Nov 9, 2021 | Design 101, Living Room
Have you ever heard people describing sofas as a tuxedo sofa or a camelback or a cabriole? And were you curious what they were talking about? Why do you even need to know the different styles of sofas? This is a question I’ve pondered about for a while. There’s...
Oct 25, 2021 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Design 101, Dining Room, Entryway, Home Office, Kitchens, Living Room
I’m the biggest sucker for colour in a room and wall paint is no different. But I’ll admit, white walls are having a big moment in design these days. But choosing a white paint colour can be tricky. Have you ever stood across from the paint chip section...
Oct 5, 2021 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Design 101, Dining Room, Entryway, Home Office, Kitchens, Living Room
Do you change up your decor for Fall and Winter? I know people who have a completely different set of decor for Fall and Winter from what they use for Spring and Summer. In the last 20 years, I moved so often and lived in small, urban spaces for pretty much all of my...
Sep 27, 2021 | Design 101, Living Room
In the picture above, see the grey sofa? It’s my favourite sofa, ever! I bought a floor model from Urban Barn when I first moved into that condo. That was about 15 years ago and I had nothing to sit on after moving. Back then, I really didn’t give much thought to...
Aug 17, 2021 | Design 101, Living Room
The last time I picked a coffee table, it took me about a year to decide. It’s such a simple piece of furniture but it needs to not only look good but also be functional, right? It’s where we put down a drink…er, I mean a coffee. That leads me to another...
Jul 13, 2021 | Design 101, Living Room
I think I have an obsession with throw pillows. Just the other day, I was telling my team here at Daakor, I wanted to open up a throw pillow shop. If I did, I would consistently be browsing and touching and rearranging displays. Long, long time ago, I used to make my...