We don’t know about you, but we’re ready for spring already. Although in terms of temperature, this Canadian winter hasn’t been too bad, but we miss everything that warmer weather has to offer. And that’s why we’ve decided to get a head start on spring by redecorating our store! Elegant Changes is all about changing up our décor based on season. That’s why we spent this weekend changing things up in the store – showcasing bright colours in green and purple, along with mirrored accessories and a custom-made chandelier. You’ll notice Oscar, our official store mascot, enjoying a comfortable seat on a spring-inspired arm chair...
Read MoreEarlier this week, Elegant Changes had the chance to tour the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association show in Toronto. Not only do we love going because it gives us new ideas and insights into upcoming trends, but it also reminds us that spring is just around the corner. And did we ever see signs of spring! For as far as the eye could see were colours that screamed spring. Brilliant orange, blue, green, yellow and pink exploded from every exhibitor’s booth. These colours are perfect for the spring trend of a neutral background – taupe, white, grey and beige – that make these bright colours really pop. We also loved the new selection of bedding at the show....
Read MoreWe here at Elegant Changes love wallpaper. It adds depth, intrigue and countless décor options to a room. We find that wallpaper really pulls a room together, and we’re seeing beautiful new designs this season. As you can see from the picture above, wallpaper samples can be coordinated to design an entire room. This is a storyboard we completed for a client. Using a warm, neutral palette of fabrics, paint and wallpaper, it allows for the easy addition of colours that pop. In this room, we used a burnt orange, otherwise known as Sierra. And just as a side note, we went to the Toronto Design show yesterday, where we noticed that Sierra pair with neutrals was the...
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