Shelagh Duncan

Adjustable beds were once found only in hospitals, but now you can have all the comfort and health benefits of one in your own home. Most models thankfully, look more decorative than those you would see in a hospital so that you can relax in style. Some of the medical

We spend much of our life sleeping. Naturally, where and what we sleep on forms an essential part of our quality of life. Mattresses are the most common bedding material that people use all over the world. We seldom give it a second thought unless we need to buy a

Living in the jungle is an experience like no other, waking to the sounds of monkeys and exotic birds, surrounded by plush green jungle. But there are also some challenges living in a tropical environment. There’s no such thing as indestructible furniture, but there are steps to help your home

We all know that scents, aromas, fragrances (however you describe them) can be used to trigger specific responses. For instance; to encourage relaxation, aid sleep, promote concentration, stimulate creativity, increase motivation and intensify those romantic evenings. In addition, there’s also a whole raft of religious, aesthetic and practical reasons for

Designing for Tomorrow According to the US census projections, within 7 years all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85. Many will be leaving the US to retire elsewhere. You may already be

We all know that we are a better person when we’re calm and happy. Being happy these days however, is a challenge to say the least. The Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant emotional and psychological effect on people from all walks of life and in every affected country. The

4 Easy Ways to Choose a Colour Scheme For Any Room or Your Whole House Building a new house in Costa Rica is an exciting venture for many of us. Sometimes it is our first custom home—our dream home. There are always so many details to think about and many

With stately presence and fewer grout lines, this versatile material brings elegance and style to walls and floors. Large-format tiles were originally limited to commercial venues like hotels and restaurants but they have crossed over and are now being widely used in residential settings. Thanks to their large size and

Building your new home is a unique experience filled with stories you will never forget. Especially when it is in a different country with a different climate, culture and language! It will be a challenge and it will be an adventure, and almost everyone who has built their home here

Here are 10 basic layout rules to help you create a polished, pulled-together look in any room Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? Here are

It’s hard to imagine any kitchen these days without some sort of bar stool. Bar stools have become the norm, and for good reason. They allow family and friends to get together around the kitchen for casual dining, pot lucks, or just to chat over a drink and keep the

Making Your Dream Bathroom a Reality, and How it All Began. Haven’t we all imagined soaking in a bubble-filled tub, champagne glass in hand and looking out to a glorious view or to birds flying overhead? Every home has a bathroom, usually two or more in reality. Since the inception

“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” Thomas E. Farin—educator, lighting consultant, entrepreneur Bathroom Lighting When it comes to lighting, an often ignored area of our homes is the bathroom. We’ll choose great tiles and faucets, but lighting usually plays a

Colour preferences vary as much as personalities, some folks are loving the bright and the bold, while others feel most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news is that when it comes to colour, there really is no “correct” palette. by Shelagh Duncan That being said, we’ve all been inside homes

It’s ‘Great’ because this is the place where everyone ends up! So, move over kitchen, the Great Room has become a favorite gathering place in the house. by Shelagh Duncan Whatever you call it, it’s a multi-functional room that provides space to lounge on a comfy sofa in front of