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Feature Showhome: The Sansa by Sterling Homes
This week’s feature showhome is the Sansa by Sterling Homes. The overall design concept for this home is modern industrial, and it is a stunner. Read
How to Find Your Home Décor Style
Interior design is very subjective, and each home décor style can mean something different to everyone. While there are quite a few different home décor
What are the pros and cons of buying custom furniture?
Want to design your next piece of furniture, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Designing your own couch is the equivalent of going
Window Coverings Simplified: All About the Different Types of Shades & Drapery
Window Coverings are an item that every home needs. When it comes to choosing the right type for your home there are many different styles
How to Improve the Resale Value of Your Home
When buying a new home, the last thing on your mind is selling it! But it’s still a good idea to consider how the items
Spring Decorating Ideas
Spring is in the air, and so it’s time to get your spring decorating into full gear. We headed out to our local HomeSense to
Feature Wall Ideas From Our Showhome Designers
Feature Walls in your home is one trend that has been around for a few years now, and we don’t see it going away anytime
Wallpaper: The Good, The Bad & The Pretty
Want to know the truth behind one of the biggest interior design trend for 2022? That’s right – wallpaper is back. But this isn’t your
Top 5 Interior Design Trends for 2022
Instead of setting the traditional New Year’s resolutions for 2022, why not be a bit more adventurous and set some resolutions for the interior of
5 Unique Bedroom Furniture Ideas
Bedrooms shouldn’t be boring. Add a touch of personality to them with these 5 unique bedroom furniture ideas. 1 | Beside Tables The 1st bedroom
How to Decorate a Bedroom for the Cooler Seasons
In our last Fall themed blog, we show you how to decorate a bedroom for the cooler seasons. The bedroom is a place where you
Thanksgiving Table Décor Ideas
We are back again with some Thanksgiving Table Décor Ideas & Inspiration! Sitting around a table full of yummy, comforting food is a great way
Fall Décor Ideas for Any Budget
Fall is here, and we absolutely LOVE this season at designQ. The colors, the fabrics, the smells – everything about it speaks to us. Our
Fall Fabric Guide: Coziest Colors, Materials & Uses For the Cooler Seasons
We are back with our 2nd addition to our Fall Décor series to talk about Fall Fabrics! If you missed our other Fall blogs, check
The Ultimate Area Rug Size Guide
Finding the perfect area rug size for your home can be easy! When searching for an area rug for any room in your home, you
3 Easy Steps to Making your Own Gallery Wall
One design trend that seems to always be in style is the good ol’ fashioned gallery wall. But… how do you even go about making
Gallery Wall Round Up
Our designers love to create unique photo gallery walls in the Edmonton showhomes they design. They are never the same, and always reflect a different
The 4 main components to a blind or shade
While there are a few different styles of blinds or shades, they all share 4 basic components. In each of those components, there are many
The Secret To The Best Quality Couches
The secret to the best quality couches can be found under the fabric! Ensuring your new couch has been created with the right quality materials
Quality Sofa Construction: Springs & Suspension
Ensuring your new sofa has been created with the right, quality materials is crucial if you are looking for a long lasting sofa. However, the
Quality Sofa Construction: The Power of a Good Frame
Ensuring your new sofa has been created with the right, quality materials is crucial if you are looking for a long lasting sofa. After all,
Quality Sofa Construction: It’s All in the Foam
In this blog we will be exploring what type of foam is best for your sofa cushions. After all, isn’t the point of a sofa to
Best Sofa Fabrics For Kids, Pets & Everything in Between
Did you know that when it comes to selecting upholstery for your new sofa, chair or sectional there are more things to think about beyond
4 Most Popular Blind Styles
Did you know there is more than just 1 style of blind to choose from? If you are like most people, when you think of
designQ VS designQ Shop – What’s the Difference?!
Let’s start at the beginning. What even is designQ? designQ is the interior design center for Qualico Builders, and a part of the Qualico Group
Why Adding Window Coverings to your Home is a Smart Investment
Let me start with asking you a question. What do you expect from your windows? a) Thermal Control – keeping the heat in, and the
What Can You Purchase with designQ Shop?
And how much will it cost?! This question is probably on everyone’s mind right now, and rightfully so! Take a look below as I explore