First Impression is a Lasting One It takes just 26 seconds for a guest to form an opinion of your home when they walk through the front door. What does your space say about you? While we try to resist the urge to judge, there’s no doubt that first impressions count. Does your home’s entryway feel ignored? It may be a guest’s first impression of your house, but this room doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. For a truly warm welcome, consider using warm colours in wall paint or accessories. Use natural textures to make the entryway feel more comfortable. Many entryways can seem small and crowded. Adding a mirror creates depth and adds a bit of practicality – you can check your hair before...

Good afternoon, Furnishing a new home or updating furniture can be quite stressful. We all want to have peace of mind that our money is being well spent. I have always found that quality and comfort are the most important things that my clients are looking for in furniture. Often, it is a little easier for people to recognize a quality casegood piece while determining the mark of well-made upholstered furniture is more complicated. With upholstered furniture, it’s not “What you see is what you get”. It is “What you don’t see that determines what you get”. The wood, frame construction, springs, padding and cushion material all determine the quality of the piece and, ultimately, the life of the furniture. A better-quality upholstery...

Good morning! I was standing in front of the window of our family room staring at the backyard thinking about the topic for my May newsletter. Looking up, my eyes stopped on the drapery panels. Decorating windows and designing custom window treatments is something that I utterly love! Starting with functional necessities for light control and privacy, it is so much fun to come up with ideas on how to dress the windows for success! There must be a wow factor to them, but they should also give the ability to let as much natural light in as possible and create more privacy when needed. I thought this topic could be interesting… :) Window Treatments 101 Window treatments are a functional necessity in...

I would love to spark your imagination today. Let's talk about the coziest room at home, the family room, and the way it functions for you! A home, being a place where we look for serenity, needs to have a relaxing place for the family to get together and unwind. Most of the time, family rooms are the places for such gatherings. We watch TV, read books, play games or just lounge on the sofa for a nap in this wonderful hub of the home. I love the idea of refreshing your home with new decorating ideas, giving them a lift as the new year begins and breathing new life into a space. But you can't always buy new furniture or create an entirely new layout for a room, especially...

I hope this email finds you well. I am excited to announce that I have shifted my extensive IT career to pursue my passion for interior design. I have joined CPI Interiors as anInterior Design Consultant. CPI Interiors is a full-service interior design and decorating firm based in Ottawa and is a franchise of Decorating Den Interiors (the largest design franchise company in North America). CPI has been in operation for 20 years offering a wide variety of services from paint colour consultations to large renovation projects. At CPI Interiors, we focus on exceptional product quality and customer service. We have access to over 100 unique suppliers, which makes any of your furniture, lighting, window covering and accessory needs easily filled. We...