
Architect, Home Designer, Interior Designer, Decorator, etc. You have plans to take on a home build or renovation, you need some help, you need a designer… but who? What kind? And where to start? Your designer will be responsible for planning your home – ensuring it will function well for its intended purposes – so…

Technology at our fingertips… but do you know how much power you hold towards improving your home, right in the palm of your hand? If home design is on your radar, you likely scroll through pretty pictures on the web and perhaps social media, like some, save some, send some to your friends or spouse…

Steady wins the (design) race, when we can’t control the pace – When to avoid reactivity in the process of building your dream home There are always delays experienced in home building – with careful planning some can be avoided, but some are outside of anyone’s control. This past year especially, we have all had…

We are a ways into the new year now, 2022 promised to be better than 2021 as each new year does over the one that came before it. Whether you are the kind of person to make formal resolutions, or you just see the new calendar as motivation for a fresh and enthusiastic re-start, by…

We get a lot of inquiries about how to build a successful design business from fellow designers in the industry, design students, and interns working with SGDI to experience and discover what path they want their career in design to take. There is one transcendent factor that plays into any design service professional’s ability to…

Lauren is an award-winning graduate of BCIT’s Bachelor of Interior Design program. Growing up, she always found herself expressing ideas through creative and analytical means. With a keen interest in all things art and design from a young age, pursuing interior design was always where Lauren knew she was headed as it perfectly marries art,…

Whether you are beginning your home project right now, or dreaming for the future, you will need to collect your ideas and inspirations in a way that you will be able to communicate them to your designer when you begin the process. The absolute first step is to get clear on your vision for your…

Expanding upon the high/low spotlight from our last issue, this article delves into the importance of knowing your budget so that we can design your dream home without presenting concepts that are unreachable to you. When we ask what your project budget is, we mean the overall complete dollar amount you intend to spend on…

When the weather is beautiful, we want to stay outside all day long, we want to feel that beachy breeze every chance we get, because it never lasts nearly long enough. So, why not optimize that ‘long-days, hot nights’ vibe and keep it going, even after the summer days start to fade away… To get the feeling of summer indoors you will…

Part 2 of a 2-part blog series on the things that you need to consider for the future of your home. Thoughts of ‘future proofing’ a home are often one-dimensional, leaning towards technology alone, wiring your home for lights and sound, increased security, or preparatory work for the addition of a suite or a pool….