Author Archives: Jim

A beautiful lakefront property

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jim

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

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jim

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

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jim

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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Fashion District Loft

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jim

This loft, which I completed two years ago, is still to this day one of my favourite makeovers.I love everything about it from the 12 foot ceilings to the concrete pillars. Simply a great space in a great area, Toronto’s … Continue reading →

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Window Treatments…oh, what to do…

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Jim

When it comes to window coverings (treatments) there are so many factors to consider and so many choices and decisions to make, it can seem a bit overwhelming. So let’s see if I can help a bit. Think about the … Continue reading →

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Paint Sheen levels – what’s the deal?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jim

I’ve spent a fair amount of time on this blog writing about paint colours for walls and trimwork, but I’ve never touched on sheen levels, which can have a huge impact on the results of your painting project. So, here … Continue reading →

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Define your kitchen with a beautiful backsplash

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jim

If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive way to add character and visual interest to your kitchen, think about your backsplash. A fabulous tile backsplash can be the defining element in your kitchen. There are so many options and choices … Continue reading →

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Developing a colour scheme Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jim

One of the complaints I hear most often from new clients is that their home feels disjointed and there is no flow. There are a few reasons why this happens but one of the most common is that when people … Continue reading →

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Adding privacy to a glass shower

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jim

Here’s a great way to add some privacy to a glass shower stall, windows or doors. It’s inexpensive and relatively easy to install, if, and I can’t stress this enough, you follow the instructions. I’ve done a few of these … Continue reading →

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Building a custom walk in closet

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jim

You know, you’d think when you pay a million bucks for a condo, you’d get a decent walk in closet but, noooooo, you get the same junk that builders install in every condo I’ve ever seen. You get a shelf … Continue reading →

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