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52 EXPERT ADVICE Kitchen reno tips

18 DESIGN BUILD EXPERT Updating your home’s exterior

48 MY OLD HOUSE Living through a kitchen reno

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60 INDUSTRY EXPERT Ageing in place

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hen my husband and I bought our fixerupper home, we had a 10-year plan.

Each year, we would allocate money towards the home until it was fully renovated, indoors and out, the way we wanted. Of course, the house was liveable when we bought it, but we knew making it our own would take time and money. We needed to be patient.

As we hit the 10-year mark, we came to the last room, our kitchen. Even though we did a quick makeover when we first moved in, we managed to avoid a huge kitchen renovation. But in the fall of 2019, our kitchen showed serious signs of age. Just months before the lockdown, we embarked on a fullscale renovation. After pouring over magazines and making Pinterest boards, we had a clear vision of what we wanted our kitchen to look like. Agreeing on all the finishes can be painstaking!

My husband gutted the entire kitchen himself to save money, and we sold or donated all our old appliances. The entire process took six weeks, and we were able to move in with my parents

while all the work was being done. We were very fortunate that everything fell into place and we had no major hiccups, except going a little over budget (it’s always wise to account for more).

Undergoing a kitchen renovation is a major task; experiencing one during a pandemic can be even more complicated. This issue, columnist Stephanie Gray candidly shares her account of renovating her kitchen during the pandemic on page 48. Her story is both inspiring and insightful.

Maybe you’re researching and planning out your dream kitchen, so that you can make it a reality once the pandemic is over. We love that kitchens are returning to spaces bubbling with personality, as illustrated in our cover story on page 27. From incorporating vibrant colour to showcasing your favourite artwork, today’s kitchen is a warm, welcoming space to cook and gather in.

Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation, looking to update your home with spring’s freshest finds or contemplating an exterior makeover, we hope this issue brings you the motivation you need to get started.

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CHAIR CARE If you’re working from home, it’s important to have an office chair that will keep you comfortable and supported. The tCentric Hybrid Task Chair, with airless cushion technology, is sleek, breathable and ergonomic, making it a great fit for your work-from-home space. ergocentric.com

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HAND-CRAFTED CHARCUTERIE BOARDS We love this collection of locally hand-crafted charcuterie boards from First Wood Furnishings. The beautiful epoxy designs create a unique finish. The best part? All the wood is sustainably sourced from Ontario Wood partners, with a tree planted for every board sold. firstwoodfurnishings.ca

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A kitchen reno is no small task. But like a lot of things in life that are hard, the reward is worth it! The details are what can really elevate the design. So, take your time and choose elements that will help make your kitchen your favourite room in the house

CounterbalanCe The Whitelight collection is the latest array of quartz countertops from Caesarstone. The collection is all about light, neutral colours that enhance the movement and drama of natural stone.

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Caraway’s ceramic cookware not only looks cool, it’s also nontoxic, eco-friendly and naturally non-stick. This well-designed set will be your go-to for all your cooking needs CERAMIC COOKWARE SET in navy by Caraway. $575. indigo.ca

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Colourful small appliances

dinnerware We love this handcrafted, organic stoneware dinner collection from Oui. Modern, durable and stylish – it’s perfect for everyday use

While stainless steel kitchen accents continue to dominate, colourful small appliances are quietly making a comeback. We adore this retro-inspired light green collection by Haden – guaranteed to add a unique look

$12-$60. indigo.ca

Silt green Dorchester TOASTER, DRIP COFFEE MAKER AND KETTLE by Haden. $150-$180. crateandbarrel.ca

bold backsplash Create a statement wall in your kitchen by choosing bold tiles for your backsplash Tofino TERRAZZO cement tile. Spoons

Indigocutlery Trade your traditional silver cutlery set for one with a punch of colour. Our top pick? This cool indigo shade guaranteed to kick up your tablescape

SQUARE cement tile. Peak line HEXAGON cement tile. From $9. geontile.com

Glamour 5-piece STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE SET. $92. wayfair.ca

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S tyle file Cabinets and hardware to inspire a kitchen update

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faucet Select a faucet that not only matches your kitchen’s aesthetic, but also has the functionality you need. Whether your preference is bronze, silver or gold, the faucet is one of the most used items in the kitchen, so, choose wisely!

BRONZE: Arbour oil rubbed bronze one-handle high arc MOTIONSENSE PULLDOWN KITCHEN FAUCET. $618. moen.ca | SILVER: Purist SINGLE-HOLE KITCHEN SINK FAUCET with pullout spout and ProMotion by Kohler. $633. wayfair.ca | GOLD: Satin gold PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCET. $239. bathdepot.ca

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TRADITIONAL: FLORENCE DOOR in white matte thermofoil by Eurostyle. $62. homedepot.ca Weston collection brushed gold contemporary CABINET KNOB by Richelieu. $5. homedepot.ca | ECLECTIC: BODARP DOOR in grey green. $50. ikea.ca. GREEN AGATE KNOB. $30. cb2.ca | MID-CENTURY MODERN: HASSLARP DOOR. $88. ikea.ca. | Demi halfmoon brass and black marble knob. $14. cb2.ca

Do you have an eat-in kitchen? A sustainably sourced wooden table adds a beautiful natural element to the space with lower impact to the environment

1. Whitestone OVAL LARGE DINING TABLE. $3,429. westofmain.com | 2. Mid-century EXPANDABLE DINING TABLE in walnut. $1,049-$1,349. westelm.ca | 3. Griffin reclaimed WOOD DINING TABLE. $2,940. potterybarn.ca nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca

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Libman, maker of thoughtfully designed and environmentally conscious cleaning tools, celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. Marking the milestone, fourth-generation CEO, Andrew Libman, shares his three favourite finds for embracing the mess and keeping kitchens clean:

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1. KItCHeN brUSH: Scrubbing everything from pots and pans to root vegetables, it’s the most versatile kitchen tool, hands down.

2. PreCISIoN ANGLe brooM & DUStPAN: With bristles made from recycled water bottles, flagged tips ensure the tiniest of food waste is picked up the first time.

3. FreeDoM SPrAY MoP: This handy mop with its reusable microfibre pad is ideal for sudden spills requiring swift action. Plus, the refillable tank empowers you to use your preferred cleaning solution. libman.com

Warm modern This gorgeous kitchen combines so many modern design elements that will be popular in 2021. From streamlined design to mixed metals, interesting stone and tile work, warm wood details and a touch of black – it’s a perfect mod mix Photograph: MAXIME BROUILLET Interior design: MICHAEL GODMER Designer tiles: Custom-made stone mosaic designed by CIOT STUDIO artisans. Counter, backsplash and island in Maxfine porcelain. ciot.com

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We all aspire to have the kind of organized pantry that would make Jamie Oliver proud. These items will help get you started on the right track 1. Yamazaki tosca slim white StorAGe bASKet. $49. crateandbarrel.ca| 2. Modular GLASS CANISterS by Marie Kondo. $16-$25. containerstore.com| 3. WIre StorAGe bASKet. $25. homesense.ca | 4. Progressive prokeeper CereAL CoNtAINer. $30. crateandbarrel.ca

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A3500 ascent series BLENDER

Vortex plus 6-QT stainless steel AIR FRYER

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Artisan series 5 qt. tilt STAND MIXER in honey.

Gourmet 4-SLICE TOASTER

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$700. kitchenaid.ca

by Wolf. $540. williams-sonoma.ca

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exterior

So, how does one effectively do this? We checked in with Toronto architect Richard Librach, a master in simple, yet impactful facade transformations, for tips he uses when helping his clients.

“Accentuation, refinement and highlighting of existing assets are what is required,” he says. “Renovating the curbside view of a home is not dependent on the income

Brendan Charters is a Founding Partner at Toronto design-build firm Eurodale Developments Inc., the 2020 BILD Renovator of the Year. eurodale.ca, @eurodalehomes, 416.782.5690

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of the people that reside inside the home – you don’t have to spend a lot of money to access good ideas.”

Whether traditional, transitional or contemporary, tweaks – rather than demolition – can have the most significant impacts (while preserving your pocketbook). Librach uses a simple questionnaire to help clients visualize and create an inspiring home exterior that reflects their style.

And by working with a professional, you achieve professional results. Librach takes an existing situation and improves it. “I look to accentuate the home’s existing features, all while disguising its less desirable, other features,” he says.

While construction and renovations are considered an essential service and have been able to continue relatively unabated during the pandemic, many people are uncomfortable with trades entering their homes to work.

