A Better Kitchen Plan Starts With A Conversation
A Better Kitchen Plan Starts With A Conversation A designer can turn your ideas, routines and measurements into a clear plan for a kitchen that works beautifully in your home. A DESIGN NOTE FROM CATARAQUI CABINETS A kitchen project often begins with a folder of inspiration: a door style you love, […]
THE BATHROOM PLAN · RENOVATION ADVICE
THE BATHROOM PLAN · RENOVATION ADVICE Plan a bathroom renovation around the way you live A better bathroom starts with more than tile samples. Think through the daily routine, the storage and the details that make the room work. A DESIGN NOTE FROM CATARAQUI CABINETS · A bathroom may be one of […]
A Warmer way to Colour the Kitchen
A Warmer Way to Colour the Kitchen From softened greens to natural wood, today’s most inviting palettes feel layered, personal and at home for the long run. A DESIGN NOTE FROM CATARAQUI CABINETS A kitchen colour can change the whole feeling of a home. The direction now is less about choosing […]
Love Your Larder: Pantry Hacks for Real Life
It doesn’t matter if you just cleaned and organized your pantry last month. Much like the ubiquitously harried Tupperware drawer, the larder can descend into chaos shortly after it’s put back to order. The problem? You need more real-life ready organization. Forget about sorting your spices alphabetically: most of us are lucky if our […]
The Most Affordable Home Decor Trends
Anyone who’s ever tried to keep their home decor on trend knows the effort can be as exhausting as it is expensive. What’s in literally changes with the seasons, and the effort you put into renovating your space to embrace a certain look can be totally dated within a few years – if not sooner. […]
Top Stain Colours
There’s a lot to love about stains. Unlike paints, they allow the texture of the wood to show, giving any area a more natural, sophisticated look. For anyone looking to add a stain finish to woodwork in their home, this is the year to do it. While classic browns are still in, there are a […]
Open Storage Cabinets: Are They Right For You?
Open storage cabinets are not exactly a new phenomenon, but in a design world intrigued with the idea of cutting-down on clutter and creating more open, minimal decor, people have a renewed interest in the idea of baring all. While undeniably stylish, this trend is not for everyone – or perhaps more to the point, […]
Style Guide to Cerused Wood
Many of us didn’t realized cerused wood was ever out of style, it’s definitely in. “Cerused” simply refers to employing a technique to bring out the natural grain of wood, unlike other treatments that aim to conceal it. Essentially, it’s a finish that celebrates the wood’s natural beauty. Oak is the ideal pick for this […]
Style Trend: The New Neutrals
Move over cool grey and khaki – the new neutrals are in town, and they’re trending, big time. In fact, this collection of colours is one of this year’s hottest trends. From on the runway to in living rooms, the new neutrals are everywhere. What are new neutrals? New neutrals move away from […]
Inspired Storage Ideas for Your Sewing Room
Your sewing room is the place you come to disconnect and create. It’s a place where you can pin and hem to your heart’s content, and rest assured that your sewing scissors aren’t being used to cut open the milk bag. It’s a space you deserve, so don’t settle for leaning towers of fabrics, or […]