Curb Appeal Toronto West ISSUE 12 2021

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 12 & 13

1243 Royal York Road, Toronto

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction 442 & 444 spadina avenue 665 Annette street 2114 bloor street west - a & b

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Classic 3 Storey Commercial/Residential Victorian in Prime Chinatown, High Traffic College & Spadina Location, Rarely Available 33’ Front Lot, Massive Century Brick Building w/Period Curb Appeal, 8,600+ Sq.ft Incl. Bsmt, Sprawling Main Floor Restaurant Space w/Established Long Term Tenant, Large 3+ Bedroom 2nd Floor Suite, 2 Spacious 3rd Floor Suites Offering Skylights & Exposed Brick, Core Central Downtown Amenities.

Commercial Investment Opportunity In Bloor West Village. Two Ground Floor Retail Spaces Offering 52’ Feet Frontage On Bloor St W. Freehold Space, Passive Hands Free Real Estate Investment Stock With Established Long Term Tenants. South Facing Retail Spaces Renovated with Flair, Approx 18’ Ceiling Height, Solid Pedestrian & Auto Traffic, High Demand ‘Picnic’ Condo Bldg, Well Established Community, Approx $80K Net Income.

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Wishing you and your family all the very best during the Holidays!

Thank you for all of your continued loyalty, trust and support throughout the year.

Your referrals continue to be greatly appreciated.

May love, health and prosperity follow you into the New Year!

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to cocoon under the blankets, there is a colour that can help create the ideal ambiance.

MAKE SPACE FOR SWEET DREAMS

Looking for a bedroom that gives you energy to get out of bed in the morning?

“Deeply saturated paint colours such as Mysterious AF-565 or Wild Flower 2090-40 energize and envelop.”

If your goal is a tranquil bedroom, decluttering is a good place to start. “It’s easier to feel calm and relaxed when your space is free from clutter,” says Grech. To help store your favourite items, consider adding smart storage solutions into your space. “Bed frames with storage drawers and even using a chest of drawers as a nightstand are clever ways to add concealed storage to your bedroom.”

Once you’ve tucked away all the items you need, but don’t need to see, out of sight you can focus on highlighting just a few favourite pieces for a calming, intentional esthetic.

CHOOSE COLOURS THAT SUIT YOUR MOOD Whether you want a space that gives you a spark to wake up, or a bedroom that invites you

“If you want to relax and unwind, consider soft, warm colours like Pale Moon OC-108 that are often used for cozy and intimate spaces, or cool hues like Hint of Violet 2114-60 that create calm, yet refreshing atmospheres,” suggests Grech.

CONSIDER THE FIFTH WALL When it comes to the bedroom, the ceiling is often overlooked. While classic white paint is a perennial favourite, a pop of colour on the ceiling enhances a bedroom's character.

“Contrary to popular belief, painting a ceiling with colour can visually expand a room, especially with blue that nods to the open skies,” says Grech. For professional results at home, she recommends Waterborne Ceiling Paint, which dries to a flawless finish so you can transform your bedroom in one weekend. ◆ newscanada.com

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30B Thorndale Avenue 77 Roncesvalles Ave $2,675,000 Retail Lease

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164 Humbervale 47 Kennedy ParkBlvd Road For Lease • $4,000/mo Coming Soon

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DIRECTIONS STEP ONE

Preheat oven to 400°. Place 4 halves of the squash on a parchment lined baking sheet. If the squash does not sit straight, cut a bit off the bottom to level out.

STEP TWO

Use an ice cream scoop to remove seeds and brush all over with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and roast until al dente, roughly 30 minutes. Set aside when done. Meanwhile, cook rice and set aside.

STEP THREE

While rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and heat remaining oil. Add onions and celery stirring occasionally until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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2 acorn squash, cut in half across the rib to make 4 halves 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 medium apple, diced, skin left on 1 cup cooked wild rice 1/4 cup apple juice 1/2 cup toasted each pecans and pistachios 3 tsp dried sage 2 tsp chopped dried rosemary 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper

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Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, remaining spices and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more.

