Curb Appeal Toronto West - ISSUE 08 • 2022

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 10 & 11

4684B Dundas Street West, Toronto

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

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Grand 2.5 Storey Victorian Multiplex On Coveted Pacific Avenue, Circa 1888 Detached With Period Brick Facade, Inviting Front Porch, 6 Well Designed Suites, Stained Glass, Full Interior & Mechanical Renovation In 2006, Roof Fall 2021, 6 Hydro Meters, 5 Gas Meters, Convenient Coin Op Laundry, Multiple Decks and Outdoor Space For Tenants, Low Maintenance 25’ X 78’ Landscaped Lot, Short Stroll To The Junction and Bloor West Village Shopping/Entertainment, High Park, TTC. Projected $100k Net Income.

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Its All About The Vu!!! Rarely Available 1+1 Bedroom Corner Suite Within The Vu Condos South Tower. Spectacular Unobstructed Views Of The Toronto Skyline & Cn Tower, Over 34’ Linear Feet Of Floor To Ceiling Windows, Thoughtfully Designed Open Concept Space w/9’ Ceilings, Modern Kitchen w/Enormous Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters & Backsplash, Spacious Primary Bedroom w/Rare Walk-In Closet/Den. Custom Built-Ins By California Closets. Locker & Underground Parking Spot, 98 Walk Score, St. Lawrence Market, Financial District.

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416-588-8248

332 pacific avenue

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Welcome to Ramara! High Demand West Exposure Lot on Clean and Clear Lake Couchiching.

Unforgettable Lake Vistas & Sunsets, 78’ Waterfront x 197’ Deep Level Lot w/Shoreline Restoration Complete, Spacious New Composite/Aluminium Dock, Rippled Sand and Rock Shoreline Offers Tremendous Swimming and Water Sport Opportunities, Miles of Boating, Hydro Developed, Approved Permit Plans for 2,000 sq ft Contemporary 2 Storey, Design by Recognized Architect Kieran Randall and Architectural Instinct Studios.

Start Building Now... Enjoy in 2023!

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NUTAN BROWN ENERGY, COMMITMENT, RESULTS.

248 Pacific Avenue

Absolutely Picture-Perfect Home Sweet Home! Delivering on All Your Wish List Boxes! Beautiful Original Character Blended with Thoughtful and Desirable Upgrades! Fabulous Main Floor Family Size Eat-in Kitchen with a Main Floor Family Room! Wonderful Size Living Room with Wood-Burning F/P, Formal Dining Room, Lovely Preserved Stained Glass Windows, Original Etched Glass French Doors*Walkout to Private and Beautifully Landscaped Backyard/Patio*Incredible Oversized Rare 2 Car Garage!! Private Drive!! Fully Finished Basement Rec Room w/Gas Fireplace, In-Floor Heating, Oversized Laundry Room*Sought-after and Coveted School District! Mins to Bloor, Subway, Schools, Shopping, High Park* An Absolute Jewel of a Home...Offered for the First Time in Nearly 50 Years!

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Visit my website for more information about this listing.

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TESTIMONIAL

Nutan and her team were professional, courteous, and kind throughout the process of selling our long-time family home. And when the market suddenly slowed down in April in the middle of listing the house, we relied on Nutan’s years of experience and market knowledge to shepherd a deal that made both us and the purchaser feel like we did well.

And in hindsight, we did more than well. Thank you Nutan for your calm guidance, your tact in dealing with multiple family members at once, and your genuine happiness for us when the deal closed. We sing your praises to all our friends and family!

Warm regards, Maureen and Eileen and the Costello Family.

ISSUE 08 • 2022

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A HOUSE WITH A VIEW

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnmedia.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnmedia.com ADVERTISING SALES Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thnmedia.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dereck ADDIE dereck@thnmedia.com WEB DESIGN Bryce LYNAS bryce@thnmedia.com ADMINISTRATION Diana LYNAS diana@thnmedia.com PRINTING Dollco

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SIMPLIFY DINNERTIME WITH POLENTA

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REUPHOLSTERING

THE RIGHT WAY

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OUTDOORS

BOOST YOUR HOMEʺS CURB APPEAL

Colour

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BRING THE INDOORS OUT

By newscanada.com

This summer is the perfect opportunity to reinvigorate your house with inspiring design that welcomes you. Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore colour marketing expert, shares her top tips on how to boost your home’s curb appeal.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT

The front door sets the tone for your entire home. Whether it’s a new coat of paint to freshen up a well-loved hue or adding a new pop of colour to your front door, don’t be afraid to make a statement with your entryway.

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curb appeal. Brighten up an otherwise neutral look with a vibrant new shade, or add neutrals to complement bolder hues.

