so that everything is seamless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/0135883b-9508-4555-ba0e-08bc1a5c9307/EBC48987-8FA3-416A-9F6C-13E62F2111D5.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out This is the mirror I was talking about, that was in this season of Rock the Block. Their bathroom is a completely different style, as it was a powder room, and it is in a brass finish, not black, but I was pretty thrilled to see it used on an HGTV show. I’ve seen it on a few other shows lately, too. Just goes to show it is really trending, and I’m happy that it is an element that I can easily change out, once the trend has waned. Please excuse the crappy picture that I took off of the TV…LOL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/c08f0ff8-d946-4621-afbe-db6bcd4f5082/8D6D3C71-8E8D-4402-A20E-51361719ABDA.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out Here is my finished vanity. I have a bit more counter space than Dave does (but not much), as I tend to have more pretty things to set out. I love the false front on my centre cabinet, and that my pulls are consistent throughout my upstairs. I have them in the main bath and the kitchen, as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/0c81e42e-b48c-4fb9-925e-c4195498f525/1134FDB2-274C-4EA0-B76D-6A386AA571DC.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out This shows how the pony wall separates the tub space from Dave’s vanity. I also added the grab bar (you know we aren’t getting any younger), but love how sleek it is. This shot shows how our LVT (luxury vinyl tile) warms up the space, as well. It feels fabulous underfoot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/0d88a1d4-aff8-4890-a111-0a97434898e4/97C82D48-109F-4FF0-9D37-04281D72C677.jpeg Blog - My Ensuite Bathroom Renovation - Make it stand out We brought out the shower about six inches, so there is a little more elbow room in it. By adding the gooseneck mount on the rain shower head it creates a sense of more space, as well. The shelving was the option we went to, since I couldn’t put the niche where I originally wanted it to go. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/home monthly 0.5 2023-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/24078348-91ab-4fc3-acb7-af71cb870a20/Screen+Shot+2023-02-07+at+1.16.44+PM.png Blog - Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/a-true-designer monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/89d122d6-bf2f-45d2-b1f0-54a4de476368/Screen+Shot+2022-11-28+at+10.23.50+AM.png Blog - A True Designer, From the Beginning (Christmas Edition) Photo credit: okchicas.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/19531eae-f2dd-4603-90ed-0dce62798b5b/Screen+Shot+2022-11-28+at+10.20.53+AM.png Blog - A True Designer, From the Beginning (Christmas Edition) - Make it stand out This one is kind of the idea, but mine was just shoved in a styrofoam block, but to me it was beautiful. Photo credit: weddingchicks.com https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/lookupwayup monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1653928199716-WZORT2L6RZECI33V8YV8/tempImageyhvHvy.gif Blog - Look Up....Way Up Inside the glass pyramid, at the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112244508-CFWQOV5ES3I4JIYRT27K/IMG_8416.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out Inside the Palais des Papes (The Popes’ Palace) in Avignon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112273160-XH51EIGS1JWTH4509L62/IMG_8423.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out This was one of my favourites. I am standing inside a fireplace, the size of a small bedroom, and this is the chimney that goes up three stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112893078-VYBM5HQ4B0QGKB34M4AG/IMG_8424.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out In the main dining hall, at the Palais. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654113225482-JIB84V281TY14W6J3TV6/IMG_8432.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out All of the grandeur of these ceilings made me so happy and in awe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112297483-Y9KWGLWUU0B79B8ZRAI9/IMG_8654.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out This is actually outside, underneath an arch, that is in the main courtyard, facing the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112322139-5SEAUMSTX48FPN61SL9X/IMG_8660.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out The ceilings in the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112345128-ZUDBBYDWYFFSXQHBESCQ/IMG_8661.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out The arches, in stone, are amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112376845-48GFYA5OSVISZ3A8QKA4/IMG_8664.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out In some of the spaces, there are amazing amounts of gold gilding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112405205-D8T5KFICZ57C3TPGSEHE/IMG_8666.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out Art and gold…so shiny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112449257-JPZT9EJPJVKMXBXHTD5U/IMG_8670.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out Skylights that brought in daylight, as candles were expensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1654112480303-926EP19276HITJKKAZVV/IMG_8823.jpeg Blog - Look Up....Way Up - Make it stand out This isn’t a ceiling, but I just had to get this shot from under the Eiffel Tower. It was so cool to experience. