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Splendid Princess Gardens home with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, designed for comfortable large family living. Spacious principal rooms, quality finishes, coffered ceilings, and a functional layout offer both style and everyday practicality. A beautifully appointed home in a sought-after family neighbourhood.

Generous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with a renovated 2024 kitchen, separateentry lower level with second kitchen, and fenced backyard. Across from school with French immersion, close to the UP Express, and just minutes to downtown.

Welcome to The Waterford, a spacious and light-filled 1+1 bedroom with an open, functional layout, a custom den closet, and southwest lake views from the balcony with gas BBQ hookup. Includes parking, locker, full amenities, and a great lakeside location with easy access to shopping, TTC, and downtown.

Rare penthouse with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths at Islington 2000 with approximately 2,100 sq ft, unobstructed north-west views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bright, elegant living space. Prime Etobicoke location near transit, highways, shopping, parks, and excellent building amenities.

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Calling first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors to this detached North Junction income property with two renovated apartments. The vacant main floor offers move-in flexibility, while the lower unit helps offset the mortgage. A great alternative to condo living, this home also features a landscaped garden, renovated garage, and laneway parking.

Walk to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and TTC. Move-in ready and full of long-term value.

Lovely 3-bed, 2-bath bungalow in familyfriendly Humber Heights. Well maintained with refinished hardwood floors, finished lower level, large deck, and south-facing backyard. Walk to transit and La Rose Bakery, and quick access to parks, trails, highways, shopping, and the airport.

Welcome to Rathburn Towers in the heart of Mississauga. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-washroom suite offers a functional layout, west-facing views, a private balcony, two side-by-side parking spots, and an unbeatable location near Square One, transit, parks, schools, dining, and major routes.

Affordable Prince Edward County building lot overlooking the Black River, with two drilled wells already in place and walking distance to Milford. Close to wineries, bike routes, and Sandbanks, with options to buy the adjacent lot as well, plus possible garden suite potential and architect concept plans available.

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$3,998,000 7 ROMNEY ROAD, TORONTO Was this house made just for you? With two spacious storeys of glorious luxury, floods of natural light, 4 + 1 luxurious bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a double-car garage, the space caters to your every need. It feels fully customized, but this is how it came, completely move-in ready, with the kitchen and washrooms updated and freshly painted and updated lighting throughout. The primary bedroom is almost like a private, small apartment, with a cozy sitting area, a dressing room and a showstopping 6-piece ensuite. The interior of the entire home is so airy and bright that you might never feel the need to go outside. Until, that is, you look out the south facing windows into your gorgeous, private, backyard oasis. Every warm afternoon can be spent lounging by the inground pool after a cool dip, then drying off for some more lounging in the outdoor cabana, followed by a gourmet meal surrounded by greenery in your large, outdoor dining room. Now that you’re out, you may never want to go inside again! The house and sprawling, lush yard appear to be right out of a fairy tale, and the surrounding area and amenities are equally impressive. If you can’t get enough of nature’s beauty, you’re basically in paradise. Mature trees and landscaping adorn every street and every home in this prestigious Edenbridge-Humber Valley neighbourhood. Nearby, you’ll find stunning parks and playgrounds, as well as some of the best golf courses Toronto has to offer, including St. George’s Golf Club and Lambton Golf & Country Club. Great shopping and highly reputable schools are also part of the package, making this the ultimate family-friendly home and neighbourhood.

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CUSTOM BUILT RESIDENCE This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Exceptional custom built residence nestled in the heart of Thompson Orchard. Thoughtfully crafted with premium designer finishes and meticulous attention to detail, this home offers a perfect balance of elegance and everyday comfort. Main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, seamless living & dining areas, office, powder room and laundry/mud room. Direct access to heated garage. Stunning Downsview kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry, quartzite counters, high-end integrated appliances and a generous breakfast island. Primary bedroom retreat is an absolute dream! Spa-inspired ensuite, spectacular walk-in closet and electric fireplace! The upper level is completed with 3 additional spacious bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and laundry room hookup. The fully finished lower level has a recreation area, gym, dry sauna, heated floors and large storage room.

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How Subtle Details Transform a Home

When we enter a beautifully designed home, our eyes are drawn to what’s immediately visible: the colour palette, statement furniture, or architectural materials that define the space. These features often leave the strongest first impression, and they are usually what guests remember most. Yet, in my experience as a designer, the spaces that truly feel harmonious, comfortable, and complete are the ones where the details work quietly in the background.

The kitchen offers a perfect example.

While countertops or cabinetry often draw immediate attention, the true measure of a kitchen’s success lies in how it supports everyday life. Preparing meals, hosting friends, or grabbing a quick coffee relies on details that often go unnoticed: integrated hardware, soft-close drawers, concealed hinges, and internal organizers.

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It’s not just about what you see—it’s about how a home functions. How a drawer glides open, a cabinet closes softly, or lighting is thoughtfully integrated may seem minor, but these decisions profoundly shape the experience of daily life. They may not be the first thing visitors notice, but they make a home feel intuitive, comfortable, and thoughtfully composed.

