Design

For North Americans, European decor is something that is presented to us in magazines, on television or briefly while on holiday. Many of us have the impression of ultra-chic and extremely fashionable when it comes to European decor and design and would love to emulate the look- Is it possible to give our North American homes a touch of European flare? Of course it is! To mimic or duplicate European styling in our homes there a few trends we can follow in order to achieve that "European look"- And the best part is that they are not as difficult as you may think! A trend that has been popular in Europe for quite some time is the concept of the "wet room." The idea is by keeping everything open in a bathroom space, it is possible to make even the smallest rooms feel almost spa-like and spacious. Bath tubs, when at all installed, and shower enclosures are separate and typically the entire space including walls and often ceilings are finished in tile. The shower sta...

For North Americans, European decor is something that is presented to us in magazines, on television or briefly while on holiday. Many of us have the impression of ultra-chic and extremely fashionable when it comes to European decor and design and would love to emulate the look- Is it possible to give our North American homes a touch of European flare? Of course it is! To mimic or duplicate European styling in our homes there a few trends we can follow in order to achieve that "European look"- And the best part is that they are not as difficult as you may think! A trend that has been popular in Europe for quite some time is the concept of the "wet room." The idea is by keeping everything open in a bathroom space, it is possible to make even the smallest rooms feel almost spa-like and spacious. Bath tubs, when at all installed, and shower enclosures are separate and typically the entire space including walls and often ceilings are finished in tile. The shower sta...