The cool, soft breezes of fall announce the end of summer and the beginning of the crisp autumn season. A superb time to upgrade your decor for the fall. The first step in updating your home with modern and cozy fall decor, is to declutter and remove summer related items. Fortunately, with just a little creativity and effort, and not a lot of money, fall updating is easy. Here are ten tips to update your decor for fall without breaking the bank.
The 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) marks the beginning of the fall prestige season. The TIFF award winning movies generate much excitement amongst movie buffs as they anticipated the release of these select movies in the upcoming year. Are you one of these film enthusiast? Wouldn’t it be great if you had a home theater to enjoy these magnificent films? Just in time for TIFF, here are a few tips for transforming your family room into the perfect movie theater.
1.A (4K) HDTV or Projector Will Best Replicate the Movie Theater Experience
Read MoreChoosing the right colour palette for your home is one of the most important and personal decisions you make when it comes to decorating your home. The colours in a room are not just for aesthetics; they also set the mood and even energy level of the space. Read on for tips on choosing the right colour palette for your home.
Tip 1: Use a Colour Wheel to Determine a Scheme that Fits Your Personality and Lifestyle
Read MoreA special, personalized study space will encourage your child to do their homework and to stay organized. The ideal study space should be well lit, clutter free, and have minimal distractions. But the area should also reflect your child’s style and be a comfort zone to learn, discover, work, and grow. Consider these five ideas for the perfect children’s study space.
1.Set a Quiet Mood in Study Space by Decorating in Calming Colors
Read MoreHomeowners today expect a lot from their kitchens. The kitchen must function not just for preparing food but for paying bills, studying, gathering and entertaining. In general, today’s kitchen is never too large or too extravagant. And, more importantly, realtors agree that if you invest in your kitchen, you will get your money back when it comes time to sell. See what Falconcrest Homes‘ in-house interior designer Anna Jilon recommends for five kitchen upgrades for your new home that you should not skimp on.
Summer BBQ parties are a fantastic opportunity for family and friends to gather, grill their favourite meats, sip cool drinks and reconnect. The most important step in throwing a successful BBQ party is planning: for instance, what food and drinks will you serve, how will you decorate, and what entertainment will your guests enjoy. Here are several suggestions on how to throw the best summer BBQ party of the year.
Make Your BBQ Party a Group Effort by Going Potluck-Style
Whether your laundry room serves multi purposes (laundry, utility sink, handyman area, storage space for shoes, coats, and backpacks) or it is just a washer and dryer tucked away in a tiny closet, an organized laundry area is essential for creating an efficient space to do your household chores. One important hint essential to an organized laundry room is that the area should be well lit with task or accent lighting. Here are six more essential laundry room organizing ideas that will produce a pleasant and efficient household chore space.