Transitional bathroom photo in Orange County

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Example of a large transitional home bar design in Toronto with white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and gray countertops

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Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in London

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Inspiration for a powder room remodel in Nagoya

Trendy light wood floor great room photo in Other with white walls

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Transitional study room photo in Calgary with gray walls

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If there is one big mistake that homeowners make when carrying out the decoration tasks of their interior design project, that would be over-accessorising. Indeed, experts in interior design in Singapore agree that there are styles where “more is more,” and there are also those where “less is more.” While as a homeowner you may choose either of these two style directions, you should first think about the different aspects of interior design and make sure that your style choice fits with these elements. Not doing so may not only result to a poorly executed renovation, but a home that you will find uncomfortable to live in. So how do you avoid the tendency of over-accessorising? You may want to follow these pieces of advice coming from professionals in interior design in Singapore: Mistake #1: Using the same fabric on almost all surfaces. It is common practice among most homeowners to use almost the same fabric on all table surfaces, and sometimes even on sofa covers and drapes. Indeed, this can be cost effective, but it does not contribute to the development of the home’s overall design. This is because there are fabrics are created to meet specific purposes. For example, lace is often used as table runners, as they give more definition and style to these specific furniture pieces. However, they do not do your windows any favours when used as curtains. Opaque and heavy fabrics are often intended for curtains and drapes for rooms that require more privacy; in contrast, sheer and fabric materials are more suited for living room windows as they allow natural light and ventilation to move around the house. Mistake #2: Placing more accents than you actually need. Another mistake which homeowners are prone to make when decorating their home is placing more accents than needed. There are homes you can see side tables that are overpopulated with picture frames, trinkets, and fancy souvenirs that do not have any connection to each other. Sometimes, you can find numerous throw pillows occupying almost the entire sofa, to the point that all the seats are already occupied. These are classic examples of “fear of empty spaces,” which is prevalent in most Asian societies, and even in some Western countries. But while it is common practice to occupy empty spaces, you may also want to think about what to do with the space first. Instead of piling up all your memorabilia in the side tables of your bedroom or living room, why not use a tiered stand so that they can be presented in an organised manner? You may also want to choose a designated area for your trinkets, such as a wall or an unoccupied corner in your room. Mistake #3: Overdoing the lighting fixtures. Some homeowners want to imitate the homes of the celebrities they see on TV, and apart from following the same colour schemes and choice of furniture, they also choose to add more lights in their rooms than necessary. Well, you should understand that the purpose of lighting fixtures is to illuminate the rooms of the house, but this doesn’t mean that you have to brighten up your home all the time. You may want to use lamps that spread the light across the room, rather than several smaller bulbs. The latter only lights up specific parts of the room, and when all these bulbs are lit simultaneously, they only spike up your electric bill. It would be better to choose lighting fixtures according to your need and the function of the room. Doing so not only illuminates your home properly, but also creates an ambiance that gives you the comfort you are looking for in a dwelling space.

Fabulous over-scaled finials made of matte porcelain beautifully add contrast in colour and form to the ultra modern fireplace design. Their differing heights echo the buildings in the background, while also creating an interesting negative shape to the square window behind them. The fireplace becomes WOW!

My client's asked for my design expertise to give beautiful finishing design touches to their recently completed renovation of their downtown condo. The space combined many luxury high end materials with custom cabinetry and many built-ins. My goal was to bring warmth to the space, to make it feel like home, while maintaining the overall modern chic and sophisticated style already established. I chose accessories that brought curves and organic shapes, to balance and soften the modern lines and architectural elements. A touch of yellow was chosen to warm up the soft grays, whites and dark brown of the interior palette. To maintain the modern and sophisticated style, I kept the accessories simple, bold and graphic in form. My client's were very happy with the resulting look and feel of their new home.

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Vancouver

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Vancouver

My client's asked for my design expertise to give beautiful finishing design touches to their recently completed renovation of their downtown condo. The space combined many luxury high end materials with custom cabinetry and many built-ins. My goal was to bring warmth to the space, to make it feel like home, while maintaining the overall modern chic and sophisticated style already established. I chose accessories that brought curves and organic shapes, to balance and soften the modern lines and architectural elements. A touch of yellow was chosen to warm up the soft grays, whites and dark brown of the interior palette. To maintain the modern and sophisticated style, I kept the accessories simple, bold and graphic in form. My client's were very happy with the resulting look and feel of their new home.

A coral shaped bowl made of marble. The perfect coffee table accessory......natural, bold, graphic and most important....interesting! With a nod to the sea, in a seaside city, it beautifully holds a variety of balls made of natural materials. The exquisitely crafted succulent plant brings the warmth of nature to the tablescape. All Ethan Allen.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Vancouver

Gillian Jackson
Living room - small contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace