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Susan Wilson
- Jun 1
- 3 min
How to Design The Perfect Outdoor Living Space
I'm ready to head outside and stay there until October - how about you? Lazy summer days spent in the backyard, eating al fresco,...
Susan Wilson
- Apr 10
- 4 min
What Are the Top 4 Design Trends So Far in 2023? You've Come to the Right Place...
Adding a hit of what's trending can make your home feel fresh and updated. However, if a room consists of only the latest trends...
Susan Wilson
- Mar 28
- 2 min
The 4 Luxury Textiles You Need to Elevate Your Home
Fabric plays a huge part in creating the magic on sofas, chairs, toss cushions, drapery panels, blinds, and all the soft elements...
Susan Wilson
- Mar 1
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Open Concept Floor Plan Alternatives
I've seen slow but steady growth in the desire to have more separation from the rooms where we live our lives...
Susan Wilson
- Feb 8
- 4 min
How to Strategically Select Your Paint Colours & Finishes at the Same Time
It's critical to choose your paint colours and finishes simultaneously. Here are 4 steps to ensure all of your selections work well together
Susan Wilson
- Jan 11
- 4 min
How Your Home Can Support Your Exciting New Year's Goals
Careful design of our homes for overall function (with your desired lifestyle and habits in mind) can affect our habits in our home. Here’s
Susan Wilson
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Holiday Tips for a Home that Feels Cozy & Comforting without the Clutter
Hoping to create a cozy holiday home without all the clutter? Here are 3 tips for curated simplicity...
Susan Wilson
- Apr 25, 2021
- 5 min
It's Spring! and that means time for some Exterior Painting
Whether you're updating your forever home or preparing to sell, painting your exterior is a quick and cost effective way to instantly up,...
Susan Wilson
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Stimulating or Calming? How to make a room feel just right for you
It's true--our physical environment greatly affects how we feel. When I meet with a client at the start of a project, one of the first...
Susan Wilson
- Dec 30, 2020
- 4 min
Three New Year's Resolutions You Can Make for a Better Home
Welcome, 2021: Time to move forward, but better than ever. And time to make your home the best it can be. (Because a better home makes a...
Susan Wilson
- Nov 15, 2020
- 5 min
The Secret to the Best Design Decision You'll ever Make
(Hint: It involves having an expert on your side) Hello, friends! Anybody feeling a teeny bit stir crazy lately? My guess is 'um, yeah',...
Susan Wilson
- Oct 8, 2020
- 5 min
Why It's So Important to Bring Nature Inside This Fall
Here are a couple of things that (as Oprah would say)"I know for sure": Thing 1-- I am feeling more isolated and stressed these days than...
Susan Wilson
- Aug 23, 2020
- 5 min
Love a deVOL kitchen?
Six elements to include in your new kitchen design to get that 'Georgian era/English scullery' look Okay, so pretty sure Georgian...
Susan Wilson
- Jul 10, 2020
- 5 min
What colour should you paint your trim?
Usually, when people reach out to me for a consult to help them select paint colours for their walls, they're also planning to refresh...
Susan Wilson
- May 28, 2020
- 6 min
This online consult solved a client's colour dilemma
It's fun for me to see visitors to my website popping up from not only Toronto and the GTA, but from dozens of countries around the...
Susan Wilson
- May 3, 2020
- 5 min
Don't Make These Common Mistakes When Choosing Paint Colour
How to select paint colours that will look perfect in your home Home is where the heart is. and the office is. and your kids' school is....
Susan Wilson
- Apr 15, 2020
- 4 min
Quarantine Makeover--Now is the time!
Time on your hands? Bored with the view? Need a project? Umm... yes, yes, and yes. I think this is how a lot of us are feeling right now,...
Susan Wilson
- Mar 26, 2020
- 4 min
Exterior home improvement projects for spring
Like many people, one routine I've established is taking myself out for a long walk every day, and I've found that in a nice quiet...
Susan Wilson
- Mar 11, 2020
- 4 min
Ceilings are looking up!
Ceilings don't need to be boring. Given the chance, they can bring a lot to your design game. Here are some great ways to show your...
Susan Wilson
- Feb 27, 2020
- 3 min
What a colour consult looks like, and how it can help you
Many people understandably feel overwhelmed when it is time to select paint colours for their home: How do I know what colour will work...
Susan Wilson Home Colour
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