“Benjamin Moore Aura Grand Entrance paint is a perfect choice for Canadian home exteriors because it ensures a beautiful and resilient finish that will last for years,” says Grech.

“A RICHLY SATURATED SAPPHIRE BLUE, LIKE BLUE DANUBE 2062-30, WILL ADD INTEREST AND ELEGANCE TO YOUR FRONT DOOR,” SAYS GRECH. Looking to take your transformation one step further? “Painting the ceiling of a covered porch in a coordinating colour is a great way to add even more visual interest and appeal to your front entrance.”

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS

Not ready to repaint your whole exterior?

Choose small but impactful areas to update.

A fresh coat of paint to exterior shutters or window and door trim can instantly elevate

Get the most out of the summer months by creating inviting outdoor living spaces that reflect the style and comfort of your home.

“Simple additions like a welcome mat, outdoor rug or cozy throws and cushions for your outdoor furniture are ideal ways to add texture. Adding flowers, plants and herbs in your own hand-painted pots will bring more colour and a seamless sense of indoor/ outdoor living.”

YOU DON’T HAVE TO DIY

Don’t want to do it yourself? Consider hiring a professional painting contractor who can achieve a flawless finish on your home’s exterior. Hiring a professional will help you achieve beautiful results and has the added benefit of supporting small businesses in your community. ◆

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home décor

Interior Design: Staci Edwards Design Upholstery & Sewing: Switch Studio Photography: Stephani Buchman Photography

go up. It’s always a great idea to invest in a quality piece, because at some point, it might make more sense to purchase a new custom piece of higher quality.

Get the right fabric One of the best parts about reupholstering an existing piece is that you get to select any fabric your heart desires, but it’s important to work with a professional to ensure you’re getting the right fabric. It’s not just about selecting the right colour - durability is a key factor as well.

Most people think that we start by selecting a pretty fabric at Switch Studio, since we’re so design focused. But we actually start by asking a lot of questions about how you live in the space. Reupholstering is an investment, so we want to be sure that your investment lasts for many years to come.

After we determine your durability needs, we work with you to select the most perfectlooking fabric for your space. We have thousands of beautiful fabrics to choose from, so finding the right fabric is never an issue.

We also carry spill-proof fabrics, which our clients love - Bring on the kids, bring on the pets, and bring on the parties because this fabric will handle any mess!

REUPHOLSTERING the right way Make it your own

With things not being made like they used to, and people wanting to avoid the need for landfills; reupholstering furniture has become a more popular option. For this frugal decision, there’s a bonus: you end up with a truly unique piece that is exactly your style and of a fantastic quality. Of course, when investing in anything, you should do your due diligence to ensure you’re on the right path. So we’re going to share three professional tips for reupholstering your furniture the right way.

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Start with good quality Reupholstering is not an inexpensive option, but it’s worth the investment if your furniture is of good quality. A great way to find out is to have a seat – If it feels good and the springs aren’t sagging or squeaking, then you’re off to a great start.

Keep in mind – the springs, foam, and joints can always be repaired, but know that if your piece needs a lot of repairs, the cost will

There are many things we can do at Switch Studio to make a piece uniquely yours, so we really like to ensure we know what our clients are after. We can change the look of a piece by adding, subtracting or tweaking any of the following – Fabric combinations, skirts, cushions, nail heads, piping, arms, legs and more. There really are so many different ways to customize.

Another special thing we often do for people with kids and pets is make a blanket for the seat in the same fabric – This is a great way to protect the seat from claws and kid spills, while still looking great as it blends in with the piece.

It’s paying attention to the details that really help make a piece special and uniquely yours.

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Linda Tickins

| Broker of Record

LindaTickins.com

416.234.2424

HOME DÉCOR

A HOUSE WITH A VIEW

Photography By Mickaël Martins Afonso | Martins | Afonso atelier de design

In this house, the living space unveils through views that change with the winds and tides, like a living and breathing postcard. The project emerges through these captured moments, where each new architectural fragment prints and dances in its context.

Firmly anchored on the seaside, on a sandhill in the south of L’île de Ré in France, this traditional house opens entirely onto the ocean. With a strong setting, the challenge of this renovation was to create a new living space using an aging existing structure with incredible potential.

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WHEN THE INSIDE INVITES ITSELF OUTSIDE The owners wanted to refurbish the house in order to make it more suited to their way of life, more comfortable and, above all, adapted to their tastes. The project was based on a complete renovation of the house’s interior, and on a redefinition of the openings in the exterior space.

The connection between inside and outside spaces forms the heart of the project. It is one of the initial elements that change how one views the whole inhabited space. Indoor facilities were considered to create new identities for these areas, as well as to build privileged relationships with the outside. This work of sequencing is defined and underlined by the implementation of wood, contrasting with a mineral floor. These materials comprise the main thread between different rooms in the house, and ensure continuity to the outdoors.

