Showing posts with label OTTAWA FALL HOME SHOW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OTTAWA FALL HOME SHOW. Show all posts
Sep 23, 2015
The Ottawa Fall Home Show is getting closer and our excitement is
mounting! We’ve come together with some amazing features to make this Ottawa Fall Home
Show one to remember. From DIYs to awards, here are some of the top features
gracing The Ottawa Fall Home Show, September 24 to 27, 2015.
Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take a
Seat presented by Rust-Oleum in support of
Do-gooders,
take note! We’ve recruited 10 of Ottawa’s top media personalities, designers
and tastemakers to turn drab into fab for a cause. Armed with a black box of
Rust-Oleum products and a small design budget, each participant will upcycle a
pre-loved piece from ReStore into a swoon-worthy seat that’s fit for a second
chance at love. Bid on your favourite seat at our silent auction (100% of
proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region) and rest easy
knowing you’ve made a difference by going green and giving back. It’s
design, with a conscience.
You can bid on chairs upcycled by Delaney Holley, Diane Deans, and Lois Lee - among others!
Micro-Loft: Presented by Bonneville Homes
Have you heard about the new renovation trend, micro homes? A home
doesn’t always need a thousand square feet of space, lofty rooms and gilded
toilets to be considered luxury. New this year, Bonneville Homes will be
introducing their HALO micro model loft. Home show visitors are sure to be
inspired with big ideas for their small spaces with the help of some incredible
home furnishings by Artemano and Direct Buy Ottawa. Permacon and Landscape Ontario will also be providing
a landscaped area giving home show visitors the fullest effect.
The HALO micro loft
The Housing Design Awards: Presented by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association
The ever-increasing battle for design excellence will be in full force
during our Housing Design Competition! Local designers are invited to show off
their talent and design genius in a competition among 125 home designers, all
vying for the top spot of the People’s Choice Award. Come get inspired by the innovations
and vote on your favourite.
Hi – Low Feature Room: Presented by La-Z-Boy and the Ottawa at Home Magazine
Can you spot the bargain? This feature room will
be an interactive space for visitors to figure out which section of the room is
decorated with high end pieces and which section with bargain pieces. Visitors
will have the chance to vote on which section they think is which and will be entered
into a draw to win a $10,000 shopping spree at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries!
Put your bargain hunting skills to the test!
Main Stage Features: Presented by Across Ottawa Home Staging
Just can’t get enough of home design? Check out the Main Stage to be
inspired by shows on everything home; from remodeling and home staging to
decorating on a budget! Visitors will be able to learn and take inspiration
from some of the best. Local experts will be sharing their fresh ideas and
creative solutions for home-related projects from the Main Stage vantage point all
weekend long! Come be inspired with us!
See Sarah Richardson, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perreault, and Tanya Collins!
The Ottawa Fall Home Show takes over the EY Centre September 24-27, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you connect with us on Facebook and bring a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
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SEPTEMBER 24 - 27, 2015.
Sep 22, 2015
With fall comes one of our favourite holidays: Halloween.
From candy galore to cute kids in costumes, there’s nothing better. This
Halloween, impress the whole neighborhood with our six spooky, Halloween-themed food
and drink recipes; sure to promise the Halloween party of the year!
Candy Corn No More!
Who says you have stick to candy and chocolate on Halloween?
Try some scary twists on old Halloween favorites and watch the amazement on
your guests’ faces.
1. Place bamboo skewers in six granny smith apples and set aside.
2. In a pot, combine 2 cups of sugar, ¾ cup of water, ½ cup of corn
syrup and 3 drops of black gel food colouring over medium heat.
3.When
the sugar has dissolved, turn up the heat and allow the caramel to boil until
it reaches approximately 150°c/310°F.
4. Dip the apples into the candy mixture and leave them to cool on a lined
baking tray to prevent sticking.
5. Serve
after at least an hour of cooling time.
Layer 1: 16 oz of refried beans mixed with taco seasoning
Layer 2: 1 cup of sour cream
Layer 3: 1 cup of guacamole
Layer 4: 1 cup of salsa
Layer 5: 1 cup of lettuce
Layer 6: 1 cup of Mexican olives or jalapenos
Layer 7: 1 cup of diced tomatoes
Finishing Touch: Pipe sour cream in a spider web design on top and
add plastic spiders just before serving
1. Melt one package of white chocolate chips.
2. Dip pretzel rods into the melted chocolate. Use a butter knife or spoon to cover the rod evenly. Make sure to leave half of the pretzel plain to avoid sticky fingers.
