A backsplash serves several roles in a kitchen. On a practical level, a backsplash helps protect the wall behind the range and sink from spills and stains. When it comes to your kitchen’s décor, a backsplash reflects your personal style and helps unite other elements such as appliances and cabinets. There are countless options for…

Nobody wants a cookie cutter house. We want homes that reflect where we’ve been and what we value. We want spaces that work for us—beautiful work spaces, welcoming living areas to lounge after a long day, and dining rooms and kitchens that make our lives easier and expand for elegant entertaining. With her eclectic, modern…

Designers everywhere are passing on traditional all-white for peachy pinks, light corals, grey blues and deep greens, among others. Inspired by their daring palettes, we’re digging into why most of us opt for bright white kitchens and why we could (and should) reconsider. Plus, we’ll take a look inside one of our favourite colourful kitchens. Color in…

When the weather is frightful, and you crave something warm and delightful, you want more than your regular mug of coffee or cup of tea. Instead of driving to your favorite coffee shop, why not use your refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup system to brew up some coffee or tea. Then, add some deliciously different flavourings that you…

In spring and summer, gorgeous floral blooms come to life with intoxicating scents and a variety of colours. Though they look stunning growing in gardens and yards across the country, cutting a few stems and arranging them in a favourite vase brings the lively blossoms indoors for everyone to enjoy. Why not brighten your kitchen…

All granite, all white, and all-matching kitchens don’t seem to stand out like they once did. Today, we’re seeing grays, greige, black, beige with hints of pink green, or cream being used as the main colours in kitchens. Some are even using dark blue and green as their cabinet colour and setting it off with…

Summer travel, reunions with friends and family, and slow warm evenings have us reconnecting to the natural beauty that surrounds us—which we often take for granted. We’re all looking to do our part to care for our planet and minimize our personal carbon footprint every day. It’s often the simple things that make the biggest…

For decades, kitchen ranges came in two basic options: gas or electric. Serious cooks generally preferred gas stoves because they heat up quickly and give you more precise temperature control. But not long ago, a third option became available for your kitchen: induction ranges. Though there are definite pluses for each type, most cooks choose…

Summer days bring warm temperatures, lots of sun, and cold beverages. Many people give up their favorite red wine for the lighter bodied, chill-friendly white wines and bubblies. But hot days and warm nights doesn’t mean you have to give up the red entirely—especially when it goes so well with many grilled foods. Red Wines…