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Add nuts, apple juice and rice. Stir until combined.

STEP SIX

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide mixture among the 4 squash halves.

STEP SEVEN

Put back into the oven and cook another 10-15 minutes or until the squash is tender and filling is warmed.

COOK'S Enjoy as a complete meal or cut each half into slices and serve as a side. For the meat eaters in the family, you could add some cooked, chopped prosciutto into the stuffing mixture.

But keeping as is, is perfect for vegetarians and those that prefer a plant based meal. Also note that the skin is fully edible once cooked!

JANETTE MITCHELL - After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist. She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto.

Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion. janettecooks.com · @janettecooks

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HOW TO A COFFEE TABLE Article by Staci Edwards Design

I AM ALWAYS BEING ASKED FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE, SO THIS ISSUE I AM SHARING A FEW SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR COFFEE TABLE LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

Having a bunch of objects floating around a coffee table can often look like a cluttered mess. Having items grouped together on a stack of books or a tray allows your eye to see all elements as one grouping, so it’s less busy and more impactful.

VARY HEIGHTS Having a few things with varying heights creates movement and interest. I like to pair higher floral arrangements or greenery with shorter decorative items like candles and objects.

HAVE CONTR AST Contrast is a wonderful way to add interest to whatever you’re doing. If you have a light coloured coffee table, try adding a dark tray and then lighter items on it. This layering of light, dark, and light will make you look like a pro.

INCLUDE VARIOUS TEXTURES Having natural textures such as flowers and greenery juxtaposed with smooth and shiny decorative objects is a beautiful way to add interest to your grouping. The various textures add layers and make the collection more attractive than if all elements were similar.

ADD SOMETHING YOU LOVE Do you have a favourite type of flower?

A favourite scented candle? A special decorative object that you picked up on vacation or from a great local shop? Be sure to add it to your coffee table if it works with your collection of things.

Having something that makes you smile right there, front and centre, is a wonderful addition. ◆

STACI EDWARDS, is the owner of her Torontobased interior design firm with clients in both Canada and the U.S. and her work is nationally published and award-winning. She encourages her clients to live easier and more beautiful lives by creating well designed, welcoming spaces, that are both livable and luxurious. /staciedwards StaciEdwardsDesign.com

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PROVIDING YOU WITH REAL ESTATE SERVICE AT ITS BEST FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST.

1243 Royal York Road • $3,499,000

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Showstopper! This contemporary Edgehill Estates beauty boasts over 5,500 square feet of luxurious living. Step inside and fall in love with the latest designer finishings including spectacular Austrian Moncer white oak herringbone floors, magnificent state-of-the-art custom Bellini kitchen, custom bathrooms, high ceilings, grand hallways, lighting, railings, landscaping. Impressive office with its own entrance and gym to 'die' for. Close to some of Toronto's best golf, best schools, 10 minutes to airport.

Enjoy James Garden, walking/cycling paths along Humber River, dining and pubs in the Kingsway. For those with discerning taste! See more at 1243RoyalYork.com

Old Mill gem! Quaint 3+ bedroom with renovated kitchen and bathrooms, stained glass windows, finished basement with nanny/teen suite and super private, ready for entertaining back garden. Can’t help but fall in love with this desirable locale near subway, Old Mill Inn, eclectic Bloor West Village shopping, restos and pubs, walking/cycling paths along Humber River that take you to the lake and beyond. Updated mechanics and private drive. See more at 53OldMill.ca

Wishing all a Happy Holiday and Good Health & Happiness in the New Year!

