The planning is the most arduous part of any kitchen renovation but ultimately the most important part. not having a good plan is like traveling in a foreign country without a map. it could work out very well but it is equally likely you will end up robbed and in a fl ea bitten motel. Renos are a foreign land…
It is often difficult for anyone to understand why a bathroom renovation should take the time that is does. there are several things to remember about a bathroom as opposed to a bedroom or living room and that is that all trades must attend the job site in order to get the job done. the element of space also…
We know it’s not something that you think about everyday, but when the time comes, purchasing a toilet for your home can feel a bit daunting. While colour and style are always a consideration, there are a number of key comfort and functional factors that you should keep in mind: Water sense toilets – to save water, homeowners placed bricks in…
Renovating a kitchen or bathroom is one of the best ways to add value to your home, but it is also one of the most expensive home improvement projects. That means getting it right the first time is essential. With many details to consider and decisions to make, the best way to ensure your renovation’s success is to start with…
On a peninsula in a secluded bay of Grenada’s southeastern coast sits an unusual structure, which appears to be growing out of the hill below. It is Mount Hartman Bay Estate, but locals call it “Cave House’ – a name well justified when you look at its circular shapes and Gaudi-style-like appearance. This is a new creation of Richard and…
Nick Troubetzkoy, a talented Canadian architect, had a long-time passion. He collected antique, finely carved jade miniature landscapes, called Jade Mountains. His collection includes the finest pieces from around the world. He admires both the fine work, and the jade stone itself, often described by the Chinese as a stone from heaven. When he came to St Lucia in the…
Each and every year I am amazed by the people that call the studio in the middle of November or beginning of December in hopes that we will be able to plan and execute a kitchen renovation before their guests arrive from overseas for the Christmas holidays. Not that the time frame is the same but it’s a little like starting to plan for…
Winston Churchill said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us”. The same can be said of the spaces we spend our days and nights in – especially our bedrooms. They are places to read, play, even escape the outside world. More than any other room, the bedroom is an expression of who you are and what your philosophy of…
If you’re in a house you just love but with it comes a kitchen you don’t, then you might be thinking of re-designing this space. The thought of this might overwhelm you to the point of putting up the for sale sign, packing up and moving into a brand new, turn-key home. But stop and think about it. Today, you…
Have you ever considered downsizing your life from a large suburban home to a small downtown space? Our clients did just this, moving to downtown Toronto to be closer to their children. To ease the transition with this new phase in their life they engaged the services of Sealy Design to create a functional yet stunning new home. The…