Interior Design
The challenge of working abroad
Working abroad can present challenges on many fronts, from design coordination and language barriers to bigger ...
The designer’s role in green leases
Designers have a significant role in providing design solutions that address terms and conditions of green leases.
Selecting the right hospitality furniture
There are three main criteria for selecting the correct hospitality furniture: placement, style and durability.
Creating a mother-friendly workplace
To develop appropriate lactation accommodations, designers need to look at the type of workplace ...
Getting white right
More than 70 per cent of paint sold is white and approximately 50 per cent of the time it is used wrong. Here are eight things to know about this tricky hue ...
Colour trends for the kitchen
This year's overarching theme will focus on clean vertical and horizontal lines, using shades of grey and touches of vibrant colour.
From wine barrels to wood floors
Discerning connoisseurs now have the ability to bring the character of a wine barrel into their cellar by ...
Art rental
Many major public galleries allow people to try out artwork before committing to making a purchase. Clients can take their time and live with a piece of art before deciding if it’s for them.
How to inject personality into a workplace
The brilliance of a well-designed workplace is not always evident ...
The future workplace
Flexible work styles, open workstations, access to daylight and collaborative spaces were all identified as key design elements for the future workplace ...
The lure of luxury
Soaring 32-storeys, Three Harbour Green is the tallest of the three Harbour Green towers in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. But that is not the only reason this luxury condominium stands above the rest.
High-performance bathrooms
From varying faucet spout heights to all inclusive shower systems, designs are effortlessly blending technology and style, while allowing personal customization to enhance daily activities in the home.
Beyond the colour wheel
Effective use of colour must always be motivated by a clear design rationale that can be related aesthetically to the built form, functionally to wayfinding or branding, or psychologically to the needs of the end user.
Simple elegance
Transforming an outdated Vancouver jewelry store into a modern and sophisticated space earned Box Interior Design top honours at ...
Beyond the walls
The most significant trend is the kitchen that creates a seamless transition between indoors and out. Today’s kitchen contains all the desired accoutrements that can adapt to serve both spaces in a cohesive way.
Sexy steakhouse
Opened in late October 2011, Black and Blue is an impressive 12,000-square-foot specialty steakhouse in Vancouver.
The ratings are in
As television prices continue to drop and sizes increase, designers need to rethink room design.
