How to dazzle your way through the holidays

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone is in full Christmas spirit this year especially as we can meet with our family and friends and celebrate together. Don't let Covid bring your spirit down. It’s even more important than ever to add festive cheer this holiday season. Let’s gather with family and friends there's no excuse to create a warm, cozy and festive feel at home.

As wellness has become more important than ever, don't forget to nurture yourself.

Dress up!

We all feel good about ourselves when we dress up. Even if we are home, dressing up will keep you in the holiday spirit and joy. Also take advantage of technology and video chat with extended family and friends.

Minimalist approach

Research has shown clutter-free home will also free up your cluttered brain. If you're thinking about wellness why not go the minimalist decor route!

Choose one or two accent colours to go with existing decor for a cohesive look. Also, add flannel or knits throws and pillows with chunkier texture.

Another decorating tip is to add wood tones and greenery to add subtle pops of colour throughout my home.

DIY Christmas decor tip

The simplest way to a DIY Christmas is to fill in clear vases with colourful ornaments. Also, Pair it with another vase of pinecones and acorns. This will be a great addition to the coffee table centrepiece.

Cozy up with candles

Lit those scented candles to add some shimmer and warmth and fill the space with festive fragrance.

Treat yourself!

What's Christmas without baking those special recipes of Christmas cookies and shortbread will fill your mind with everlasting memories for years to come.

Lastly I couldn’t resist to share this amazing mouth watering m & m cookie recipe by Jamielyn Nye to share, check it out! Do try the recipe, your kiddos will love you extra!!!

https://www.iheartnaptime.net/best-mm-cookies/

Happy holidays!

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When to hire a designer for your home renovation project

Thinking of your home renovation, but not really sure when to hire a designer and what’s the process like? Whatever the project is, here are the steps we follow as a guide through your renovation.

When starting a renovation, there are several elements to consider:

• Budget: What is your budget for the project?

• Timeline: Do you want to start right away or 6 months from now?

• Goals: Do you want an updated kitchen, more storage, or bathroom remodeling?

• Style: What is your design style? Find pictures that you love that reflect the look you are after.

Once you have answered all these questions you are ready to get that renovation started. Let’s go!

The renovation process will be different depending on each client’s individual needs. However, most projects follow these common steps that will help your renovation run smoothly.

Step 1:Discovery call

After you contact us via email or contact form we would like you to book a free 30-minute Discovery Call. This is the first step to get to know you and your expectations. After you schedule your Discovery Call on our calendar we will chat with you to determine if we are a good fit. We will talk about your project, timeline, investment amount as well as allow you to ask questions about our services.

Step 2: Initial Consultation

The initial consultation is the first step in the design process and sometimes all you will need. We discuss your vision, your needs, your likes and dislikes for space, budget, time frame, and then make recommendations with professional expertise to achieve your ideal space. We will take a tour of the spaces virtually to be decorated or renovated and address your design dilemmas. At the end of the consultation, we will review our design process and sign a Letter of Agreement, if you wish to move forward with our services.

Step 3: Creating the As-Built Drawings and Design Concepts

Creating a space plan will be the next step in your renovation. As-built drawings are referred to the current layout of your home. We will develop a digital floor plan overview of how your space will look, function, and the various changes that will take place. This is where we create two options for layout spaces, renderings, Bird’s Eye view rendering [As if you are looking in a dollhouse]. We will put all this together with the full scope of work for the renovation, design Elements to consider for your home, and inspirational photos for more great ideas and color palettes. It will take approximately 2- 3 weeks to prepare the presentation package. We then present it in a PowerPoint on a laptop, but you will receive a booklet with the same information to keep.

Step 4: Preliminary Presentation Meeting and Refining the plan (revision)

This is when we present to you the 3D concept package with two layout options. After our preliminary presentation if you’d like to make changes we can allow 3 changes to the layout only. 

Step 5: Getting quotes from contractors based on these drawings and project scope

The next step is to get quotes from the contractor based on your project scope. These drawings will be helpful to guide and ask the contractor to give you proper quotes and you will eventually have fewer change orders saving you money and time.

Ready to make your dream space into a reality but unsure where to start? Please email us at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com or book a complimentary discovery call to discuss your next remodeling project.

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How to decorate a modern living room

Adding Decor accents to the living room is like wearing jewelry. Too much jewelry distracts your eyes. Adding too many decor pieces is just like putting on too many accessories at once. The key is to add few interesting pieces to grab attention. After your furniture is laid out, the accessories in the space really make a room stand out. Even the rug pattern, the drapes should not be overlooked. Let's dive into the details of decorating.

ACCENT CHAIRS

This living area includes a beautiful sectional paired with unique accent chairs.

Here are some of my top picks for accent chair options for this modern living room. (To purchase click on the image directly.)

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LAYER YOUR ACCESSORIES

Layering the decor pieces requires a bit of practice but not impossible to achieve. Adding too much decor together can be distracting and you might find it hard to rest in one area. A good rule of thumb is to use pieces with different heights, textures, and a color palette that will help your accent details look beautiful!

