Beach House Renovation

Beach House Renovation

Photo Credit: LSP Media Project Brief Kitchen Project Goals The clients had owned their beautiful waterfront home for a number of years but had never lived in it full time. The goal was to reimagine the kitchen so that it fit their lifestyle and fit 

Inspiration for an Interior Design Scheme

Inspiration for an Interior Design Scheme

Where to start?  It can be so overwhelming with all the small decisions that need to be made when redecorating.  How to make design decisions so that your interior is harmonious rather than haphazard?  Read on to see where to get inspiration for an interior 

Coastal Autumn Decor

Coastal Autumn Decor

Autumn is my very favourite time of year.  Warm days, cool nights, sweaters, pumpkins, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin patches…. do you sense a theme?  And then the coast is my very favourite place to be so combining them together into Coastal Autumn Decor results in setting 

What the heck is the Coastal Grandmother Decor trend?

What the heck is the Coastal Grandmother Decor trend?

And no, it doesn’t mean you’re old or have grandchildren…. The term “Coastal Grandmother” was first used by Tik Tok influencer Lex Nicoleta describing a fashion aesthetic which has now spilled over into interiors.  Think of the beach house in the Nancy Meyers film “Something’s 

Designing a Coastal Powder Room

Designing a Coastal Powder Room

When it comes to designing a coastal powder room, you can have so much fun with this small space that packs a punch.   As there isn’t the same moisture levels as you would get in a bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub, you’re safe to 

What does an Interior Designer Actually Do?

What does an Interior Designer Actually Do?

Sometimes people think they need an interior designer but they’re not quite clear on what that entails.  They think that an interior designer is all about making things look pretty or helping them choose a paint colour or tile pattern.  Believe me, we love to 

Designing a Coastal Master Bedroom

Designing a Coastal Master Bedroom

When designing a coastal master bedroom, it’s important to not be too literal.  You want to suggest the shore without having it in your face with overt nautical items.  I’m currently redoing my own master and these are the items that I’m choosing for it.  

Biophilic Design and its impact on your mental health

Biophilic Design and its impact on your mental health

Biophilia – it’s better than it sounds So many people relate interior design to just making an interior look pretty.  But interior design is so much more.  It’s “the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more 

Organizing the Mudroom

Organizing the Mudroom

While we’re all physically distancing and socially isolating, I’m getting a little antzy.  Which means either something gets painted, rearranged or organized.  Here are my steps for organizing the mud room, or the “boot room” for those of you who are more posh.   With the 

Chalk painting furniture

Chalk painting furniture

Who else is going stir-crazy while we all keep our distance during Covid-19?  And who is also tired of their furniture and want a refresh? Raise your hands people! Well when I need a refresh it usually involves a bit of paint.  And in this 

How to set up a home office

How to set up a home office

With the Covid-19 virus, many of us are now working from home in hastily set up home offices.  Often times, this is actually the dining room table.  Having a great set up will lead to better productivity, even when the fridge keeps calling your name.  

Dog friendly interior decor

Dog friendly interior decor

So this sweet little chocolate brown labrador retriever, whom we’ve named River, has joined our family.  While I love her to pieces, I don’t want all her utilitarian “stuff” taking over our home. Why does pet equipment have to look so ugly?  Creating a dog 

How to choose leather furniture

How to choose leather furniture

How do I prevent bum prints on my sofa? This was the exact question that a neighbour asked me.  You know what we’re talking about right?  You get up and you can see exactly where you sat?  And over time it just gets worse and 

Home staging in seven steps

Home staging in seven steps

In this world of HGTV and instagram, your home HAS to make a good first impression when viewed online.  Or else no one will come to view it which makes it pretty darn hard to sell.  Staging does what it says, it sets the stage 

What is eDesign?

What is eDesign?

Have you heard this term and aren’t quite sure what is eDesign?  Simply, it’s working with an interior designer online rather than in person. Here are the typical steps of working with an e-designer step one: pick a package You’ll be asked to pick a 

Designing for short term rental

Designing for short term rental

The cost of owning a vacation home is significant.  Property taxes, utilities, insurance and maintenance all add up to a hefty price tag.  While we love our vacation home, we can’t use it all the time so thought we could cover some of the costs 

How to curate your own coastal style

How to curate your own coastal style

It seems that every retailer and magazine is on the “coastal look” bandwagon.  From Serena and Lily, to Pottery Barn, to Crate and Barrel, they are all featuring a coastal vibe.  Of course, it is that time of year but it truly is a year 

Factors that go into choosing a paint colour

Factors that go into choosing a paint colour

Have you ever picked a paint colour to find that it didn’t turn out to be anything like you expected, once it was on your walls?  It can be difficult just knowing where to start when choosing a colour palette for your home.  It’s quite 

What to expect when working with me on a full renovation

What to expect when working with me on a full renovation

If you thought interior design was just about picking paint colours and fabrics, think again.  Here I walk through what you can expect working with me, as an interior designer in the Comox Valley, on a full renovation, with examples from a mixture of real 

Beach Style painted furniture makeovers

Beach Style painted furniture makeovers

My first victim There’s an expression in my house: you better not sit still too long in one spot or you’ll get painted.  Moving into a temporary home, we didn’t want to invest money in new furniture but our old furniture didn’t suit the beach