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Liberty Village II – Master Bath Makeover
Everything about this Liberty Village loft was tired and outdated, especially the master bath. One of the most important parts of my work is … Continue reading
Posted in Bathroom Makeovers, Before and Afters
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Liberty Village II – Kitchen Makeover
I was not a fan of the golden oak flooring and cabinets in this stunning loft, nor the boring tile backsplash. The oak looked dated and didn’t seem to fit the character and charm of the space with it’s brick … Continue reading
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Liberty Village II – Another closet makeover
Recently I’ve had the pleasure of working on a fantstic loft in probably my favourite neighbourhood in Toronto, Liberty Village. Liberty Village is an amazing development on reclaimed railway lands with new condos and lofts, old converted warehouses and tons … Continue reading
Transforming unused space
A few years ago I worked on a 100 year old home and one of the biggest challenges with old homes (besides the crooked walls and uneven floors) is the lack of storage. After all, back then people didn’t own … Continue reading
Posted in Closets and Storage Solutions
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The Liberties
The best thing about early 80s condos is the size. They’re so much larger on average than condos built today. The worst thing is they tend to be a little dated and somewhat rundown. That was the case in this … Continue reading
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Amica
This 600 square foot condo at Bayview and Sheppard is the first home of a young, professional woman. She needed lots of storage (as do most condo owners) and wanted a space that is warm, cozy and feminine. The only … Continue reading
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Adding elegance with wainscoting
Wainscoting (adding wood panels between the baseboard and the chair rail) dates back to the 16th century when it was applied to the lower portion of interior walls to counteract the cold and dampness associated with stone walls. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Woodworking
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Liberty Village
This is by far the smallest condo I’ve ever done, coming in at barely 300 square feet. To make it even more challenging, the owner was pretty much a shopoholic. With over 60 pairs of shoes, 12 pairs of winter … Continue reading
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Horizon on Bay
This mid 80s condo was an organizational mess when I first arrived. None of the rooms were being used effectively. There was a cluttered desk in the bedroom, a cluttered dining table in the sunroom being used as a desk, … Continue reading
Posted in Before and Afters, Home Staging
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Creating fireplace cabinets
Here’s another simple way to add beauty and storage to your fireplace. This west Toronto townhome, which I’ve blogged about a few times (grasscloth wallpaper, window bench, custom headboard) has a fireplace with a nook on one side that was … Continue reading
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Distinctive Spaces 