Roy Banse 
Your home should reflect your style, but your home should also reflect the way you want to use your home. Traditional Victorian style homes were typically designed with separate kitchen, dining and living rooms, but today’s buyer is looking for open, spacious plans and builders are heeding this call. For … Read More
I was never a smoker, although I do enjoy the odd cigar now and then, together with a nice glass of Lagavulin. Aside from that, there is really nothing that I eat, inhale or ingest that can truly be classified as a vice…except for espresso, which I drink wherever and … Read More
When it comes to design, I’m a stickler for quality over quantity, but with the invasion of cheap Asian-manufactured furniture, it’s tough to find great quality furniture that does not require taking out a second mortgage. When it comes to sofas though, Canadian manufacturer Perez is well worth a look. … Read More
While living in London in the late ’90s, I went to a chair exhibit at the Design Museum, which was curated by the Vitra Design Museum. The London exhibit was extensive and ultimately inspired me to finally visit the actual Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. I’ve since … Read More
Rugs are like bad relationships: In the beginning, they get lots of attention, but over time, they tend to be forgotten. Eventually, they just get walked all over. When designing rooms, I put ample effort into choosing wood or stone flooring and often overlook rugs as a design element. Yet … Read More
