by emma | Sep 12, 2017 | Kitchens, Lighting
The kitchen is the hub of the home where life happens, people gather, and a wide range of activities take place. These varying activities will require different levels of light. Some of these activities may include dealing with sharp knives, boiling water and hot oil....
by emma | Sep 5, 2017 | Building and Planning, Opinion
By 2031, seniors in Canada will account for between 23% and 25% of the total population. However, in Great Victoria there’s already more than 24% of people between the ages of 55-74. People are living longer these days because of better medicine and medical care. The...
by emma | Aug 29, 2017 | Inspiration
Making a few simple changes in your home can improve the safety and comfort factor of your home. You’ll hardly even notice they are accessible as much as you’ll notice how much more enjoyable and comfortable they are to use. 22 Simple Changes to Make in Your...
by emma | Aug 22, 2017 | Building and Planning
First off, let’s get one thing straight. Stairs are not accessible. The best way to make stairs accessible would be to not have any stairs at all. Eliminating stairs from the exterior of your house up to your front entry is more easily achievable than eliminating...
by emma | Aug 15, 2017 | Building and Planning, Inspiration, Lighting
I found myself in a lighting showroom today by chance… Or maybe, I subconsciously planned my route around the city to end up going right by it? Either way, it’s time to turn my thoughts toward the electrical plan for our cottage. Since electrical installation begins...
by emma | Aug 8, 2017 | Building and Planning, Doors and Windows, Opinion
This stage took far longer than anticipated. We’ve had several interruptions over the past number of weeks that have delayed things. Visits from out-of-country relatives, assisting with an off-island move, and the architectural designer’s summer vacation has led to...
by emma | Jul 25, 2017 | Building and Planning
Continued from Part 1…. Carpets Warm carpets feel great underfoot and they also help maintain a healthy home by keeping humidity levels low. Underfloor heating also reduces unwanted air movement, lowering the amount of particles floating about in the air,...
by emma | Jul 18, 2017 | Building and Planning
If you are looking to cozy up a cold room, look no further than your floor. And we don’t mean laying down an area rug or putting on some slippers. We mean heating up your room from the floor up. Underfloor heating is the most comfortable way to stay warm. Bar none. I...
by emma | Jul 11, 2017 | Building and Planning
Think your home is accessible? Think again. You may be surprised to find out how many barriers it contains and how inaccessible it really is. Take the first steps toward a more accessible home by making improvements in the following areas. Are you Making...
by emma | Jul 4, 2017 | Building and Planning, Kitchens
When designing a kitchen there are a myriad of choices that you must make, and the kitchen sink is one of these important elements. Kitchens are busy places, and the sink is at the very heart of all the action. It’s an area that many people use throughout the day for...
