New shapes for 2014

Recently Matt and I were in Toronto looking at new product  to bring into the shop.  Being on top of new trends in tile, wood and broadloom is a big part of what we do here at Aristocrat.  We have been noticing a real trend toward the Moroccan inspired motifs in not...

Design HELP !!!

Returning home from a restful vacation, my husband and I walked into our home to find  a broken water line had destroyed our kitchen and entire lower level. All of a sudden,  I was the client.  It’s easy to advise people every day what would look best in their home…a...

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Although aristocrat has some of the best installers around, we understand that sometimes you like working with your own contractor…and that’s ok.   We assume that your installer is a professional…or if it is a” Do It Yourself project” we assume you have a good grasp...

Starting from scratch

I understand how daunting the idea of starting a design project from scratch is.  What if I make a mistake?  What if I hate it when it’s complete?  Where do I start? We know who you are when you walk in the door.  You usually have that deer in the headlights look. ...

Rhoda’s Rant 3

              What’s your style??   When deciding to start a renovation, it might be helpful to identify what your style is. The easiest way to achieve this is to spend an afternoon at Chapters browsing through the home décor...