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From Paris chic to retro rec room, here’s how teachers are decorating their classrooms
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (1208+ words) We asked Canadian teachers how they decorate their classrooms. They showed us every style, from a Paris bistro to a retro rec room As kids say goodbye to summer and return to their classrooms, we asked teachers to share how…...
Does the perfect backsplash exist? Experts weigh in
2+ week, 5+ day ago (837+ words) In any kitchen, the backsplash – the guard on the wall behind the sink or stove – might seem like a small design consideration. However, it has big implications. Like a sparkly brooch on a grey blazer or the one quirky guest…...
Home of the Week: B.C. island home has a living roof in a natural setting
3+ week, 6+ day ago (107+ words) The Globe and Mail Daily astrology with Sally Brompton Witty word play at its best Three difficulty levels to solve Follow related authors and topics - Lana Hall Follow You must be logged in to follow.Log InCreate free account - Architecture…...
A cottage with internal zoning built for comfort
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) Nyla Ahmad and Rob Sandler had a connection with a piece of the Kawartha Lakes region, but no cottage. “We love that it’s on the edge of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park,” says Ms. Ahmad. “And it’s pretty rare to have…...
A Buddhist, an artist, a cottage and an addition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (729+ words) The former home of Melodie Frances Massey in Port Hope, Ont. Renovation and addition designed by Toronto-based Studio KSA.Michael van Leur/Michael van Leur At dawn each morning after putting on her robes, Melodie Frances Massey (1923-2016) would walk softly…...
Favourite room: A bedroom filled with antique treasures
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (594+ words) This bedroom in a 1940s bungalow in Bedford, Nova Scotia pays homage to to the past Griffin’s passion is evident in her current home – a 1940s bungalow in Bedford, a leafy suburb of Halifax. “All my things are personal and have been…...
Are white kitchens passé? Here’s what design pros say
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1068+ words) Designer Ami McKay blended white counters and a backsplash with a white oak range and sage green cabinets for a personality-filled kitchen.Janis Nicolay/Supplied In the world of interior design, white kitchens are a bit like vanilla ice cream:…...
Home of the Week: A timber home in the woods, and a magnet for family gatherings
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (658+ words) 509 Iron Mine Rd. S., Lanark Highlands, Ont. Property Taxes: $3,802 (2026) Land Size: More than five acres Listing agent: Ross Long, Greater Ottawa Realty Inc. When you know what you want, it’s best to just grab it, because you don’t know when you’ll…...
Canada’s best architecture and interiors: A showcase of creativity at home
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (733+ words) From a Toronto recording studio to a West Coast cabin-cum-writer’s room, our annual roundup of Canada’s best architecture and interiors illustrates how to live creatively at home Hidden down a Toronto alleyway is a discreet hub for making music Because…...
Are double-height ceilings stylish? Pros assess the benefits, drawbacks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1072+ words) As the name implies, double-height ceilings are twice as high as standard ceilings, creating a sense of grandeur in a room.West Coast Modern/Supplied Double-height ceilings are the architectural equivalent of shoulder pads. They’re big, exaggerated and were popular…...