Toronto Home Refresh: Small Interior Design Updates That Make Your Space Feel Like You
Discover simple, high-impact interior design updates that transform a ‘perfectly fine’ Toronto home into a space that finally feels like you—without a full renovation.
How Toronto’s Design Community Inspires Our Work: Danforth East Arts Fair + Project Monarch Park Revisited
Discover how Toronto’s Danforth East Arts Fair inspires our interior design work and revisit Project Monarch Park—five years later, still beautifully lived in.
How to Create a Calm, Organized Home for Back-to-School Season in Toronto
Make school-day mornings calmer with smart home organization and family friendly design. Discover Toronto farmers’ markets and late-summer inspiration too.
A Toronto Interior Designer’s Guide to Cottage Country + A Sneak Peek at Project Ranleigh
A Toronto interior designer’s personal guide to cottage country—featuring favourite Ontario shops, small-town inspiration, and a sneak peek at Project Ranleigh’s full-service home refresh.
Life Beyond the Interior Design Studio: Reflections on Change, Family & Fresh Starts
MPID reflects on June as a season of transition—family milestones, shifting rhythms, cottage days, and the fresh starts that come with summer.
Project Silverbirch Toronto: How We Reimagined a Builder-Grade Home for Real Life
Melissa Peretti transforms a builder-grade home into a space that truly works—reimagining layout, flow, and storage at Project Silverbirch to support real family life.
Why the Best Homes Are Designed Around How You Live
Great design starts with real life. This post explores a collaborative approach to how Melissa Peretti creates homes that reflect your routines, your family, and how you actually live every day.
How Potential Trump Tariffs Could Impact Toronto Home Renovations
Rising tariffs and global trade shifts can impact renovation costs in subtle ways. Here’s what homeowners should know—and how to plan smart in an uncertain market.
Interior Design Trends We’re Loving for 2025 (And Why They Actually Work)
From smart kitchen layouts to spa-like bathrooms and finished basements, these are the home design and renovation trends we’re loving for 2025—and why they make everyday life better.
Designing Interiors for Winter: Practical Tips for a Cozy and Functional Space
Shorter days call for smarter design. Practical tips for creating warm, functional interiors—from layered lighting and cozy textures to winter-ready entryways that actually work.
Laneway Houses & Garden Suites: A Design Perspective on Toronto’s Hidden Housing Revolution
Laneway houses and garden suites are reshaping housing in Toronto. A design-forward look at how compact, thoughtful spaces are redefining urban living.
The Joy of Post-Holiday Check-Ins with Clients
There’s nothing quite as gratifying in the world of interior design as checking in with clients after the holidays.
Why Family-Centric Design Matters
Thoughtfully crafted interiors can change how you live. A look at how smart, personalized design transforms Toronto homes—from kitchens and bathrooms to fully finished basements.