The study/office on the upper level of this mid-19th century home in St. John’s suffered from a lack of functional shelving. Piles of books were stacked on every surface. A change was needed. The homeowners called Doug Allen of Ulu Cabinetry, who had previously designed their kitchen renovation, to design a solution for the study. […]
“The house is well lived in, which I think is a tribute, really, to the house, because that’s what spaces are for,” says Marie Bishop, of Marie Bishop Interiors. The family room in this house is a well-used room, where the family gathers to watch TV, play games and hang out together. But it was […]
Boutique hotels inspired this glam bedroom redesign by Charli Junker of Your Space Our Design, who transformed it from 90s-era stale to modern-day chic. The bedroom fireplace looked like a bread oven before the renovation, says Charli. It was given an update by building it out with a stone wall, adding depth to give the […]
Curling up by the fire on a cold winter’s night is the best. Here are seven of our favourites that have been featured in the pages of Home & Cabin magazine. Everything about this room space screams antique, including the fireplace. But take a closer look – that’s an electric fireplace insert. While it may not […]
One of the main challenges parents, guardians and teachers face is how to harness and develop a child’s creativity. Caring for a child isn’t just about providing for their well being, it’s also about growing their creative spirit – the link that connects them to the outer world and to themselves. The environment a child grows […]
Texture is to design as spices are to food – without them the whole room is flat. That’s especially true in a room absent of colour. Transforming a room into a sea of white and off-whites takes skill and attention to detail, as you play on textures and materials instead of colour of any sort. […]
Sam Follett, of Plank Design and Newfoundland Staging Company, chats with Gina about what makes her house a home. The house was renovated and decorated with the help of SAM Design. The photo shoot was styled by Sam Follett. Sam: The space with the three chairs, the nook, what is it that you like to do […]
A busy, on-the-go lifestyle can wreak havoc on the orderliness and tidiness of our homes, and the accumulated clutter can be overwhelming. But a bit of planning and some good design can bring a sense of order to our homes. It all begins with a well-designed mudroom, that space in which we transition from the […]
The trend forecasters of the design world have agreed that bold, vibrant colours will be popular in 2018. We love bold colours, and absolutely love this old house in St. John’s decorated with bold style and plenty of red accents. This space is full of character and personality, reflecting the eclectic tastes of the antique-appreciating […]
Contractor and carpenter Adam Steffler-Minty of Sable Building and Design has always liked Murphy beds, so it was the perfect choice when he was looking for ways to maximize space in a room that served as both a home office and guest bedroom in his home. He was looking for something that would fit with […]