For this reason, now is the perfect time to focus on the exterior of your home, and to inject some excitement and pride into the place you now call work and school, as well as home.

Are you selling your home? A well-planned and executed facade project can yield a significant return on investment; people often buy on emotion, and curb appeal helps attract more buyers – and offers. If you’re buying a home in a hot market, a facade project may allow you to snap up a bit of a fixer-upper – and transform it to reflect your personal tastes.

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Your front entrance sets the tone for your home. It should shine – and a Mid-Century Modern update can do just that

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id-Century Modern style has transformed our interiors, and now we’re seeing it overhaul our front entrances, as well. The popular design aesthetic is all about clean lines, asymmetry and natural elements. Keeping these principles in mind, you can create a cool outdoor look for your home in a few easy steps.

5 Cylindrical sconces in black add a simple but cool design element.

4 Adding little touches to the front entrance, such as an oversized planter, a bright chair and a striped doormat, keeps the space looking welcoming.

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In keeping with a Mid-Century Modern feel, choose thin house numbers in a sans-serif font. A modern, matte black mailbox completes the look.

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To save money, paint your exisiting door a bold hue.

Look for a front door with sleek lines and geometric windows in a vibrant colour or natural wood tone. When it comes to the hardware, opt for a long push/pull handle or rectangular handset.

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1. 5 in. black floating hoUSe nUmBer by Hillman. $11. lowes.ca.

Postino Mailbox by Umbra. $70. amazon.ca | 2. Century single cylinder hAnDle Set and latitude lever in satin nickel. $229. amazon.ca. Vista wide exterior smooth fibreglass riGhthAnD Door by Masonite. $6,000. homedepot.ca | 3. WooD Fence PAnel with black boardwalk insert by Barrette. $179. lowes.ca | 4. Large pedestal pot planter. $60. hm.com. Mint green PAtio chAir. $99. homesense.ca.

Striped handwoven natural DoormAt by Erin Gates Park Collection. $49. amazon.ca | 5. Evolution black cylindrical wall-mount oUtDoor Sconce in SNOC. $102. lowes.ca. Matte black clear glass tapered cylinder led outdoor wall Sconce by Acclaim Lighting. $74. lowes.ca

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COOL CURRENT 6199-42 by Sico. sico.ca TRANSCEND (DLX1079-4), BIG CYPRESS (DLX 1062-5), MISTY AQUA (DLX1147-3) by Dulux. dulux.ca

Coloured sofas DALU SOFA in hibiscus pink and oak. $1,149. article.com Fany tufted 3-SEATER SOFA in yellow. $499. structube.com Morabo LOVESEAT in light green and wood. $600. ikea.ca

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Natural elements

Rudy VASE. $30. eltemkt.com Rattan PLANTER with wood stand. $35. homesense.ca Turquoise druzy KNOB. $20. cb2.ca

The hand-crafted look Linen throw PILLOW. $59. zarahome.ca Pink seagrass BASKET. $35. homesense.ca Stoneware SERVING BOWL. $15. hm.com

Delicate floral print Statement rugs Patterned COTTON RUG. $35. hm.com Colca WOOL RUG. $300-$1,800. westelm.ca OMA RUG. $500. article.com

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FAMILY Modern

by ERIN FEASBY AND CINDY BLEEKS • photos ANGUS FERGUSSON

It’s all about balance in this multi-purpose kitchen brimming with

personality

cover story

What makes a great kitchen? We believe it should be equal parts personality and functionality, with lots of storage to spare. This unique three-in-one kitchen, dining and entertaining space is an open-concept, family-friendly oasis ideal for modern living.

Inspired by the homeowner’s charming collections, we set about creating an 800-sq.-ft. liveable main-floor space which would incorporate the family’s eclectic finds and a streamlined design in each of the three defined zones.

With a sightline running directly from the front foyer straight through the kitchen to the back of the house, we needed to think about creating a cohesive design flow. To achieve that, we placed a 10-ft.-long island to anchor the space – this separated the functional cooking zone from the prep area.

The island also doubles as an informal eating area ideal for weekday dinners and schoolwork. Topping the island is a white marble counter with subtle grey veining – something the homeowners welcomed the opportunity to invest in.

Inspired

by the homeowner’s charming collections, we set about creating an 800-sq.-ft. liveable main-floor space

Best friends Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks founded Feasby & Bleeks Design in 2009 as a fullservice interior design firm. Renowned for creating comfortable and contemporary spaces that are as family-friendly as they are sophisticated, Feasby & Bleeks Design is a luxury brand and sought-after household name. feasbyandbleeks.com

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An oversized tufted banquette upholstered in a rich olive green cotton velvet elevates the eat-in kitchen to a proper dining space that can host large family dinners, while still being practical. The custom wood dining table was designed with that same level of practicality, while also picking up the welcoming, warm tones seen throughout the space.

Brass cabinetry hardware and lighting punctuate the space with that same warmth, as light layers illuminate from recessed, sconce and task lighting. A unique single pendant over the island complements the look with a contemporary sensibility.

What sets this project apart from other open-concept kitchens and living and dining spaces is the extension of the kitchen and dining area through an open bar and servery area. This extension was specifically designed for cocktail parties, buffet-style entertaining or an at-home workspace. It’s a bright and useable area thanks to windows allowing natural light to pour in. We strategically used Farrow & Ball’s Off Black paint colour on the lower cabinetry in the bar area along with a high, glass-front storage cabinet, which provides a zone separation between the dining area and the bar itself.

Designed to evoke a lived-in feeling while giving homeowners much-needed storage for pantry items, countertop appliances, and serving pieces, the classic contrast between dark accents and the generous use of white provides the perfect balance of aesthetics and efficiencies. The result is a custom multipurpose family space that is comfortably contemporary. nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca

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design file

A fine balance

Designer Jennifer Backstein creates a swoon-worthy kitchen with the right mix of panache and practicality

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s a designer, I’m often tasked with creating stylish interiors that support very specific lifestyles. For this kitchen project, the homeowners specifically requested a contemporary, liveable and storagesufficient space. The kitchen needed to be practical while meeting a high standard of aesthetic.

The kitchen’s overall tone and style complement the home’s existing vibe – it’s important to have a cohesive look throughout the house. Since a bold, black and white colour palette is predominant throughout the openconcept floorplan, I chose classic white walls in the kitchen, punctuated by darker details such as in the kitchen island. Complementary hints of blush and blue soften the starkness of black

and white. Gold metal details and textural wood add warmth and depth to this modern space.

At the heart of the kitchen is an oversized, 10-by-5-ft. central island – a bonafide powerhouse. Aside from its arresting dark finish, this highly functional piece shoulders the bulk of the workload, doing triple duty as an area for food preparation, serving and entertaining. The countertop is a

Jennifer Backstein is Creative Director and Principal Designer for Jennifer Backstein Interiors. The firm offers a diverse range of full scale design services in the GTA and across Canada. jenniferbacksteininteriors.com

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DeSIGn TIPS Is your kitchen big enough for an island? A kitchen island should measure at least three ft. wide by four ft. long.

Anything smaller won’t accommodate seating, integrated appliances or storage. Also, ensure you leave a fourft. buffer zone around the island to allow for traffic flow.

Make your island pop by using a contrasting colour. We created a stand-out focal point in this kitchen by opting for a dark-stained wood for the island, against an otherwise white palette for the cabinetry, countertops and light flooring.

white marble with warm grey veining, which adds some subtle movement.

This island also features custom storage tailored to the homeowners’ cooking style and storage needs, featuring drawers with custom interior organizers.

Mixed metals play a significant role in the kitchen’s aesthetic, warming it up and adding touches of interest that draw the eye. Visible from the living and dining area behind the kitchen island, a custom-made oversized

range hood features mixed-metal accents and is flanked by satin brass sconces. Polished brass cabinet pulls boast an intricate knurling detail, while top-of-the-line stainless steel kitchen appliances satisfy the chef’s practical needs and discerning tastes.

The space offers enough integrated storage to conceal the daily clutter and activity typical of a family kitchen, allowing for an effortlessly bright and airy kitchen that flows seamlessly into the adjoining living and dining areas.

Custom table by JBI (Jennifer Backstein Interiors), Carrocel Interiors and Accurate Woodwork | Kitchen chairs with custom upholstery by JBI | Stainless-steel kitchen appliances by Wolf and Miele | Lights by Elte | Custom window cover by JBI | hardware by Vesta Fine Hardware

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design expert

KITCHENS

of the future

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taying home more in the last year has taught us a lot about how our home’s function – or lack thereof. As a result, designers have been busier than ever with renovation requests. Not surprisingly, there is one room we get asked to remodel most often – the kitchen. The hardest-working room in the house is also the busiest. Storage, prepping, cooking, serving and clean up all take place in one space.

