Category: The Edit Kamloops

This guest bathroom packs major style without going over the top. We found these awesome Moda Tile at Bridgeport Floors, they were under 5$ a sq ft! We wanted the soft color of the tile to be the show case here so went with a low key grout.

We ran the blonde vinyl plank flooring in and used an economical but stylish shower base and added a custom door with black handle to tie in the plumbing.

Because the shower tile is BOLD we did chrome for the shower faucet to let the tile steal the show. We balanced the room with a round mirror for curve, off set the sink to allow for a better storage plan in the vanity and for some interest. Black edge pulls paired with the shaker cupboards in crisp white finish the room off.

Walls are Benjamin Moore- Vanilla Milkshake. I know my clients will love this little bath for  years to come- Built by Tao Holdings.

Patio season always feels like it’ll never come, yet here we are mid-May and summer is officially on the horizon (albeit during strange times in the world).

Your patio gets a ton of use during this season. Dinner parties start and end here, lazy Sunday mornings spent sipping coffee, or a quick resting spot during a day of yard work. For a few months, the patio is an extension of your house. Below are a few ideas to bring that patio back to life and insert some style and charm. Break out the power washer!

Let’s start from the ground up. Does your deck flooring need some attention? Your budget, the size of the space, and the function of your deck will all come into play when making a decision on what material to use. Check out this article that lays out some of the pros and cons of pressure treated lumber, hardwoods, composite, and aluminum.

Covered decks/pergolas are a great way to extend the living space outside creating a “nook-like” feeling. This one from Wayfair includes a canopy i.e. ultimate napping spot.

Another way to create a sense of enclosure is by adding privacy walls. Varying width wood slats options are a relatively easy weekend DIY project, or opt for something pre-made like these modern screens.

What is a patio without a fire pit? Add the ultimate easy conversation center with a propane one. This sleek and clean rectangular one from Home Depot hits all the marks.  Or this modern round one from Amazon or this one from Wayfair.

Consider how you want your patio to function. Space matters if you’re working with a small to mid-sized deck, do you use it more for sharing a meal outside or lounging casually with family and friends. Maybe you can get away with a smaller round table and chairs for dining and two cozy lounge chairs – do NOT forget the ottoman. 

This set from Wayfair has sangria with chips & guac written all over it…

We’re diggin’ the mid-modern patio furniture styles like this sectional from Article.

Here’s where a deck becomes an outdoor living room. A successful patio has comfortable seating, mood lighting, lots of textiles in the form of pillows, throw blankets, and area rugs, and of course – greenery.

Cozy throw blankets, plush lumbar pillows, upholstered ottomans, string lights, candles, and greenery – that’s what patio dreams are made of. Look for lots of texture and playful shapes.

Side table

Planters

String Lights

Patterned Wool Pillow  |  Mid-Century Pattern Pillow

Many of you might be considering a facial for your home…ie: repainting! Spring is a great time to paint. The weather is warmer, days are longer and emotionally it is a great time of year for a change in our environments.

For some nerdy background on color psychology read here: Color and Emotional Well Being

Choosing a paint color can be challenging. Natural light, artificial light, all finishing’s in the room such as flooring and carpet all need to be considered.Factoring in the color of large furniture and art work in the space will affect the result of your color choice too. Here are some handy tips to help you on your way.

Choose a color scheme from the largest pattern in the space- such as a vintage rug you love and will have for years to come!

Start with the most used areas of the home, or most formal

Contrast with warm and cool tones to create a modern look

Don’t be afraid to show your personal style if you are in your forever home

Grey’s will never fail you!

Don’t be afraid to add a subtle tint to your ceiling paint

Ensure you try samples– live with it for a few days, check the colors out in changing lights and with your window treatments open and closed- this is dubbed the “theatre of light”principle

Look in your closet– often your wardrobe will direct you to the colors you tend to favor most

FYI TIPS:

The glossier/shinier a paint the easier the wipe up- i.e. kids furniture and trim

Eggshell is great for Kitchens and Baths as it is easy wash ability

Walls with lots of imperfections can take a matte finish to hide flaws, but does not clean well

Darker colors can make a room feel smaller and lighter color can make the room feel larger

High Gloss adds dimension to rooms- hence why you find it on trim and baseboards often.

We do color consultations, approx $185-200. Book yours today!250-299-3900

EDIT FAVE’S *** do note that screens don’t show color accurately so take this cheat sheet and take a trip to your favorite paint store. We love Benjamin Moore world wide and Expressive Interiors if you are in Revelstoke.  Visit Lori at Expressive Interiors

Below are some of our current favorites. If you are looking for whites our TOP picks are:

White Dove, Decorator’s White,Simply White, Cloud White, and Oxford White!

Well it goes without saying we are in a strange, scary and overwhelming time! Most of us are spending A LOT more time at home than usual and at week (4?) I know my mental health has been an hour by hour game! HA!

I know a lot of blogs out there might be telling you a list of DIY’s and stuff you could/should be doing around your house. Well you’re not going to get that here! First off the only thing worse than an unskilled DIY is a rushed DIY and any home project should be well planned and well thought out so RESIST the urge to paint willy-nilly or tackle a job that really needs a professional with all the right tools.  Resist the urge to fill your day with things you ought to do, and that includes home projects. Focus instead on small pleasures around your home and projects like organizing what you already have, editing all the “stuff” you have and getting outside! Take note of what is NOT working in your home, functionally, and if you are looking at home schooling and working from home for the future make a must have list or at least of list of what needs to work better. From that list you can make decisions and purchases that make sense! Designers ARE still working too so if you need some help, contact your favorite and see if they can help!

