Why You Should Break the Rules When Decorating Your Home

Appearing on the Oprah show, Nate Berkus tells us why we should break the rules when decorating your home... Here is a little advice he gives to Oprah and her viewers.

We love our stuff, we hate our stuff, we can't live without our stuff. We lust after other people's stuff. We smile politely when relatives offer us their old stuff (anyone for a lovely hand-knit toaster cozy?) and when friends bring us artfully wrapped stuff (enjoy this lovely hand-knit toaster cozy that i am now quietly re gifting). we donate our stuff to charity. Stick our stuff in a bookcase, auction our stuff on e-bay, and then we go out and get... more stuff! (Quotes by Nate Berkus)
Maybe what we need is somebody who's got the right stuff. A house whisperer who has somehow figured out how to peacefully coexist with a home stuffed with stuff. Somebody like Nate Berkus, the 39 year old decorator, Oprah show correspondent, product designer, best-selling author, and host of The Nate Berkus Show.

What I've come to understand is that if things have meaning, if they sing a little song to you when you look at them, that's when you can really start breaking the rules, Quote-unquote, of design. Why not take a two dollar creamer with the lid missing and fill it with Q-tips? Who says you cant reupholster your chair with a shearing rug or take the fantastic vintage necklace you never wear and hang it around the neck of a lamp? (quoted by Nate Berkus)

To get the full interview clink on the link below:
http://www.oprah.com/home/Nate-Berkus-Home-Decorating-Advice-Home-Design/1

InterlockingRock: Wall Art

For years now we have admired commercial spaces that have captured us with beauty and elegance. Accent walls have been very common in Hotel Lobbies, Commercial Offices, Night Clubs, Restaurants, etc.

Have you ever wanted to achieve this look, but never knew where to go?

A company has listened to the many requests, and came out with a smaller scale line to fit into residential spaces. Perfect for any room in your home.


You can now have that one of a kind look in your home. Visit http://www.modulararts.com/ or http://www.modtiles.com/ to find out what style best captures you!

Decorating on a Budget

Wanting to re-decorate, but you don't know where to begin?
Here are some ways to add spice and excitement to your home, while staying well within your budget.
Your first step may be to add a fresh coat of paint. If you can't decide on a color, your best bet is to stay neutral. You can always find other ways to add color to your room. For an example accent pillows are a fun and simple way to bring life to a space. With many fabric options out there, you will be sure to find one that is right for you.
www.robertallendesign.com is a great way to start your search to finding the right fabric for your home.
Another great option is lighting. Every room needs light, so why not spruce up your room with the perfect light fixture. Here are a few links that may help you find what you need.
www.royallighting.com, www.junolighting.com , and www.accesslighting.com
Our last option would be flooring. Flooring is an important part to a room, rather it be adding a simple area rug, or changing your entire floor, to carpet or hardwood, this alone will make your room feel brand new.
For some carpet ideas, visit www.interfaceflor.com , or www.weaversart.com

Backsplash Ideas!

We are currently sourcing kitchen backsplashes for a few residential Clients. Here are a few companies and web sites to check out when you have a chance!

Ciot is a company that has beautiful and unique tiles; from the tile sizes to the materials and colours. These include, but are definitely not limited to specialty glass tiles, handmade tiles and mosaics imported from Italy. Please see http://www.ciot.com/ when you have a chance!

Another supplier we really enjoy working with is Centura! We have a fabulous sales rep and the products are gorgeous; such as the ceramics and glass tiles. Their web site is http://www.centura.ca/ for more information.

We can't write an article about tiles without mentioning Olympia Tile! Olympia has a wide range of product with a huge warehouse enabling them to have large supply-ready inventories! See their new web site at http://www.olympiatile.com/

Enjoy your day! :)

New Growth

Atmosphere Facility Planning Solutions is excited that a new season is upon us! We look forward to the freshness and new growth that Spring always brings.

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