While working with a client on the renovation of their home, we discovered the house had been listed as a Historic property. The main restrictions on the work we were about to complete were: a) the City had to approve any revisions to the existing structure and b) the exterior had to be restored to […]
One of the challenges of upgrading into your dream home is the decision of whether to build a new home or buy and renovate a Character Home. Building a New Home can be a rewarding and exciting project for some but one of the challenges can be finding the right location to build that dream […]
When preparing for a new kitchen most homeowners look very carefully at new appliances and what they offer for the modern lifestyle. As the clean aesthetic of the modern kitchen continues to gain momentum, refrigerator manufacturers are introducing more models that integrate nicely with the kitchen. The counter depth refrigerator offers an esthetic improvement by […]
As the kitchen has evolved from a space in the back of the house to the centre of home life, the modern kitchen has evolved to meet the new demands. The Cook of the home is not necessarily the wife and frequently two to five people are involved in preparation of the family meal. We […]
Blue; that’s the answer you’re looking for. Tired of generic articles about interior design; with so many magazines, television shows and a barrage of other media none of us know what we want in our home. Design magazines will always provide us with new insight and ideas for the home. Designers and Architects doing advanced […]
It wasn’t long ago that master bathrooms were commonly fitted out with whirlpool corner tubs, resplendent with water jets and only a tiny tiled shower stall, usually relegated to a dark corner. […]
Sometimes the phrase “resale value” becomes crippling for homeowners who fear that any changes they make to their home could cost them money down the road. That is one of the biggest misconceptions in the world of real estate. The truth is, that the only time a revision to a home negatively affects re-sale value is […]