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Urban Aesthetics - Nancy DeVries - North Vancouver, BC
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Shelf Styling 101
Shelf Styling 101 - Home and lifestyle blogger, Liz Fourez, shares everything you need to know to style shelves anywhere in your home!
a white desk and chair in a small room with pictures on the wall above it
The new work office – How to make your space comfortable, productive and aesthetically pleasing - Urban Aesthetics
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a living room filled with furniture and a window covered in roman blind shades on the windowsill
Four Signs it’s Time to Refresh Your Window Coverings
You’ve decided to refresh your bedroom or living room, and you’re working on a plan—paint colors, light fixtures, and a couple of pieces of new wall art. That begs the question: should you stick with your current window treatments? From a design aspect, window treatments add a finishing touch and bring a sense of cohesiveness to a space. They’re also… The post Four Signs it’s Time to Refresh Your Window Coverings appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
the blinds in this bathroom are closed
Four Signs it’s Time to Refresh Your Window Coverings
You’ve decided to refresh your bedroom or living room, and you’re working on a plan—paint colors, light fixtures and a couple of pieces of new wall art. That begs the question: should you stick with your current window treatments? From a design aspect, window treatments add a finishing touch and bring a sense of cohesiveness to a space. They’re also… The post Four Signs it’s Time to Refresh Your Window Coverings appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
the window is covered with blinds and green plants
Luxury Meets Convenience: Why Motorized Blinds Are the Ultimate Home Upgrade
When it comes to elevating your home’s style and functionality, few upgrades offer the seamless blend of luxury and convenience quite like motorized blinds. These high-tech blinds and shades are more than just a decor statement—they transform how you interact with your living spaces. Urban Aesthetics, a licensed Hunter Douglas dealer, specializes in providing top-tier custom window coverings, including a… The post Luxury Meets Convenience: Why Motorized Blinds Are the Ultimate Home Upgr...
a white couch sitting under two windows in a living room next to a window sill
Stylish Energy Efficiency: Beautiful Sustainability with Motorized Window Coverings
In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a lifestyle. As homeowners increasingly seek eco-friendly solutions, energy-efficient motorized window coverings are becoming a key component in sustainable living. At Urban Aesthetics, we specialize in custom window coverings that not only enhance the beauty of your home but also contribute to energy conservation. Let’s explore how motorized blinds and… The post Stylish Energy Efficiency: Beautiful Sustainability with M...
a dog laying on the floor next to a table with a bike in front of it
The new work office – How to make your space comfortable, productive and aesthetically pleasing
You can make any room in your home productive and aesthetically pleasing by including the right touches. Do you have a home office that’s an afterthought, and provides function but has little thought to aesthetics? That happens to most of us at some point in our lives. Why not upgrade your home office into a personalized workspace that’s embellished with… The post The new work office – How to make your space comfortable, productive and aesthetically pleasing appeared first on Urban Aest...
a bedroom with blue walls and white shutters
Q&A: How to Cover Angle-Shaped Windows Without Blocking all the Light.
NOTE: In May 2022, new government regulations in Canada came into effect regarding exposed cords on window coverings. As a result of these regulations, a number of blind manufacturers discontinued production of operable shades on specialty shaped windows. Non-operable, stationary shades can be made to fit specialty shaped windows. Depending on the chosen fabric, light can still come through the… The post Q&A: How to Cover Angle-Shaped Windows Without Blocking all the Light. appear...
a white desk topped with a lamp next to a window covered in blinds
Decorating with Bookshelves
EXHIBIT YOUR TREASURES AND REDUCE CLUTTER A beautiful set of bookshelves is about so much more than just books! Bookshelves are a design element that is both functional and decorative. They solve some of your storage issues and, at the same time, help you display decorative items, such as statuary, vases, flower arrangements, clocks, plants, framed photos, signs and yes,… The post Decorating with Bookshelves appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
a living room filled with lots of white bookshelves and wicker baskets on top of them
5 Simple Tips For Decorating Shelves - Organised Pretty Home
5 simple tips for how to decorate or styling bookshelves with books, vases, and with pictures. Decorating bookshelf ideas. Built in bookcase or Ikea. #homedecor #styling #books #bookshelves #stylingbookshelves #withbooks #decoration #modern #Ikea #livingroom #bedroom #withpictures
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an old fashioned typewriter sitting on top of a wooden table next to books and a pine cone
The new work office – How to make your space comfortable, productive and aesthetically pleasing - Urban Aesthetics
The new work office – How to make your space comfortable, productive and aesthetically pleasing - Urban Aesthetics
a white desk and chair in a small room with pictures on the wall above it
The new work office – How to make your space comfortable and productive
You can make the room both warm and efficient by including the right touches. Do you have a home office that’s an afterthought, provides function but has little thought to aesthetics? That happens to most of us at some point in our lives. Why not upgrade your home office into a personalized workspace that’s embellished with beautiful furniture, colour, artwork,… The post The new work office – How to make your space comfortable and productive appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
a white dog sitting on a chair in front of two windows with shades covering them
Which Fabrics Are the Most Pet-Friendly?
Some materials stand up to pets much better than others. If you have a pet, you’re probably all too familiar with shedding, chewing, scratching and stains. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have great looking furniture and window coverings. Although no material is completely pet-proof, here are some of the most durable fabrics that can stand up to your pet’s… The post Which Fabrics Are the Most Pet-Friendly? appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
before and after pictures of a living room with white couches, red curtains, and wood flooring
Hire a professional to help you deal with an unexpected mishap in your home
There’s no such thing as a good time for a burst pipe or any other unexpected disastrous mishap in your home, but when you hire a professional decorator to help and assist in the recovery process, you can save time and stress! Let me give you an example: Recently, a long-time client of mine woke up to flooding caused by a… The post Hire a professional to help you deal with an unexpected mishap in your home appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.
four different views of a kitchen with blue walls and white cabinets, including an island
Seven Stylish Treatments for your Kitchen Sink Window
In my childhood house, the kitchen sink had no window over it, only a mirror. Even at a young age, I imagined how much better it would be to have a window with a view, providing distraction from the daily drudgery that is dish washing. Clients usually ask me for ideas for their kitchen window coverings that have unpleasant aspects… The post Seven Stylish Treatments for your Kitchen Sink Window appeared first on Urban Aesthetics.