To interior designer Ali Budd, there's nothing worse than a 'big, white box.' Every home needs character, and every detail counts. But when embarking on a brand-new renovation, remodel, or spruce, it can be quite difficult to know where to begin.
Transforming a blank slate into a high-end home isn't simple, after all. President and principal of Toronto-based Ali Budd Interiors and host of TV series , Ali has designed luxurious homes all around the world – and has picked up quite a few time-honored tips. She's no stranger to multi-million-dollar projects, but will 'always mix high and low' along the way.
For projects of any kind and any budget, certain design features always do the trick. Here, Ali shares six high-end spruces that'll and feel timeless. 'People don't just want a gray and white house, or a house that looks like everybody else’s,' Ali tells .
'People are engaging us to hopefully push them a bit in their own creative style, and give them a space that's truly reflective of things that they love – even when it's a bit scary.' Elegant (and always add charm) to a home, but newer buildings are regularly boxy and bland. That's why Ali often adds details like and in during the renovation process – and she suggests you do the same.
Rather than struggling to work around preexisting architectural details like lofted ceilings or awkward angles, Ali embraces them – also working more into the design scheme when possible. 'It's hard to have character in a brand-new bu.