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/outdoor-living-spaces monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647898559710-OBXWFP4SD8TLNDGG40PJ/outdoor+furniture+living+space Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out Caicos Outdoor Furniture Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647901665822-JGPATI689YJ34NB6LYUI/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+4.26.59+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out Homedepot.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647899535394-0IU4PGYFYX3VMY8SQKKO/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+3.51.42+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out HGTV.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647900211179-WPEDJ9F3PGC1BZ6NP3SV/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+4.03.01+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out abeautifulness.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647900567668-P6C7KZA4VCUXYJAROLXU/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+4.08.40+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out rugs.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647900729280-0MJH1MUBI68MNXN564PD/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+4.11.46+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out agreenfuture.ca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647900941777-I2ZWZC41X4BJWYQEYOB1/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+4.14.59+PM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out architecthonolulu.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1647901029685-RB90P4F7E2XHA99I2TZF/Screen+Shot+2022-03-21+at+10.53.44+AM.png Blog - Outdoor Living Spaces...it's almost time... - Make it stand out thermacell.com https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/what-to-expect-at-a-decor-diva-consult monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1634416686236-LBBR8Y4RMZ9X2QXFGR4P/filling+out+a+form.jpg Blog - What to Expect at a Decor Diva Consult - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1634416403912-OQ1I1M9TN74DLF46X5ZV/online+consult.PNG Blog - What to Expect at a Decor Diva Consult This is the dated rec-room, before we got in there. The old flooring was left in place, as we suspected asbestos, and were planning on carpeting anyways (read my IG post about asbestos, to see how it is safe to let it be). One thing we loved was the old, brick fireplace. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/new-life-or-a-no-go monthly 0.5 2021-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624745139410-170IA4PTS576PU8V9JHN/flip+kitchen.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624745508413-YE77I1U4D65TYCYR69MO/flip+rec+room+before.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? This is the dated rec-room, before we got in there. The old flooring was left in place, as we suspected asbestos, and were planning on carpeting anyways (read my IG post about asbestos, to see how it is safe to let it be). One thing we loved was the old, brick fireplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624745746443-G9SETU4LYBUE8EGF1TA9/flip+rec+room+after.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? Adding the pot lights really helped brighten up this traditional basement space, as there were no windows once the bedrooms were added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624745870786-1QX4ND6MV5J6JVZK3RNP/flip+rec+room+after+2.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746031406-6AULNC4M4WCDTOVTLNCF/flip+kitchen+before.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? Wow, those countertops are something! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746101814-42F4WGKWCP8RSORM7HDH/flip+kitchen+before+2.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out The dark cabinets were pretty icky, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624911207932-3EPMDN1ZI23QAEH0II3V/kitchen+after+3.png Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out By brightening up the cabinets, and removing the valance above the window, the kitchen became a bright, inviting space. If the budget was unlimited we would have moved the window, but that would have added an expense that the sale of the property couldn’t recoup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746348670-ZFVGB7SKBMLBX6ZMCZOV/flip+kitchen+after.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out The venting for the hood fan wasn’t complete in these photos, but it got finished later, as did the floor register in front of the sink. Due to the estimated return on the property, given location, the option of taking the cabinetry to the ceiling didn’t pencil out, so we just did standard cabinetry with open space above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746381770-XT365OB60BPKBDSC3HEQ/flip+kitchen+after+2.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out The pre-existing opening into the dining area was a standard door width, as there was a cabinet in the corner. We removed that cabinet, and used uppers in a buffet style application, which aren’t as deep as lowers. This allowed us to open up the dining room entrance, and gave a brighter feel to both spaces, as the sight lines as well as the light transfer was improved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746616103-T5ZMGIM4QCVNMI4WDBUT/flip+main+bath+before.