When we first started out in this business, hardware, though a necessity, wasn’t necessarily something our clients got jazzed about. Obviously, doors needed handles and cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms required knobs and pulls but the selection at that time was relatively limited. Fast-forward to today and it is no longer a simple question of […]
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There is no best way to live but for some, condo living comes pretty close. It’s an incredibly convenient and relatively worry-free way of living, compared to the maintenance and security issues that can come with detached homes. The only problem is that condos tend to feel awfully cookie-cutter and at other times clinical or
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When you start the process of planning a renovation or a new build, it’s easy to get caught up in all the fun stuff! Fabulous slabs of marble with dramatic veining, elegant herringbone flooring, swoon-worthy fixtures and hardware etc. etc. – we get it, it’s our love language! That said, none of this is possible
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When it comes to hardwood flooring companies, Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd. is one of our go-to trusted sources! Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with owner and president, Balazs Keppel, for a chat about all things flooring! Here’s what we learned… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K6Gx_zVmHY What is the best choice of wood for high-traffic areas? Although
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As always, our story behind this beautiful finished project on Glen Road starts with the client. Already a client of our sister company, The Penzo Team, the journey began with a house hunt. In her search for a new home, she was ultimately looking to fulfill the dream of a particular lifestyle and her parameters
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When working on projects that involve kitchens and bathrooms, we are often asked what kind of material we recommend for countertops. After years in the industry, you might think that we have a go-to answer! In reality though, when it comes to countertops, the choices are infinite making it impossible to select a “one size
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If you’ve been following along on our social channels and subscribing to our newsletters, you’ll already know that Urban Blueprint has a new brick-and-mortar home! For several months now, we have been settling into our Leslieville office at 1109 Queen St. East. Although we take all of our projects to heart, this one was particularly
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When you’re looking to renovate or build a home, there are countless companies you can go with to get the job done. Some are large and come with reputations that precede them for good reason, others are lesser-known, small-shop operations that do excellent work… and unfortunately, there are always those that you ought to avoid
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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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