Considering the amount of time we spend at our desks, it makes sense to have something pretty and interesting to look at, don't you think? You're lucky if you have a window to gaze out of, but those can be limited in office settings. So, if you're staring at a blank wall all day, how about jazzing it up with art and adding accessories to your work space? We had fun with ours by hanging a trendy black glasses frame, a white canvas and a super large clock - after all you need to know when it's time to log off.

Dying to decorate that empty wall in your dining room, but aren’t sure what exactly to do with it? You’ll love this modern before and after transformation that only took five minutes. See how we used one big canvas to take this space from boring to WOW!  Getting the canvas ready to hang Although our canvas came with two large D-rings, we opted not to use them. Instead, we installed...

*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating So here’s the thing – I’m terrible at math, yet I love numbers! I especially love giant block numbers like these. Believe it or not, I made this modern looking art with pages ripped from my favorite Stendig calendar. This calendar is so beautiful (a piece of art in itself) that I couldn’t bring myself to throw out the “expired” months, even after so many...

Most people think that big art comes with a big price tag, but that’s not always the truth. Nowadays you can easily find a large canvas for $125 or less. That said, see how we turned a big blank wall into an eye catching focal point without breaking the bank.  Before shopping for your walls Asking yourself these questions will help you stay focused when shopping and to avoid wasting...

Is this canvas hanging upside down? Got your attention, didn’t we? That’s the beauty of abstract art - it’s meant to look beautiful whether it’s hanging vertically or horizontally. Rest assured though, there’s no right or wrong way. It looks great either way! This little bedroom corner was craving more life, so right away we knew we had to jazz it up with something vibrant. When we saw this rainbow...

If you’re on a budget, pressed for time or if your house is in desperate need of an instant facelift – update it with art. I recently visited 5 show suites in a brand new condo development that were so beautifully decorated with art that I asked if I could take pictures to share with you. Most of the art was large canvas. The beauty of decorating with canvas is that it’s...

Working with small spaces doesn’t mean you can’t think big in terms of being creative. 

No dining room? No problem! See how we created a dining room in a space that didn’t have one. It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of creativity. We transformed our small footprint into an elegant and functional space.

Deciding what to hang in a bedroom can be a real nightmare. What color, what theme, what size of art, how many pieces and what's the overall feeling you want to create.

*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating One of my daughters is an absolute cat lover and had a dated cat calendar that she wouldn’t part with because she loved the photos so much – so I offered to frame her favourite images. I’m not a cat person ( I prefer dogs) but this calendar had the cutest kittens so I can understand why she was holding on to...

*Written by Liette Tousignant, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating In a perfect design world, a toilet would never be the focal point of a bathroom. But sometimes plumbing issues or other building challenges get in the way and you end up with less than perfect results. That’s what happened in my teeny bathroom at the cottage where I had to use art creatively to draw attention away from the throne. Is it...

Written by Liette, Co-Founder of UTR Decorating. When I saw these pretty downloadable plant prints I knew they’d be perfect for my mudroom. The price was right – free. Thanks to Magnolia I created a nature-inspired gallery wall that barely cost anything and looks stunning. Here’s what I did and a couple of tips if you decide to download the printables.   Since I’m always looking for things to frame and hang on...

Hanging pictures with multiple hangers can be a real pain in the butt. There, we said it but with the right tools, it can be a breeze! Hang & Level™ is your decorating partner that allows you to hang your pictures all by yourself without relying on your actual partner for help.   Watch this video below or follow this step-by-step guide on how to hang your picture frames flawlessly using Hang &...