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out Who grew up with Harvest Gold fixtures? Or maybe you had Avocado Green??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746637559-YMF5XNCCCR4J35X000H6/flip+main+bath+after.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out What an improvement! Even just by removing the banjo arm countertop the bathroom seems bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746720369-XET6NFHC90ZO4YHPQAF2/flip+living+room+before.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? I was so sad to see the small hall built-in go (not so much the dining room built in), but in the end it was best for the overall flow of the space and the newer, contemporary look that the contractor was going for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624746796393-6AZUUT4JM4G30WJGZ27J/flip+living+room+before+2.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out We did keep the ceiling though, and that kept a bit of the home’s character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624747025815-MATT2XD4X7KBV3EP4YPV/flip+living+room+after.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out New flooring throughout gave the space a more cohesive look. You can’t tell from the before photos but the floors were in pretty rough shape, and repairing them would have blown the budget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1624747059384-L4ZG0VFJPYEEGSF2H7WH/flip+living+room+after+staged.JPG Blog - New Life or a No-Go? - Make it stand out The staging gave the space a great look for the listing. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/planningforthefuture monthly 0.5 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1617056240696-OXWN31IFHLSDIHD4G1LE/mood+board.JPG Blog - Planning for the Future-Part 3 of Renovate or Refresh Photo courtesy of fohlio.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1617057095961-RLK0YX0HMPSQ746X6LEX/pregnant+woman+with+belly.JPG Blog - Planning for the Future-Part 3 of Renovate or Refresh Photo courtesy of healthline.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1617057147219-JCMROYXOKYT28K0NMU0T/senior+with+mobility+issues.JPG Blog - Planning for the Future-Part 3 of Renovate or Refresh Photo courtesy of dfi.wa.gov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1617057040739-Y07F4HHKVICA61AN0KCI/grad+image+of+student+at+ceremony.JPG Blog - Planning for the Future-Part 3 of Renovate or Refresh Photo courtesy of MarthaStewart.com https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/renovationgoalspart2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1613588566602-4J2XIY9RZPXVBJ6BY6G8/Lowes+kitchen+after+a+full+renovation.JPG Blog - Renovation Goals image courtesy of lowes.com https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/renovate-or-refresh monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611247994775-5LFTIPG0UH3ZDDLUACFQ/saw%2Blove%2Band%2Brenovations.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh image courtesy of loveandrenovations.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611334205457-KYXLCM29UHYBT0EHUXHD/roof+fix+on+leaky+roof Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo Credit: Aboveall.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611334426981-IDSVU3I48LK5JHJ2OQQW/How-to-remove-ceramic-tile-yourself.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo credit AllThingsThirfty.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611335305234-T3DZ6VA9193YVFC2AI5Q/Furniture-Too-Big-or-Too-Many-Pieces-for-a-Room.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo Credit: porchdaydreamer.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611336510966-DRMC35AICVB9D40Y627B/door+to+nowhere.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo credit: Reddit.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611336699878-A5IDETGWTOBYEDC2427J/extension-cord-reno+mess.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo credit: Statefarm.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611336964512-741PEJP69NO0LRUCBKWO/MessyArtistStudio+space.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo credit: Artistmyth.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1611337100434-AHJ4ZNFYADFDBUBQ7VK1/Love-letter-to-yourself-via-Henpicked-296x200.jpg Blog - Renovate or Refresh Photo Credit: Henpicked.net https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/christmas2020already monthly 0.5 2020-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605889603212-MNFIWVE6F59QCLL7JOUZ/Christmas+blog+2020+Home+Depot.jpg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605890346319-76P4NJ2T3TQTLOLZ2BP3/silver+dear+jumbo+lawn+decor+for+Christmas.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? - Reindeer image care of wish.com These lawn decorations look great on a front porch, or in an empty space inside. Image care of wish.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605890983172-YCNZ9X0ZOZN1G625FYYT/jumbo+decor+for+Christmas+wrapped+boxes.