3. Shake Halloween themed sprinkles onto the pretzels, turning the rod to catch every side with some sprinkles.
3. Shake Halloween themed sprinkles onto the pretzels, turning the rod to catch every side with some sprinkles.
4. Leave to cool and harden for 24 hours.
5. Try milk and dark chocolate too, to have a variety for all chocolate lovers!
5. Try milk and dark chocolate too, to have a variety for all chocolate lovers!
Creepy Cocktails!
All of that delicious food will need an excellent drink to
accompany it. Forget the red wine and orange drink this year – mix up your
Halloween drink menu with a splash of something a little more festive.
1. Pour ½ oz of strawberry vodka, ½ oz of white rum, and ½ oz of triple sec into a glass.
2. Top up with cranberry juice and stir to mix.
3. Tip: Add licorice lace to the sides of the glass to make spider legs!
2. Top up with cranberry juice and stir to mix.
3. Tip: Add licorice lace to the sides of the glass to make spider legs!
1. Mix together 1 cup pineapple juice; ½ cup rum,¼ teaspoon coconut extract, 3 drops of red food colouring, and 3 drops of yellow food colouring.
2. Add 2 oz of the rum mixture into a glass and top with sparkling wine.
3. Tip: Rim the glass with black sugar for a festive finish.
Wizard's Potion (non-alcoholic)
1. In a large pitcher, combine 6 cups of apple cider, 2 cups of orange juice, ½ cup of lemon, and stir to combine.
2. Add chilled sparkling white grape juice and serve immediately.
3. Tip: Add a few drops of orange food colouring to ramp up the Halloween effect!
We hope these ideas help make your next Halloween party a hit! For more decor ideas that are sure to wow folks regardless of the season or holiday, make sure to check out the Ottawa Fall Home Show! We'll have design and decor professionals, landscaping experts, home improvement gurus, and more ready to help with your next home project.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show!
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2. Add 2 oz of the rum mixture into a glass and top with sparkling wine.
3. Tip: Rim the glass with black sugar for a festive finish.
Wizard's Potion (non-alcoholic)
Image via City Line
1. In a large pitcher, combine 6 cups of apple cider, 2 cups of orange juice, ½ cup of lemon, and stir to combine.
2. Add chilled sparkling white grape juice and serve immediately.
3. Tip: Add a few drops of orange food colouring to ramp up the Halloween effect!
We hope these ideas help make your next Halloween party a hit! For more decor ideas that are sure to wow folks regardless of the season or holiday, make sure to check out the Ottawa Fall Home Show! We'll have design and decor professionals, landscaping experts, home improvement gurus, and more ready to help with your next home project.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show!
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SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015.
Sep 21, 2015
Fall is upon us and with the season comes a myriad of new
ways to decorate your home. Who doesn’t love mixing things up now and again?
One of our favourite places to makeover in fall is the front porch; with good
reason too! There’s so much room for creativity and originality, which makes
this project so interesting (and fun). In this article we share with you the five aspects of porch decorating we just couldn’t live without!
Pumpkins, Pumpkins and More Pumpkins
Nothing quite says fall like a huge, orange pumpkin on the
stoop. That being said, this fall try a new spin on the old classic. Spray
paint your pumpkins gold, white or black to make them stand out or use several
different sized pumpkins for a less uniform look. The possibilities are
endless.
Image via Home Stories A to Z
Rustic is the New Chic
The ‘rustic’ trend looks like it’s here to stay, so why not
incorporate it into your porch decor this year? Adding rustic pieces can
accomplish a homier, more relaxed look that will welcome just about anyone! Use
natural pieces such as hay bales, dried cornstalks and pinecones or include
some bigger items like distressed urns and furniture, apple baskets, or even a
straw welcoming mat.
Image via Country Living
Lead the Way with Lanterns
Whether they are paper, metal or glass, lanterns always pull
together a porch space beautifully. Try hanging the coloured paper lanterns in
all sorts of shapes and sizes from the roof above your porch to create depth in
the space and catch the eyes of your guests. Glass lanterns look wonderful with
candles or sticks inside. Place these on your porch beside your pumpkins or hay
bales to make the space look polished.
Image via Better Homes and Gardens
Wreaths are Vital
Your door is what every person sees first when looking at your porch. Make sure it's looking its best by putting a festive wreath on it! You can find wreaths made of almost everything that makes us think of fall, from leaves to pinecones, to mums. If you're craft-oriented, try making your own. Just make sure it ties into the overall theme of your porch before spending much money; things can get pricey!
