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The Transformation of a Roxborough House in Summerhill – Before and After
Living in a home for years, particularly in a charming neighborhood like Summerhill, is a cherished experience. Such was the
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SilverHouseHD-Toronto-Real-Estate-Photography-00709-300x200.jpg)
A Townhouse Tale in Summerhill
A modern masterpiece overlooking the trees—a vision presented to us when the owner of this Summerhill townhouse approached us. With
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UB_20Scrivner_230WEB-1-240x300.jpg)
Embracing “Risks”- 4 Design Elements We’ve Seen in 2024
As each year passes, the UB team observes trends and aesthetics come and go. Generally, from a global perspective, Toronto
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/urbanblueprint_517-215donwayw_134-231x300.jpeg)
Elegant Femininity Unveiled: A Stunning Before & After at Don Mills
Embarking on a new chapter in a sleek condo near the shops at Don Mills, our client embraced the thrill
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ub_142_boardwalk_37web-e1712948741535-218x300.jpeg)
Transforming Tradition: Revitalizing a Family Home of 20 Years – Before & After
Living in a home for over two decades is a rare and cherished experience, especially when it comes to raising
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rbhrYN_b-240x300.jpeg)
Cosmetic Updates for a Complete Kitchen Transformation
Although the majority of the projects we work on are an in-depth process involving meetings with the committee of adjustments,
![Renovated Living Room](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/31C83364-BE6B-4BF8-9E41-DB76A30D6621_1_105_c-300x205.jpeg)
Contemporary Layers in a Moore Park Reno – A Before & After
It’s a wonderful privilege to be granted entry into the intimate process of the design + build process of a
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/UB_31Nottingham_91_WEB-q5jilyffwxc66n6ba752qg12ymplp66nc8ofdju2ko-300x125.jpeg)
Meet the Mothers & Children in Our Community – Part II
As the second post in our two-part Mother’s Day series, we would like to introduce three more mothers and their children
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Meet the Mothers & Children in Our Community
As much as the Urban Blueprint team loves a camera-ready, picture-perfect room, above all else, we are obsessed with the
![Toronto Design & Build Firm Interior Design Builder](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UB_168StClements_2289WEB-240x300.jpg)
Inspiring Green Interiors for Saint Patrick’s Day
From forest greens to mossy greens and every variation in between, this lucky hue seems to be all the rage
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UB_105CollegeView_8-1_WEB-300x205.jpeg)
3 Ways to Optimize Your Family Home
With the passing of Family Day earlier this week, we have been considering the best ways to improve the home
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cover-image-58-300x130.jpeg)
Should I Sell or Should I Renovate?!
When we meet with clients for initial discussions and consultations, part of that conversation is always about their motives or
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UB_68Lonsdale_47-1WEB-1-300x200.jpeg)
2023 Design Trend Forecast
If you’re looking to design and build, a new year is an opportunity for a new look! Together with our
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2020-02-17T15_48_49.291055105Z-300x214.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade with ADH Hardware
When we first started out in this business, hardware, though a necessity, wasn’t necessarily something our clients got jazzed about.
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UB_20Scrivner_156WEB-300x180.jpg)
Pretty Patterns & Custom Colours – a Before & After
There is no best way to live but for some, condo living comes pretty close. It’s an incredibly convenient and
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/get-the-best-out-of-your-project-manager-300x179.jpeg)
UB 101 – Our Management Style
When you start the process of planning a renovation or a new build, it’s easy to get caught up in
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/yorkminister-8-300x200.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade with Balazs Keppel of Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
When it comes to hardwood flooring companies, Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd. is one of our go-to trusted sources! Recently, we
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A Before & After Story on Glen Road
As always, our story behind this beautiful finished project on Glen Road starts with the client. Already a client of
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/UB_280RidgewoodRd_D2_77WEB-1-300x242.jpeg)
How to Choose a Countertop
When working on projects that involve kitchens and bathrooms, we are often asked what kind of material we recommend for
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/UrbanBlueprint_OfficePortraits_0029-300x200.jpeg)
The Urban Blueprint Office – A Q&A
If you’ve been following along on our social channels and subscribing to our newsletters, you’ll already know that Urban Blueprint
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/277669478_2299232493550466_3338553984813259923_n-300x300.jpeg)
Why Urban Blueprint?
