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A Lipstick Reno in Downtown Vancouver

It’s called a “lipstick reno” because there were no structural changes, only cosmetic. This project was for a client who wanted to spruce up her bachelor suite for a rental property. She wanted to make some affordable changes, but that would look high quality. Kitchen: Before   Kitchen: After As you may know, rental units can get some wear […]

5 Reasons to get to know a Professional Design Consultant

Maybe you don’t think you need a professional Design Consultant to help you design and decorate your home. Maybe you think it will be too costly. At Jabot, we know that sometimes a customer’s inexperience and making the wrong decisions on design can be very costly to update or re-do. A professional design consultant can ensure you make […]

How to keep the cost of custom draperies down

Custom draperies are one of the most expensive decorative pieces in a well decorated home, but with a little tinkering, you can bring the cost down to an affordable level. That does not necessarily mean choosing the cheapest products available, as cheap does not equate to high quality. Here we have provided some suggestions that will help in […]

The benefits of non-hardwired motorized shades

Motorized shades have been around for a while now, but they were thought to be a luxury for elite homes due to the high cost involved, and were easily overlooked. Now, with the advancement of technology, many homeowners are finding motorized shades to be an affordable piece of technology, which can increase their home comfort level manyfold. Instead […]

Drapery Do’s and Don’t’s

Custom draperies are one of the best options for decorating your rooms. But there are a lot of things to consider before you invest a considerable amount of money on custom draperies. It is a good idea to really communicate with your decorator/designer so they know what you want and you know what to expect. Here, we […]

How to do blackout drapes the right way

Blackout drapes are a nice way to block out light in your room. These drapes are especially useful if you need to catch some sleep during the daytime, or in northern regions where the sun remains up for more than 20 hours a day. Blackout curtains are also more efficient than regular blinds for home theatre systems. […]