Tips & Guides

Exploring how less can say more — and why we believe simplicity is the highest form of elegance.

Built-in banquette seating in Project Raymond
Banquette seating is one of the smartest ways to maximize space in Toronto homes. From built-in storage to custom millwork, we break down why banquettes work, and how to design one that looks great and functions beautifully in real life....
Marble backsplash, countertop, and cookbook holder
Marble is beautiful, timeless, and often misunderstood. We share our honest take on marble countertops, including durability, maintenance, and when natural stone truly makes sense in real homes....
We test a lot of home décor, so as the year wraps up we pulled together a list of our favourite Amazon finds. From faux artichokes that actually look good to linen bedding, brass hardware, Turkish towels and more, these...
This project shows how mixing cabinet panel styles can bring softness and character to a clean modern kitchen. Flat panel white oak cabinets sit alongside micro-shaker cabinets in Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, creating contrast without clutter. A cooler porcelain countertop...
Low ceilings? Digging out a basement or ground-level lower floor to create additional ceiling height is a major project that not everyone is willing to undertake. Here are a few inexpensive tricks that help create the illusion of ceiling height...