When you’re looking to renovate or build a home, there are countless companies you can go with to get the
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/B61190DB-BE68-41A7-A52B-94E86A86517A-300x243.jpeg)
How to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
Kitchens are one of, if not the most, important spaces in a home. Whether you live alone, have a large
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/toronto-building-permit-300x218.jpeg)
The Coles Notes on Applications & Permits
99.999% of the time, if you peruse the website of a design and build firm you will find a plethora
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0f56428953645434be63362008196b3c_-ontario-toronto-division-toronto-york-stone-tile-international-main-showroom-416-515-9000html-300x300.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade – Stone Tile International – Part 2
Meet Frank Durso! Frank is a wood flooring specialist at Stone Tile International. If you’ve been following along, this is
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UrbanBlueprint_62RoxboroughW_137-249x300.jpg)
The Transformation of a Roxborough House in Summerhill – Before and After
Living in a home for years, particularly in a charming neighborhood like Summerhill, is a cherished experience. Such was the
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SilverHouseHD-Toronto-Real-Estate-Photography-00709-300x200.jpg)
A Townhouse Tale in Summerhill
A modern masterpiece overlooking the trees—a vision presented to us when the owner of this Summerhill townhouse approached us. With
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UB_20Scrivner_230WEB-1-240x300.jpg)
Embracing “Risks”- 4 Design Elements We’ve Seen in 2024
As each year passes, the UB team observes trends and aesthetics come and go. Generally, from a global perspective, Toronto
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/urbanblueprint_517-215donwayw_134-231x300.jpeg)
Elegant Femininity Unveiled: A Stunning Before & After at Don Mills
Embarking on a new chapter in a sleek condo near the shops at Don Mills, our client embraced the thrill
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ub_142_boardwalk_37web-e1712948741535-218x300.jpeg)
Transforming Tradition: Revitalizing a Family Home of 20 Years – Before & After
Living in a home for over two decades is a rare and cherished experience, especially when it comes to raising
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rbhrYN_b-240x300.jpeg)
Cosmetic Updates for a Complete Kitchen Transformation
Although the majority of the projects we work on are an in-depth process involving meetings with the committee of adjustments,
![Renovated Living Room](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/31C83364-BE6B-4BF8-9E41-DB76A30D6621_1_105_c-300x205.jpeg)
Contemporary Layers in a Moore Park Reno – A Before & After
It’s a wonderful privilege to be granted entry into the intimate process of the design + build process of a
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/UB_31Nottingham_91_WEB-q5jilyffwxc66n6ba752qg12ymplp66nc8ofdju2ko-300x125.jpeg)
Meet the Mothers & Children in Our Community – Part II
As the second post in our two-part Mother’s Day series, we would like to introduce three more mothers and their children
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_3337-q5jgh9rgcid0zwkc2jtstaoa9yokq4qzsoncvvjc7c-300x125.jpeg)
Meet the Mothers & Children in Our Community
As much as the Urban Blueprint team loves a camera-ready, picture-perfect room, above all else, we are obsessed with the
![Toronto Design & Build Firm Interior Design Builder](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UB_168StClements_2289WEB-240x300.jpg)
Inspiring Green Interiors for Saint Patrick’s Day
From forest greens to mossy greens and every variation in between, this lucky hue seems to be all the rage
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UB_105CollegeView_8-1_WEB-300x205.jpeg)
3 Ways to Optimize Your Family Home
With the passing of Family Day earlier this week, we have been considering the best ways to improve the home
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cover-image-58-300x130.jpeg)
Should I Sell or Should I Renovate?!
When we meet with clients for initial discussions and consultations, part of that conversation is always about their motives or
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UB_68Lonsdale_47-1WEB-1-300x200.jpeg)
2023 Design Trend Forecast
If you’re looking to design and build, a new year is an opportunity for a new look! Together with our
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2020-02-17T15_48_49.291055105Z-300x214.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade with ADH Hardware
When we first started out in this business, hardware, though a necessity, wasn’t necessarily something our clients got jazzed about.
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UB_20Scrivner_156WEB-300x180.jpg)
Pretty Patterns & Custom Colours – a Before & After
There is no best way to live but for some, condo living comes pretty close. It’s an incredibly convenient and
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/get-the-best-out-of-your-project-manager-300x179.jpeg)
UB 101 – Our Management Style
When you start the process of planning a renovation or a new build, it’s easy to get caught up in
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/yorkminister-8-300x200.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade with Balazs Keppel of Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
When it comes to hardwood flooring companies, Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd. is one of our go-to trusted sources! Recently, we
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UrbanBlueprint_310Glen_141-e1663014179336-300x209.jpg)
A Before & After Story on Glen Road
As always, our story behind this beautiful finished project on Glen Road starts with the client. Already a client of
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/UB_280RidgewoodRd_D2_77WEB-1-300x242.jpeg)
How to Choose a Countertop
When working on projects that involve kitchens and bathrooms, we are often asked what kind of material we recommend for
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/UrbanBlueprint_OfficePortraits_0029-300x200.jpeg)
The Urban Blueprint Office – A Q&A
If you’ve been following along on our social channels and subscribing to our newsletters, you’ll already know that Urban Blueprint
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/277669478_2299232493550466_3338553984813259923_n-300x300.jpeg)
Why Urban Blueprint?
When you’re looking to renovate or build a home, there are countless companies you can go with to get the
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/B61190DB-BE68-41A7-A52B-94E86A86517A-300x243.jpeg)
How to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
Kitchens are one of, if not the most, important spaces in a home. Whether you live alone, have a large
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/toronto-building-permit-300x218.jpeg)
The Coles Notes on Applications & Permits
99.999% of the time, if you peruse the website of a design and build firm you will find a plethora
![](https://urbanblueprintdevelopments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0f56428953645434be63362008196b3c_-ontario-toronto-division-toronto-york-stone-tile-international-main-showroom-416-515-9000html-300x300.jpeg)
Tips & Tricks of the Trade – Stone Tile International – Part 2
Meet Frank Durso! Frank is a wood flooring specialist at Stone Tile International. If you’ve been following along, this is