Interior Decorating & Interior Design
Prince Edward Island
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Our favorite decorating things:
- Dimmer switches on light fixtures in the dining room, in the bedroom and halogen pot lighting in the kitchen.
- Wall sconces on either side of the bathroom mirror
- Decorating in neutrals and adding colour through artwork and accessories
- Clear glass or acrylic lamps to expand space
- Fresh flowers and plants
- Wall mounted make-up mirrors for the bathroom
- Vanilla scented or plain white candles
- Painting one wall or area a dramatic accent colour
- Wicker baskets, perfect storage that looks great for magazines, towels, toiletries, newspapers, etc
Our favorite tools:
- Paint, the easiest way to change the look of a room
- Digital camera with a large picture card
- Laser levels make the job of hanging artwork precise and easy
- Double sided tape to keep artwork in place once hung
- Dollar store paint brushes
- Cordless screwdriver with magnetized bits
- Computer, not really a tool but without it we couldn't function
Our favorite magazines:
- Canadian House and Home
- Style at Home
- Martha Stewart Living
- Restoration Hardware, a great catalog filled with beautiful, inspiring rooms and home goods
Our favorite shopping haunts for accessories:
- Winners and Home Sense
- The general merchandise section of The Summerside Market
- Antique shops
- Ebay and online shopping sites