by lisa@lisacanning.ca | Sep 10, 2017 | Interior Design
If you have been following me for a while you know I have taken part a few times in Calling It Home's One Room Challenge. I have completed my home gym, and my laundry room in this mad dash challenge, and just this past spring I completed this amazing modern kitchen. If you've been following along, you know I attempted to complete not one, BUT TWO kitchens, for neighbours who built houses and both worked with me at the exact same time in this series I am affectionately calling A Tale of Two Houses. Due to realities beyond my control, the second kitchen didn't make it to the finish line. But now… I get to share it in its finished glory for you here!
We kept it tried and true and classic in this kitchen. A beautiful, classic grey on the island with all kinds of trim goodness, and white cabinets for the win.
We used the Cassidy faucet collection by Delta on the island faucet, the pot filler, and the main sink on the back counter. The gorgeous curves of these pieces fit in so nicely with the transitional style of this space.
And to keep things interesting we repeated the island colour in the pantry area for a nice pop of contrast.
I love creating spaces that reflect the personality and lifestyle of the people who live there. Interior design is so much more than paint and pretty things. Interior design sets the stage for lasting memories for families to make at home. It matters, and it's important- and designing homes for families so they can thrive at home is a job I take very seriously.
What do you think? Are you more classic and prefer greys and whites, or could you bo bold with a blue island? Tell me in the comments below.
Cheers to designing your beautiful life,
Lisa
Photos by the talented Arnal Photography.
by lisa@lisacanning.ca | Mar 25, 2015 | Lifestyle Design
Is anyone else SO EXCITED spring is here? It's still a little on the cold side in Toronto but the non -30 temperatures are so welcome. With sunnier times ahead I am totally in spring mode- so on CHCH this week I shared a few of my favourite streamline your life, decrease the clutter and just get back to living products that I am in love with right now.
Click here to watch my CHCH segment and stay tuned tomorrow as I'll be on Global News at Noon sharing more streamlining tips with Rosey Edeh.
Happy spring cleaning and streamlining!
by lisa@lisacanning.ca | Mar 16, 2015 | Lifestyle Design
One of my favourite things on instagram right now is the hashtag #MondayMantra. Images marked with this hashtag include motivational quotes and great typography meant to remind you of your purpose and kick start your day / week off right. Here is my round up of the best quotes available for purchase- I love that you can support an artist AND give your desk or gallery wall a shot of inspiration at the same time.
Knowing the why behind your what has been so important to me this last year, as I write about here. Knowing your "why" is what will keep you going when things are difficult, when things are not convenient. This print by the MotivationShop on Etsy is a great reminder to know your why.
This is the print I currently have sitting on my desk. Being nice has always been a far better strategy for me compared to other alternatives. Love this print by Heather Francisco for Minted, available at Indigo.
If you really, really want something, I am convinced you make it happen. I see this with my clients in their budgets when I thought we were at the max. And I see this in my own life in the things I prioritize and make time for, even when my spare time is scarce. So this print by TheMotivatedType on Etsy is a great motivator- if you want it, figure out a plan to do it. No more procrastinating.
This quote by Shasta Knight might seem contradictory to the last, but it is actually quite related. My biggest "secret," and the most common answer I give people when I answer the question "how do you do it?" is this= I know what I am good at and what I am not. And I do my best to delegate accordingly. I think I currently say no more than I say yes (which is really hard for me). This quote is a great reminder to keep priorities in order.
Finally, from the lovely SS Print Shop, I am always mindful that His plans are better.
What are your favourite quotes to keep you motivated, help you be more productive and make your space inspirational and beautiful? Love to know in the comments below.
by lisa@lisacanning.ca | Nov 20, 2014 | Interior Design
Remember when it was sunny and warm in Toronto?!?!? We sure do. 
As part of my #canningreno crazy project turning myself into the client I have been visiting my fav retailers to help outfit my space. Earlier when it did not require 700 layers of clothing to go outside my daughter and I visited FLOR in Toronto.
Flor carpet tiles are kind of perfect for someone like me. As in someone with the delightful experience of dealing with SO MANY ACCIDENTS (I shall not articulate what kinds…) But from experience, there was time when we took our living rug to be dry cleaned multiple times a month from the inevitable spills and thrills that happen with small kids (and big kids alike). But it was getting a bit excessive so eventually I would just try to spot clean or take my steamer to it to attempt to disinfect.
What has hooked me on to Flor is the ability to clean with ease. Due to its modular nature (carpets are made up of individual tiles), if you have a spill, you simply remove the ONE TILE and wash it with soap and water in the sink. If it's damaged beyond repair, you simply buy ONE TILE and replace the spot. It is so practical, so functional for families.
Flor carpet tiles also boast some fun design options. Due to the modular nature you can essentially design anything- the staff can help you do this too. I love the thin grey stripe in this carpet above.
And of course Evelyn had fun shopping with mom.
Thanks to Flor for partnering with me on my house and for the Toronto location for having us! Photos by mddphotography.
For more from this series on shopping for items for my #canningreno check out my recent shopping trips here, here and here.
by lisa@lisacanning.ca | Oct 15, 2014 | Interior Design
Over the summer the lovely Vicky Sanderson invited me into her home to assist her with designing her laundry room. As she describes in her recent Toronto Star article, I came in at a time when she was overwhelmed by the number of options / decisions that come with any interior design project.
With a narrow space to work with, we used the strategy of using as much floor-to-ceiling wall space as possible, using Ikea Akurum cabinets.
For a full break down of this project and how a design consultation helped Vicky make this space in her house amazing click here. Thanks Vicky for inviting me into your home! Photo by J. Michael Lafond
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