Great design is about balance. Beauty and practicality coexist, each enhancing the other. Every choice, from the initial layout to the finishing touches, is made with daily life in mind. A home should not only look stunning but also feel effortless to move through and live in. It should accommodate routines, celebrations, and quiet moments equally well.

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Lighting is another area where subtlety transforms a space. Instead of treating lighting as an afterthought, I design it into the home from the beginning. Built-in lighting inside cabinets, under shelves, or along millwork not only highlights materials and textures but also makes the space easier to use. Using quality lighting solutions, like those from Häfele, ensures that both function and finish are optimized. Layering task, ambient, and accent lighting creates a dynamic atmosphere, providing warmth and depth without overwhelming the design. Subtle LEDs can illuminate countertops or display shelving while remaining virtually invisible, giving the room a quietly polished look.

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WHEN PLANNING BUILT-INS OR CABINETRY, CONSIDER HOW THE SPACE WILL BE USED DAY TO DAY.

Movement and accessibility are additional elements that often go overSoft-close hardware, integrated lighting, and looked. How furniture is arranged, interior organizers installed from the start how doors open, and where frequently ensure your home functions effortlessly for used items are stored all affect the ease years. These small investments pay dividends of living in a space. Small adjustments— in usability and long-term enjoyment. like sliding shelves, pull-out countertops, or rounded edges—make daily movement simpler and safer while enhancing overall comfort. Even minor refinements, such as adjusting heights for commonly used surfaces, can dramatically improve how a room feels in practice.

Thoughtful storage is another subtle but transformative factor. Pull-out shelves, hidden organizers, and integrated pantry systems allow belongings to have a designated place, maintaining calm and order throughout the home. When everything has its place, the space feels lighter, more organized, and inviting. These solutions support the design visually, allowing textures, colours, and finishes to shine without distraction.

For designers, access to high-quality architectural hardware and interior fittings opens creative possibilities.

Reliable systems allow unique design ideas to come to life while ensuring functionality lasts for years. Technical details, though subtle, form the backbone of a home that is both beautiful and practical.

Ultimately, a room may be admired for its finishes or furnishings, but it’s the thoughtful, behind-the-scenes decisions that make a home truly enjoyable to live in.

These elements may not be noticed at first glance, but over time they shape the way a space feels: comfortable, refined, and effortless. A home designed with care, supported by thoughtful lighting solutions, creates a quiet elegance that enhances everyday life in ways that matter most. ■

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Outstanding opportunity! One of the largest & finest “plateau” ravine lots ever offered. Frontage 132’ x Depth 336’. Charming solid humber stone “Cotswold Cottage” (circa 1936).

Idellyic hilltop location with south-facing gardens descending into the Silver Creek valley.

Enjoy as is, renovate/expand or build your dream home. Possibilities are endless here.

ISLINGTON GOLF COURSE Imagine life on this intimate cul-de-sac bordering the Islington Golf Club. Built to exacting standards of both quality and design, this residence offers it all! Designer decor, fixtures and finishes provide an “Architectural Digest” vibe throughout. Experience three levels of excellence, with unmatched attention to detail. Built by one of Toronto’s most respected builders. Exceptional layout featuring high ceilings and flooded with light. Kitchen/living area opens to private patio and rear garden. Move-In ready! Discover what luxury living looks like on Fairway Road. $3,448,000

OLD MILL - HUMBER RIVER VALLEY Overlooking the Iconic Old Mill and Humber River, just off the historic brick streets of Halford Ave, sits Riverview Gardens. A quiet cul-de-sac of only thirteen homes, all with unobstructed tree-top views of Etienne Brulee Park and the river valley. It’s charming and feels set apart, yet it’s so close to the best of the West End’s amenities.

Inviting transitional renovation features formal principal rooms, garden kitchen & walk out to an exceptionally private stonewalled courtyard garden. Short stroll to the convenience of all that Bloor Street West has to offer. A rare offering.

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High Park

High Park/Roncesvalles

30 Boustead Avenue

11 Winfield Avenue

224 Gilmour Avenue

82 Mayfield Avenue

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260 Indian Road

Bloor West Village

The Junction

Swansea

VACANT LAND

30 Rambert Crescent

368 Glenlake Avenue

291 Indian Road

17 Mossom Road

25 Warren Crescent

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16 Howick Avenue

1 Ripley Avenue Unit 302

43 Sutcliff Lane

Swansea

640 Runnymede Road

High Park North

489 Durie Street

High Park

Bloor West Village

Bloor West Village

Weston-Pellam Park

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1135 Royal York Road Unit 601

4143 Sunflower Drive

2365 Delkus Crescent

Edenbridge-Humber Valley

Erin Mills

Cooksville

Swansea

Swansea

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Lambton-Baby Point

Halton Hills

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$350,000+ OVER ASKING!

$200,000+ OVER ASKING!

125 Glendonwynne Road

413 Indian Grove

Bloor West Village

The Junction

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