Curb Appeal Toronto West - Issue 12 • 2023

Kristofer Lawson Sales Representative SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 10+11

72 Ellis Park Road, Toronto

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

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204 High park avenue The James T. Jackson House - An Iconic Landmark Property Located at High Park Avenue & Humberside. Circa 1891 3 Storey Queen Anne Revival, Bespoke Victorian Design by Recognized Toronto Architect James Augustus Ellis. This Single Family Century Dwelling Offers 8 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms Set Within an Architectural Masterpiece. Approx 6,000Sq.ft on 4 Floors, Grand Principal Rooms, Massive 3 Storey Turret, Aesthetic Sandstone & Brick, Stunning Slate Roof, Impressive Oak Staircase w/Intricately Carved Newels, 10.5” Ceilings on The Main w/Plaster of Paris Arches, Rosettes & Crown, Original Oak Door Casings & Baseboard, Hardwood Floors, Stained Glass. Lovingly Cared for & Maintained by The Holy Cross Priory for the Last Several Decades, Mechanically Sound, Updated/Renovated Kitchen & Bathrooms, Perched on an Oversize 58’ x 130’ lot w/Dual Driveways & Attached Garage, Landscaped Backyard. Truly One of a Kind!!!

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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 12-15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Makes: 4 servings

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, combine soy-sauce substitute, garlic paste, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place salmon in the bowl and coat well with the mix. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

• 4 tbsp (60 ml) soy-sauce substitute (such as tamari sauce or liquid aminos)

STEP T WO: In a shallow bowl, mix the quinoa flakes, flaxseeds, parsley and oregano.

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard

STEP THREE: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick foil.

STEP FOUR: Transfer the salmon fillet to the dry mixture. Gently press the salmon on all sides over the crumbs, so it sticks well.

STEP FIVE: Arrange salmon fillets on the baking tray. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

STEP SIX: If you want a crispier crust, use the oven’s broiler on high for 1-2 minutes to crisp the top slightly.

• 1½ tbsp (2-3ml) garlic paste • 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil • Salt and black pepper to taste • 4 salmon fillets, about 4 oz each

FLAXSEED CRUST • ¼ cup (60 ml) quinoa flakes • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole flaxseeds • 1 tbsp (15 ml) parsley, dried • 1 tbsp (15 ml) oregano, dried

STEP SEVEN: Serve with a salad and garnish with lemon wedges.

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For Sale - Call for details 17 OLD OAK ROAD, THE KINGSWAY Welcome to 17 Old Oak Road in The Kingsway. This fully renovated home is a unique property from top to bottom. From the split-style floorplan that maximizes space and provides an air of opulent customization to the bright windows and absolutely stunning outdoor space, this is a home that truly checks all the boxes.

Style, function, and quality convene, making 17 Old Oak Road a truly spectacular home in a highly sought-after neighbourhood.

With three floors and 2,192 square feet of functional living space, you’ll love the light and airy layout. The main floor features a spacious kitchen complete with the highest-quality Jenn-Air appliances and an oversized marble island. The recessed kitchen leads the way to the large living room, complete with its very own wet bar.

Moving upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and a large sitting room, perfect for curling up with a good book on a rainy day. Elevated from the sitting room, the primary bedroom features a bright skylight, a walk-in closet, a balcony, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a steam shower.

The first floor opens out to the exceptionally landscaped and private backyard with a wet bar that can also be used as a home office or 4th bedroom.

If you love entertaining, you will adore the exquisite oasis-like backyard with its outdoor sitting area complete with a cabana, built-in barbecue & pizza oven. If you’re more of the meditative type, you will find serenity in the private, oversized backyard. With mature trees shading the area, and a sunk-in swim spa, your backyard is transformed into your own private paradise.

In addition to the exceptional interior and fabulous backyard, the front of the property exudes curb appeal. A wide paved driveway leads to a covered carport, complete with your own Tesla charging station. The front yard is impeccably landscaped, showcasing exemplary taste and pride of ownership.

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hether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, chances are you’re forgoing walls in favour of large, open spaces that invite multiple functions to cohabitate. Kitchens, once tucked away and hidden behind walls, are now the heart of the home with the lines between living, dining and cooking blurring into one expansive space. More and more, designers are challenged with balancing the dichotomy between the need to carve out distinctive spaces and the desire to create a cohesive, communal gathering place for the whole family.

The first step toward unifying a large, multifunctional space begins with what’s underfoot: flooring. If you want two spaces to feel connected, I always recommend carrying a consistent floor material from one space to the next. A transition in flooring interrupts the visual flow between the spaces and draws a very visible line that serves to delineate rather than unite.

Materials and colours can also be used as connecting elements to establish continuity between spaces. When decorating an open concept plan, it’s always best to select one wall colour and use it throughout. A consistent wall colour allows the eye to flow seamlessly between spaces without interruption. Custom ceiling features, such as beams or panelling, conjure a sense of cohesion when carried consistently throughout adjoining spaces. You can also unite spaces

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by taking a finish found in the kitchen, a brushed gold faucet for example, and replicating that finish on light fixtures or drapery hardware in the living and dining rooms. If there are sizable remnants remaining from kitchen counters, I look for creative ways to infuse the material in other areas, such as fireplace surrounds, media tables or end tables. Echoing materials and finishes create natural connections and foster flow between spaces.

Within an open concept design, it’s essential to establish definition. Little pockets of distinction create areas of interest and balance the grandeur of a large space. Furniture placement is a critical design element of open concept living.

I like to begin by defining zones using rugs and lighting and then layering in furniture and accessories to create space within a space.

Seldom will furniture be placed against walls in an open space; instead, your furniture will float.

Transitional pieces such as occasional chairs and console tables can be used to connect spaces.

When designing for large areas, it’s important to avoid leaving significant voids between spaces that leave them feeling disconnected. You need enough room to comfortably move between zones, no less than 36-40” walkways, but gaping holes can leave your home feeling more like a museum than an intimate gathering place. Furthermore, it’s important to pay careful attention to scale and proportion when designing for an open space.

Furnishings that are too small or too large for

the size of the room can overwhelm or underwhelm and distract from your desired aesthetic.

Finally, while much thought goes into how to unify an open concept design, equal attention should be paid to ensuring there are a few focal points to avoid an overly monochromatic aesthetic. Trying adding a vibrant accent chair, whimsical feature art or a dramatic light fixture to deliver the all-important punctuation points that

will elevate your room from ordinary to extraordinary.

Balance is a critical element of interior design, and it’s importance cannot be overstated when working with open concept layouts. The right combination of consistent materials and finishes, juxtaposed by eye-catching highlights and statement pieces will establish the cohesion a large space needs without sacrificing on style. ◆

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