Marie Burgos Design Blog

If you like color, you will LOVE Toronto decorator Holly Dymant.
She has a fabulous eye for design and is widely acclaimed for her fearless use of color.
From yellow walls in the living room, purple velvet headboard, orange painted staircases to electric wall paper color of sky in the powder-room . Her designs really liven [...]

With people spending more hours at work than at home, building positive energies in the office or workspace can affect your overall attitude and health.  If your job’s got you down, it may not be your work – it may be your space.  Taking the time to implement a few Feng Shui guidelines to your office or workspace may [...]

Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace.
I’ve consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby.
1. Crib Position: The crib should be placed in the command position of [...]

During summer, hours are longer and we tend to lounge around a bit longer with a book, on the phone, talking with friends, napping or just relaxing…
Have you thought about the best spot to lounge around in your home? if you don’t have a favorite place yet, here are some great design lounge spaces for [...]

“Creating a romantic bedroom look with a canopy bed!”
A canopy bed is a decorative bed somewhat similar to a four-poster bed.  A typical canopy bed usually features posts at each of the four corners extending four feet high or more above the mattress.  Ornate or decorative fabric is often draped across the upper space between [...]

Design your home by dipping it into chocolate, warm browns with toasty overtones that delight the senses and create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

Interior decorating trends are warming up to chocolate. Rich mochas, dusty cocoas, and deep coffee shades are cropping up in homes, bringing a depth to pallets that had previously been rather cool [...]

Design by Marie Burgos
So many NYC apartments come with old and ugly parquet floors, painting them white or black is a really great option.
The rooms feel so fresh, clean, and bright. White floors are so bright and airy and cheerful. They also really help bounce the light around and give a feeling of space.
Here are some [...]

Kelly Hoppen
A white-on-white scheme creates an airy, restful master bedroom. There is nothing more serene and peaceful than a white bedroom.
A great way to create a whole white bedroom is to layer different shades of white and use lots of different textures and shapes. Just imagine… walking in your new bedroom…  a clean line white dresser, [...]

“Tuscan interior design recalls the good life of a golden age.”
Tuscan interior design evokes the sun-kissed fields and vineyards of Italy. It’s a warm, old world look that makes you feel instantly at home.
Maybe that’s why it’s a favorite of so many people who choose it as their dominant interior style. The good news is [...]

When choosing a color scheme for your home, a variety of factors must be considered; is this a home with young children where use of bold colours would stimulate the senses or are you after a contemporary look and a harmonious colour palette.
Where to Start
A first step when choosing a color scheme is to determine what [...]

Image of total luxury!
Bring in health, wealth, success and happiness with these 9 tips:

1- Now is the perfect time to define your objectives and goals for the New Year. A great way to do that is by using a VISION BOARD. On it, you can list the things you want to attract to your [...]

Creating a haven of calm in your own bathroom is becoming a life essential with our busy schedules and many responsibilities.
The bathroom is the place where you can close the door on your problems.  It is where you can be free from outside tribulations, family life and just be yourself.
You can just lock the [...]

Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms of the home because it is the place where you can lie down and relax after a hard day of work. It is where you can get the restorative sleep, essential for health and personal balance. It is also a special place for romance and love [...]

In most cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
The kitchen brings the family together. This is where the family gather to catch up on the news of the day, where kids do their homework on kitchen table, where a close neighbor will drop by for a chat. Also cooking can be a [...]

The living room is considered the social hub of the home. It is an area to receive and entertain guests as well as a room to relax and unwind and get together as a family after a long day of work,.
It is important to make this area of your home comfortable, safe and balanced so [...]

Imagine being able to soak in your tub and move the wall to reveal whatever view pleases you most. This design by Ben van Berkel of UNStudio allows you to adjust the amount of privacy in your bathroom, with its curved, movable wall. Bathing in the comfort of your own home doesn’t mean having to [...]

Step 1
BED POSITION
Positioning your bed properly is the first important step to feng shui your bedroom. Ideally the bed should hold the “command” position. When you walk into the room, the bed is positioned on the opposite wall. You want the widest scope of the room to be available to you as you lie in [...]

Is your son or daughter not as respectful and courteous as you would like? Maybe you’d like to instill more discipline in your child. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could influence better behavior from your child just by making simple decorative changes? You can with feng shui.
Often referred to as the Chinese art of [...]

Today I will be discussing easy tips you can use to create a wonderfully vibrant kitchen space. This important room contains the fire and water elements which represent nourishment and prosperity and wealth. Use these tips to create a kitchen that enhances the water element to bring good health to your family and brightens the fire [...]

Good Feng Shui, affirm the Masters, does not bring you wealth if you do not strive for it, but it gives you the necessary support to seek fame and fortune. It helps you create an environment, both at home and in the business, that will strengthen you and attract the energies to manifest your wealth.  [...]

