Tropical Plants in a Canadian Winter
Here in Canada we endure a long, cold winter that encourages us to reach for tropical plants for good reason. There is literally no better way to introduce humidity and oxygen into the indoor environment. To garden successfully indoors, especially this
The Finalists of RAW Design’s Winter Stations Design Competition
Looking for a way to beat these winter blues? RAW Design has the answer. Actually, RAW has five answers now that the finalists of the Winter Stations Design Competition have been revealed!Last October, RAW, Ferris + Associates, and Curio launched the
Gifts from the Heart for the Home
As we get closer and closer to December 25th there are likely a few people lingering on your list that are proving to be difficult to shop for. Sometimes it is because they have a unique style, particular interests, or perhaps they already seem to have
5 Space-Saving Christmas Tree Ideas for Condo Owners
Feature image: Tattered StyleOdds are, you’ve already set up a Christmas tree, but there are definitely a few people out there who live in a smaller space, perhaps a condo, that haven’t set up a tree because it will take up too much room. Don’t worry,
The World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Skyscrapers!
When discussing skyscrapers, we tend to automatically focus on their height. The fight to be the tallest is an ongoing battle between cities, countries, architects, and designers. Sure, it may be mostly about bragging rights amongst industry
Smart Tech In the Bedroom Helps Us Sleep and Sets the Mood
Since we’ve become increasingly attached to our devices, laptops and cell phones have been creeping into the bedroom. We are now more likely to continue working from bed, lying awake behind the glow of a screen or awakening in the middle of the night to
Jane Jetson’s Dream Kitchen Comes to Life
In 1950, an Associated Press article, “How Experts Think We’ll Live in 2000 A.D.,” predicted that homes in the future would be similar to an episode of the Jetsons. The article reported that “people will live in houses so automatic that push-buttons will
Generations Y and Z Want Green Homes!
We think it’s finally safe to say that the “green trend” is no longer just a trend. The sustainability industry is huge now with companies, inventors, and innovators coming up with new designs for buildings, materials, products, and technologies every
How Soon Will Our Homes Resemble the Hal 9000?
Iconic films such as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey or, more recently, Spike Jonze’s Her have given us a glimpse at life in the future, where intuitive technology is seamlessly integrated into almost every facet of life. Although we haven’t
INFOGRAPHIC: What Condo Buyers are Looking for in a New Home
Earlier this year, we asked condo buyers and potential condo buyers to take a survey that outlined a few key factors that contribute to the decision to purchase a condo.64 percent of our respondents were female and 36 percent were male, with the majority