Image via Refresh Style
Don’t Forget to Leave Some Leaves
Coloured fall leaves are arguably the first things on
everyone’s mind when fall is mentioned. Bring your childhood nostalgia of
jumping through piles of leaves to the forefront of your home by adding a
scattering of leaves across your porch. Add them to baskets or bouquets for the
perfect finishing touch to any space!
Image via Sweetopia
For more home decor and advice make sure to visit the Ottawa Fall Home Show! It's the place to discover the latest home and garden trends for this season. This exciting event is taking over the EY Centre September 24-27, 2015.
Don't have tickets yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
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SEPTEMBER 24- 27, 2015.
Sep 16, 2015
Halloween parties are some of the best events of the year!
Neighbours, friends, and family filling your home in costume – what could be
more fun? This year, why not try some new additions to your old party
favourites? We’ve put together six ways to help you throw the best Halloween party
you’ve ever seen.
R.I.P Boring Decorations
This Halloween steer clear of the typical plastic bats and
black and orange balloons strewn across the room. Wow your guests with three of
our favorite Halloween Decoration DIYs.
Black Cat Pumpkins: We
love this DIY as a new twist for the classic carved pumpkin, inside the house
or on the front porch to greet trick-or-treaters. Start with two pumpkins; one
significantly smaller than the other. Cut the top off of the smaller pumpkin
and clean out the insides. With the same pumpkin, trace and carve eye holes
onto one side. Add ears by cutting out the shapes from black felt or card stock
and attaching them on top of the pumpkin. Next, spray paint the two pumpkins
black. After they’ve dried, attach the head with floral picks and remember to
set a lit tea light in the head. Bye-bye boring pumpkins!
Image via Sunset
Slithering Wreaths: Welcome
your guests with this super creepy, snake covered wreath. Grab a grape-vine
wreath from your nearest craft store as well as several rubber snakes. Spray
paint the wreath and snakes black and allow them both to dry. With a hot glue
gun, begin attaching the snakes in every which way; overlapping, hanging off,
whatever you like. Hang the wreath on your door to make your guests shudder!
Image via Martha Stewart
Blood Soaked Candle: This
DIY leaves you with creepy candles in under ten minutes! Start with a couple of
tall, white, cylindrical candles and one bright red candle. Light the red
candle and several minutes for a small pool of wax to form. Once it has, start
holding the red candle on an angle above the white one so the coloured wax
drips onto it. Move the dripping candle around so that the red wax ‘blood’ is
dripping down the whole candle. Continue doing this with all of your candles
until you’re left with several ‘blood’ soaked creations.
Image via Sous Notre Toit
Games for Ghouls
Halloween games are often the most fun of the night!
Including some games in your party plan will bring your guests together and is
a great way to get the conversation flowing. These games are simple to put
together and will guarantee a laugh out of anyone playing; kids or adults
alike!
Costume Bingo: Our
twist on the classic bingo game is nothing short of a Halloween hit! Before the
party, make up bingo sheets with a different popular costume in each square. As
guests walk in, hand them a sheet and something to mark the squares with (magic
markers work the best!). When they see a guest wearing one of the costumes on
their sheet, they mark off that square. This continues until someone has 5
squares marked in a row. The first person to get the Halloween bingo wins a
prize and bragging rights for the rest of the night!
Image via Crazy Little Projects
Candy Corn Count: Fill
up a large bowl with candy corn (or your favorite Halloween treat; it’s up to
you!) and as you’re doing so, count how many pieces of the candy corn are going
in. Leave small pieces of paper beside the bowl, inviting guests to try their
hand at guessing how many candy corns are in the bowl. Once everyone has voted,
reveal the number you originally counted and whoever had the closest guess wins
the bowl of candy corn!
Guess Who? Halloween Edition: This game is a fun way to have guests
talking in no time! As each of your guests comes through the door, place a
sticker on their back with the name of a Halloween character on it. The guests
will mingle around the room, asking yes or no questions to figure out who
they’re supposed to be. Once a guest has guessed the character on their
sticker, they remove it and continue to help others in guessing their character
by answering questions. The game continues through the night until everyone has
guessed their character.
So without further ado, let’s get party planning! For more holiday decor ideas make sure to visit the Ottawa Fall Home Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the EY Centre September 24-27, 2015.
Don't have tickets yet? Well that's scarier than any Halloween decoration could be! Get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show!