PILLOWS AND RUGS

Choose your favorite pillow combination, these will surely bring spirit to your living room. Also, there are some beautiful rug selections, these are my favorite.

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CONSOLE TABLE AND STYLING ACCESSORIES

Here are some of the console table options and accessories to style with.

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LESS IS MORE

You might have heard this term, less is more. This can apply not only to your furniture pieces but also to your decor selection. Another tip is to choose bigger items and let go of most of any little items. Here is an example shown in the above image.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE

There are always positive and negative spaces in every area of our home. For example walkways and distance in-between furniture. Positive spaces are where we place furniture, and negative spaces are empty unused spaces. The same rule should be applied when accessorizing your living room. A home decor should be layered and have negative space on the surface where they are displayed. The biggest challenge while decorating a home could be finding the right balance between positive and negative space making a room looks cluttered.

THE RULE OF THREE IN DECORATING

Don't let your room look boring after some time change your accessories often! It can be as simple as adding fresh flowers or adding a stack of books to a table or adding table lamps. Playing with the details will keep the room look fresh.
The decorating magic number three is like a golden rule! A grouping of three objects of various heights is visually pleasing and will make your eyes travel from one decor to another. You can also apply this rule of three for styling a coffee table, decorating a mantel, or even arranging furniture in a room. Here are some ideas to use while accessorizing- Books, plants, vases, bookends, vases, candles sticks, picture frames.

If you need help to design and decorate your unique space, we can help. We will ensure to reduce the shopping overwhelm and make your home comfortable to live in. To start your custom project email us at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com.

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Bathroom design tips for a minimalist style bathroom renovation

Bathroom Renos can feel stressful! changing tiles, changing fixtures, adding new light fixtures, and plumbing. And being a working mom you would like to create an overall clean and organized vibe. The minimalist design style is on the rise and is perfect as a go-to design style with our lifestyle while bringing us peace and calm in our daily chaotic life. A sleek and simple bathroom will refresh your space, your mind, and your life. Check out these tips on how to create the minimalist bathroom of your dreams.

Minimalistic bathroom color palette

To achieve a zen-like feeling of a minimalist bathroom, choose one base hue and use different shades overall. Choose a neutral color palette for your wall and floor tiles, paint, and countertops. To create contrast add dark fixtures as accents. For example brass, black or gold fixtures.

Spa-inspired bathroom with wellness in mind

Our lives have become more stressful than ever so unwinding can soothe mental wellbeing. And since our work-lives and home-lives have become so intertwined during the Pandemic, we are seeing a stronger desire to invest in our homes so that wellness is more of a priority than ever before. Spa-inspired bathrooms can be achieved by adding a steam shower which includes Aromatherapy and music therapy to regularly reap its health-enhancing benefits for the respiratory system, skin, physical resilience, and mental well-being. 

Minimalistic design elements

Design elements of a minimalist style bathroom are floating vanity, curbless shower, frameless shower, freestanding soaking tub.

Let’s look at floating vanities. They are elevated countertops that visually add space to the bathroom by giving the room an airy feel, often without sacrificing the drawers that store washcloths, toothpaste or other bathroom essentials. 

Next, frameless shower panels, as the name suggests these don't have frames and therefore are less likely to form mold or corrode. Another advantage is that because it's frameless it provides a clean minimalist look.

Freestanding soaking tubs are gaining so much popularity. These tubs also come in a wide range of materials and finishes, such as wood, copper, and enamel, and can add a feeling of luxury and sophistication to the spa.

Natural elements and Biophilic design

Add wicker baskets, and natural materials like natural stone, concrete, and timber veneers into the bathroom to enhance the spa-like feel. Nature-oriented bathrooms are becoming very popular and the look is relatively easy to achieve. Add some potted plants to your bathroom to create a biophilic environment. Plants will not only add visual beauty, but they also clean the air. Some examples of houseplants are spider plants, snake plants, aloe vera, and bamboo.

The housing market is continuously on the rise and homeowners are looking for upgraded bathrooms. If you need help with picking fixtures and finishes for your bathroom, we can help through our designer for a day service. Please email us at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com or book a complimentary discovery call to discuss your next bathroom remodeling project. 

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A recent Redfin article Jenny Chohan Interiors is featured in : 13 Reasons to Choose E-Design for Your Next Home Refresh

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in:

13 Reasons to Choose E-Design for Your Next Home Refresh

A home refresh is a great way to maximize the design potential of your space, but if you're stuck on where to begin, e-design could help you achieve the upgrades you’ve envisioned. With the added convenience of designing on your own schedule, you can skip countless visits to a studio or flipping through dozens of color swatches to visualize the end result - everything can be designed right from the comfort of your couch. If you're considering giving the virtual design route a go, Redfin spoke to us and other experts from Sarasota, FL, all the way to Brantford, ON, to get our top tips for using e-design for your next home refresh.

13 Reasons to Choose E-Design for Your Next Home Refresh

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