Kitchens are one of, if not the most, important spaces in a home. Whether you live alone, have a large family or entertain often, the kitchen tends to be an integral part of the home and typically sees quite a bit of traffic and use. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that they are one […]
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99.999% of the time, if you peruse the website of a design and build firm you will find a plethora of stunning portfolio photos showcasing recent products, MAYBE some photos of ongoing projects, and likely zero content to further educate yourself on the process of submitting planning and development applications in order to obtain permits.
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Meet Frank Durso! Frank is a wood flooring specialist at Stone Tile International. If you’ve been following along, this is part two of a two-part series. In this episode, Frank covers some of the benefits of hardwood flooring, the differences between engineered versus traditional hardwood flooring, as well as current trends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQtj2Ai20kI Q 1: Can
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Meet Julien Abesdris! He is an architectural sales representative at one of our go- to vendors, Stone Tile International. Founded in 1992 by Sylvia Benchimol, Stone Tile is a family-run company that is known for curating the best tiles in the business. In this second episode of Tricks & Tips of the Trade, Julien takes
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Having been in the design and build industry for more than just a hot second, we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. There is no question that the design and build or renovation process is incredibly exciting and the magic of seeing a client’s vision coming to life never gets old. That said,
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceHD4-3e1Ac Meet Mark Sarmiento, owner of Marksman Tile! If you’ve been following along, you will know that at Urban Blueprint we pride ourselves in working with skilled trades. What this means is that we don’t use a “Jack of All Trades” but rather individuals and teams who specialize in specific areas. When it comes to
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We’ve all heard the nightmare stories; builders taking deposits and never completing the work, botched jobs, miscommunications leading to staggering bills or completely unexpected and unwanted results etc. etc. It can, without a doubt, be an incredibly nerve-wracking task to find and hire a design and build firm, as it’s not only a question of
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Whether you live in a house or condo, most of us feel that there is room for improvement in their home. You may have a space or two that need updating or perhaps an entire floor, while for others it’s a question of complete gut job or tear down. Whatever the case may be, the
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Hello and welcome to the Urban Blueprint blog! We have a lot of exciting topics planned in the coming months and with it we hope to achieve several goals. When it comes to design and build, many of our ongoing and future clients have a clear understanding of what they love visually speaking but lack
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