Constant use means it wears out faster. If upgrades are in your future, here are some of the latest ideas to think about.

The modern kitchen is easy to clean with non-porous surfaces, sleek cabinetry without fussy hardware, and smart technology in all the appliances.

From smart appliances to robot’s that pour wine, designer Jane Lockhart breaks down what the future of kitchen renovation looks like

Pantries are not new, but how we are using them is.

Along with storage for dry goods, we’re adding in counters and outlets to keep small appliances out of sight, but still accessible and easy to use.

Kitchens have been taking on a streamlined look.

Customization allows us to panel refrigerator doors to blend into the face of the cabinetry. Handles and knobs are disappearing, too. Door profiles are smaller and flat panels are also gaining popularity.

A common request these days is for cosy nooks. Installing a window seat or corner nook allows you to be near the action, but away from the fray to read over recipes or curl up and watch the activity.

Designer, spokesperson, author and television personality, Jane Lockhart is one of Canada’s best-known experts in the world of design and colour. janelockhart.com

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For centuries, kitchens were a small utile space to cook meals, but now we want them to be open concept and well-lit. The future is even brighter for kitchens, because we’re adding larger windows and doors to let in as much light as possible. If it’s still not bright enough, we’re adding smart, adjustable lighting designed to keep us out of the dark and on task.

One of the most exciting advancements is smart appliances. For instance, Signature Kitchen Suite has created a line of Wi-Fi-enabled appliances to be programmed through your device. High-precision ovens can be preheated remotely, and you can set a timer or get a notification when your meal has cooked, even if you’re not in the house.

As we’re thinking more about safety and sanitation in the kitchen, Moen and other brands have created voice-activated and hands-free faucets. You can even give the faucet commands through Alexa or Google. When your phone or laptop needs charging, forget about that tangle of wires splayed out on countertops – Docking Drawer has a great solution.

The charging electronics are built-in to your drawer, so you don’t have to deal with the tangle.

Many inventions coming to the consumer market are game changers when it comes to convenience and innovation. Samsung is creating a robot that can do basic chores, such as pick-up dishes and load the dishwasher. Bot Handy is a robot assistant that can even serve wine. But my favourite invention is Cold Snap – a Keurig-style, soft-serve ice cream maker that is the size and style of a coffeemaker. It uses pods to churn a bowl of fresh soft-serve ice cream in 90 seconds. I can’t wait to try it!

Looakhead!

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The Jetsons come to life with a robot butler! samsung.ca

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A handsfree faucet is a genius idea for the kitchen. moen.ca

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Signature Kitchen Suite has created a line of Wi-Fi-enabled appliances with connectivity and convenience through the touch of a button on the Signature Kitchen Suite App. signaturekitchensuite.com

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The new Blade Series in-drawer offers the ability to both charge and power any types of device in a single solution. dockingdrawer.com Photo by Studio Dearborn

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This ice cream maker makes frozen treats in less than 90 seconds. coldsnap.com

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designer touch

Whitedelight

Hibou Design & Co. takes a plain new-build kitchen and transforms it into a light, bright and personalized cooking space

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by EugEnia Triandos and Korina Khamis • photos miKE ChajECKi

here are many benefits to buying a brandnew home: You’re not inheriting someone else’s style preferences, or their wear and tear. However, there are also some challenges, namely the “cookie-cutter” issue. Homes in new subdivisions

are often built en masse, with each being a carbon copy of its neighbours.

Such was the case in this brand-new townhome project where builders typically offer limited upgrade options.

With few distinguishing features included in the plan, adding character became a conscious consideration at the interior design level.

Another challenge when designing interiors for a brand-new build is not having a concrete structure to work with. Here’s where it helps to work with a professional designer who has experience with conceptualizing the final product, and how various features and finishes will play out.

These homeowners asked us to

Designers Eugenia Triandos and Korina Khamis are Co-Founders at Hibou Design & Co. With more than a decade of experience, this Montreal-based multi-disciplinary design firm has become known for creating both stylish and well curated interiors. The firm provides complete bespoke residential design services throughout Canada & North America. hiboudesignco.com

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tip Hardware is an easy and costefficient way to infuse some personal flair into a home. Shop around for something that is unique and speaks to you. Consider mixing knobs and pulls for added interest, but keep them in the same metal and finish for a consistent look.

infuse some charm and character into a home that was still mainly just a plan on paper. So, that’s where we started.

This was the third kitchen that we designed for these clients, so we had an intimate understanding of their appreciation for timeless design, bright whites, open space and their penchant for hosting parties. We created a floorplan that was open to accommodate how they live and entertain, setting out the room divisions and overall layout. Once approved by our clients, we handed the final plan to the builder and kept our fingers crossed that our vision would not be denied.

One of the design changes we made was changing this beautiful townhome’s layout to optimize its stunning park views. Our holistic approach to the interior finishes ensured a cohesive aesthetic throughout this open-concept main floor, where the kitchen is open to the dining room and part of the living area. The overall style of the home is contemporary, so the kitchen had to follow suit.

Since the builder’s upgrade options were limited, we thoughtfully narrowed down the areas that were worth the extra investment, such as the countertops. We splurged on quartz countertops – white quartz featuring a deep, high-contrast veining. We used this same material to wrap the large island featuring a waterfall edge on either side. The island offers a comfortable seating and serving area for guests, and easy clean-up, making it the preferred spot for family meals.

We continued the predominantly white colour palette with a smallsConCes

scale, classic subway tile that runs up the hood’s back. We dressed up the builder-grade shaker cabinets with punchy black hardware that nodded to our clients’ preferred style.

We decided to make the hood a focal point by giving it a dark finish and framing it with two beautiful brass sconces. This detail meant sacrificing some upper cabinets, but we felt the character this would bring to the space was worth it. We made up for the missed storage space with a fulllength cabinet to the right of the range, which is a perfect place to tuck away small appliances. This family loves to entertain, so having these kitchen essentials hidden away yet readily on-hand was a feature they loved.

The outcome of our efforts is a contemporary, bright and open kitchen that perfectly functions and complements the lifestyle of the clients. The kitchen is truly the heart of every home, and it always helps when, as the designers, we have insight into how our clients live and what they love.

Countertops by Cambria. | Cabinet hardware by Top Knobs. |

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Mix master

design trends

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5 WHITE APPLIANCES ARE BACK!

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Designer Jo Alcorn’s latest kitchen design combines some of 2021’s hottest kitchen trends

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Light flooring is a major trend for 2021, and in this kitchen, it complements the lower cabinetry perfectly.

White appliances are making a

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Open shelving not only adds an airiness to the space, it’s also a great way to show off some of your favourite kitchen items.

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This space features pot lights, sconces and hanging pendant lighting. Choosing the same colour palette for the lights ensures a cohesive look.

The backsplash tiles were laid

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Quartz countertops with beautiful grey veining give the look of luxe marble, but with the durability that comes with quartz.

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Mixing dark and light cabinetry adds an interesting depth to the design of the kitchen.

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Choose countertop appliances that

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A traditional farmhouse sink gets a

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Jo Alcorn has more than 15 years experience as a celebrity interior and home product designer, expert instructor, corporate ambassador, TV personality and a strong female entrepreneur. alcornhome.com

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A sleek faucet with great design can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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Small and discreet cabinetry hardware allows the cabinets to really standout.

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A great piece of art can elevate a kitchen while adding a personalized touch.

sourCes: CaBinets by Pulsar Design | appLianCes by Whirlpool Canada | Countertop in White Attica by Caesarstone | QuartZ instaLLation by Stone Edge Marble and Granite | Wall paint CoLour in Dove Tail

by Benjamin Moore | sinK and waLL sConCes

by Wayfair | Pivotal single handle exposed hose FauCet by Delta | Wall tiLes by M2 Tile & Stone | stand miXer by KitchenAid | Kitchen island stooLs, CuttinG Boards, suGar BowLs and teapot from Bed, Bath and Beyond nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca

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by design

n g i des

Timeless Insightful tips on how to create a kitchen that will stand the test of time

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by Kate DaviDson itchens have a lot going on. Aside from being the hub of all the action and the home’s showpiece, the kitchen has so many interconnected functional elements that work together to make life run smoothly – or not. And when it’s not quite working out for you, a renovation is costly, inconvenient and all-consuming. This is not something you want to do every few years. If you’re pondering or planning a kitchen reno, here are some tips to give your space more longevity, better functionality and style.

