by emma | Sep 19, 2017 | Bathrooms, Building and Planning
No matter how much we put in, we never seem to have enough. Good storage takes some creativity and planning (and a visit to Pinterest). Accessible storage however isn’t merely about adding more. It’s about adding the right storage at the right height. Inaccessible...
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 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,...
