I always advise my clients to spend money on the items that will last them, like quality furniture and save on trendy accent items that you will not feel guilty about switching out in a few years as colour trends change and style evolve. I also tell them to invest in pieces that they love, no matter the price point. Finding a great piece of art or unique sculptural piece of furniture is well worth the extra money if it helps inject more of our clients personalities into their space.

The great thing about being a designer today is that you can find fabulous items at every price point and we work with clients budgets to ensure the spaces feel finished with accessories when we complete the job. I believe that in terms of budgeting accessories can certainly add up quickly and it’s important to allocate a significant portion of your budget to these décor items from the start because that is what really helps complete a room design.

Having proper lighting in a space is key. I cannot tell you how many homes I go into and see the same hardware store fixture, and by investing a little bit more money on a unique fixture you can instantly elevate your space and create a one of a kind look.

Shop your local off priced retailers, antique markets and thrift shops because you will be surprised at what you can find or repurpose to look like a million bucks. Always have your eyes out for the right pieces for your home and be patient and enjoy the treasure hunting process.

Absolutely, spending a little extra on higher graded fabrics will always give you the longevity in your upholstered pieces. When styling rooms we also always bring 3 or 4 times more accessories with us because you never know what is going to work well until you have it in the space. There’s more leg work with it and time involved in sourcing these pieces, but in the end it is well worth the investment.