Category Archives: Space Saving Furniture

Zigg Condo 1

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Jim

Over the past few months, I’ve had the opporunity to work on two brand new units at the Zigg Condo on Avenue Road west of St. Clair in midtown Toronto. Both units had their own set of challenges but the … Continue reading →

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Wood and Pipe Bar Table

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Jim

Furniture pieces made from wood and gas pipes has become a huge trend as people gravitate towards a more casual, rustic and vintage decor style. I’ve seen tables, islands, book cases, beds, all made from wood and pipes. I’ve worked … 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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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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From den to dorm

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Jim

I was approached recently by a new client with a particular challenge. She had bought a condo for her daughter to live in while attending university, but in order to make it work financially, she had to be able to … Continue reading →

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Space saving laptop desk

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jim

Space challenged? No room for a desk? Here’s a great little wall mounted folding desk that’s perfect for a small bedroom or home office. It’s made … Continue reading →

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Storage beds can be a life saver

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jim

I see a ton of condos and I still cannot get over how small the bedrooms are. I looked at a two bedroom suite last week in Liberty Village (reclaimed railway lands that are being developed around King and Strachan) … Continue reading →

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Space saving sleeping solutions for your bedroom or den

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jim

Here’s a question; Who remembers the Murphy Bed, the original fold up bed patented and first manufactured in San Francisco in 1916? I’m sure most people have heard of it but here’s a history lesson. Apparently back around the turn … Continue reading →

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Multi-purpose furniture

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jim

In a small space, it can be extremely difficult to fit all the furniture pieces you need in your life in a way that makes sense and doesn’t make the space feel cramped. Whenever possible, look for furniture pieces that … Continue reading →