Welcome Guests with an Inviting Front Entrance

A home’s entrance should tell a story about the individuals that live there; setting the tone for what is to come. Alter your front entrance so that it reflects your style. The front porch should welcome you and your guests, extending the foyer, outdoors. Make a statement with some colourful flowers and an outdoor rug and wicker chair to really bring the space to life.

Multy Home’s Link Border, Grey/Black outdoor rug is available at The Home Depot, prices range from $49.99 to $99.99, depending on size.

Larger front entrances should be more involved in its design layout in order to create a refreshing space. Take a step back and assess what you want to place down in the area. A large outdoor throw rug with whimsical lines will add depth. Loungers and a small bistro set suggest a casual, laid-back, setting.

Multy Home’s Constantine Brown/Black outdoor rug is available at the Home Depot, prices range from $49.99 to $99.99.

 

To soften a bold, black door, pair it with a a neutral beige mat. It adds unconventionality to the usual ‘welcome’ mat, but still remains inviting with its simplee floral print.

Multy Home’s Damask in Oakwood is available at the Home Depot and retails for $13.97.

 

The upside in choosing to emphasis a front entrance, rather than a back, is that most guests will definitely see the time you put in it. A rug serves as both a practical piece and an aesthetic appeal, creating a space that invites.

Four heart pumping design tips that will make your Valentine melt

Although the calendar reads February 14^th, we should not subject ourselves to romantic decorating just once a year. Try these hidden touches that are romantic, yet cozy.

L’amoure Pink and Red

These two distinct colours were once seen as faux-pas when it came to mixing and matching. However, such beautiful hues can create an inviting retreat, where the bold red audaciously charms and compliments the pink palette. A definite décor match!

Send a Love Note

Let your décor do the talking with written memos and inspirational words.

  

Writing on the wall

Want to make a bold impact? Take a door mats and hang it on the wall to transform this piece from traditional use to art-nouveau.

Love Medallions

Look familiar? It might. Recently saw these gorgeous medallion walls on Lini Interior Design. It sparked huge interest since the neutral white colour beautifully contrasts the pop out wall art. To compliment this design, we suggest pairing some paisley and floral patterns with this room (which we highly recommend trying to duplicate!)

 

How do you decorate romantically?

Winter Hibernation? Bring it on with Colour

Designing rooms that have a sun-kissed glow, in the dead of winter, starts with colour. Nothing brightens a space more than tangy tangerine, rich reds and bold purples. While we don't recommend painting your entire abode in these vibrant shades, we suggest accenting a space with vivid patterns, floral prints and plush mats with splashes of these sunset colours.

ORANGE CRUSH

This mercurial tint brightens a room with little effort. Naturally edgy and energetic it brings life to a dull space. To minimize this hues intensity, add some neutral shades.

CUSHION COMFORT

Set the mood with a soft, plush mat that provides cushion underfoot. Texture truly has the ability to combat the winter blues and a mat with padding brings depth to a space while keeping you cozy.

PURPLE PASSION

Once upon a time this shoddy shade was seen as retro; however purple no longer sports a dated look, but rather takes on a youthful appearance. Bold and lavish it continues to pop up in current colour trends. Versatile and contemporary, it enhances a lackluster space with its bold vibe. Pair this passionate hue with a neutral palette to intensify the colour.

 

DAZZLING RED

Bold and beautiful, a dash of red adds an intense flame to a space by dressing it up. We suggest sticking to deeper reds as they look rich in comparison and can easily transcend into other seasons.

 

Smart Buy Mats: Under $30

The best time to replace your mats are after the holidays. Why? Because the festivities are done and we usually are preparing for heavy snowfalls. Here are some affordable mats that will fit your budget.

Mats under $30:

Sold at Canadian Tire, $4.99 per each

Sold at Canadian Tire, Multy Home Assorted Decorative mats (18"x30"approx.), $9.99

Multy Home LP's Concord mats are ideal to prevent damage to floors. Sold at Canadian Tire and other stores at $9.99!

This Argyle flocked mat is made from recycled rubber tires and is priced at $19.99. Perfect as an outdoor mat.

Multy Home's Capri mat in taupe. Sold at Canadian Tire for $16.79.

Our Lexington mat is durable and scrapes off dirt. Place in an entrance way to keep floors clean. Sold at Canadian Tire, $24.99!