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David Ferguson
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Renovating an older property
I am always impressed by anyone who takes on the restoration of an old building. I have done so twice in my lifetime. It is never an easy...
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David Ferguson
Jul 21, 20224 min read
And why I probably always will.
Over the past several years one of the most noticeable cultural changes on television has been the inclusion of previously marginalized...
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David Ferguson
Jun 4, 20223 min read
Sadie in France's Kitchen Dilemma - Part 2
Sadie in France is the YouTube channel of Sadie Petherick and chronicles her adventures renovating an apartment in an 18th Century former...
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David Ferguson
May 26, 20226 min read
The Kitchen Planning Trials and Tribulations of Sadie in France PART 1
It’s safe to say that almost everyone has had fantastic visions of living their lives in a magical castle nestled in an idyllic setting....
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David Ferguson
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Drawing a Floor Plan
We’ve all seen those intricately detailed blueprints that are produced by architects, designers, and engineers that are drawn to guide...
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David Ferguson
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Magical walls
A reader from Lacombe, Alberta wrote to me with a common problem that few people have managed to master. “We built this home several...
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David Ferguson
Mar 4, 20225 min read
The Laundry Room Redux
Every Wednesday, my mother would venture down to the dark, dank basement to do what she described as “her” laundry, but which included...
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David Ferguson
Feb 27, 20224 min read
Caution: The colours you choose will tell a story.
Colours are all around us. They might be naturally occurring or added by a decorator. Often, designers use colour to express emotions. We...
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David Ferguson
Feb 21, 20223 min read
Understanding Design Philosophy
What makes Universal Design uniquely different? Part 1: Definitions The definitions of the following terms and descriptors that are used...
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David Ferguson
Feb 16, 20221 min read
"Why Is Accessible Design Good for Everyone?", a video presentation by Betty Chen.
https://youtu.be/wBSy7VrGQVU While researching earlier this week, I came across this excellent YouTube video entitled: "Why Is...
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David Ferguson
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Are "stramps" universally designed?
Like most great designs, the best ramp designs are those that exist largely unnoticed by most people. The most successful ramp designs...
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David Ferguson
Feb 12, 20227 min read
Interior Design and Celebrity Culture.
I have disliked HGTV almost since its founding in 1994. As a practicing interior design professional at the time, I was excited at the...
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David Ferguson
Feb 12, 20225 min read
Impressive, not Institutional
rganizations that monitor residential safety agree that the bathroom is the most dangerous space in the house and where nearly one-third...
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David Ferguson
Feb 10, 20224 min read
Handles, Switches and Controls
Imagine a world where anything could be redesigned so that it requires little or no effort to use. Your socks would be rigid to slip into...
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David Ferguson
Feb 10, 20224 min read
The world is getting smart.
Technology is rapidly taking hold of the home, and nowhere is that more apparent than n the kitchen. The smart kettle and coffee maker...
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David Ferguson
Feb 10, 20225 min read
Five Misconceptions about Universal Design
Universal Design is for the handicapped. The tenets of Universal Design were not conceived for a specific segment of the community. It...
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