The considered home journal

Good questions.
A clearer way forward.

Practical reading for the decisions between an idea and a finished space. Start where you are, and leave with a more useful next step.

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Hiring well · 7 min

How to choose an interior designer in Canada

A practical guide to comparing interior designers: project fit, credentials, proposals, fees, references and the questions to ask before you hire.

Green plant on a brown wooden tablePhoto: Thanos Pal / Unsplash
Budget & scope · 8 min

What does interior design cost in Canada?

Understand interior-design fee structures, what a quote includes, hidden exclusions and how to build a useful project budget in Canadian dollars.

A cozy bedroom interiorPhoto: Clay Banks / Unsplash
Hiring well · 7 min

Interior designer, decorator, architect or contractor?

Compare interior designers, decorators, architects and general contractors by design decisions, drawings, construction duties and the team your project needs.

Modern dining room interiorPhoto: Clay Banks / Unsplash
Choosing your scope · 5 min

Online or full-service interior design?

Compare online interior design and a fuller design appointment by measurements, deliverables, purchasing, site involvement and construction needs.

Living room furniture arranged around a wall mirrorPhoto: Spacejoy / Unsplash
Renovation planning · 6 min

A practical condo renovation checklist

Prepare for a condo renovation with a checklist for building rules, municipal questions, drawings, access, deliveries and professional responsibilities.

Modern dining room interiorPhoto: Clay Banks / Unsplash
Design ideas · 5 min

Small-space design that starts with real life

Plan a small home or condo with better furniture scale, circulation, storage and flexible zones, without relying on one-size-fits-all styling tricks.

Modern kitchen with a breakfast bar and stoolsPhoto: Kam Idris / Unsplash
Renovation planning · 6 min

The decisions to make before a kitchen renovation

A kitchen planning sequence covering your brief, layout, appliances, cabinetry, finishes, quotations and practical construction arrangements.

Green plant on a brown wooden tablePhoto: Thanos Pal / Unsplash
Renovation planning · 6 min

An interior-design project timeline, explained

Understand the stages of an interior-design project: brief, concept, detailed decisions, quotations, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.

Living room furniture arranged around a wall mirrorPhoto: Spacejoy / Unsplash
Getting started · 6 min

How to write a useful interior-design brief

A room-by-room project brief checklist: property, priorities, what stays, budget, style, timing, building information and decisions you need help with.

Office interior with a desk and chairPhoto: Musemind UX Agency / Unsplash
Business spaces · 6 min

How to brief a commercial interior-design project

Build a commercial design brief around business operations, customers, staff, space requirements, the landlord, technical responsibilities and budget.

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