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August 7th, 2009

Touches Of Elegance; Calgarian’s web service unique

 
Calgary HeraldAugust 3, 2009
A few years ago, when Lorena McDonald was taking a course at the University of Calgary in a virtual classroom, she experienced her aha moment.
The owner of Home Link Design, an online interior decorating company, was in the teaching profession at the time.
“I did a program [...]

How to Design a Small Garden Using Containers and Pots!

June 16th, 2009

 
Description: Tips and tricks on how to design a small garden to maximize space by incorporating containers of various heights and sizes.

If you live in an apartment or condominium, or if your home in the city provides you with only a very tiny lot, you can still have a fabulous variety of plants if you [...]

Summer Sun Decor!

May 20th, 2009

SUMMER SUN DECOR!
There are great ways to decorate the outdoors for summer time!  Many casual and intimate styles are seen in today’s outdoor patio and furniture sets with accent cushions in terracotta oranges, lemon yellows, apple reds and ocean blues!  These accent colours are an exciting way to bring decorative appeal to any outdoor area [...]

Emerging Trends!

April 22nd, 2009

 
Interior Design is constantly changing and evolving like most fashion, textile, and product industries.  As today’s economical uncertainty becomes more apparent, there is a move towards incorporating a more favourable mood within residential design.  In other words, “happy” colors like bold yellows, lime greens, oranges, and auburn reds are appearing as accent paint colours within [...]

Real Estate Blues!

March 8th, 2009

If you have been feeling the real estate blues, you are not alone!  Like most people trying to sell real estate today, the prospect of selling a home has been hampered from the global economic uncertainty and financial decline in both the real estate and stock markets.  However, there have been other influential factors that have [...]

Design Quiz!

March 8th, 2009

What home decor style suits you better? Try Home Link Design’s quiz to find out which style suits you!  Our clients have used this quiz to get a better understanding of what home decor style fits into their lifestyle!
Select the answer that best suits your personal preference.  Add your scores and compare them to the [...]

Crooks Of A Corner!

March 8th, 2009

Have you ever entered a room to see an empty corner that stands out like a bare thumb?  Literally speaking, there are many rooms out there where an inconspicuous space looks almost neglected because the home owner forgot to adorn a corner of the room.  This may not be something that you regularly think about, and it [...]

Where You Should Put Your Buck?

March 4th, 2009

Decorating can be fun and confusing at the same time!  There is no doubt that designing a space can give one a headache, but remember that starting with a plan is the basis behind any decor implementation.  Most often, individuals start off with many great ideas that leave them confused and frustrated in the end because they have [...]

Color Trends 2009

February 28th, 2009

Colors can be exciting with each year that a new trend appears in home styles, fashion, and design. The inspiration for this year’s decorating color trends are derived from the external environments of urban and rural settings.  Some designers are noticing a move towards both simplistic earthy decors and romantic posh chic design.  Even though both styles are completely different from each other, the [...]

Cupid’s Quick Bedroom Makeover!

February 5th, 2009

It can be quick and easy to change your bedroom with simple changes!  Look at Home Link Design’s quick bedroom makeover that did not consist of painting or renovating.  Now, that is surely a Cupid’s room makeover to fall in love with!
The bedroom started off a bit dull and monochromatic with beige and brown.  [...]