Choosing that perfect paint colour for your house can be tricky, and although paint is the easiest way to update a room it can be a seriously nerve wracking experience! What if you make a mistake and pick the wrong colour? One great tip to keep in mind is instead of focusing on the entire house, identify the purpose of each room and choose a colour that fits the activities that will...

Imagine coming home to your very own private oasis after a long tiring day. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of for many years and I finally did it. I transformed my tiny urban backyard deck into a little piece of paradise without breaking the bank or undergoing any major renovations – and I love it.

As soon as Spring rolls around, we get antsy to discover what’s fresh and new in home décor. Out of this year's trends, we’ve completely fallen in love with 7 of them; including baskets, the color yellow, big birds and more. Add one or a few of these trends to your existing décor to instantly update your space. Take a look! 1. TROPICAL PLANTS Not only are live plants a great...

If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a Picasso, no worries, just hang picture frames by themselves. It’s imagination art! As you can see, the pretty paint color peeping through the frames makes the art. It’s a chic and creative way to decorate a wall without spending too much money. Heck, when it looks this good, you’ll want to do an artless gallery even if you have lots...

You would think that decorating a small bathroom would be easier than decorating a big one, right? Well, as I recently found out, it took as long to find a shower curtain, towels and art as it did for a bathroom twice the size. Anyhoo, here’s what I did to bring this tiny bathroom to life, and to give it maturity while keeping it looking youthful. *Written by Liette Buying...

You know that feeling you get when you spot the perfect canvas for that wall that’s been sitting bare for months? It’s exciting, right? Well, we love large canvases, especially given how affordable they are….it makes it easier to decorate a big wall without spending too much money. They come in all shapes and sizes and on just about any subject matter or expression so it’s easy to find one that you’ll like.

A couple of years ago, we did this super easy budget chair makeover. Since transforming the desk chair into a funky little stool, we’ve been using it every single day at the office. The old chair was ugly and clunky, and the backrest was falling apart. We used to hide it in the back room but it was taking up a lot of space. I brought it home and parked it in...

We found some great picture frames at a garage sale along with some monogram letters and needed to paint them all white for a decorating project we're working on. We found out that it is actually possible to get through spray painting without mess.

Decorating with clocks is an easy way to inject style into a space without spending much money. Here’s a cool wall display I created using clocks I’ve accumulated over time. *Written by Liette, Co-Founder of UTR. At the cottage, I didn’t have enough space to dedicate a whole room as an office, instead I created a drop zone desk in the hallway which can be used by our guests. To...

One of the easiest ways to give a space that ‘WOW’ factor is with art! With a stand-out focal point, guests won’t forget your house and will remember that canvas or painting (along with your great hospitality, of course!) Despite the girly chair, blush wall, and fluffy pillows, this space doesn’t come across as overly feminine. Each piece that was used fits perfectly together, giving us a vibe we love!...

If you have young kids, you know that every day they bring home artistic masterpieces they made at school. Up the artwork goes on the fridge to be proudly displayed until the next day when it gets replaced by a new masterpiece. Of course, you’ll end up tossing some and holding on to others because they’re too precious to get rid of. Instead of keeping the best pieces in folders or on top of a dresser, make the most of your kids' pictures by framing them. Buy some affordable frames like we did here, fitted with a plexi-glass, which makes it safe to hang in kids' rooms and also make it easy to rotate the art. Or, have your favourite pieces professionally framed — you'll be spending more money on the frame than on the art, but for truly special pieces it's worth it! Either way, hang the frames throughout your house so you can enjoy them. Your kids will love you for it!

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OK, my heart is fluttering over this little project. How cute is this? This DIY would absolutely make Martha green with envy! If you’re like me and like to decorate for Valentine’s Day but don’t want to paint the whole house red, you’ll love this easy DIY. Also, you don’t need any special skills or complicated tools, in fact you probably already have everything you’ll need. The best part is that...