Go neutral “Neutral” doesn’t necessarily mean bland or boring. White is the ultimate neutral, and white kitchens have been ontrend for several years and are among our most requested renovations.

The idea behind this principle is that the big-ticket items – flooring, countertops, backsplash and cabinets – should be neutral, and thus unlikely to go out of style anytime soon. From there, you can add interest and trend-appeal to your kitchen via lighting, hardware, small appliances and accessories.

tip:

SuSpENdINg youR LIgHTS AT THE RIgHT HEIgHT IS kEy. THE RuLE oF THumb IS To HANg pENdANTS oR CHANdELIERS THREE FT. AbovE A SuRFACE, SuCH AS A CouNTERTop oR TAbLE, oR SIx FT. up FRom THE FLooR.

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Add some personality I’ll admit that an all-white kitchen can look “washed out” if it doesn’t have the right punctuation points. The trendy trio you’ll want to focus on is hardware, lighting and accessories.

Lighting provides function to a kitchen, but it can also dress it up. From pot lights and pendants to a chandelier above the kitchen table, there are lots of options available to you. I recommend adding all of them! A good lighting plan needs layers – ambient, task and accent lighting. Each individual “zone” should have a different light, on a separate switch. To help set the ambience for intimate dinners and late-night conversations, ensure your lighting is on dimmers.

Hardware is another easy and low-cost way to add personality to a neutral kitchen. Consider mixing knobs and pulls for added interest, and try them in a trendy metal, such as brushed gold or bronze.

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Principles at work This particular kitchen was designed for a busy family, who gave us a classic-contemporary design direction. We opted for the timeless, enduring quality of neutral finishes.

We enhanced its function by adding storage, increasing the work surfaces and adding a kitchen island. Extra-deep drawers ensure everything has a home. Reducing clutter was essential, since this open-concept home meant the kitchen was open to the adjoining living areas.

CoNSIdER youR LIFESTyLE ANd HoW you TypICALLy uSE youR SpACE WHEN dETERmININg THE FLooRpLAN. do you Cook A LoT, oR HAvE muLTIpLE CHEFS WHo LIkE To gET buSy? do you HoST gET-TogETHERS oFTEN? do you REguLARLy REquIRE youR kITCHEN To pERFoRm ALTERNATE FuNCTIoNS, SuCH AS A HomEWoRk AREA oR HomE oFFICE? mAkE SuRE THIS IS ALL pART oF THE pLAN IN THE dESIgN STAgE, NoT AN AFTERTHougHT. WoRkINg WITH A pRoFESSIoNAL kITCHEN dESIgNER CAN REduCE mISTAkES, THE CoNSTRuCTIoN TImELINE, ANd bELIEvE IT oR NoT, budgET, SINCE you’LL oNLy HAvE To do THE RENovATIoN oNCE!

A well-planned and executed kitchen renovation will not only enhance your lifestyle while you live in your home, it will also increase its resale value when you decide to sell someday. Having a timeless design will pay off in the long run.

Kate Davidson, is 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. kateandcodesign.com @kateandcodesigninc

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kitchen design

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beautiful KITCHEN

THAT PUTS FAMILY FIRST

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ooner or later, every growing family faces the tough decision to relocate to a new home or renovate their existing home to meet their changing needs. Perhaps that starter home that was so perfect when you first bought it a few years back, now falls short on space and style. That’s exactly where my clients – a young family of five – found themselves when they engaged our firm to find a practical and beautiful solution to some persistent “problem areas.”

The

by SASCHA LAFLEUR

end, here’s what I did to deliver the clients’ asks.

I began the transformation by gutting the existing kitchen and repositioning the appliances to create a more efficient flow. I relocated the laundry room and powder room to make way for a

butler’s pantry, which houses a second refrigerator and some small appliances.

To tackle the family’s storage needs and make the most of the space available, I extended the upper cabinets to the ceiling and finished them with classic shaker-style doors.

kitchen had to

be practical, easy-

maintenance and offer an eat-in area for the three busy boys to grab a bite before rushing off to hockey practice

The kitchen is where all the daily action (and chaos!) happens, so it’s no surprise that this space landed on top of the list. Our clients had a definitive wish-list: The kitchen had to be practical, easy-maintenance and offer an eat-in area for the three busy boys to grab a bite before rushing off to hockey practice. “Oh, and don’t forget to make it look pretty!” To that

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Sascha Lafleur is the Co-Founder and Principal Designer at West of Main Design. This international award-winning Ottawa based firm provides complete residential and commercial design services throughout North America. Respected for creating thoughtfully layered, travelled designs that complement their client’s lifestyles. westofmaindesign.com, @westofmain @westofmainshoppe

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tips SEATIng IS An IMporTAnT conSIDErATIon WHEn plAnnIng A kITcHEn ISlAnD. HErE ArE SoME STAnDArD MEASurEMEnTS To kEEp In MInD: • Allow at least 12-in of clearance beneath the countertop and seat, to make room for knees.

• If you’re pressed for space, opt for counter stools that you can tuck away under the counter when not in use. Standard counter height is 36-in; the standard thickness is three cm.

• The size of the island will be dictated by number of people you need to accommodate. give each person a 24-in. place setting, which accounts for the diner and their elbows. Standard dining depth is approximately 18-in.

An integrated range-hood was clad in a simple white MDF to match the floating shelves on either side; this draws attention to the cooking area and offers an artistic display for everyday and decorative items.

At the centre of the space is a large kitchen island, which serves as the main eating area. While an island is a popular request in many of our kitchen projects, it’s not always the right choice. How do you decide?

Ensure your kitchen is big enough to accommodate an island, plus some

additional room to manoeuvre around it. If your kitchen can’t spare those extra inches, an island isn’t the right solution for your space.

I applied a colour palette of navy blue, crisp white and grey, accented with natural wood details to bring warmth to the space. The backsplash needed to be easy to clean, so we opted for a classic subway tile in a light warm grey hue, which we carried up to the ceiling for a clean, bistro-style look. The tile colour warms up the walls and makes the

white shelves and white quartz countertops pop.

I finished this kitchen with two statement pendant lights in brass, which complement the copper-base stools beautifully. Finally, I rolled out a durable floor runner, for additional warmth and pop of colour.

This new kitchen is both beautiful and functional – well-equipped to meet the demands of this busy family.

Every interior should reflect the personality of its owners, designed for longevity with mind.

SOURCE: Custom kitChEn dESign by West of Main | tilE from Olympia Tile | Wall paint in Gray Mist CC-80 by Benjamin Moore | lightS from Wayfair | gaRda RUnnER from West of Main Shoppe |

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in the know

elegance West Coast

Designer Louis Duncan-He brings his love of West Coast design to this kitchen update photos HeatHer Dunbar PHotograPHy

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rowing up in the Pacific Northwest, I always had a fondness for West Coast design. I get asked quite often how to incorporate this essence into a home, and my response is that it’s more about an overall approach rather than a specific tactic. When it came to this kitchen redesign, it was about finding a balance between a natural and airy sensibility with the home’s traditional setting.

The path to creating a bold and vibrant kitchen is more or less a straight line (we need to find ways to inject colour and drama). However, the road to creating something a little more organic and elegant yet equally as compelling requires a little planning and thinking. Because we aren’t relying on a single dramatic element to shift the tone, we needed to find natural and fluid ways to skew the overall direction without taking away from the home’s classic design.

I made the first design decision to keep the existing cabinetry and retrofit high-end new appliances and other finishing elements.

Because I wanted to stay within a specific budget, I needed to add a freshness to the existing cabinetry. By introducing a beautiful new hickory wood tone to the island cabinets and

flooring, I could preserve the cabinets and create the illusion of them being lighter and brighter. Neutral cabinets in a large volume can shift in tone, depending on the immediate finishes around them. Adding a richer wood will pick up red and warm tones where cooler woods (such as hickory and white oak) can make them seem crisper than they actually are.

The showstopping element was beautiful slabs of extra-large Calcutta gold tile. The tile created a sense of drama through its dynamic veining and subtle hints of gold and grey. By keeping the tile in its original format and continuing the veining across the main kitchen wall, I created continuity and added depth and movement. Whenever I’m trying to meld two slightly opposing styles together, I think about bridging tones. In this case, the beautifully textured porcelain was the perfect medium to blend the traditional shaker doors to the lighter and natural wood tones, with its natural range of creamy tones and organic veining. This sense of balance is so critical in achieving

the natural and fluid feeling of West Coast design. I always try to find the quintessential harmony between raw and refined and elegant and organic.

