Design Insights From the Studio

A space for honest advice, beautiful ideas, and the kind of thinking that helps you make smarter, more confident decisions about your home. Each post is written by Gaddah — with the same directness and warmth she brings to every client conversation.

How to select artwork for your space
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How to select artwork for your space

As much as furniture and lighting are important, art gives a space soul. It should be meaningful to you. Everytime you enter your room you should love what you see. If you can afford original art, you won’t regret it! You will keep it forever, and likely move it from room to room over time.

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Matching your personal style with the style of your home
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Matching your personal style with the style of your home

I think to live fully and happily, you need to be comfortable in your home. This means living authentically in your home. If your home supports you in the way it should, it will contribute to your well being and to living comfortably in your skin.

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How to choose an area rug.
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How to choose an area rug.

An area rug is often a great starting point for a room design. Not only can it help define a space within an open concept area, but it can also add interest, colour inspiration and sound absorption. In many cases, however, people purchase a rug that is too small, which in turn makes the room itself look a lot smaller.

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Three keys to great lighting
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Three keys to great lighting

One of my favourite design activities is choosing great lighting. It can make or break a room and usually comes down to layering, scale and consistency.

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How to choose a front door.
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How to choose a front door.

It goes without saying that your front door is important! It is the first impression of your home, ahead of entering.

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