How to Furnish Your Dining Areas Selecting cohesive, functional, and stylish dining room furniture isn’t as simple as it seems. Whether you’re arranging a cozy breakfast nook, a formal dining room, or navigating the nuances of an open-concept eating area, understanding the essentials of furniture layout is key. This guide will walk you through the […] The post How to Furnish Your Dining Room – Dining Furniture Layouts 101 appeared first on Krista Hermanson Design ..read more

11 Tips to Create a Cozy Home Office: A Designer’s Guide Is your home office a catch-all for things in transit in your house? In the whirlwind of running a household and being a busy professional, your office can take a backseat to other rooms in the house. Since so many people continue to work […] The post 11 Tips to Create a Cozy Home Office: A Designer’s Guide appeared first on Krista Hermanson Design ..read more

Celebrating 20 Years of Hygge Design in Calgary A journey from a cozy condo to the iconic Burns Building. Twenty years ago, in 2004, a spark ignited inside our founder. Inspired by a quote from Goethe, “Anything you can do, or dream you do, begin it: boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”  That […] The post Celebrating 20 Years of Hygge Design in Calgary appeared first on Krista Hermanson Design ..read more

It’s the end of December, and you know what that means: a new year is approaching! Put off your last-minute Christmas shopping for a few moments and dream with us. As we look to the new year, we wanted to share the emerging 2024 interior design trends. The world of interior design is a constant balance of innovation, comfort, and sustainability. We craft spaces that reflect personal tastes and echo a deeper connection with the environment and the evolving lifestyle dynamics. We love this year’s trends as they resonate with our hygge interior design philosophy. In 2024, we’re seeing a harmonio ..read more

We speak a lot about hygge and how our spaces profoundly affect how we feel. Embarking on the path of creating a beautiful home should be filled with happy explorations. As leaves transition to a palette of warm autumnal hues, the season brings a quiet opportunity for reflection—specifically on gratitude. Certainly, one’s surroundings play a pivotal role in fostering these feelings. By curating an environment abundant with human comforts—think the soft glow of candles and the tactile sensation of cozy furnishings—you transform not just your home but the quality of your interactions within its ..read more

When envisioning a luxurious home, opulence, elegance, and lavishness often come to mind. However, true luxury is not necessarily synonymous with extravagant materials and excessive grandeur. It’s about creating a space that exudes comfort, quality, and a sense of coziness. Come with us to explore ways to elevate your home’s interior design while embracing the Danish concept of hygge. By incorporating the principles of hygge, you can transform your space into an elegant, inviting space that reflects you. 1. Cozy is Luxurious Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the idea that luxury is f ..read more

Though not everyone is a painter or artisan, everyone has a unique appreciation of beauty in the world. Art has a remarkable ability to breathe life into a space, reflecting our personalities and evoking emotions. The appreciation of beautiful things is a deeply human and hygge experience. Art can complete a room or make it feel unfinished. That’s why it’s essential to take your time and consider your preferences, how you want to feel, and the elements of the room where the piece will live. Let’s explore the art of selecting the perfect original piece, considering scale, colour psychology, ar ..read more

There are no two ways about this. I won’t mince words. It will cost you more to do your renovation this year than it did in previous years. Due to multiple reasons, one of which is inflation, construction costs have risen. Do rising construction costs mean you shouldn’t do your renovation this year? No. It just means you should be sure to do it right. There’s no sign that construction costs will decrease significantly over the next few years, so if you want to do your renovation and you have the funds, there’s no reason to wait.   How do you do it right? Make smart renovation decisions a ..read more

It’s no secret that the Krista Hermanson Design & Construction design philosophy is built around timeless design with long-term thinking in mind. That doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy a good trend when we see one. The 2023 design trends are all about personalization and making your mark on your home. Forget about builder-grade, flat, emotionless designs. It’s time to put your heart into your home. After all, it’s where you’re going to spend your life’s precious moments. There are many great trends happening in 2023, but we’ve narrowed it down to our favourite seven.  1. ECLECTIC FURNITURE ..read more

We all have the same hope for our golden years. We’ll live a long, healthy life surrounded by people we love in a place we call home. No one dreams about living in a senior care facility. It makes no difference how thoughtfully designed they might be. We’d still rather be home. With a little planning and consideration, aging in place is possible and no more expensive than moving to a care facility. Aside from your significant other and your children, your home is the longest relationship you’ll have. It’s an extension of you. Imagine your life in pictures. Where are you? You built this life h ..read more