I have been ensuring I keep my home cozy by having fresh flowers weekly- Fern and Frond here in Kamloops is my favorite- contact Chelsea here Fern and Frond

If you need budget friendly blooms- go find a nice branch or bloom on a hike or ask a neighbour- these bring the outdoors in too and are essentially FREE. Just make sure it’s floral or green- nothing dead – it is bad Feng Shui.

Order some Vancouver Candle Co Candles to light each evening. The awesome women at Main Street Clothing will even deliver your online order!

I like my house to feel like a neat and tidy hotel, and that starts where you start and end your day- The bed!- I have been washing or changing my sheets more often to ensure a crisp, delectable sleep! My absolute all time fave sheets are from Pottery Barn, they are a splurge but worth it! PB Belgian Flax Sheets and this winter I found a great set off Amazon for $40 that are in rotation too- these deep pocket guys: amazon sheet set

I am avoiding any unnecessary purchases indoors but I am adding Vegan Leather pillows to my bedroom and living room, they are chic, sexy and a room always needs more texture! Article has some and Etsy is my fave, make sure you check all specs to ensure your leather is cruelty free and indeed vegan if that is import ant to you (it is to me!) Etsy Faux Leather Pillows

Organize what you already have! If you don’t already own a label maker, buy one! So handy for home schooling, spices, filing and for closet organization too!  Brother makes the best ones: Brother Label Makers

Make sure you are allowing enough time for your nervous system to absorb and process the stress of the world right now- or you family HA! I recently discovered cork yoga mats and I LOVE em’. Indigo has speedy delivery right now and I am trying out a larger meditation cushion from the round shape, and I like it! Under $50 here- great for kiddos too! Floor Cushion Cork Yoga Mat here: Cork Yoga Mat

If you have a build or reno coming up, take advantage of this time NOW to plan, design and consult with your designer or builder. The more time that goes into your project the better the results! In the mean time, take it easy, small changes, small pleasures, small luxuries. And whatever you do, do not start a DIY you can’t finish;)  Take a peak at the inspo below- SP

Almost Free Floral! Find bloom, pick bloom, put in Vase!

Order beautiful fresh cut flowers from your fave local vendor!

Organize closets and items you already have- and ADD labels and baskets where needed!

Self Care should happen in your home. It helps add positive and calming energy to your home.

Treat yourself like a queen or king by ensuring your bedroom and bed feels as luxurious as possible and for the love of god make your bed!

DREAMY! All items avail at Article

Up the cozy factor during stressful times

Order labels off Etsy if you don’t want/have a lable maker

My little outdoor yoga/ escape/ spot for deep thought during these stressful times

This past year I was fortunate to work with The Harris’s! An awesome family of 4.

Their home was designed by Melanie at Monashee Designs,  and they contacted me as their design was wrapping up and we started designing the exterior and interior finishes of their home. This was such an amazing project! First off Cody and Shawna both make decisions pretty easily and they had some great ideas in mind already, I just guided them, helped sort out solutions where needed and the collaboration made for a home they will enjoy for years. Tyler, owner of Arcadian Construction was a dream to work with. From the initial budget he provided – for the home and shop- the communication was clear, it was easy for us to keep track of where things would come over and under and his crew did excellent work! Shout out to Corey for his attention to detail on the custom closet and to NFB for the tile work!

Along the way I got to spend time with their adorable kids, get to know them better and I am happy to report we are friends for life, whether they want me around or not! Take a peak at some of the highlights here in photos taken by Melissa Sessa Photography. All floors from Revelstoke Flooring,  and paints all Benjamin Moore. 

It was a rainy day so we didn’t shoot any exteriors but more to come!

I found this stunning grey toned white washed table at WestElm and the chairs are so luscious! Walnut wood and wipeable leather that will last with busy kiddos and large family dinners over the years, they are from Rove Concepts

We mixed black and chrome lighting with white globes on our family of lighting in the kitchen and dining areas- just enough detail for some bling but design that doesn’t detract from the beautiful view out the windows

Shawna and Cody selected this to die for double sided fireplace! We knew we didn’t envision tile on either side of it soooo we hit up Mike McStay Masonry to stucco it! We then painted it out slightly darker than the walls and it is a classic feature that won’t trend out easily

These floors are hickory and are so stunning! They allow for radiant heat and the warm tone pairs well with our cool grey walls- Metropolitan Gray from Benjamin Moore.

Cody made these incredible stair rails- he did the outside ones too! We had the crew stain the beam to match the exterior beams and added a cool but sophisticated light fixture from Matteo. The door is modern, but classic and has the perfect black hardware from Emtech

A generous sized side by side washer dryer set up is ideal for a busy family! Same with a decent sized utility sink- here we have cabinets that are easily accessible for storing detergent etc as well as deep pull out drawers rather than more narrow ones- much better for storage. Kalwood Cabinets in Vernon was so great to work with- the cabinet color is Ivory Tower from Benjamin Moore, appliances GE in Slate. We took the backsplash UP the wall for style factor.

The main AND basement bathrooms both have these amazing built in storage cabinets nestled behind the doors- great use of space and they are beautiful too! Matte black hardware looks perfect with them!

FUN but classic flooring was selected at Revelstoke flooring, Beautiful Quartz counters and a tile backsplash finish off this bathroom. In bathroom that will be used a lot, use the best materials you can budget for as they will stand the test of time!

Oh this dreamy backsplash! I scooped this sample of tile up the day it hit the floor and we installed it vertical and with BLACK grout- Shawna was a little nervous but powered thru and the result is so good!

The modern shaker cabinetry was painted green on the lowers and white up top and the corner was used to install a pair of corner floating shelves- perfect for plants and to allow for window placement and day light