Example of a large trendy look-out basement design in Montreal with white walls

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Transitional single-wall wet bar photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, wood backsplash and shaker cabinets

When a young professional couple approached us to decorate the main floor of their brand new modern townhouse in Port Coquitlam, we were very excited. Having moved from a Gastown condo, the couple was eager to infuse this suburban location with a funky yet sophisticated downtown vibe. They were also looking for a neutral backdrop with some hits of colour and asked us to incorporate wallpaper. The statement artwork that we selected above the fireplace set the tone for this project. We started with a pair of sleek neutral leather sofas to maximize seating in the small living space and layered them with a variety of toss pillows in blues, teals & turquoise then added a few pops of orange. We defined the front entrance and dining area with a stunning marbleized grey and white wallpaper by Graham and Brown. The dark wood furniture in the dining area adds contrast and sophistication balancing the dark stained kitchen cabinets opposite. The resulting look is clean, modern and playful. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography. Floor Plans/ Drawings by ZakCreative.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design and photos by Melanie Rekola, Pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Clients required a modern pool and landscape that was still child friendly and befitted the home and setting. The large L-shaped pool with slide was the answer! Natural stone accents of pool coping and armor stone add warmth. The pool slide if fun for the whole family! The custom pool entry steps double as sun ledges / tanning ledges. This amazing project won an "Award of Excellence" from Landscape Ontario in 2014. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola, pool and landscaping by Blue Diamond Pools.

Inspiration for a huge contemporary dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Ahmedabad with gray walls

A new back deck is tucked under the overhang of a second story sunroom above, and black slats infill the gap to an adjacent brick wall, creating a cozy spot to relax outside, BBQ, and watch the kids playing in the yard.

Example of a mid-sized trendy powder room design in London with a pedestal sink, a wall-mount toilet and purple walls

Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

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Example of a mid-sized danish light wood floor and beige floor enclosed dining room design in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace

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Kids' room - scandinavian gender-neutral light wood floor and beige floor kids' room idea in Toronto with white walls

Large elegant backyard concrete and custom-shaped pool photo in Toronto