There are so many things you can do to improve your home without professional help to save money. You can paint the interior of your home on your own, you can sew your own throw pillow covers, create art for the walls, and more. But draperies? That’s a different story. We’re going to break it down here […]
One of our clients recently had a home custom done by Sophie Burke Design. They called on us to assist with making their client’s custom draperies to complement their custom home. This client requested clean, simple lines and mentioned that they loved natural linens. That’s why we did beautiful soft white linen drapes with ripple fold pleats, lending itself to […]
What do you get your Mom for Mother’s Day? It’s always a tough question. What do you get for the woman who taught you everything you know, who raised you, who sacrificed for you, who cared for you over the years? It’s not easy, is it? Well, if your mother is anything like us, and […]
Every once in a while, we like to shine a spotlight on some of the local vendors and artists that we work with. So we sat down and did a Q & A with Ryan Ainslie, who makes custom furniture, with a large focus on live edge wood slab tables. Ryan grew up on the West Coast, […]
Did you know that up to 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows? That’s why Hunter Douglas designed Duette honeycomb shades, with a unique cellular shape that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The unique honeycomb […]
The custom rug in the photo above was a special request. This gentleman’s custom order was made based on a picture that was drawn for his wife by their daughter Lena. Isn’t that just the sweetest? It’s such an original idea for a gift! A High Quality Custom Rug from Pacific Rug Gallery in North Vancouver This custom rug […]
This week, we’re featuring Vignette Roman Shades as our window Treatment of the Week. We hope you caught our first instalment from Charlene on Pirouettes last week! Vignettes: Modern Roman Shades Vignette Modern Roman Shades feature consistent folds and no exposed rear cords, keeping windows uncluttered. You can choose from different fold styles and sizes, and a […]
We’re excited to introduce a new series on our blog! Every week or so, we are going to feature a new product, and let you know what we love about it! For the first instalment, Charlene Ingram, Owner and Design Consultant at Jabot Interiors, has chosen Pirouettes as her window treatment to feature. Here is a little […]
While window treatments can be decorative and dress up a room, they can also serve a very important function. At this time of year, it can become apparent that your windows may not be fully insulated, and the amount of heat that escapes through your windows could be costing you a great deal on your electric bill. On […]
‘Tis the season for decorating! Why not get together with your girlfriends for a Christmas craft project? We’ve got just the one for you! The women in our family recently got together and each created a DIY Christmas swag. This is a great inexpensive Christmas decor project as you usually have all the supplies you […]
Charlene, Owner and Design Consultant at Jabot Interiors, recently worked on a family room renovation project, similar to this North Vancouver living room renovation in our previous post. Not only did we help complete this renovation from the bare bones, but we also did the full interior design and helped pick out the furniture to complete the […]
Charlene, Owner and Design Consultant at Jabot Interiors, recently worked with this client to completely overhaul their North Vancouver living room. The room was basically taken down to the studs, so they could start completely from scratch. It’s amazing what she was able to do with this space. Living Room Before Living Room After And from a different […]
What looks good from the inside may not look good on the inside. Some people may be so focused on what their window coverings look like from inside the house, that they do not even consider what they might look like to passers by. Unfortunately, these seemingly simple choices you make when you move into a home, […]
You’ve probably, at one time or another, looked at your back patio or home exterior and thought, this place could use a facelift. Well, that’s exactly what Charlene Ingram, Owner and Design Consultant at Jabot Interiors, thought about her own back patio, and she wanted to make a change. Nothing too drastic, and nothing that would […]
This client in West Vancouver wanted to give all three bathrooms in their home a makeover. These are what you would call lipstick renos, as no structural changes were made, only cosmetic changes. Check out the amazing Before and After photos below! Bathroom Reno #1 Before As you can see, this bathroom was looking a little bit tired. […]
Jabot Interiors is a family business. Inspired by her grandparents’ home and decorating style, the owner of Jabot Interiors, Charlene Ingram, appreciated design even from a young age. After attending design school and spending a few years at companies that specialized in window coverings, she had the confidence to go out on her own and […]
