furniture
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
Our spring season this year stuck around for about as long as a Leafs playoff run. With summer finally here, most of us are indulging in the precious ritual of soaking up the warm temps in our gardens and backyards. I’m not big on pushing a lawn mower, so my … Read More
A reader recently asked for help on where to look for inspiration and how to define a style when furnishing a new place from scratch. Like your wardrobe, your home should reflect your personality and how you want to live. To some, choosing furnishings is about as appealing as cleaning … Read More
When planning furniture layouts, I love the challenge that the “living room” presents. Like most of us, I grew up in a household where my parents furnished the living room with the “good” furniture, which ultimately meant that the living room was off limits to pretty much all Homo sapiens. … Read More
This being my inaugural blog for DailyXY, I wanted to delve into the concept of dudes as designers and what defines a man’s touch where home design is concerned. When I thought about what defines male-influenced design, I remembered a scene in the movie When Harry Met Sally, where a … Read More
