If you’ve been following the latest in real estate news in the City of Toronto, you will know that the rental market is hot! Average rental prices continue to rise and with that comes incredible investment opportunities. Whether you’re considering dipping your toe into the world of property investment and management or simply hoping to […]
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Whether you’re considering purchasing a home that requires updates or looking to give your current home a new look, the question of cost has undoubtedly come to mind. If you do a quick Google of, “How much does a kitchen reno cost?” or “How much does a bathroom reno cost?” you’re going to get a
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1. Green Tile & Wallcoverings From forest greens to mossy greens and every variation in between, this lucky hue seems to be all the rage in interior design and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! In the language of colour therapy, green is often associated with serenity. If you have ever watched the film,
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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
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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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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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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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