Rona is the place to shop for all your renovation and garden needs: seen here: building materials, wall and ceiling sconces and light fixtures, bamboo blinds, and plants.

Good quality paint always makes a great finish. All the paint we used in the basement was latex semi-gloss. Floor, walls, bamboo panels, bar cabinets, Roman White P1836-4; blue ceiling and walls, Lake Side P1655-4; base coat on table, chairs, faux stone bar, Birch Bark P2614-4; glaze colours for chairs, table and faux stone bar, Lovin' Lucy P671-2, Horseshoe P2275-4, Casa Madonna P635-1; stencil border on floor, Casa Madonna P635-1.

Masterpieces specializes in faux finishes and decorative painting of all kinds. They now offer classes in specialty finishes for walls and floors, furniture, tapestries and art objects. Look for details on their website.

Wall stencil and faux stone bar by Jim Connelly of Masterpieces.

Update the look in every room of your home with affordable furniture and accessories from IKEA. Rugs, TV stand, 3-stack white end tables, armoires, chairs, various plant pots and accessories.

Look to Caban for today's stylish homes: turquoise accent cushions, storage boxes, swirl pitcher and place mats, plus bottles, carafes, stainless steel tray and glasses.

The versatility of La-Z-Boy's modern and upbeat SNAP sofa, chair and ottoman from the Todd Oldham Collection let you reconfigure the setting to suit your needs.

Water wall and installation.