As most commercial gym spaces are still closed to the public in Alberta due to the Covid19 pandemic, many people are creating home gyms to continue with their workout routines. While in some cases, an extra bedroom may suffice for a home gym, doing it “properly” requires more planning and consideration. If you are thinking […]
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May
May
The previously unused den was opened to the living room with walnut storage lined walkways which allow the natural light to pour through and join the two spaces for modern family living. We decided to use this new space to house a television, tons of storage and a small computer desk. We included a custom […]
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Apr
Apr
Our world has been turned upside down this past month and we are spending more time in our homes now than ever. With all this time indoors, how are you coping? Is your home driving you crazy? In today’s blog post we are going to discuss why interior design is more important now than ever […]
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Mar
Mar
Many businesses are moving to have their employees work from home in the wake of the Covid19 pandemic. We support this move for enhanced social distancing during this unprecendented time … but what if you don’t have a home office? How can you create a space that will help you be efficient and productive during […]
09
Mar
Mar
Imagine moving into one of the top floors of a prestigious downtown building and being able to enjoy your morning coffee with the views of downtown Edmonton. Our clients were able to do just that when we first met with them in 2015 to decorate their home. We updated the living space with custom furniture […]
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Feb
Feb
If you have never worked with an Interior Designer before, no doubt you have some questions about how it all works. Is it an ala carte situation? Do you only offer one service? What if I don’t need full-service design and I want to do some of the work myself? Thankfully we are here to […]
03
Feb
Feb
At AMR Design, our pricing structure includes billing our time at an hourly rate. Some firms choose to markup their product excessively to cover their time instead of billing for it separately. Regarding how we spend our time when it comes to quoting, the process of creating a quote takes much longer than people would […]
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Jan
Jan
As one decade ends and a new one begins, many of us are looking back on the events that have shaped us over the past ten years. AMR Design opened in 2010 and things have definitely changed since then. In this blog post, we are sitting down with AMR Design Owner and Principal Designer, Brenda […]
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Dec
Dec
We’ve come to our final post on the What to Expect Series! Today we are discussing that big day that all our clients look forward to, the culmination of all the decisions, demo, tradeswork, design work, contractor work etc. to come home to a final finish: Styling and Installation Day. Let us walk you through […]
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Dec
Dec
Another one of the exciting aspects of a renovation is when tile is installed. In the past, tile was mostly about function – it is extremely durable and easy to clean. But now, tile can be used as art as well! There are artisans out there who take a lot of time to craft handmade […]