To further blend textures and drive home the coastal sensibility, I used a honed grey concrete inspired quartz countertop along with black matte pulls and handles. Organic oversized glass pendants flank the kitchen island to juxtapose the more traditional black linear chandelier perfectly. The key to shifting an overall aesthetic in a space is to gradually introduce more of the same textures and elements that can move the eye from one space to the next. I used a creamy leather dining chair with rich walnut legs, and echoed this in the bar stools and armchairs in varying shades of earth tones.

West Coast design is about finding the juxtaposition between the material and natural worlds, which I did to design this kitchen. Through the dynamic exploration of intent, material, and texture, I created a kitchen with elegance, style and the spirit of the West Coast.

Builder/Trades: Tree House Development CounTerTop and BaCksplash: Julian Tile| hardware: Richelieu Hardware FauCeTs: Delta Trinsic (matte black)| CaBineTs: Superior Cabinets| Flooring: Divine Flooring FurniTure/lighTing: Kitchen and dining room pendanTs by Carrington Lighting | dining TaBle and Chair from Crate & Barrel | window Coverings from Designers Choice Resource Centre (Maxwell Fabrics) | Counter sTools, living room soFa from Eq3

Louis Duncan-He is Creative Director and Principal of Louis Duncan-He Designs. This Calgary-and Montreal-based boutique design firm offers complete residential design services throughout Canada. With a distinct timeless perspective, the company creates unified authentic designs. louisdhe.com

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trend expert

KITCHEN

s a e d i

2021

From coloured cabinetry and innovative storage ideas, to decorative range hoods that will surely make a statement, designer Bilha Kangethe rounds up the trends that are bound to dominate the kitchen scene

TURN UP THE TONES Even though the classic white kitchen is a favourite, homeowners are updating their cabinets with warmer shades. Wood finishes such as oak and walnut are organic choices that lend connection to the outdoors and add a natural texture to the space. While incorporating contrasting coloured cabinets can make your space pop. We are not saying goodbye to the white kitchen, we are parking it for now and inviting choices that will add strong character to the cooking area.

Contrasting colours. GRAY CASHMERE and AEGEAN TEAL

by Benjamin Moore. benjaminmoore.ca Walnut kitchen photo: Andre Francois McKenzie

HIDDEN AGENDA Increased storage is every homeowner’s dream. For this reason, designers make a point of taking advantage of every inch of space.

How? By rethinking upper cabinet storage, adding appliance garages, incorporating integrated appliances that blend seamlessly with the cabinetry, hidden inserts and pullouts in drawers. And those who have the square footage, converting their built-in pantries to walk-in/butler pantries. Kitchen designers and cabinet makers are motivated now more than ever to create storage solutions for the homeowner to make your kitchen practical and provide efficient utilization.

Built in pantry photo: Sidekix

Bilha Kangethe is the Founder and Creative Director of The Lifestyle Loft. As a certified designer and interior decorator, she has created a company that focuses on the needs of each client and customer and helps them curate a lifestyle that is comfortable and economical. thelifestyleloft.com

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WASH UP

WORKSTATION SINK by Kraus. kraususa.com Bespoke industrial BRASS KITCHEN FAUCET by Watermark Designs. Design by Rob Diaz

Ornate hood photo: Chastity Cortijo

The most neglected yet highly utilized features in the kitchen – the sink and faucet – have moved up in the scale of importance. They are the least expensive to replace and come in a variety of finishes and styles that not only add functionality but also make a statement. Everything from hands-free faucets that make kitchen prep easier (and keep germs at bay), to innovative sinks that streamline all your kitchen tasks including meal prep and clean-up. These kitchen accessories are creating a buzz and are about to make major waves in the kitchen remodel world.

DIAL UP THE DRAMA Say hello to ornate decorative hoods taking centre stage in the kitchen. Cladded in wood trim, tile, plaster, shiplap, brass, copper sheeting – the range hood is evolving in character and has increasingly become a fave for many.

Installed to extend life for your cabinetry and provide fast and efficient ventilation, this accessory is creating a major design moment in 2021.

SURFACE SUPREME Quartz continues to hold its own with its affordable price point, durability and marble-like features.

Expect to see more detail, variety and sophistication that will give marble a run for its money. Quartz is not the only surface we are swooning over in 2021; textured tile backsplashes, bright mosaics, and pattern will rule the kitchen surfaces.

1. Levven BACKSPLASH by Cambria. cambriausa.com 2. 5143 WHITE ATTICA by Caesarstone. caesarstone.ca 3. Anthracite GEO-HEX STONE AND GLASS MOSAIC wall tile by Bestview. $22 /sq. ft. lowes.ca

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my old house

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kitchen renovation is like being on a seemingly never-ending rollercoaster ride. The highs (approving the final designs) to the lows (two weeks without progress) are not for the faint of heart. Even celebrities aren’t immune to the drawn-out process of renovations. Harry Styles recently told Vogue his London home took 18 months to complete, a project that initially began as two weeks’ worth of work he had planned to do himself. I feel you, Harry, I feel you.

If you’ve been following my column in Reno + Decor, then you may remember the kitchen had always been the “big” project we wanted to tackle first. It was usable, but it felt dated, worn, and didn’t utilize the 48

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space to its full potential (having come from an 800-sq.-ft. condo, we knew a better layout was possible).

Enter my soon-to-be sister-in-law Jessica Fehr, a designer with Madison Taylor Design. She was thrilled at the idea of helping us with our designs, and once we sent over our kitchen measurements, she eagerly started designing. This was my first experience with an interior designer – from now on, I plan to use one for any major renovation to come. Why? Fehr was able to help synthesize everything I told her we wanted and needed, and come back with designs that made sense. That’s the other thing, there are endless combinations of finishes you can choose from, and they know what works and what doesn’t. A clashing

kitchen is an expensive mistake I didn’t want to risk making, and as a pro, Jessica was able to help guide us through.

Ordering our custom cabinets was a top priority – even in June they were booking out to the fall. We decided to splurge on custom cabinets by Absolute Cabinets, as we plan to stay in this house for a while. And with almost 10-ft. ceilings and uneven floors, you get more precision and what you want, versus going out-ofthe-box.

Finding a contractor was the next major task on my list, since the alternative would be hiring and coordinating all of the trades ourselves – a job neither of us had the time or patience to do.

This was my first experience with an interior designer – from now on, I plan to use one for any major renovation to come.

A colleague of Fehr’s recommended Corner Contracting.

After meeting the owner Dylan, we decided he was the right fit based on his friendly demeanour, previous experience with old homes and transparent contract.

Before we began tearing down walls, we replaced two windows to change to a drywall return style (no casings). Truthfully, we need to replace every window in the house, but not replacing these kitchen windows at this stage will create an expensive future issue, since our new backsplash surrounds them.

At the end of September, a complete gut was finished, right

down to the studs. To save money, we did this ourselves. Instead of smashing the cabinets a la HGTV home reno shows, we carefully removed everything and donated the kitchen (including appliances) to Habitat for Humanity. The cabinet removal led us to discover significant evidence of mice (ew!), an issue we were able to resolve by ensuring there were no gaps in the subfloor and sealing any possible openings in the foundation.

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Once that was complete, Dylan contracted a plumber and electrician to get everything right behind the walls... which is when our first big issue was revealed. Our plumber, Paul Corcoran, PWC Plumbing owner, discovered all of the plumbing in our home had Kitec pipes. This is a product that was considered top-of-the-line in the early 2000s but essentially is faulty. A burst in the pipes isn’t a matter of if, but when.

We replaced everything in the kitchen, including the lines to the laundry room, as that wall was going to be covered by our new cabinetry.

Paul also suggested we consider using Flo by Moen, a smart water security system that gave him personal peace of mind in his home. Not only does it track your water usage, but it can detect leaks, read temperature and humidity, and lets you shut off your water with the click of a button on your phone (meaning, you could be on vacation and shut off your water from the beach). In the end, we added the shutoff system, two additional sensors and a leak sensing cable, and we’re planning to add two more sensors – one in the attic and another by our water heater – for further protection.

Our electrician, Adam Boyce, owner of Electric All, helped us make sense of our lighting configuration.

This meant changing our outlets from double-gang to single, adding additional pot lights, moving the island

pendants, adding outlets to the island and putting up a second fixture to frame the back door.

Next up was to replace all of the subfloors and drywall the ceiling and walls, so our hardwood floors and cabinets could be installed. We didn’t plan on replacing our subfloors, but it was sloping down towards the back of the house, and too uneven for laying the hardwood (another ding to the budget).