The house was conceived for a couple, but was also designed to be a relaxing and pleasant setting for family visits. With that goal in mind, the relaxation area at the heart of the house connects the dining room, the kitchen, the living room, and the bedrooms through an oak ribbon providing access to the different areas. The bedrooms, hidden behind the ribbon, are removed from the ascendancy of the house. The feeling projected is that it is a home that can be easily adapted to any lifestyle. ▹

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Some passages and storage areas are concealed, forming an integral part of the furnished units, including toilets that can be accessed from the living room unit, or a laundry room hidden behind mirrored doors at the back of the office.

In that same spirit, a staircase was conceived to provide access to an extra bed in one of the bedrooms, thought out with a set of volumes in mind, in Japanese steps to limit its scope, and creating storage spaces below each stair. A second staircase was implemented with a wooden lath railing, behind which additional storage is concealed.

Numerous details punctuate these clean spaces, comprised of lines nuanced with white, at times mat, satiny, or even shiny. These details are highlighted by such materials as granite and brass wire, and by the careful use of oak, evidenced by the creation of sub-doors and sliding doors, along with hollow joints that make the dialogue with the original structure more subtle.

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The master bedroom represents and sums up the conceptual outcome adapted to the customers’ use of a restricted space. This room is a sequence of plans, views, and hidden spaces, starting with the entrance, before the overall storage facilities and the toilets. At the center of the bedroom, the headboard sits enthroned like a sculpted stele. Behind it, a large shower is accessible from both sides and leads to an ocean view through a glass banner. A new layer encloses this well-being space. A wide, one-block glass wall separates the shower from the sinks. Between them is a rift, like a crevice opening on a custom-made bathtub, not unlike a wavy ribbon draped

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with a mosaic of softened black marble, conferring to a hammam-like atmosphere suitable for relaxation.

Like a theatrical production, other details accentuate the spaces and highlighting their uses. A smaller, more private bathroom, entirely adorned with white mosaic and shaded with mother-of-pearl, creates a peaceful atmosphere with an attention to detail in its curved forms.

The central kitchen island is one of the masterpieces of the house, like a sculpture made of black granite and old brass. It creates an articulation between the kitchen area, the dining area, and the living area. The block, anchored in the living room furniture, lengthens into the void, standing thanks to only a glass frame. This striking contrast of seeing a block of stone facing the notion of lightness surprises as much as it impresses, and the assembly and beveled treatments of granite that welcome the brass doors reinforce this massive aspect. ◆

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RECIPE

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WITH POLENTA

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PREPARED POLENTA IS A TRUE HIDDEN GEM OF THE SUPERMARKET — IT'S ENDLESSLY VERSATILE AND MAKES A GREAT STARTING POINT FOR EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS. SLICE IT UP AND SEAR AS WE’VE DONE HERE TO MAKE A CRISPYCREAMY BASE FOR A PLANT-BASED BOLOGNESE PASTA SAUCE. On another night, try grilling sliced polenta and serving as a fun alternative to croutons on salad, or alongside grilled shrimp for a twist on shrimp and grits.

To make this recipe, look for tubes of prepared polenta in the pasta and grains section of the supermarket. If you can’t find a 500-gram tube, grab a 1-kilogram tube and cut in half crosswise before slicing into rounds.

CRISPY POLENTA WITH BOLOGNESE AND WILTED GREENS

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups (500 mL) PC plant-based Bolognese pasta sauce • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil • 1 pkg (500 g) prepared polenta, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick rounds • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper • Pinch (0.5 mL) salt • 8 cups (2 L) lightly packed baby arugula and spinach blend (142g pkg) • Pinch (0.5 mL) hot pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS STEP ONE Heat pasta sauce in small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until hot; 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and keep warm.

STEP TWO Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange half the polenta slices in single layer in skillet; add carefully to prevent oil from splattering. Cook, turning once and reducing heat if polenta starts to brown too quickly, until golden and crispy; 15 to 17 minutes. Arrange on large serving platter, overlapping slices slightly.

STEP THREE Return skillet to medium-high heat (do not wipe out). Add garlic, black pepper, salt and hot pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant and golden; about 30 seconds. Turn off heat; add arugula and spinach blend. Stir until wilted. Scatter over top of polenta.

STEP FOUR Spoon pasta sauce over top of polenta and greens.

Serve immediately.

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The sauce and greens are also delicious served over creamy polenta, if you can’t find the tubed polenta. USE FINE-GROUND YELLOW CORNMEAL and prepare polenta according to the package instructions, using vegan buttery substitute in place of butter. If you have nutritional yeast on hand, feel free to sprinkle that in for cheesy flavour. ◆ newscanada.com

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