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See more at 1243RoyalYork.com

Linda Tickins

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416.234.2424

HOME DÉCOR

CUSTOM CABINETRY

WITH A SENSE OF

By Kate Davidson | Photography by Jason Hartog

AS A DESIGNER, THERE ARE TWO RENOVATION REQUESTS THAT I GET TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THE FIRST IS BETTERFUNCTIONING STORAGE SYSTEMS, AND THE SECOND IS CUSTOM ELEMENTS. WHEN YOU COMBINE THE TWO, THE RESULT IS PURE MAGIC. NOW, YOU MIGHT NOT THINK THAT CUSTOM CABINETS ARE PARTICULARLY EXCITING, BUT DON’T BE FOOLED! THE EFFECTS OF A WELL-PLANNED, EFFICIENT AND CLEAN HOME WILL MAKE YOUR HEART SKIP A BEAT. 14

Style

While custom cabinetry is a big ask in small spaces, the trend that is quickly gaining traction in homes of every size. The trend is all about making the most of every inch in your home, and doing it in a way that speaks to your unique style sensibilities.

But before making a big investment in custom cabinets, you need to determine how your space will be used.

Some areas of the home are made expressly for storage. In closets or pantries, stuff rules the realm

and it’s okay to adopt a more utilitarian design. In these spaces, function almost always come firsts. Other rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room are used primarily as living/ working spaces with storage playing a supporting role. This is where fashion needs to be given a little extra love.

Here are some of my favourite trends in custom cabinetry, that will to take your storage system from “just practical” to “just... WOW.”

CUSTOM COLOUR

CUSTOM DIMENSIONS

Who wants to live in a cookie-cutter home? The great news is, with all the custom finishes and colour options available on the market today, you don’t have to. Your custom cabinets can be a reflection of your individual style. But here’s a word to the wise: choose carefully!

Since custom cabinets can be pricey, this is not an item you’ll want to replace any time soon.

Okay, extra-high cabinets aren’t exactly a new trend, but there’s certainly renewed interest in efficiently using every available inch of your home. This includes the wall space right up to the ceiling, or custom corner cabinets that tuck infrequently used or seasonal items out of the way, yet easily at hand.

OPEN AND CLOSED SHELVING This will allow you to tailor your storage system and aesthetic to your personal storage style. What do I mean? Some people naturally tend to be messy and could benefit more from cabinets with doors that conceal the clutter. Meanwhile, a collector may appreciate open shelving to display his or her favourite finds.

“SMART” SMART STOR AGE No conversation about “home now would be complete without the obligatory tech topic, and custom cabinetry is no different. A hot trend is to incorporate charging and docking stations into your

cabinetry, to eliminate countertop clutter in the form of phones, tablets, laptops, cables and cords. Beyond the basics, think wireless devices built right in, like speakers or a television!

Custom cabinetry can help you make the most of your home. When planning your storage system, think fashion and function right off the bat. After all, that is one of the benefits of creating custom versus buying a ready-made product off the shelf. You get what you really want.

Custom elements for the home will cost more, but when done properly your custom cabinets will pay off tenfold. ◆

KATE DAVIDSON, is the founder and principal designer of Kate + Co Design. For more than a decade the multidisciplinary interior design firm has been providing complete residential and commercial design services throughout North America. Kate + Co is known for creating luxurious livable interiors.

KateAndCoDesign.com @KateAndCoDesignInc

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TECHNOLOGY

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MY LI F E S T Y LE T V ?

A HOME STYLIST’S TIPS FOR GREAT INTERIOR DESIGN WITH ITS SLEEK AND ELEGANT DESIGN, SAMSUNG’S LIFESTYLE TVS ARE OFTEN USED AS INTERIOR-ENHANCING DÉCOR FOR EXPRESSING ONE’S TASTE. From The Serif, with its design that resembles the capital letter “I”, The Frame, with its elegant and modern bezel, to The Sero, which features a portrait mode-inspired design, the wide-ranging models in Samsung’s Lifestyle TV lineup cater to many tastes.

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Depending on the space, there are various ways that Samsung’s Lifestyle TVs can be used to enhance the interior.

With the assistance of a home stylist, Samsung Newsroom shares elegant ways to use the company’s Lifestyle TVs and household objects to decorate a variety of spaces. Whether you are decorating your interior with plants or opting for a minimal aesthetic, the following tips and tricks can help you create your perfect space. samsung.com. ◆

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