Once the floors and walls were up, we finally felt like we had made some progress. From there, we had a few weeks of smooth sailing, while cabinets and countertops were installed. The next best day was when our appliances were taken out of their boxes, and our sink was hooked up (no more lugging dishes up and down from the basement), and we could

officially stop using our temporary kitchen that was set up in our living room.

The bulk of the work happened within about two months, then the rest, petered away, one task at a time. For example, we had to wait a few weeks for our contractor to find more of our backsplash, as it’s now a discontinued style. Add in a COVID-19 scare (thankfully, no one tested positive), a labourer who quit, a broken truck and a missing ledge – all things out of our control that dragged out the process.

In total, the process has been almost nine months, from when we started reviewing designs and looking for a contractor, to today, when we can fully live in and enjoy our kitchen. No one said renovating was easy, but having a space you love is worth the wait.

Trades: Madison Taylor design. madisontaylordesign.com Corner ConTraCTing. cornercontracting.ca | absoluTe CabineTs. absolutecabinets.ca | PWC PluMbing. pwcplumbing.ca | eleCTriC all. info@electricallco.com | Mario’s WindoWs & doors. marioswindowsdoors.com | Countertops in Arctic White (perimeter) and Colton (island) by CaMbria. cambriausa.com. Installation by eleganT soluTions. elegant-solutions.ca | deCor & HardWare: Old Fashion Mosaico baCksPlasH by Ston. stonitalia.it | PainT in White Dove (island, upper cabinets and walls); Simply White (trim and baseboards) by Benjamin Moore. benjaminmoore.ca | CabineT HardWare in the Ellis Collection Davenport in matte black by Top Knobs. topknobsdecor.com | High arc pulldown kiTCHen fauCeT and Flo Smart water security system by Moen. moen.ca | Quatrus double bowl undermount sink by Blanco. blanco.com | Classic light filtering roMan sHades window treatments in White Linen by Select Blinds. selectblindscanada.ca | Madeleine leather seat collection CounTer sTools in black oak drifted by Restoration Hardware. rh.com | range and disHWasHer by Samsung. samsung.com | 800-Series fridge by Bosch. Bosch-home.ca | MiCroWave by Frigidaire. frigidaire.ca | range Hood by Kobe. koberangehoods.com | aPPlianCes from Canadian Appliance Source. canadianappliance.ca | Linear PendanT by Wrought Studio. wayfair.ca | Arti sConCes and Skye Globe PendanTs by Hinkley. wayfair.ca | Tompkins Industrial dining Table 74 in., in black. westelm.ca | Restored vintage mid-century modern dining CHairs by Poul M Volther from Kijiji. kijiji.ca | arT by Holly Addi. hollyaddi.com

A writer and editor for more than a decade, Stephanie Gray has covered everything from luxury travel to modern parenting challenges. Her work has been featured in publications including Glamour, Elle Canada and Best Health. She recently bought a century-old home north of Toronto, in need of updates, which she’s taking on with her husband (and toddler in tow).

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Four tips to keep in mind when planning a kitchen renovation

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re you planning a kitchen renovation once the pandemic protocols ease up? Renovating a kitchen can bring a lot of disruption to your life, but remember, the pros outweigh the cons. From enhancing functionality to increasing the value of your home, an updated kitchen is a worthy investment. With so many options out there, you may be wondering where to begin. Here are four suggestions to keep in mind.

The overview ●●● The best place to start is with a clear budget. Having a specific budget will dictate how much money you can spend on the design, finishes and appliances. You can pay as little as $25,000 for kitchen cabinetry and as much as $80,000. A good rule of thumb is to set a budget in relation to your home’s value and ensure at least a 20-percent contingency for your unknowns and your must-haves. If the

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average Toronto home value is in the $1-million range, a newly renovated kitchen would cost between $40,000 and $60,000.

Sink with a view ●●● Do we put the sink by the window or on the island? It’s a question I am asked a lot as a designer. Cleaning is often a tedious task. Since it’s always a chore and never a pleasure, make it into as much of a good experience as you can. It does not cost more to place your sink well, so consider it and do what works for you. If you put it at the window, a great feature at a small premium of about 10 per cent is to cover the windowsill in the countertop material instead of the standard wood casing. This allows you to forget about water splashes and offers a great base for small planting pots.

Hide those gadgets ●●● Bakers and cooks alike love their mixers on the counter, and for a good reason. Many are sleek and beautiful and make for fantastic decor. Add to that, the coffee maker, toaster, grinder, juice maker, and soon enough, what you end up with is a small appliance store right there on your beautifully renovated kitchen counter. One way to avoid this scenario is to put in an appliance garage – one that looks sleek and is completely integrated with your kitchen. And guess what? It costs very little because the only add-on is the door. Inside,

extend the counter to avoid unpleasant splash accidents and make sure your electrical plugs, if any, are all to code.

Team prep area ●●● We often think of meal prep as an individual activity or as areas split up per task, per person. While this works well in a restaurant, home kitchens should be more social. Kitchens are social spaces for everything else, why not meal prep?

Historically speaking, we had this and lost it somewhere on the way. The Victorians had it figured out when the table in the middle was the only prep area. Nowadays, instead of placing everyone on the perimeter, you can group the people around the island. Sizing the island becomes crucial.

An easy way is to take a standard table of seven-by-threeft. and make that the island size. You can go a little bigger, but really, you don’t have to. Team prep areas, for obvious reasons, can often double up as serving areas too.

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WHy CuRb AppEAl mATTERS – nOW mORE THAn EvER oronto, and pretty much all of Ontario for that matter, is a sellers’ market.

Demand is high, housing stock is low, and competition is cut-throat – and that’s putting it mildly. If you’re selling your home, you have the upper hand, but you should still do what you can to increase your investment value – and your overall selling price.

Did you know? According to a recent survey by the Ontario Real

Estate Association, only two per cent of homebuyers said a home’s exterior and landscaping didn’t factor into their buying decision.

That’s a whopping 98 per cent of people who consider a home’s curb appeal when shopping the market.

Interesting, right?

Curb appeal is all about creating a desirable and inviting exterior, to catch people’s eye and make that first positive impression from the curb.

Decades ago, most home-hunters would pile into their car every Saturday and Sunday, from

1 to 4 p.m., and drive around looking for open houses. When something caught their eye, it was a must-see.

That’s curb appeal. Today, curb appeal is more about attracting buyers online with great listings photos. Whether we’re talking in person or online, your home’s exterior is the first impression people get, and it will be a big factor in their decision to take a closer look or keep moving to the next, perhaps slightly nicer listing.

Here are some of my strategies to attract more buyers – and offers!

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Depending on your home and its condition, this could be a big or a small job. but all things considered, it’s the most cost-effective way to freshen up your home. When it comes to choosing colours, don’t be too trendy. As we all know, trends come and go. Instead, opt for longevity and choose something in line with the neighbourhood aesthetic. Also, consider what’s happening next door. Avoid duplicating your neighbours’ colour schemes, which can make homes look odd side-by-side.

Anything that’s peeling or appears discoloured will benefit from a fresh coat, including your front door and porch, shutters, window trim and garage.

Exterior landscape design by Samantha Kleinknecht • Photos: Alex Lukey

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Entrance area Create an instant stylish welcome to the porch area with a new mailbox, light fixture and house numbers. make a seasonal vignette with planters flanking the door and walkway leading to the front door and porch.

Landscaping When assessing your home’s curb appeal, don’t discount the importance of the yard. Outdoor space has become even more critical in the wake of the pandemic, which has prompted many homebuyers to look for homes with outdoor amenities. manicured gardens, patios and decks have become huge selling features, especially in some inner-city neighbourhoods where access to green space is limited.

Furthermore, landscaping is an upgrade that immediately increases your property value, and that value increases as your trees grow. During the warmer months, ensure the lawn is mowed, flowers planted, bushes and trees trimmed. Consider planting some hearty, cold-weather plants to bring life and detail to that bleak, wintery scene. Add outdoor lighting to highlight different areas and unique features.

Driveway Admittedly, this upgrade is less sexy than the others, but it’s just as important. nothing ages a home at first glance like a cracked driveway, broken front steps or displaced patio stones. If the exterior is uncared for, potential buyers may assume interior elements have not been well maintained. Furthermore, don’t risk deterring buyers or tempting them to lower their offers in anticipation of repairs. Correct these issues

before putting your home on the market. Curb appeal is a critical part of the home selling process, and paying a little attention to your home’s exterior can go a long way to attracting more interested buyers and higher offers. Especially now, with in-person showings limited and more house-hunting being conducted online or from the street, curb appeal can be just the thing to tip the scales in your favour.

