Kitchen Design 101: The Working Triangle
Is a kitchen renovation on your agenda? Lucky you! Updating your kitchen is one of the most dramatic and cost-effective home renovation projects you can do. With the help of Laurysen’s expert kitchen designers, you’re going to love the final result. If you’re doing some preliminary thinking about your new space, you may be wondering […]
Kitchen Design Trends for 2014
If you’re considering a kitchen renovation in 2014, you may be wondering what the latest kitchen trends are. At Laurysen we’ve noticed a number of new looks that have either surfaced recently or that are still going strong. Let’s take a look at what’s in demand and what’s becoming more popular all the time. 1. […]
Have More Fun With Your Holiday Entertaining
It’s an exciting and festive time of year! Everyone’s super busy with shopping, decorating and holiday plans. And the parties! There are dozens of special events for work, friends and family that all clamour for our attention. But when it comes to hosting our own events, the extra effort it takes can quickly become too […]
How To Get The Most Out Of Holiday Decorating
It’s that time of year again! Here at Laurysen we get right into holiday decorating: one of the things that we love the most is that even the most restrained of home décors can become transformed into a wonderland. From austere to magical in one weekend! People love to pull out all the stops. And […]
Make the Most of a Small Bathroom
Just because you have a small bathroom it doesn’t mean you can’t have a great bathroom. As part of my recent series on bathroom design, this post is going to take a look at how to get the most out of the bathroom space you have. As you’ll see, with some clever space saving solutions, […]
Bathroom Lighting That Works
If we are lucky enough to have the space and a healthy decor budget, our bathrooms can be places of luxurious relaxation. But large or small, good lighting is an essential in a bathroom. Good lighting doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does need to be well planned. Good design always starts with good […]
Create a Bathroom Spa Experience – From The Ground Up
We work with a lot of clients who want a spa experience from their new bathroom. When they talk with our designers, we make sure to listen to what they say about how they live and what their tastes are. But there’s one critical aspect that not all of our clients have considered in enough […]
Get the Look You Want With Customer Driven Design
At Laurysen, we’ve seen the rise of a new kind of customer: informed, design-aware, and full of great ideas. Our customers never need to worry about being talked into design features they don’t want or a look that doesn’t appeal. But I get the feeling that the people who have been walking through our doors lately […]
Choose the Right Renovations for Maximum ROI
At Laurysen we are often asked, “What renovations can I do to my home that will raise the value and give me a high return on my renovation investment?” Although there are many variables, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) has produced a free 9-tip list which provides us all with good advice and highlights […]
Give Your Home Fall Curb Appeal With These 5 Easy Tips
Now that fall is underway, many homeowners are looking to spice up the exterior of their homes. In case you haven’t heard, it’s called “curb appeal”, and it means the attraction of your home from the street. With curb appeal you can make your house more inviting and more appealing to guests – or even […]
A Garden Party – in Fall?
Here at Laurysen we’re always sad to see summer disappear, even if we love fall. The answer? A party, of course! Outdoor entertaining in the autumn involves some special considerations, but if the weather cooperates and your guests are up for something a little different, it can really work out. There are several reasons you […]
Got Clutter? Get Organized
A cluttered house looks unkempt even if you clean all the time. You may vacuum, mop and dust daily, but if items are strewn around the house, you need to get organized. If drawers and closets are overflowing, it’s time to get rid of the excess items that hardly see the light of day. There’s […]