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? - Image care of onegoodthingbyjillie.com This is one of the least expensive ways to get jumbo decor pieces. I use stamped craft paper. Image care of onegoodthingbyjillie.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605917783411-DJ39DEY9JROYKHPXD9PV/wooden+jumbo+Christmas+stars+from+etsy.png Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? These jumbo starts were on Etsy.com. You could really make them any size, to fill in an empty corner or space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605891216278-VFBCI15JH1E8BCARYD4I/Christmas+reading+nook+in+white.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? Image care of CuratedInterior.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605915096851-8XDJ85GUW3UTDVA995T1/Live+Christmas+greenery+in+white+vases.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? I love how the greenery pops in the white vases. Image care of Canadian House and Home Magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605915252782-WW1ISLI3PBZ0IAXTPXKH/asymetrical+mantle+from+Good+Housekeeping.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? This asymmetrical look adds some depth to this all white fireplace. 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Image care of HowDoesShe.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605917899782-8TI0HNIPASOI45TMCLID/snow+and+gold+Christmas+balls+in+vase.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? Love how the fake snow give it a different look, and some more height. Image care of TwinsDish.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605916516013-3GW3WECR6L4OQ5V1P75Z/Christmas+balls+and+cloche+silver.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? I love a cloche. Image care of RealSimple.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605916592255-GJ9UNJ0F6B6Q6PNYZ9NH/Christmas+ball+tier+Canadian+House+and+Home.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? Try using unconventional vessels, like this cupcake tier. Image care of Canadian House and Home Magazine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605916667706-IHH1MM6KE1C6I7NRI2L5/crazy+colours+of+Christmas+balls+mantle.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? Love all of the colour on this mantle. Image care of FlamingoToes.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1605917596431-OG25L1Z4HA7UJ547V7PL/spray+paint+old+Christmas+balls+red.jpeg Blog - Christmas 2020-Holy Cow! Already? I love how shiny and red the spray paint makes these dollar store Christmas balls. So simple, and yet it has such high impact. Image care of EmilyAClark.com https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/vacationreallocation2020 monthly 0.5 2020-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1600737179109-M9KX54LR271DA3US963E/Travel+ban.jpg Blog - Vacation Reallocation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1600737959399-7YBRZ0FDAFEAZHOWE9VF/Bed+Bath+and+Beyond+blue+bedding.PNG Blog - Vacation Reallocation This is the Hilden 10-Piece King Comforter Set in Navy/Grey from Bed Bath and Beyond. I love all of the layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1600738441726-XW6N8FWY2GWA51UL7LU2/blue+tripticartwork+that+can+change+a+room.PNG Blog - Vacation Reallocation These pieces are from a site called ClockCanvas.com. They have a tonne of amazing canvas ideas, for reasonable prices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1600738803657-LT53H4CDON4MQNZA0QM8/blue+and+beige+distressed+area+rug.PNG Blog - Vacation Reallocation This nice, distressed-look area rug is from Wayfair.ca. It’s called the Warlick Dark Blue/White Rug, by Union Rustic. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/dorm-decor-on-a-dime monthly 0.5 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596571734199-N03O7DXZ56TQ34JU9MKU/Fosters+dorm+room-paper+plates.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) Foster’s dorm room decorated on a budget. Love the pink and grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596572417403-E1RGMKO4X2YKJ139DTOH/Fosters+dorm+room-colourful+paper+plates.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) We just found some cute mixed plate packages at Winners, in the till line-up. I loved how these had a shiny finish on them so they reflected the light in her room. They definitely brightened up the drab walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596572662885-NM27Q76HTJM5MPPJBETO/dorm+room-no+sew+curtains.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) These new curtains covered the drab ones that were in her dorm room, and were easily mounted under the existing valance. They definitely looked fancier than what was there when she moved in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596572811298-SGCKREPOKBNQA3KX33MV/Fosters+dorm+room-shelves+ad+sequined+edging.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) This sequined edging was in a clearance bin at Micheal’s Craft Supplies. We took double-sided tape and attached it to the existing shelf edge to add a bit of glam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596573146961-L3D2OQ8Q0IZ3MILVYR2N/outdoor+iron+table+from+Walmart.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) This table could be used as a night stand or as an end table, framing a sofa. This one was found on the Walmart website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596573332916-Z8DX2XVG3JESWY2X17AK/stacking+nesting+coffee+tables+from+Walmart.