Daniela Pluviati Home Staging

Happy Monday!

Shiplap is a type of wood used for exterior siding in the construction of barns, sheds and homes in the USA. It can be made of pine and has a rabbet on the edges of the board. The rabbet allows the boards to overlap and this is important for water tightness. Hence it is used in “cold” climates in the US as an easy to use low-cost siding material.  If you have ever tuned in to Fixer Upper you probably have seen it used a ton in their designs. 

Many different materials can be used to achieve the “shiplap” look. MDF or tongue and groove boards can give you the same look. Installing “shiplap” in a home in a new development might look trendy though. Installing “faux” shiplap in a craftsman or cottage makes sense to me. 

Here are a few photos that prove shiplap can be versatile and work especially with cottages. I am in love with the sunroom from Martha O’Hara Interiors. Have a look!

Design Manifest

House & Home – Designer Margot Austin

Martha O’Hara Interiors

Happy Friday!

My new favourite paint colour is light, airy and so soothing. I love it. Yes, Sherwin Williams Rhinestone is the paint colour I am talking about. I really love this colour. 

It is blue but has a slight grey undertone to it. Looks bright and airy with lots of light. It is a perfect neutral for our slightly coastal feeling home. It is so easy to live with and just makes you feel happy. 

Blues have always been favourites of mine. They look great anywhere but look awesome in bathrooms and buyers love a spa feeling bathroom.

Have a look at some rooms below featuring Sherwin Williams Rhinestone.

  Julie Blanner

Eleven Magnolia Lane

Daniela Pluviati Staging

Sherwin-Williams

Happy Easter!

Daniela XOXO

Happy Monday!

While we have saved thousands of dollars by refinishing our kitchen cabinets, we have also splurged on quartz countertops. The sleek and contemporary feel can really elevate a kitchen. There are pros and cons to quartz countertops and if you are thinking about upgrading or renovating your kitchen quartz may be a good option to use. 

I love the look of quartz but there are many good qualities that make it a great product. Quartz is non-porous. It is highly resistant and does not require sealing. It is also heat resistant. Not heatproof but heat resistant nonetheless. Prolonged exposure to high heat may scorch the surface. 

We have also stained our “white” quartz by leaving red juice on the surface too long, so be careful! 

Quartz countertops are man-made. Manufacturers use different compositions and formulas. Cambria Quartz is manufactured and made in the USA and Ontario (Canadian mined quartz). 

There are many places in Ottawa to shop for quartz. Lowes sells quartz from 55 to 80 dollars a square foot plus $220 dollars to cut, polish, seal and attach an under mount sink. We have saved the tax on their “save the tax” day which made buying there a good deal. Have a great day!

Photo Daniela Pluviati 

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Happy Monday!

Okay, I love you Winter but I am really ready for Spring. Skiing has been great yet I can’t wait for grass and nicer weather! Spring will be here in a just a day. Can you believe it? I am ready and can not wait to get some fresh and brighter colours into our home. 

If you are in the mood for a little Spring shopping then check out these items below. They are sure to add some much-needed brightness especially after our long winter here in Ottawa. 

Have a look!

Wayfair

Simons

Simons

Anthropologie