When we meet with clients for initial discussions and consultations, part of that conversation is always about their motives or goals behind their build or renovation project, which can vary greatly! More often than not though, clients are contemplating an addition or renovation as an alternative to moving. The age-old question, “should I sell or […]
Should I Sell or Should I Renovate?! Read More »
If you’re looking to design and build, a new year is an opportunity for a new look! Together with our partners at The Penzo Team and Homekin, we’ve been examining and discussing emerging design trends and how to incorporate them into our homes. Here are 5 that stood out to us and, we predict, will
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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
Pretty Patterns & Custom Colours – a Before & After Read More »
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
UB 101 – Our Management Style Read More »
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
Tips & Tricks of the Trade with Balazs Keppel of Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd. Read More »
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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