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) These nesting tables, again from Walmart, were listed at less than $175. This price could still drop as the season progresses and they want to clear out outdoor pieces. That being said, this could still be used in a living room space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1596574030853-QSTS69K77WEUHKSIWU0B/ikea+indoor+outdoor+side+table.jpg Blog - Dorm Décor on a Dime (and Other Spaces, Too) This adorable little red side-table from Ikea is less than $30 on sale. It could be used, like it is here, as a night stand, or alternatively as an end table, or in the front hall to place keys on, along with a cute plant. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/what-you-see-isnt-always-what-you-get monthly 0.5 2020-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592841489838-TBFXN7O0EUQ7PRG8CX2A/Legacy+Ranch+Property+Listing Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get A beautiful view, but all you see is the wood, and the colour brown in the space. I’l love to see more colour, maybe even blue to match the sky, in the home decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592841744996-5MODK78B8MK0ZHU67JI2/Master+bedroom+at+Legacy+Ranch+with+elliptical+trainer+in+space Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get It’s the brightest space in the house, based on the photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592841899404-ATY0OLZMVDWITSXUVS45/A+beautiful+master+bedroom+ensuite.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get I’d love to have a tub that looked out to my yard. This is a beautiful fixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592841994268-Z88R260HHUI0C0CE0DR1/Wood+on+wood+kitchen.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get This colour may not appeal to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592842103830-7NIXZK4TTWHU8V9AHSNJ/Angle+of+the+kitchen+from+other+end.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get All that you see from this angle is wood on wood. It is very hard to see the grandeur of the space, as visually is isn’t very appealing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592842265354-OCEZLHTC85PLCTUS7JY9/living+room+with+a+view.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get Nothing can beat that view, and sunshine is spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592842833593-YBVYMH5PP989UPMKZV1Y/main+bathroom.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get Nothing screams we aren’t ready for photos than leaving all of the personal items out, to be seen by all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592842937060-7KYJHU6MJ19079ADJHC4/trophie+room.png Blog - What You See Isn't Always What You Get OMG, this is a lot of dead animals! https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/home-offices-are-it monthly 0.5 2020-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592237903418-J7A9F1DNNSXKK1SRQB3P/home-office.jpg Blog - Home Offices are It! KATARZYN ABIALASIEWICZ GETTY IMAGES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592237457035-LK7AZAGOORD1TIDBA3RE/June+blog-red+toolbox.png Blog - Home Offices are It! With drawers for storage, and a flat surface to set a computer, this makes a great standing-desk option. PRO+ Series Roller Cabinet through Tenaquip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592238578287-KR18K78E8EOXAA81Z0KD/hip+storage+rack.png Blog - Home Offices are It! Wooden Iron Wall Shelf Wall Mounted Storage Rack Organization through Baffect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592251283024-RVI6GAUB2TL7WL840CFH/Luft+Tufted+Bench.png Blog - Home Offices are It! This would make a great ad-hock desk area, if space is limited. Luft Tufted Bench, from Home Depot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592239139005-74RT44BF1TD3LILQ7CML/Desk+storage.png Blog - Home Offices are It! Flexzion Wood Desktop Office Organizer Drawers Set Storage Cabinet available through Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1592239632716-9L4RIL43MOJ2MEDG9W5U/Cloffice.jpg Blog - Home Offices are It! Love how nestingwithgrace.com converted this unused closet space, into a great office space. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/travel-the-world monthly 0.5 2020-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260146509-Y9PV5HTATCDHKT5DIJNH/small+colourful+town+in+Mexico.jpg Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260203344-78VIKEHO1IXOEPDJP0RT/aztec+inspired+floor+vase Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260401119-3GT22MTNWT9TH7YO8GRW/tribal+inspired+ethnic+vase Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260374105-NX4KB21CKV59RSCRC4KV/colourful+rich+sari+fabric Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260431111-T8GWLIWK6RKIEI9U33CM/indoor+outdoor+water+fountain.jpg Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260450176-MQHXEIVSFUD20GXD86X5/exotic+flowers Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1583260477029-DXFEPSR0YDFI6UIJ6PBN/indigenous+mask+wall+art Blog - Travel the World...or just look like you did... 