Transforming the cavernous hallway into a welcoming entranceway was a challenge. The space was drab, had no flooring and was charmless, plus being a rental home meant there were other restrictions too ...

Top Tip: To make hall stairs seem bigger, use simple horizontal bands of colour. Broad bands of emulsion on the wall create an optical illusion that makes spaces feel squatter and wider.

While common practice in European cities, Seattle has led the charge on single-stair reform in the U.S. Decades ago, the city tweaked its building code to allow for single-stair buildings up to ...

The B.C. government has announced changes to the province's building code that would allow for just one exit staircase in multi-unit buildings of up to six storeys.