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Decorating + Design

Custom Upgrades for Penthouse Perfection

An open-concept penthouse gets a
luxury upgrade, revamping every surface, and adding extra touches, including some modern high-tech features.

Valspar's 2022 Colour of the Year is Blanched Thyme. Photo: Valspar.

Decorating + Design

A Shade That Soothes is the 2022 Colour of the Year

Five paint companies and one colour/design institute all agree that sage green, in various nuances, will be 2022’s “it” colour.

Decorating + Design

Project Profile: the unique style of Freeman Fabrications

SPRUCE talks with Bronté Freeman of Freeman Fabrications about a custom railing project.

Decorating + Design

The Appeal of Townhouse Living

New housing on existing lots offer contemporary design in established, family friendly neighbourhoods. By Linda Barnard | Photo by Joshua Lawrence Damion Briscoe and his wife Christine Rafferty-Briscoe are getting…

Decorating + Design

Easy Living Design Trends

Embrace easy living and incorporate these open-concept design trends into your next home project. Perhaps an outdoor shower or a pergola would create a serene, peaceful feel for your space.…

Decorating + Design

The Home Office Edit

Renovations

A Backyard Design With Space to Play

This backyard design is the ultimate place to play. Space to swim, gather, cook, and even golf on the putting green. For the resources list, scroll to the end of…

Decorating + Design

5 Expert Tips to Choose Your Kitchen Faucet

Sameha Dixson, showroom supervisor at Splashes Bath & Kitchen, shares her advice for finding the perfect kitchen faucet for your space. 1) Know your measurements: My biggest thing is measurements.…

Design Files

Design Files: Designing and Planning with Raubyn Rothschild

In this instalment of Design Files, we discuss natural materials, architecture, and having a good design team with Interior Designer, Raubyn Rothschild of Rothschild West. Spruce’s Design Files series brings local…

Design Files

Design Files: Interior Designer Ivan Meade

In this installment of Design Files, we discuss timeless interior design with Interior Designer, Ivan Meade. Spruce’s Design Files series brings local Victoria home experts and their insights on trends,…

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Custom Upgrades for Penthouse Perfection

A Shade That Soothes is the 2022 Colour of the Year

Project Profile: the unique style of Freeman Fabrications

The Appeal of Townhouse Living

Easy Living Design Trends

The Home Office Edit

A Backyard Design With Space to Play

5 Expert Tips to Choose Your Kitchen Faucet

Design Files: Designing and Planning with Raubyn Rothschild

Design Files: Interior Designer Ivan Meade

A Designer’s Look at a Heritage Reno

Taking the Plunge: Adding a Pool to Your Home

Is Having an Open House the Best Way to Sell Your Home?

Condo inspections: why you need one

Modern Drama in a West Coast custom build