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Recently, Real Style had the opportunity to chat with Russian bridal designer Maria Kamenskaya, who was in Toronto for the 2017 WedLuxe Show. We caught up with Kamenskaya about key Spring 2017 wedding design trends, favourite materials, the season’s most coveted hues and more.

For anyone who is intrigued by industrial elements, it’s now officially cool to bring this colour into your humble abode. In fact, industrial design is quickly making waves at home, with metallic fixtures and exposed beams setting the stage.

If you’re dreaming of fame yourself and hunting for the perfect inspiring read to keep you motivated well into spring, a number of celebrity biographies hit the shelves this month. From words of wisdom to success stories, March offers an opportunity to learn more about your favourite stars.

While maximalism may be making waves in the world of fashion, it’s also causing a sensation in the realm of interior design. If you’re wondering how to decorate with maximalism, take your creative cues from this trend and bring it into your space today.

While most of us are ready to bid adieu to winter and welcome the beauty of springtime, there are still a few weeks ahead of snow and frost. Just in time for mid-winter, Bloor Yorkville Icefest returns to Toronto this weekend for another year.

While we often spend months on kitchen or living room renovations, there’s nothing quite like a trendy shower area to complete a bathroom. We’ve curated a few stylish and versatile concepts which just may help you transform your average bathroom into a spa-like oasis.

While we’re still deep in the season of snowfall and wintry temperatures, the perfect floral arrangement can immediately awaken your space. In order to fight the winter blues and prepare for the eternal sunshine of springtime, here are our favourite floral arrangement ideas to decorate with now.

While countless folks may count on the occasional cup of coffee to keep them energized during a stressful day, Brian Leonard regards the substance as art. More specifically, the Toronto-based artist (who is affectionately known as Barista Brian to his fans) creates intricate designs inside lattes. Intrigued by his unusual art form, Real Style spoke to Leonard about his inspiration and creative role models.

If you can’t afford an exotic safari trip, you may as well bring African tribal elements home and into the four walls of your own space. This season, the globalization trend is reigning supreme in the world of interior design, bridging worlds through art and home accents.

While cork might instantly bring the idea of a bulletin board to mind, this unconventional material is quickly gaining a reputation for its versatile nature. For anyone wondering how to decorate with cork this season, try drawing your inspiration from its many creative and renewed uses.

Although wallpaper once had a reputation of being tacky, it has since been elevated to a surprisingly stylish design trend for the home. If you’ve been aiming to bring visual interest into your home, look no further than this design trend for Winter 2017. Here’s how to master the look within your own space today.

As a Canadian hand engraver, Okanagan, British Columbia-based Warren Smith is a self-taught artist who gathers his inspiration from the country’s rich First Nations cultures. Smith, who engraves everything from jewellery to handmade Haida art, spoke to Real Style about his artistic process.

While pastels may have been a ruling trend in the interior design world for the past couple seasons, watercolour prints may be the new kid on the block. With their softly blended patterns and subtle, rainbow hues, watercolour accents can easily usher springtime into your home.

With Valentine’s Day upon us, romantic souls will surely be adorning their love nests with all manners of roses. Besides the traditional flower which marks the holiday, Valentine’s Day décor also incorporates soft, girlish hues of red, pink and ivory.

If your New Year’s Resolution for 2017 involves staying fit and healthy, you’re probably searching for inspiration to stay motivated. Luckily, an inspiring read can help you stay focused and on track as you turn your resolution into reality. We’ve compiled a few new health and fitness titles to help you achieve a better lifestyle this year.