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Get Ready For Fall
you haven’t already, check out the New Wall Inc. showroom in Toronto for luxurious wall coverings—it’s my favourite place to get inspired!
RS: What would you tell someone who doesn’t have a big budget?
CT: Don’t ever let that stop you from moving forward with your vision. So many people end up putting their renovations on hold because they don’t have the funds. Start with the things that don’t cost a lot, like
moving the furniture around, or “shopping your home” to see
if you can perhaps use accent pillows or accessories from a different room to give it a pop of colour. Change things up!
stores or antique shops.
I also like the idea that
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When you’re on a budget, this is your chance to get creative and to channel your ability to be resourceful. I will allocate the majority of the budget on big ticket items, whether it’s a sectional, or hiring a professional to paint a large space, and the rest I can fill in with items from thrift
a well-designed space will evolve over time, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get everything done at once. Take thing in stages and it will be much more manageable!
RS: When it comes to interior design, is there something you never do—something you avoid?
CT: Over the years, I’ve learned so much by making mistakes. In my very first
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