Home design

Bespoke, the British word for “custom”, describes the beautiful rich look of handmade cabinetry that will make your home a showplace. A bespoke cabinet has a look of refinement, craftsmanship and quality that you just cannot get from the cabinetry produced in volume by large cabinet manufacturers. “Bespoke cabinetry is about understanding from the very start of the project how…

It is not every day   we are presented with projects that have historic relevance to the city, especially ones that are intended for residential housing. This private residence was truly unique, an address of distinction; the original “Toronto Hunt Club” dating back to 1930 was known as a playground for aristocrats. A landmark where society’s finest would entertain with activities such as hunting foxes…

It’s always exciting to get involved on a project during the planning stages. So when these homeowners came to us with preliminary floor plans for a major renovation, including adding an addition to their home in a prestigious neighborhood, we were thrilled. The architect had proposed a beautiful new building envelope and facade, however the plans needed to be developed further…

When I begin to consider just one look, genre, style or price point, I truly almost pass out with excitement! Most people in the industry might call this utopia- I call it my job. For me, it always begins with a budget. I never- I repeat NEVER, ever start a job without a budget. It’s my business after all and I…

In today’s market, five hundred square feet is typically thought to be a common size for a bachelor or one-bedroom condo, however, that was not the case for this designer kitchen. The owners of this fabulous kitchen were building a custom home to accommodate their growing family and decided to utilize the main floor by allocating to the kitchen as…

Traditionally, bathrooms were a room specifically used for bathing and the water closet. In the past century, these two rooms came together to form the North American bathroom. If you look back fifty or sixty years ago this new combined room was small, efficient and a space designed to get in and out of as quickly as possible. Now it is a room to…

The Kingsway in Toronto’s west end is an irresistible challenge for designers looking for 19th century English charm. The neighbourhood’s majestic tree lines and half-timber and stone exteriors suggest a stately heritage, one that has weathered well over the last one hundred years. But outdated interiors, notably kitchens and baths, can defy the country-like sophistication of this place. For designers,…

Living in a small space does not mean one must sacrifice style. This certainly proved true in a recent kitchen renovation. When this family invited me to help them transform their kitchen, they faced a major problem: no storage. The first thing we did to increase their storage was to create as much closed storage as possible within the kitchen….

To create a dream kitchen you need a concept and inspiration. With this in mind, this kitchen project materialized from being an outdated and impractical space into a perfect living and entertaining area. The pre-renovated kitchen, inherited with the purchase of the house, lacked personality and the wall dividing it from the family room created two impersonal spaces. We knew…

We – Talk to us about emerging trends in fabrics, patterns and textures found on today’s chairs. Lisa Taylor – The trend is leaning towards bold patterns mixed with various solids and two patterns together: one bold, one smaller pattern mixed with sister fabrics. Vinyls/pleathers have become more popular than leather because of colors and textures available. Fabrics have become more creative,…