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Don't have tickets yet? Well that's scarier than any Halloween decoration could be! Get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show!
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SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015.
Sep 14, 2015
"Upcycling" is very quickly becoming the most talked about trend in the renovation and design world. Upcycling is repurposing a tired or discarded item that you would otherwise throw out, into something beautiful and functional. You can upcycling almost anything, big or small, old or broken, whatever you can think of!
For this year's Ottawa Fall Home Show, we've teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to bring you the Ultimate Upcycle Challenge! Local celebrities, design experts, media personalities, and DIY bloggers will be put to the test.
Armed with a small budget, some paint from Rust-Oleum, and all the creativity they can muster, the participants will be sourcing and repurposing a previously-owned item. Entries will be displayed at the show where visitors will have the chance to bid on the items with all the proceeds being donated to Habitat for Humanity.
So how can you become a part of the upcycle trend? With almost anything! We've put together some ideas to help you get started.
Calling All Old Denim
We all have that pair of jeans that are a torn, worn mess, but no matter what, we can't seem to get rid of them. Now you don't have to! You can repurpose denim into almost anything; decorations, pillow cases, totes, and even blankets!
Too Many Pillowcases?
Find yourself with too many empty pillowcases hanging around the linen closet? Pillowcases make great DIY materials because they are made up of so many patterns, textures, and sizes! This leaves you with a realm of possibilities to try! Why not sew them together and stuff it to make a sleeping mat? Or use them to make garment bags and painting smocks for kids? Try adding a pocket and handle to a case for the perfect kid's traveling pillow!
Mason Jars for Everyone
Mason jars are perhaps the most universal DIY item there is. Don't throw them away once they're empty, put them to good use! Bringing a rustic feel to any project, mason jars are super easy to repurpose into almost anything. We love them as storage, candles, and vases.
Holey Knit Sweaters No More
You know that old, yet super soft sweater that's been shoved at the back of your closet for a year because of the giant hole in it? There's a million and one ways to reuse it and rekindle the cable knit love affair! With just a needle, thread, and a bit of finesse, you can fashion all sorts of cozy knit accessories. Turn your old sweaters into Christmas stockings, slippers, boot socks, mittens, a hat, and the cutest baby clothes you've ever seen - you can do almost anything with it!
Visit the Ottawa Fall Home Show to get more upcycling tips and DIY project ideas. The home and garden event of the season takes over the EY Centre September 24-27, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Don't forget to share this awesome deal with a friend!
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For this year's Ottawa Fall Home Show, we've teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to bring you the Ultimate Upcycle Challenge! Local celebrities, design experts, media personalities, and DIY bloggers will be put to the test.
Armed with a small budget, some paint from Rust-Oleum, and all the creativity they can muster, the participants will be sourcing and repurposing a previously-owned item. Entries will be displayed at the show where visitors will have the chance to bid on the items with all the proceeds being donated to Habitat for Humanity.
So how can you become a part of the upcycle trend? With almost anything! We've put together some ideas to help you get started.
Calling All Old Denim
We all have that pair of jeans that are a torn, worn mess, but no matter what, we can't seem to get rid of them. Now you don't have to! You can repurpose denim into almost anything; decorations, pillow cases, totes, and even blankets!
Image via Brit + Co
Too Many Pillowcases?
Find yourself with too many empty pillowcases hanging around the linen closet? Pillowcases make great DIY materials because they are made up of so many patterns, textures, and sizes! This leaves you with a realm of possibilities to try! Why not sew them together and stuff it to make a sleeping mat? Or use them to make garment bags and painting smocks for kids? Try adding a pocket and handle to a case for the perfect kid's traveling pillow!
Image via Better Homes and Gardens
Mason Jars for Everyone
Mason jars are perhaps the most universal DIY item there is. Don't throw them away once they're empty, put them to good use! Bringing a rustic feel to any project, mason jars are super easy to repurpose into almost anything. We love them as storage, candles, and vases.
Image via The DIY Playbook
Holey Knit Sweaters No More
You know that old, yet super soft sweater that's been shoved at the back of your closet for a year because of the giant hole in it? There's a million and one ways to reuse it and rekindle the cable knit love affair! With just a needle, thread, and a bit of finesse, you can fashion all sorts of cozy knit accessories. Turn your old sweaters into Christmas stockings, slippers, boot socks, mittens, a hat, and the cutest baby clothes you've ever seen - you can do almost anything with it!
