The reality of owning an old home that everyone should know about.
The Quickest & Easiest Way to Transform a Room
A DIY literally EVERYONE can do to improve their home.
Mudroom Buying Guide
The products we used in our mudroom renovation.
Designing a Mudroom
While you may hear a lot about mudrooms in home design forums these days, they are definitely not a new trend and they are not only meant for rustic or farmhouse style homes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WHITTNEY PARKINSON DESIGN (@whittneyparkinson) on Oct 28, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT View this […]
Choosing the Best Area Rug for Your Space
I LOVE RUGS!! I honestly do. They do such an amazing job of not only adding style to a space, but also have the functionality of helping to divide open spaces. They can be a great way to bring in an accent colour, or help subdue the other colours in a space. That being said, […]
Tips for Hosting ‘Al Fresco’
If you’re from Montreal, you may notice that we don’t usually have a spring. We typically go from snow on the ground to +20 degrees in a couple of short weeks and by mid-May we are in full summer mode. It’s a far cry from what I was used to growing up in Manitoba – […]
King Bed on a Budget
Your bed is probably on of the most important pieces of furniture in your home. Sleep is one of the key elements for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Reduced sleep has been linked to many health issues – it can increase your risk of chronic diseases, like depression, anxiety, obesity, heart conditions and more. I know […]
Tips for a Quick Bedroom Refresh
People often ask me for tips on ways to update their home, for less. No one ever wants to spend more than they have to on home design and decor. But sometimes, less is not more when it comes to home updates. For example, when it comes to an outdated bathroom – definitely DON’T try […]
Pros and Cons of Being an Interior Designer – Take 2
*Note: This post has been updated from its original version published on 2.28.16, since it has been almost a year since I originally wrote it and now that I have completed my diploma and have some experience, it made sense to give a more accurate picture Many people think being an interior designer is easy. […]
My Top 5 Interior Design Trends for 2017
I’ve been scouring the magazines and the social media of my favourite designers to see what is trending for this year. There are always publications before the end of the previous year with the predictions, however, I chose to wait to give you my favourite 5 design trends for the upcoming year. Check them out […]