1. The most important Feng Shui tip of all: clear the clutter! Ask yourself two questions about every item in your home: Do I love it? Is it useful to me right now? You need a YES to at least one – preferably both – of those questions to retain the item. Otherwise, it’s not [...]

Studio apartments present obvious decorating difficulties that call for great interior decorating tips. The difficulties center around your need to fit the functionality of every room – living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen - into the formality of one room without making it cramped. These design tips are sure to help you out.
1 – Let it [...]

See how the five feng shui elements can bring balance to your space and life.
Feng shui divides the world into five elements (not four, the way the Western world does). The elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. If you have a room that doesn’t feel quite right, balancing the elements can make it [...]

Many people are fascinated with Feng Shui and with many good reasons. While others generally believe that it is just some oriental superstitious set of paradigms on interior design (but that is just part of the extensive definition for Feng Shui), the Feng Shui that we know now is actually comprised of various schools of [...]

Minimalist homes are getting more and more popular these days. The appeal of a clean and clutter free home is enormous but achieving this may be quite difficult especially if the house has a lot of residents and there is not much space for the residents’ things. The right kind of interior design may be [...]

In Feng Shui the windows of a space symbolize its eyes. If the eyes are covered or broken or can’t be opened, then a corresponding lack of vision may plague those who live or work in the space. By assuring the eyes of your home or office are bright and clear, a new vision may [...]

For more ways to change your decor with quick solutions.
Mirrors and Wall Art
Changing the items you have hanging on your wall is one of the best ways to make your room look brand new. Replace the painting over your fireplace with a mirror or some metal work for an elegant change. Also, consider changing your [...]

Some people get bored with their home décor, and feel the need to change it often. Of course, many folks don’t have the time or money to make big changes every time they feel their home needs a little freshening up. But there are fast and easy ways to update your look without having to [...]

Those who are crazy about shabby chic decor are often romantic at heart.  This style exudes a soft and airy feeling, with a romantic look.  Pastels and a worn or washed look add old charm to this style.  Furniture is often whitewashed and worn around the edges.  Chandeliers, plant stands, candles and all other accents [...]

A group of trends from the German and Scandinavian schools of the 1930s, modernism remains a popular theme for interior design. Modern home interior design has several distinct characteristics: emphasis on line and shape, use of black and white, strong artificial lighting, and polished chrome accents. Interior design for the modern home portraits a sophisticated [...]

Feng shui house numbers, like all numbers in feng shui, carry significance. Numbers can enhance the characteristics of a space. Because feng shui deals with single digits only, the easiest way to determine your feng shui house number is to add the numbers together.
Let’s say your address is ‘1257 Elm St’ Simply add 1+2+5+7 = [...]

The science of Feng Shui started in ancient times and was originally the study of the life of people and of the universe and how this all related to each other. Today, Feng Shui home plans are the starting place to creating a Feng Shui home. Feng Shui principles are incorporated in the actual design [...]

When buying or selling a feng shui house, the buyer or seller needs to know how to promote or how to choose the beneficial features of the home. Even if a buyer does not believe in the feng shui principles, there are still benefits of homes that are designed according to feng shui principles. One [...]

 We all need a space of our own, no matter our age. Children can thrive when there is a place in their home that nurtures their imaginations and their sense of belonging.
 
But the children’s furniture and home décor industry is a multi-billion dollar business with such a staggering variety of choices that parents may feel [...]

Feng Shui Tips for the Nursery
 
Babies can benefit just as much from Feng Shui as adults — if not more! If you’re adding a new member to your household, it’s best to create an environment that is warm, nurturing and welcoming. Transitions are always a bit of a challenge. By integrating the following Feng Shui [...]

Instead of having your energy blocked, focus on absorbing high feng shui energy from inspiring images, colors and various feng shui decor items
In Feng Shui, the right location of walls can promote a good flow of energy and enhance the positive feelings in a home. A challenging wall location will do the opposite – it [...]

 
Feng Shui Tips 1:
Sleep is very important for the overall health of a person; so if you have difficulty sleeping, it is always better to follow these Feng Shui tips for better sleep and health. A very important feng shui tip is to avoid sleeping with the head towards the door. This is because according to [...]

Anyone who explores the ancient Chinese art of feng shui is looking for ways to enhance life with good energy. Feng shui offers dining room tips that will inspire healthy eating and digestion. Even utilizing just a few feng shui suggestions can make your dining experience so much more pleasant. Start simple.
1- Eat in your [...]

Do — Use your stove as much as possible. The stove represents your ability to maximize your potential. The more often you cook, the easier it will be to take advantage of opportunities for health, wealth and romance. 
Don’t — Display knife blades and scissors in the kitchen. The cutting energy of these tools can create [...]

If you are looking for a way to include the “wow” factor in your complete home design, nothing says “Wow” like an indoor wall fountain. Obviously, anyone visiting your home will immediately be drawn to the fountain. It will be the sound of soft, trickling water that will lead them to the fountain.
There may be [...]