3 Tips for Furnishing your Whistler Home

New furniture is a great way to refresh your Whistler home or rental unit. 

When buying new furniture you’ll want to space plan to maximize all usable square footage. 

Next step is to source your items. We recommend working with CF Interiors who rep over 250+ brands. CF keeps you posted on lead times before you purchase, so you can plan accordingly for delays. 

Keep in mind due to current industry challenges, lead times have increased to 8+ months for new inventory. It might sound crazy, but you’ll want to give yourself 12 months to avoid compromise or disappointment. 

Fall is a great time to start thinking about updating your interior. Reach out to us for more expert advice on interior design and furnishing. 

How to Improve the Lighting in your Home Office

For those of you who are including a home office in your next project, here are 3 types of light fixtures you can use to create a functional space, with a dash of personality. 

Task lighting can be integrated most easily through desk lamps, floor lamps, and wall mount fixtures. Another option is to design a custom millwork piece, with integrated LED strips within the shelving, as seen here on Houzz.

Ambient light comes from from natural light sources, wall sconces, and recessed downlight (commonly referred to as pot lights) or ceiling mount fixtures.

Accent lights are a great way to add your own twist, and highlight feature architectural elements. Consider having some fun with a neon light, adding a point of interest to your home office.

To get you started, check out the styles from Parliament, and AND Light, currently available right here in Vancouver;

The Donatella Floor Lamp with 3 adjustable light sources, providing task, and ambient lighting for your office, and the Fragon Task Lamp is a table top option for your desk, both come from Parliament, in Gastown.

The SLAB W20 wall sconce designed by Lukas Peet for Vancouver's AND Light can be mounted in any direction, and the 100% natural industrial grade Merino wool felt has acoustic properties for sound absorption.

Try These 3 Simple Design Tips to Brighten your Interior

Lighting is a key component to any renovation, and is often an afterthought when it comes to design, and budget. Maximizing natural daylight in your layout is the first step to success, followed by careful consideration of artificial light. 

Three design tips to consider when designing your next home are; appropriate bulb selection, layering colour temperatures, and utilizing all three types of lighting.

LIGHTING 101: Bulbs for Beginners

Buying a lightbulb sounds simple, but the selection can be overwhelming. LED fixtures have come a long way, and can be adapted with more flexibility into interiors. The latest LED technology comes with more options for colour temperatures, which are measured in kelvins (k), and range from 2000 on the warm end, to 6000+ on the cool end.

Here is a simple way to remember- think of the warmth of a candle, which emits 2000k, and the coolness of daylight, which emits 5000k. Neutral lands at 3500k, making anywhere from 2700k - 3000k best bulb to buy, if you want to keep it simple.

LAYERING 101: Light Up your Life

Colour temperature is your friend, and understanding how to use both within a space will create a home that is both physically, and visually comfortable, and provides extra visual interest.

It's also important to layer the 3 different types of lighting; task, ambient, and accent. Each plays a role in creating a functional, and beautiful interior.

For the latest in design trends, check out Vancouver's Symmetry Lighting to get inspired. For more information on how to brighten your interior, contact Intrepid Interiors to discuss the details of your upcoming project.