Imagine slashing your energy bills, reducing reliance on the grid, and securing your home’s electricity—no matter what happens. Solar energy isn’t just about sustainability anymore…it’s about control. With Ontario’s new incentives f...
Modern Home Design Inside and Out
By Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart Design
All photos by Gillian Jackson
Renovating a 30-year-old home can be a daunting challenge for homeowners seeking to preserve classic elements and integrate modern des...
With new interior design trends reflecting the joys of a calm yet elevated modern life, It’s no wonder that there has been an increase in industrial-style home designs lately. Many people are looking to achieve the appropriate balance of ...
According to media gurus, decluttering our houses and living a simpler existence will enable us to deal with the overwhelming nature of the contemporary world. The word “minimalism” has been turned into a modern lifestyle buzzword. On t...
What does it mean to create an inclusive public realm?
By Gail Shillingford,
Principal, Planning and Landscape Practice, B+H
There is so much more to be considered beyond the physical space when we talk about designing an inclusive p...
The term “rustic” describes everything from farmhouse decor to industrial lofts to Italian-style villas. So what exactly does it mean to have a rustic design? Is it necessary to live in a genuine log cabin to be called rustic, or can on...
Have you ever dreamt of living in a tranquil home that connects you directly with nature? If so, biophilic interior design may be for you.
While once considered to be nothing more than a niche trend, biophilic design has expanded to beco...
Sustainability in our world is more important than ever before. Because of this, an increasing number of people are looking for a home with a low environmental impact and a reduced carbon footprint. These ecologically-forward people may see...
When it comes to aesthetics, the rules are simple. Something is in style until it’s not, and then it must wait until it’s back in style again. Everything eventually comes back into style. Even those born in the early ’90s are now expe...
Home Design for a Post-Pandemic World
After more than a year of distancing and quarantining, we’ve all become better acquainted with our dwellings. In fact, identifying home improvement opportunities has become a bit of a national pastim...