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This is what the house looked like before the flip. There were a lot of older trees that needed to come down, and the house hadn’t been lived in for a number of years, post flood, thus it looked very neglected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025269347-3HBH2QRM8HQ0YOCRYJ6R/living+room+with+neglect+and+post+flood+damage Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. As is evident in this photo, the water damage, and moisture damage were extensive. It amazed me, though, that the hardwood floors were in such great shape still, and were able to be patched, repaired, and re-stained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025483848-B1X1JJSJYT4MHU3P29LS/third+ave+living+room+after+the+flip+looking+beautiful+and+polished Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. When picking the paint palette, we stuck with the historical colour series, from Benjamin Moore, that were time appropriate. The main floor colour is Chestertown Buff (HC-9). By having the contrasting flooring stain, and Cloud White (CC-40) trim colour, it looks authentic to the time the home was built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025314494-XKJFCF9DVXSO47H5GYTF/before+kitchen+on+third+avenue+with+work+to+open+it+up Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. The narrow opening to the kitchen made it seem extremely small. The square footage of the kitchen space wasn’t huge, but the way it was laid out only accentuated this fact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025980542-8XAYNQBG2PP9QCDZV0LG/before+kitchen+with+the+door+that+was+being+removed Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. Having a door to the opening of the kitchen just added to making the space seem cramped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025863840-FB62BMS7WD3N59J2682L/kitchen+flip+after+with+white+cabinets+and+stainless+steel+appliances Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. The contractor chose to use discontinued granite, thus getting a better price. The white cabinets help to make the space seem more spacious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025887543-IICX1KHPN0X4V4EQ8G2G/kitchen+after+flip+with+simple+subway+backsplash Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579026253821-WKY4Z4AB2FTKZBRXG9IM/kitchen+hardware+that+added+some+bling Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. Since there weren’t a tonne of cabinet pulls we were able to go a bit pricier. This bit of bling, combined with the white backslash tiles created a bit of elegance to the small space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025344803-77WM38MSAOM6MMQQ51F5/third+ave+kind+of+gross+before+bathroom.jpg Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. The bathroom before was just gross…nothing else to say about it…lol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579025390782-0MJ595WEED9XDKY2P73X/before+tub+which+was+replaced.jpg Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579026433108-N3L7PHSOJGYD6OFGGRR2/3rd+main+bath+after+new+toilet%2C+backsplash+and+paint Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. This is after construction. The small space warranted using the same tiny vanity (which was relatively new), and we kept the vintage medicine chest for added storage, and character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579026458952-VHGP24M6DS5S0KIFX5T9/3rd+ave+shower+panel+with+accent+tile+detail Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. By adding a “picture” tile application, it created a bit of visual interest in the tub/shower combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1579026584611-2FCA5RCEP01VGK85U1OT/third+ave+downstairs+rec+room+renovation Blog - To Flip, or Not to Flip…that is the question. By developing the basement, and adding two bedrooms and a full bath, the house now had more usable living space, and therefore was much more marketable. https://www.decordiva.ca/blog/christmas-let-the-decorating-begin monthly 0.5 2020-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575668707549-4QKW0S1Z51RNUTO15Z06/beautiful+white+christmas+tree Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575669265672-ZVW76XW5U3X1IDY88SZ4/snow+sprayed+pine+cones+and+white+accessories Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! A small touch of the outside add a different feel to any space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575669303458-GW5UHQXE0MVMK3Q2PF98/Christmas+ball+inspiration+board+with+white%2C+red%2C+gold+balls Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! I love these images, and how the bowl full of balls is so elegant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575668818741-MUD0ZRYD6GH9UCIERZX3/wing+back+chair+with+red+christmas+throw Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! Just this throw yells Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575670307736-QOQ4TS5IHXRXZTJSR6H3/christmas+cards+displayed+different+ways Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! I love the magnifying glass, as it’s an invitation to browse. The clipped sprigs, and Fa La La are great, too, for added visual texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5f43d64e7b15000162b680/1575670358447-DEP8XUCONOM9M17FGXHZ/silver+christmas+ball Blog - Christmas is here...let the decorating begin...or continue! 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