by Breanne Bannon | Aug 24, 2018 | General
There are so many things we connote with eclectic decorating. People tend to use the term when they have no other words to describe their taste. For example, that very special person who just loves to combine glass bricks, French antiques and cat figurines. But, it’s...
by Breanne Bannon | Aug 21, 2018 | General
There will always be densely populated areas where finding a large home or apartment is difficult, at best. Unfortunately, if you do manage to find one in these locations, the price will likely be more than the average person can afford. In recent years, living spaces...
by Breanne Bannon | Aug 14, 2018 | General
Summer holidays can lead to poor homecoming decor choices. You may be tempted to duplicate the vibe of your resort’s coolest bar, with its stripped-down interior. Yet the mix of white walls and artfully beaten-up chairs that promised to bring sunshine into your home...
by Breanne Bannon | Aug 10, 2018 | General
As much as we like to talk about “curb appeal,” the interior design of a home is just as important to buyers and sellers. For sellers, a home’s design needs to be inviting, warm, and reflect what buyers are looking for in this market. For buyers, they are focused on...
by Breanne Bannon | Aug 6, 2018 | General
Looking for today’s most of-the-moment interior design cues? Try yesterday. At Eileen Gould Design & Construction we can transform your dated bathroom into masterpiece you can enjoy. Yup, what’s old is still new again. While transitional design—that elusive mix of...
by Breanne Bannon | Aug 3, 2018 | General
This funky living room, especially, is a feast for eyes used to minimalist everything. There’s punchy modern art climbing the walls almost to the ceiling next to rounded armchairs with braided natural fiber backs next to a glossy console with built-in speakers...
by Breanne Bannon | Jul 30, 2018 | General
Lounging on your (admittedly meh) couch drooling over home decor magazines is one way to spend a Saturday. But how about actually creating your own cozy oasis? Before you eschew the idea with an “I’d love to, but [insert excuse here],” We want you to know that...
by Breanne Bannon | Jul 27, 2018 | General
Research shows humans don’t like being caged in, preferring to be in larger, more open spaces. And different factors – such as the shape of rooms, the colour of surfaces and the positioning and brightness of lighting – all influence how we perceive space. These are...
by Breanne Bannon | Jul 23, 2018 | General
Working with an interior designer is a positive — and dare we say game-changing — experience for many. However, if you haven’t done it before, the idea of hiring someone to undertake this task can feel intimidating. That is, if you don’t know what to expect from the...
by Breanne Bannon | Jul 20, 2018 | General
Experiment with neutral palettes, pendant lights and lots of metal. The East End is known for its extravagant backyard landscapes—private docks overlooking the bay and pin-stripped chaise lounges perched under outdoor pergolas. But the gorgeous cedar–shingled home...
