Weekly Design Inspiration: Hardware with Soft Touches
Here at CPD, we are firm believers that even the smallest details add up to have the biggest impact. Paying attention to the details of a home is what gives it character and lets people know more about you. One of the ways to infuse life into your home is by choosing the right hardware for your cabinetry…
Weekly Design Inspiration: Soft Romanticism
Here at CPD, there’s no denying that we are hopeless romantics at heart! That’s why we love to create beautiful spaces for our beautiful clients. So much of our design philosophy is based on the idea of romanticism; it can be anything from a pattern, to a silhouette, or even a time period that makes it oh so dreamy…
Weekly Design Inspiration: Here Comes the Sun(room)
We try to love all seasons equally, but there’s no denying that we try to spend our summer days out in the sun as much as possible. However, due to our climate, we are constantly battling against the mosquitoes come sunset. That’s why we love to add a sunroom to our designs whenever possible. To some, it seems like a luxury, but when done correctly you can make this 3-season room one of your most-used spaces…
Weekly Design Inspiration: Summer Tablescapes
Having friends and family over for dinner is one of those everyday joys that we love! Creating a meal for those you love and intentionally spending time with them is a luxury in today’s day and age, and that is why it’s so important to make it special. There have been books and theories written about the art of table arrangements so this week we are here to provide an overview of our favourite tips and tricks from over the years…
Weekly Design Inspiration: The Modern Man
Lately we have found ourselves being so inspired by incorporating masculine elements into our designs. There is something so comforting about the colours and scale of masculine design that we love to use in rooms like the great room or the office. However, we can appreciate that masculinity can come in all sorts of forms so today we are taking a look at some of our favourite masculine design styles…
Weekly Design Inspiration: 2024 Forecast
As we enter the halfway point in the year, we are starting to look ahead to the trends that are set to take the stage in 2024! We never advise our clients to design their homes based on trends, but rather to look for design inspiration that speaks to them. Today, we’re looking through some of the trends for 2024 and we would love to hear if you resonated with any of these looks…
Weekly Design Inspiration: A Vacation from the Island
Since nothing lasts forever in design, it’s only natural that every few years, we reevaluate what we love about our homes and what isn’t working for us anymore. Although many of us can’t imagine our lives without our kitchen islands, some people are saying that island life needs to shift and readjust…
Weekly Design Inspiration: Cottage Days
One of our favourite parts about the summer is the fact that we are often reminded of our childhoods spent at the family cottage, filled with memorable trinkets and lots of laughs. Today, we still have that same love for all things cottage and cozy design
Weekly Design Inspiration: The Backyard Retreat
As with almost all Canadians, we try to spend as much time outside as possible once the weather gets warmer. We love being outside with our friends and family and we love having an outdoor space that’s ready to entertain and delight! That’s why we are loving what we’re seeing when it comes to backyard designs lately…
Weekly Design Inspiration: Our Favourite Pattern Combos!
The wide world of fabrics is like a playground for designers, full of rich, vibrant designs. However, for most, it can be very overwhelming as well! This week, we’ve put together a cheat sheet of some of our favourite pattern combinations…