Image via Saartje Knits
Visit the Ottawa Fall Home Show to get more upcycling tips and DIY project ideas. The home and garden event of the season takes over the EY Centre September 24-27, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Don't forget to share this awesome deal with a friend!
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SEPTEMBER 24 - 27, 2015.
Sep 10, 2015
As the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we
find ourselves craving a cozy, warm place to put up our feet and enjoy some
warm cider. That being said, since you’ve put so much work into making your
home fresh and bright for summer, chances are the cozy factor just isn’t all
there at the moment. Here are some of our favourite ways to get your home fall
ready this year!
Get Your DIY On
This fall season we’ve found two super easy ways to put your
own cozy spin on candles. These two DYI fall candles are a quick fix for some
desperately needed fall charm in any room of your home.
Cinnamon Glow:
Start with a cylindrical candle (the scent of the candle is all up to you but
we suggest trying vanilla). Carefully, with a hot glue gun, start attaching
cinnamon sticks around the outside of the candle. Tip: Try placing them at
different heights for a more rustic look. Once the candle’s sides are covered,
finish it off with a twine bow. Ta-da!
Image via Home Stories A to Z
Twig Out: Time to
venture into the great outdoors! Start grabbing all sorts of twigs from
outside; small, big, misshapen, all are welcome! Grab a glass container that
will fit the candle you’re planning on using and start clipping the twigs so
they’re roughly the same height as the container. Once your twigs are ready,
start hot gluing them to the outside of the container. Place a candle inside
(try a pumpkin spice scent for the ultimate fall touch) and watch how the light
peaks through the openings in the twigs. Instant fall sanctuary.
Image via Useful DIY
Play Up the Accents
A great way to switch things up in your home without
breaking the bank is to change your accent colours. We suggest trading in your
bright, summer colours for some warm, earthy tones. Colours like orange, brown
and red are go-to fall colours but why not switch it up this year by including
forest greens, deep purples and warm greys in the mix? Include these fall hues
by trying some new pillow covers, vases, plates or even lamp shades!
Image via Mix and Chic
Switch Up Those Fabrics
Fall is the perfect time to start adding some new prints and
textures into your home. A great way to incorporate this new twist is to switch
out your drapes, pillows and throws. Fabrics like tweed, velvet and plaid are
perfect for the fall season! As a final touch, why not try a faux fur throw or
a quilt for some added comfy, charm?
Image via House Beautiful
Table Runners Are Essential
Table runners are often forgotten in the fall decor mix-up.
Adding a runner with a fall print can pull together every small detail and
bring a polished look to your dining room. Try adding some little pieces to
your table on top such as leaves, gourds and candles to make the whole table
warm and eye-catching.
Image via A Pumpkin & A Princess
Don’t Leave Out The Bathroom
For an easy way to bring fall into the bathroom, switch up
your towels! Instead of the traditional white, try some of the fall colours
mentioned above. Focus on the little, important details too such as a
fall-scented soap or some new candles on the counter. Every detail matters!
Image via The Huffington Post
Without further ado, let’s get decorating! For more tips and
the latest trends, visit the Ottawa Fall Home Show September 24 to 27, 2015. Don't have your tickets yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 on Facebook. Don't delay, take advantage of this exclusive offer today!
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SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015.
Aug 28, 2015
Stylish decor doesn't always have to break the bank! Knowing where to save and when to splurge helps you achieve a budget-friendly, designer-inspired look.
Have fun with our online quiz that asks you which look costs most. Test your bargain hunting online at ottawaathome.ca, the Ottawa At Home Facebook page and receive the chance to win $10,000 towards La-Z-Boy furnishings, or test your skills live by entering the contest at the Ottawa Fall Home Show with our all-new feature room, September 24-27 at the EY Centre.
Will you be able to tell which look costs less? To help you prepare, we're sharing our go-to steps to make a room look like a million bucks, on a budget. Check 'em out below and get ready to tell Ottawa At Home which look is the real bargain.
Neutrals
A common theme in luxurious decorating is an emphasis on neutrals. Why? Neutrals tend to lighten a room, which instantly makes it more open, airy, and welcoming. When decorating a space, avoid dark and heavy colours, which can close things off, making everything appear smaller and dreary. Instead, focus on using beige and off-white tones. Try keeping most of the bigger aspects of your room, such as walls, couches, and floors, as neutral as possible.
