Whether you stack boards upon crates to construct a makeshift bookshelf or go all out for an elaborate setup that would make Martha Stewart envious, bookshelves are attractive ways to organize. Books, photographs, plants or any decorative object of your choosing can find a home on a bookshelf. Be- because bookshelves are so versatile, they can be incorporated into al- most any room of the house. Bed- rooms, kitchens, the den, living room and even small corners that have al- ways been a challenge welcome the addition of bookshelves. And bookshelves complement al- most any type of decor, in a grand home or the most modest of apartments. The shelving you choose depends on the size of your space. Read the rest of this entry »
JOTUL has been producing both freestanding and built-in wood fires since 1853. Dave and Jenny Pullen of European Woodstoves says Jotul wood fires have an elegant antique appearance which makes them blend in with either modern or traditional home decors. Read the rest of this entry »
It takes two Amtico (makers of posh vinyl) and Du Pont (makers of Corian, as found on posh worktops) have come together to create a collection of very posh floor tiles. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to the best-dressed rooms this winter, it’s simply a case of Annie Hall comes home. Not since the famed Woody Allen movie, in which Diane Keaton took menswear and added a feminine twist, have we seen such an invasion of decidedly masculine style. This time around, though, it’s in appearance for the home. Read the rest of this entry »
Furniture stores aren’t generally considered a barrel of laughs, but a new decorating aid has turned one Vancouver outlet into a fun place to shop. The jester in the crowd is Roomsites, the new computer game at Thomson and Page Ltd. on Granville Street. It’s a color computer with an interior design memory that produces a room full of furniture and accessory combinations on a 21-inch screen. Read the rest of this entry »





