For many decades the basement was a forgotten area in most homes. It was the resting place of every forgotten gadget and piece of exercise equipment, home to boxes and boxes of clothing you swore you would fit into one day. Basements were cold, and dark; a perfect place for any bogeyman to make his [...]
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Basement Revival
Don’t vani-tease me!!!

One of our favourite rooms in the home to renovate is the bathroom. Bathroom decor has come a long way in the past 5 years. From decadence to simple strong clean lines. The visions that we bring to life daily know no end. The bathroom vanity cabinet is the focal point, and commonly reflects the common theme of the furniture [...]
The keys are on the countertop…Part 2
In Part 1 we focused on two materials that are currently “in vogue”. Today we will explore glass, concrete, granite, marble, and finally laminate. GLASS is quickly gaining ground in kitchen design and appeal, whether it is being used as a countertop or as tiling backsplash. It brings a truly “fashion forward” element to the space. Generally, Glass [...]
The keys are on the countertop….Part 1

The key aspect to breathing life into a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry rooom which has undergone a renovation is the COUNTERTOP. Sure, sure I agree appliances play a considerate roll as well. Nothing however will show off your superior new custom cabinetry or vanity as the befitting countertop which will embellish the ambiance and stylishness of the space. Custom countertops can incorporate your [...]
The dynamic duo of home renovations…
Today definitely feels like spring is around the corner, which made me think of the spring real estate bloom. Seems that every spring houses for sale in Toronto and the GTA start to bloom like tulips. What makes one home more appealing than another? What can you do to make your home market ready and [...]
Pantone’s hot colour trends 2011

Every year PANTONE announces its hot colour. HONEYSUCKLE pink is named 2011 colour of year. The top color of 2011 yields many blooms similar hues including: roses, dahlias, tulips, zinnias, peonies, garden roses, gladioli, snapdragons, carnations. It is HEROIC and CHIC. Accompanying the trend colour of the year there is a palette of secondary tones [...]