Contrast
Having a room that is complete monochromatic tends to look bland and unappealing. When choosing the colours for your room, decide on a contrasting accent piece that will be an eye-catching pop of colour. If you're struggling to find a colour that complements the rest of your room, find a colour wheel with the colour of your room on it. The colour opposite it on the wheel will be the perfect complement to your space.
If you're unsure about a colour, find flowers that are the same tone and put those in the space as a trial. They can be switched out easily, and ensure you don't have to spend money on accessories that don't complement the rest of the room. Once you've decided on a contrast accent colour, incorporate it with pillows, throws, lamp shades, small detail decor pieces, or even an area rug. For the design daring, try painting a whole wall a statement colour as an accent.
Bold Statements
Having a statement piece in your room will serve as a focal point. It draws your eyes in and creates intimacy in the room. Including a bold statement in your decorating also means you can leave the rest of the room fairly minimal; the ultimate high-end chic. Our favourite bold statement pieces are big, colourful paintings, bold patterned area rugs, and unusual light fixtures.
Create a Larger Looking Room
Nothing looks more luxurious than a spacious, well-decorated room. That being said, we don't all have unlimited space at our disposal. If you're struggling to open up a room, here are several tips to create your ultimate space.
First, anything that draws the eyes upward elongates the room and gives the effect of higher ceilings. Accomplish this in three ways:
Lastly, mirrors are the old design stand-by for good reason: they work. A large mirror acts as a second window and creates the illusion of double the space.
So now that you know all there is to know about forging a more expensive looking room, are you ready to tackle our contest? Find out now!
Speaking of finding great deals, right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the Ottawa Fall Home Show when you connect with us on Facebook. Save big and treat a friend to the show!
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Have fun with our online quiz that asks you which look costs most. Test your bargain hunting online at ottawaathome.ca, the Ottawa At Home Facebook page and receive the chance to win $10,000 towards La-Z-Boy furnishings, or test your skills live by entering the contest at the Ottawa Fall Home Show with our all-new feature room, September 24-27 at the EY Centre.
Will you be able to tell which look costs less? To help you prepare, we're sharing our go-to steps to make a room look like a million bucks, on a budget. Check 'em out below and get ready to tell Ottawa At Home which look is the real bargain.
Neutrals
A common theme in luxurious decorating is an emphasis on neutrals. Why? Neutrals tend to lighten a room, which instantly makes it more open, airy, and welcoming. When decorating a space, avoid dark and heavy colours, which can close things off, making everything appear smaller and dreary. Instead, focus on using beige and off-white tones. Try keeping most of the bigger aspects of your room, such as walls, couches, and floors, as neutral as possible.
Image via How To Decorate
Contrast
Having a room that is complete monochromatic tends to look bland and unappealing. When choosing the colours for your room, decide on a contrasting accent piece that will be an eye-catching pop of colour. If you're struggling to find a colour that complements the rest of your room, find a colour wheel with the colour of your room on it. The colour opposite it on the wheel will be the perfect complement to your space.
Image via Daily Digs
If you're unsure about a colour, find flowers that are the same tone and put those in the space as a trial. They can be switched out easily, and ensure you don't have to spend money on accessories that don't complement the rest of the room. Once you've decided on a contrast accent colour, incorporate it with pillows, throws, lamp shades, small detail decor pieces, or even an area rug. For the design daring, try painting a whole wall a statement colour as an accent.
Bold Statements
Having a statement piece in your room will serve as a focal point. It draws your eyes in and creates intimacy in the room. Including a bold statement in your decorating also means you can leave the rest of the room fairly minimal; the ultimate high-end chic. Our favourite bold statement pieces are big, colourful paintings, bold patterned area rugs, and unusual light fixtures.
Image via Apartment Therapy
Create a Larger Looking Room
Nothing looks more luxurious than a spacious, well-decorated room. That being said, we don't all have unlimited space at our disposal. If you're struggling to open up a room, here are several tips to create your ultimate space.
First, anything that draws the eyes upward elongates the room and gives the effect of higher ceilings. Accomplish this in three ways:
- Hang your floor length window coverings a couple of feet above the windows
- Strategically place shelves higher than you normally would
- Consider painting the upper half of your wall white or a lighter colour
Image via Hooked On Houses
Lastly, mirrors are the old design stand-by for good reason: they work. A large mirror acts as a second window and creates the illusion of double the space.
So now that you know all there is to know about forging a more expensive looking room, are you ready to tackle our contest? Find out now!
Speaking of finding great deals, right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the Ottawa Fall Home Show when you connect with us on Facebook. Save big and treat a friend to the show!
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SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015.
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