Author Archives: Jim

Building a Custom Headboard

Today, we built a headboard with a floating night stand and it turned out beautifully, so I thought I would share it with you. Building a headboard whether fabric or in this case, wood (oak) is not particularilly difficult as … Continue reading

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South Beach

This Florida inspired townhome on Toronto’s waterfront was so much fun to do. Nothing like spending a few weeks in the summer next to the yachts. Painted in bright yellow and teal and furnished with a mix of contemporary and … Continue reading

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Maple Leaf Square

Maple Leaf Square, two towers next to the Air Canada Centre, close to everything. The unit is very small, basically the kitchen, living and dining areas are all in one square room. A challenge to furnish but we did it. … Continue reading

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Accolade

This condo was an exercise in repetition. When you look at the photos, you will see arcs repeated everywhere. It’s a great way to bring flow and a cohesive look to a space. All inspired by the shower curtain. Believe … Continue reading

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Bloor West Village

I just LOVE this place. Bloor West Village is amazing. The building is gorgeous. The condo is one of the warmest, coziest spaces I’ve done. The unit overlooks a cemetary which sounds a tad creepy but with all the trees … Continue reading

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Neo

The owners of this downtown Toronto condo had moved in a year and a half before calling me. They had downsized from a house and were having trouble pulling everything together and making it comfortable. Some paint, a few new … Continue reading

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Mississauga Rental

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A beautiful lakefront property

This property was at one time a small cottage on a lake north of Oshawa. It was added on to several times over the years and after some fairly extensive renovations it became a beautiful, rather large home.     … Continue reading

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Making an open concept less open with barn doors

An open concept home can be nice but sometimes you can go a little overboard. This was the case when a client bought an 85 year old west Toronto home and then tore down almost every interior wall on the … Continue reading

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The Robert Watson Lofts

The Robert Watson Lofts located in Roncesvalles Village is a redeveloped 6 story 19th century warehouse once owned by confectioners RT Watson and Co. The building is stunning and the charming loft units boast concrete walls, exposed duct work and … Continue reading

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