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, Meet the Parents, you’ll know […]
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With the passing of Family Day earlier this week, we have been considering the best ways to improve the home for the benefit of family life. The reality is, the requirements of a family home are quite different from that of a bachelor pad, empty nester condo or what have you. Kids grow fast and
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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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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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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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