Category Archives: Kitchen Makeovers

Liberty Towers

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jim

Well, I’m glad this one is done! Completing a renovation in a condo is challenging enough dealing with elevators, security personnel, parking and waste removal, but when you add in construction, traffic, two out of three elevators down for maintenance, … Continue reading →

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Fleet Street

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Jim

When I was initially approached by the owner of this lake shore condo, he was looking to refurbish his home with some new furnishings, lighting and some decor. He had lived there for several years and wanted to breathe some … Continue reading →

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Concorde Place

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jim

    When you buy your first place, excitement tends to take over as you dream of all the wonderful things you’d love to do with your new home. Then reality sets in as you realize that with the expense … Continue reading →

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Liberty Village II – Kitchen Makeover

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jim

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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Another beautiful glass tile backsplash

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jim

This west Toronto waterfront townhome is beautiful, with it’s high ceilings and marble floors, but, for some reason, the backsplash in the kitchen was done in dull and boring white 6″ X 6″ tiles, something you would expect to see … Continue reading →

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Building a window bench

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jim

If you’re looking for a great way to add additional seating and storage in your kitchen, consider a window bench and creating banquet seating. I just finished building one and it was easy to do and looks amazing. I began … 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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Building a kitchen island

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jim

Recently I took on a project in a home that had been renovated prior to my clients moving in. The kitchen had been completely redone but had a large empty space that screamed “I need an island”.       … Continue reading →

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Creating an urban dining area

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jim

What the heck do you do for dining when your condo is basically a great big square room with a kitchen along one wall? A couple of years ago I worked on a loft in the fashion district and you … Continue reading →

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Adding an island adds definition

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Jim

I do a lot of condos, almost exclusively, and what I’m finding more and more (more so with the newly built ones) is that the kitchen, living and dining areas are simply housed in one large square room with the … Continue reading →

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