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A kitchen with both open shelving and kitchen cabinets
Kitchen, Tips| January 25, 2022

Open Shelving vs. Kitchen Cabinets: Which Is Better?

To address the long-standing open shelving vs. cabinets debate, we have delved into the pros and cons of each and offer some creative options if you want the best of both worlds.

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Beautiful Spa-Like Bathroom Renovation Ideas
Tips, Bathroom| December 7, 2021

9 Beautiful Spa-Like Bathroom Renovation Ideas

Spa days don’t need to be an indulgence reserved for special occasions only. You can create the same peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere in your own home with some surprisingly simple changes. We spoke to designer Ola Elmaghraby about bathroom spa ideas. Here’s what she said about making your existing bathroom feel like an at-home spa.

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Common Kitchen Design Problems & How A Designer Can Help
Tips, Kitchen| October 5, 2021

7 Common Kitchen Design Problems & How A Designer Can Help

The kitchen should be the most optimally designed room in your home. Unfortunately, this often isn’t the case. Learn about kitchen design issues we commonly see and how a designer can work with you to solve them.

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Guide To Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles, Types, Materials & Installation
Tips, Kitchen| October 1, 2021

Guide To Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles, Types, Materials & Installation

Cabinet doors are one of the most striking components of a kitchen remodel. Our experts have prepared a comprehensive guide to popular cabinet door styles. Discover what makes each one unique.

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Buyer’s Guide To Textured Melamine Cabinets
Tips| August 25, 2021

Buyer’s Guide To Textured Melamine Cabinets

Due to its durability and the vast selection of options available, textured melamine is a popular trend for kitchen cabinets. Discover the reasons why designers and homeowners alike are choosing this finish today.

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Blue Notte Kitchen
Tips, Kitchen| May 18, 2021

The Making of an Award-Winning Kitchen Design: Blue Notte

Laurysen’s Caroline Castrucci discusses what went into a contemporary kitchen design that earned a Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) 2020 Housing Design Award.

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Contrast Dark and Light Elements to Achieve Balance
Tips, Kitchen| April 9, 2021

How to Decide Between Light or Dark Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinet colour defines the look and feel of the heart of your home. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of choosing light vs. dark cabinets.

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How To Start Decluttering Your Home?
Closets and Storage, Tips| March 11, 2020

How To Start Decluttering Your Home

Decluttering and organizing your home frees up space and saves you time every day! Check out these 10 tips to start decluttering your home.

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Tips, Kitchen| August 9, 2019

7 Methods For Living Without a Kitchen – Home Renovations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At last – the plan is in place and construction is about to begin on your dream kitchen. Now there’s a new challenge to face: how are you going to survive without a kitchen for the several weeks or months the project will take? Most people can’t afford to rely on restaurants and take […]

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Tips| November 16, 2018

Our Own Caroline Castrucci Talks Kitchens on CFRA’s “Experts on Call”

Our own Caroline Castrucci stopped by CFRA’s “Experts on Calls” to talk about kitchens and answer questions from across the city about Laurysen and design your dream space.

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Eygenstein-before-and-after
Tips, Kitchen| July 25, 2018

Kitchen Transformation: From Small and Outdated to Chef’s Paradise

Our designer Wael Bakr took a decades old kitchen and turned into a modern day miracle. Find out what he did, and marvel over the before and after photos – you won’t believe it’s the same kitchen.

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choosing the right kitchen seating
Tips, Kitchen| January 24, 2018

Our 3-Step Guide to Fabulous Kitchen Seating

Some of a family’s fondest memories are made sitting in the kitchen, sharing a meal and some laughs together. Make sure your new kitchen has the perfect kitchen seating by using our 3-step guide.

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