A Custom and Compact Kitchen Lives Large in Scotland
Posted on Dec 03, 2017 in General
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Though cooking may be continuous, it’s not the only creative process that happens in the hub of the home. When starting from scratch, a kitchen’s design and layout require a great deal of thought and consideration, especially when space is at a premium and a major remodel is part of the plan. That was the case for a young family l...
Principles of Good Garden Design
Posted on Nov 18, 2017 in General
the four elements
Great gardens don’t happen by accident. They are the result of good planning that relies on the key elements of design: unity and harmony, proportion and scale, mass and space, and texture and pattern. A good designer will effectively use these elements to make a pleasing composition.
Great gardens don’t happen by accident. They are the result of good planning that relies on the key elements of design: unity and harmony, proportion and scale, mass and space, and texture and pattern. A good designer will effectively use these elements to make a pleasing composition.HARMONY AND UNITY
There are many ways to achieve...
Modern Updates Make a Southern Home Timeless
Posted on Nov 12, 2017 in General
Classic Character
The city of Decatur, Georgia, is a suburb of Atlanta that has a traditional small-town atmosphere with tree-lined streets, parks, playing fields, and even a community bandstand in the town square. There are libraries, colleges, and a walkable downtown area with shops and restaurants. Just minutes east of the cultural and economic c...
Respect for Architecture and Attention to Detail Revive an English Tudor Kitchen
Posted on Nov 05, 2017 in General
TIMELESS TUDOR
“Can you do a black kitchen?” Mario J. Mulea laughs as he recalls the first words the homeowner spoke to him. The homeowner had just stepped into the showroom for Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly (kitchendesigns.com), a firm serving the Long Island area of New York where Mulea works as a kitchen designer. As an experienced interior design...
Snow Removal and Parking Bans (Calgary and Red Deer)
Posted on Dec 08, 2015 in General
The Snow Route parking ban program in Calgary supports snow plowing operations by removing parked vehicles from the streets, and allowing crews to clear snow from Calgary roads more efficiently and effectively. During a ban, parking will be temporarily restricted on designated Snow Routes for up to 72 hours.
Snow Routes are located on major roadway...
Promises from the Liberal Party of Canada’s Housing Platform
Posted on Dec 03, 2015 in General
On conventional mortgages, the Liberal Party of Canada has promised some changes for future homeowners and investors. Here are the three you will want to be aware of:
1. Index the RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan to the Consumer Price Index in $2,500 increments, to ensure it remains a useful tool for people buying their first homes.
2. Provide tax incentives f...