Author Archives: Jim

Alden Heights

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Jim

I love building customized cabinetry for people. It’s so satisfying creating something out of nothing. A few years ago, I built a wall unit for a client: https://smallspacestyle.org/2014/07/14/building-a-wall-unit/ They loved it so much that when she and her husband moved, … Continue reading →

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Village on the Grange

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Jim

When I first went to see this late 70′ condo, I was surprised and excited by the fact that the client owned nothing more than a mattress, an area rug and two lawn chairs. I love doing places from scratch. … Continue reading →

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Framing an old bathroom mirror

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jim

Years ago I salvaged a large mirror from a bathroom I was working on. One entire wall was mirrored (oh how very 80s) and I was able to get one large piece off the wall without destroying it. After having … Continue reading →

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Building an IKEA hack wall unit

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jim

The biggest challenge condo and apartment dwellers face is storage. There never seems to be enough space for everything and most people are unsure of how to make the best use of what little space they have. We had our … Continue reading →

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Beautiful bathroom renovation

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jim

When I received the call from the owner of this 1940s bungalow, I learned that they had “gutted” their only bathroom and then realized that they lacked the time and the expertise to put it all back together. When I … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Customized IKEA Closet

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Jim

Anyone who lives in a small space will tell you that the biggest challenge they face is storage. No where is this more true than in a century home. A hundred years ago, people owned very little and storage was … Continue reading →

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Old Mill – Beautiful Monochromatic Colour Scheme

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jim

I have always been a huge fan of what is known as a Monochromatic Colour Scheme, which is, essentially using various tones of one colour to create a warm and soothing environment. Sometimes, I will add an accent colour to … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Reno

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jim

This wasn’t the first time that a dishwasher became the impetus for a kitchen renovtion and most likely won’t be the last. Yes, this outdated 1979 kitchen had no dishwasher, which my client desperately wanted, but, there were so many … Continue reading →

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My favourite fireplace makeover – Old Mill

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Jim

It’s amazing how little your dollar buys when choosing builder upgrades. My clients paid a small fortune to have a fireplace added to their condo living room and ended up with nothing more than a dry-walled box surrounding an electric … Continue reading →

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Building a wood and pipe bookcase

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Jim

This is the first of a few posts you’ll be seeing about an amazing loft I’ve been working on in Toronto’s Liberty Village. As in most lofts and condos, storage is always a challenge and trying to find places for … Continue reading →

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