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A FEW IDEAS TO HELP YOU IN YOUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT DESIGN ELEMENTS. Nothing beats custom furniture when it comes to finding the perfect piece for your home! We particularly love this custom coffee table with it’s asymmetrical mix of warm traditional wood with modern, industrial lines. A custom piece like this lets you showcase your personality and make the most of your available space at the same time! - I Branched Out, www.ibranchedout.com I’m looking for doubleduty furniture that would allow my spare bedroom to act as a home office and guest bedroom. Any ideas? The best thing to do would be for us to come by and have a look at the space. Depending on the layout of the room, along with positioning of windows and entries to the room, the style of unit that best suits your space will vary. We have many different options that include desks and workstations that can be customized to suit your needs. Our expertise in creating custom units will utilize every inch of your space to its maximum potential. - Wallbeds Online, www.wallbedsonline.com Hiring a design consulting firm can be the decision that makes or breaks your project. An architect should be able to assess client needs and act in the interest of the homeowner. Working with licensed professionals who have a lot of experience in the industry is important. They can access the viability of a project and help save you time and money in the long run. It is important to select a firm whose portfolio offers a wide range of projects and experience. Set up an initial exploratory meeting with the firm and ask to speak directly with the principal designer or architect that will handle your project to ensure you can get along with this person. Talking to references and visiting projects they have completed can also help you determine what it will be like to work with this firm. - Joann Zulueta, www. zuluetaarchitecture.com 52 CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM