Here at Under The Roof we’ve been busy decorating for the holidays. The whole point of getting your home decked out in its seasonal best is so that family and other guests will feel comfortable and festive when they come visit over the holidays. This time of the year is all about reconnecting with friends and I wanted to share a tradition that I’ve been nurturing for 21 years. Every...

We had so much fun making our DIY Display for Magazines, Books and Pictures that we thought we’d share more behind the scenes photos.  Enjoy the snapshots and send us some pictures of your completed shelf so that we can see what you choose to display.     

Do you have a collection of books, magazines or photos that you’d like to display? Suitable for an office, children’s room or your living space, this simple DIY shelf might be just the solution you’re looking for. Over the years, Under the Roof Decorating and our products have been featured in many magazines. We’re very proud of this recognition and instead of letting them pile up in a box, we...

Here’s a great tip for a speedy holiday decorating idea that not only looks stylish, but can be pulled together in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is take a large glass bowl and simply fill it with Christmas balls. Depending on the look you want to achieve, you can mix and match different colors, sizes, and textures or choose a single color that complements the area...

Displaying art above the sofa is a fantastic way to create a focal point for your living room.  Here we have three different frames — one large and two that are identical in size — and three different ways to hang them. All three looks work well from a design point of view, but you may want to play around with them to see which best fits with your personal...

At UTR we get jazzed by a lot of things – art and design, community, learning, inspiring others and giving back.  And in fact, giving back is one of our top priorities, especially  when it comes to younger generations.  There is nothing more satisfying than spending time with children, chatting about their dreams, and blue-skying about creating spectacular and innovative inventions, while at the same time instilling a love of...

We designed our light-weight Déco Hammer as a picture hanging tool. It’s perfect for hammering nails into walls. But when we received this picture of young Sydney using the hammer to build a birdhouse, we thought what a fun and unexpected way to use our product.  This picture was such a treat to receive that we’d like to invite you to send us your pictures of innovative ways to use...

When choosing art for your home or office, consider the shape of your walls and place pieces to fit the space. Like attracts like. For example, a tall vertical piece perfectly complements a tall wall space.  If you don’t have a tall vertical piece, use two or more pieces in a group to create the size you need. Similarly, a horizontal wall will shine with a horizontal piece. Several white identical...

It is every small business owners’ dream – to gain national attention and have access to a bevy of investment funds. And what better way to do it than as a contestant on ABC’s Shark Tank, ABC’s reality TV show that features selected entrepreneurs pitching their businesses to a panel of judges – The Sharks. The show’s premise is akin to that of the Canadian show, Dragons’ Den. So when Liette...

Have you ever wondered just who is behind a company and where the idea came from for the product? Well, we wanted to tell you our story, so that you would know who we are and what we are all about. It just makes things a little more personal. As an interior decorator, Liette Tousignant’s most challenging task was hanging artwork quickly and accurately without making extra holes in her...

If you just moved into a new home, redecorated or recently painted your walls, there’s a good chance you’ll have to hang some pictures. But before you start hammering, be sure to check out these tips. They’ll save you time, frustration and potential mistake holes too. Get organized. When moving in to a new space, consider grouping your art together in a hallway or in a room away from the...

The journey to begin painting that living room or bedroom wall usually starts with a long, contemplative stare. A stare that scans the room to determine all of the obstacles in the way of changing that eggshell white to a beautiful shade of blue (or green, or orange, etc). One of those obstacles usually identified – the art. The classic wedding portraits, adorable baby pictures, or antique clock found at...