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n your opinion, how does a house become a home? Is it the smell of freshly baked cookies straight out of the oven? The planting of a beautiful flower garden? Maybe for you, it was bringing your child home for the first time.

Either way, I’m sure we can all agree there are specific moments in life that turn a house into a home.

When I was four years old, my father pointed to five pyramid cedars planted in a row across the rear of the yard. “The middle one is yours,” he said. Without any more explanation, he had given me ownership over a living thing, and it felt very special.

After all, I was the middle kid of five

children. As the years passed, I never forgot that cedar tree; for me, it made my house a home.

Today, when you walk up to the front door of my family home, you will always be greeted by some sort of plant according to the season – large hanging baskets dripping with fern foliage in the summer, and evergreen boughs in the winter. Ben plants window boxes with fresh herbs at his house throughout the summer, and always has a pumpkin and squash at his door come fall. Food gardening has always been the thing that makes his house a home.

After you garden for a while, you learn a lot about people by observing

their choices used at the front of their house. A swing on a porch, visible from the street, says the owners are social and desire to be inclusive. A tall hedge at the street that blocks the front door’s view tells us that the owners enjoy their privacy. An unkempt hedge or yard and a lack of outdoor furniture are likely signs of, well, you know, and we hesitate to say, “indoor” people.

When it comes to making a house a home, it’s not just one thing that completes the process. It’s an accumulation of honest efforts and memorable events that can warm up a place. And gardening can be at the heart of it all.

Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment.

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recently read an article about a survey conducted by the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto’s Ryerson University saying that COVID-19 has more people thinking about ageing in place. The survey of 1,517 Canadians

suggests more seniors want to continue living at home as they age, rather than move to a retirement home or long-term care facility.

Sixty per cent of respondents said the pandemic had changed their opinions on whether they

would arrange for themselves or an older loved one to live in a retirement home. Seventy per cent of respondents aged 65 and older said they would try to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible.

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Do you feel the same about your own ageing process? The good news is, you can stay in your present home as long as you want if you design it to meet your future lifestyle needs. Here are some things to consider.

Seventy per cent of respondents aged 65 and older said they would try to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible

Washrooms You can make your washrooms safer and help prevent falls by having smooth transitions between floor finishes. Installing a curbless or roll-in shower is a great idea if you want to remain independent. You might want to have a seat in the shower and install a hand-held spout lower on the wall for easier access. And, a floating vanity provides easy wheelchair access.

Access Consider wider doorways and hallways to accommodate wheelchairs. Think about stairlifts and elevators for the future. When it comes to the kitchen, you can install upper cabinets that lower with a slight pull on a handle

for easier access. Lastly, think about a dual-height kitchen island or counter to accommodate both those in a wheelchair and everyone else in the family.

Tax credits The provincial government recently announced the Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit, which can help you make your home safer and more accessible.

The tax credit is worth 25 per cent of up to $10,000 in eligible expenses for a senior’s principal residence in Ontario.

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Barroso Homes

Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.231.5508 barrosohomes.com

Baymanor Homes

Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.781.2866 baymanorhomes.com

Bayview Projects Contracting

Member Since: 1998 North York 416.730.8506 bayviewprojects.com

Belyea Bros. Ltd.

Member Since: 2003 Toronto 416.425.1200 belyeabrothers.com

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Better Living Insulation Inc. Member SInce: 2020 Toronto 416.735.0346 betterlivinginsulation.com

Canex Contracting Inc. Member Since: 2018 Vaughan 905.669.4995 canexcontracting.com

Colewood Construction Ltd.

DAVESDUCTS

Member Since: 1991 Toronto 416.252.2226

Member Since: 2013 Whitby 416.668.4607 davesducts.com

Binns Kitchen + Bath Design

Canlik Kitchens

Concept2Build

Day Custom Homes

Birnie Home Safe

Carick Home Improvements

Conquest Carpet & Flooring (Division of Trust Flooring)

Decksterity Carpentry Cont. Ltd.

Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.286.2222 binns.net Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 905.569.1818 ismyhomesafe.ca

Bloomfield Homes (2119048 Ontario Ltd.) Member Since: 2016 Richmond Hill 416.617.9909 bloomfieldhomes.ca

Blueprint Properties Inc. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.731.2285 blueprintpropertiesinc.ca

BRIKS Design-Build Group Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.799.1000 briks.ca

Brixen Developments Inc. Member Since: 2019 Vaughan 289.657.1315 brixen.ca

Broadway Hardwood Flooring Ltd. Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.730.1830 broadwayfloors.com

Bryant Renovations

Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.260.0818 bryantrenovations.com

Built By Pros Inc.

Member Since: 2016 York 416.708.3713 builtbypros.ca

BVM Contracting

Member Since: 2015 Toronto 647.401.4663 bvmcontracting.com

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Calado & Lima Home Improvement Inc. Member Since: 2011 York 416.782.0110 caladolima.ca

Caledon Build

Member Since: 2018 Caledon 905.636.1682 caledonbuild.com

Cando Pro Roofing

Member Since: 2011 Thornhill 416.629.2446 condoproroofing.com

Canduit Contracting Inc. (Electrical Specialists) Member Since: 2011 Mississauga 647.236.3050

Member Since: 1996 Scarborough 416.412.7828 refaceyourkitchen.com Member Since: 1998 Toronto 416.781.6671 carickhomes.com

Carmelin Design + Build Member Since: 2014 Toronto 647.292.7682 carmelin.ca

Caruk Hall Homes

Member Since: 1995 Toronto 416.546.8602 carukhall.com

Casamorra Ltd.

Member Since: 2020 Mississauga 647.200.1760 casamorra.com

CCS Construction Group Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.241.9770 ccsconstruction.ca

CGGC Construction Inc. Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.625.2851 cggcconstruction.com

Chatsworth Fine Homes/Oak Harbour Developments

Member Since: 2012 Oakville 905.337.1112 chatsworthfinehomes.com

Chislett Asphalt Roofing Ltd.

Member Since: 1986 Vaughan 905.738.9433 chislettroofing.com

City’s Choice Comfort Air

Member Since: 2019 Brampton 647.999.0828 cityschoice.com

Clemmensen & Associates Ltd.

Member Since: 1982 Weston 416.747.6266

Cliff and Evans Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.628.7186 cliffandevans.com

Cochren Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2003 Oakville 905.842.2462 cochrenhomes.com

Cohn Construction Ltd. Member Since: 1981 Mississauga 905.569.1349

Member Since: 2019 Scarborough 416.859.5813 concept2build.com

Member Since: 1995 North York 416.745.8518 trustflooring.com

Contempo Renovation Solutions Inc. Member Since: 2016 Scarborough 647.494.9868 contempo.ca

Corrente Construction Management Inc. Member Since: 2019 Bradford 905.775.6885 correntecm.com

Craftsman Renovations Ltd.

Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.501.6927 craftsmanreno.com

Craiglee Home Improvements Ltd. Member Since: 1997 Scarborough 416.540.0503 craigleehomes.net

Creative Integrity

Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.875,5551 cibuild.com

Cresmark Design Build Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Oakville 416.639.6800 cresmark.ca

Crina General Construction Ltd.

Member Since: 2002 Concord 905.738.7930

Crosslink Homes Inc. Member Since: 2020 Oakville 1.877.727.6679 crosslinkhomes.ca

Member Since: 2015 Mississauga 647.891.3772 daycustomhomes.ca

Member Since: 2012 Richmond Hill 905.737.9905 decksteritycarpentry.com

Degree Heating and Cooling Inc.

Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.835.8083 degreeheatingandcooling.ca

Details Construction & Development Inc. Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.709.4359 detailsbuilt.ca

Diamond Luxury Developments Corp.

Member Since: 2021 Mississauga 1.877.773.1024 diamondluxury.ca

Dolmen Group Inc.

Member Since: 2021 Keswick 905.713.4472 dolmengroupinc.com

Domilya Group Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Burlington 905.366.4592 domilyagroup.ca

Dominion Roofing

Member Since: 1957 Toronto 416.789.0601 dominionroofing.com

DSBG

Member Since: 2007 Vaughan 416-367-3724 dsbg.ca

Dundene Homes Inc.

Member Since: 1999 Toronto 416.863.6116 dundenehomes.ca

Crown Constructions

Duracon Construction Services & Dura Painting

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Member Since: 1986 Erin 519.833.7499 dalerosehomes.ca

Member Since: 2019 Mississauga 647.268.1126 egecarpet.ca

Member Since: 2020 Mississauga 416.300.8751 crownconstructions.ca

Dalerose Homes

Dalmar Columns Inc. Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.747.6945 dalmar.ca

Member Since: 2009 Stouffville 416.688.9191 duraconconstruction.com

Ege Carpet & Flooring

Elviano International Corp.

Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.901.5001 elviano.com

{renovator resource directory} E-M Air Systems Inc. Member Since: 1997 Concord 419.771.9552 emair.ca

Emerald Builders

Member Since: 2018 Brampton 905.699.7995 emeraldbuilders.ca

Enertest Corporation Member Since: 2020 Orillia 1.877.327.1504 enertest.ca

ERA Premier Group Member Since: 2021 Richmond Hill 905.731.2000 erapremier.ca

ERTH Home Builders Inc.

Member Since: 2021 Bolton 416.526.3909 erth.com

Eurodale Design + Build

Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.782.5690 eurodale.ca

Excelsior Construction Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.662.7368 excelsiorconstruction.ca

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Fairmont Properties Ltd.

Member Since: 1994 Aurora 905.841.6161 fairmontproperties.ca

Fairside Homes and Renovations Ltd. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.721.2224 fairsidehomes.com

Feeley Group Developments Ltd. Member Since: 1979 Toronto 416.284.9304 feeleygroup.com

Fifthshire Homes Ltd. Member Since: 1985 Concord 905.660.7415 fifthshire.com

Fourth Pig Green & Natural Construction Worker Co-op Member Since: 2015 Baysville 1.888.391.4474 fourthpig.org

Fuzion Designs

Member Since: 2019 Mississauga 416.571.0011 fuziondesigns.ca

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GD Contracting Services Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Mississauga 905.564.7772 gdcontracting.ca

Georgian Custom Renovations Inc.

Member Since: 2013 Richmond Hill 416.553.5533 hotwire-electric.com

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Inspire Homes Inc.

Member Since: 2013 Mississauga 905.405.7275 georgianreno.com

Member Since: 2008 Caledon East 416.765.2020 inspirehomes.ca

Golden Bee Homes Inc.

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Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.768.4771 goldenbeehomes.com

Gorman-Mazzon Ltd. Member Since: 1986 Richmond Hill 416.818.5049

Great Northern Insulation

Member Since: 2017 Woodstock 1.800.265.1914 gni.ca

Green City Communities Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Markham 905.604.7018 greencitydvp.com

Greening Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.532.6811 greeninghomes.com

GTA Restoration

Jackson & Associates Inc.

Design – Build – Renovate Member Since: 1998 Toronto 416.693.7870 jacksoninc.ca

JAGG Enterprizes Inc. Member Since: 2007 Caledon 905.838.5244 jaggenterprizes.ca

Jeemca Developments Ltd. Member Since: 2020 Toronto 416.402.4188 jeemca.com

Josh Developments (1996) Ltd. Member Since: 1988 Scarborough 416.318.4899

JY Construction/ 2560904 Ontario Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.358.6666 gtarestoration.com

Member Since: 2021 Scarborough 416.988.8881 jyconstruction.biz

Gus Prokos Realtor

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“Real Estate Homeward, Brokerage” Member Since: 2020 Toronto 416.659.6009 realtorgus.com

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Haddington Developments Inc. Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.410.1799 haddington.com

Hogar At Home

Member Since: 2019 Toronto 647.771.0092 hogarathome.com

Home Corp Services Inc/Montwest Mechanical Inc.

Member Since: 2003 Vaughan 905.660.8886 homecorpservices.com

Home Editions Ltd. Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.410.7844 homeeditions.com

Galle Construction Inc.

Home Reno Direct

Member Since: 2013 Etobicoke 416.792.7591 galleconstructioninc.com

Member Since: 2015 Mississauga 844.819.7366 homerenodirect.com

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

Homes by Bellia Inc.

Member Since: 2009 Mississauga 905.566.9072 gattibrothers.com

Hotwire Electric

Member Since: 2018 Woodbridge 647.286.4471 homesbybellia.ca

Kayland Construction Concepts Inc. Member Since: 2015 Newmarket 905.836.0090 kaylandconcepts.com

Keystone Interiors Inc. Member Since: 2010 Woodbridge 905.850.0474 keystoneinteriors.ca

Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.901.9426 keystoneridge.ca

Khachi Design Group Ltd.

Member Since: 2012 Oakville 905.469.8118 khachi.com

Kingsgate Luxury Homes Inc.

Member Since: 2020 North York 416.617.3232 kingsgateluxuryhomes.com

Kingsway Carpets & Blinds Inc.

Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.253.0880 kingswaycarpetsandblinds.com

Kingsway Home Improvements Inc.

KS Floors & Installations Member Since: 2020 Woodbridge 416.566.7523 ks-floors.ca

L Leed Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2018 Bradford 833.866.5333 leedconstructionltd.ca

Leonardi General Contractors Inc.

Member Since: 2010 Mississauga 905.277.9085 leonardiconstruction.com

Leprevo Design-Build Member Since: 2012 Etobicoke 647.893.3283 leprevo.ca

Let It Rain Ltd.

Member Since: 2003 Mississauga 905.795.0212 letitrain.ca

Lewitt Construction Inc. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.383.1221 lewittconstruction.com

Lifestyles By Barons Inc. Member Since: 2010 Halton Hills 905.872.4777 lbbdesigns.ca

Luxor Homes Corporation Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.747.8746 luxorhomes.ca

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MacPherson Builders Ltd.

Member Since: 1995 Etobicoke 905.882.8000 macphersonbuilders.com

Make It Right Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Etobicoke 647.253.0305 makeitrightconstruction.ca

Marmo Contracting Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Markham 416.684.3117 marmocontracting.com

Martino Contractors Ltd.

Member Since: 1987 Concord 905.760.9894 martinohvac.com

Master Edge Homes

Member Since: 2009 Markham 905.201.1054 masteredgehomes.com

Mazenga Building Group Ltd.

Novacon Construction Inc. Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.750.7555 novacon.ca

Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.483.4105 mazenga.com

Nusite Contractors Ltd.

Men At Work Design Build Ltd.

Member Since: 2009 North York 416.622.7000 nusitegroup.com

Member Since: 1994 Toronto 416.763.0763 menatwork.ca

Nuvo Luxury Homes Corp.

Member Since: 2021 Toronto 416.300.8017 nuvohomes.ca

Method Homes

Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.548.5988 methodhomes.ca

NZH Contracting

Member Since: 2017

Metroview Developments Inc. Burlington

416.706.3737 nzh.ca

Member Since: 2020 Vaughan 905.747.5161 metroview.com

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MGB Construction

OMEGA Building Group

Mills Design Build

Ontario Screen Systems Inc./ Phantom Screens

Member Since: 2020 Caledon 905.838.2008 omegabuildinggroup.com

Member Since: 2018 Scarborough 416.473.3409 mgbconstruction.ca

Member Since: 2004 Oakville 905.847.7104 millsdb.ca

Member Since: 1995 Mississauga 905.624.0824 phantomscreens.ca

Modular Home Additions Inc.

Oriel Renovations

Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.759.4663 modular.ca

Member Since: 2018 Toronto 647.668.0175 orielrenovations.com

Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home

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Member Since: 2013 Pickering 905.686.2001 mkbi.com

Paradise Views Residential Renovations

Monde Devlopment Group Inc. Member Since: 2021 Courtice 416.834.3821 mondedevelopment.com

Member Since: 1996 Woodbridge 905.851.9159

Penguin Basements Ltd.

Next Day Access

Member Since: 2014 North York 416.633.7180 basementscanada.com

Member Since: 2021 Oakville 905.208.4186 nextdayaccess.com

New Steel Roofers Inc. Member Since: 2010 Hamilton 905.543.1623 newsteelroofers.com

Perma-Wood Solariums and Additions

Member Since: 1994 Markham 416.491.2275 permawood.com

NICO Renovations

By Design Inc.

Pine Glen General Contractors Inc.

Member Since: 2018 Stoney Creek 416.886.9004 nicorenosbydesign.com

Maxamin Homes

Northern Edge Construction Services Ltd.

Member Since: 2008 Toronto 647.435.5433 norsemanconstruction.ca Member Since: 1997 Scarborough 416.269.1900 noredge.com

Member Since: 1996 Etobicoke 416.621.1041 Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.346.3445 pelicon.ca

N. De Luca Plumbing (1995) Inc.

Norseman Construction & Development Ltd./ Norseman Group

Member Since: 2019 Member Since: 2010 Toronto Etobicoke 416.398.6664 647.505.6869 maxaminhomes.com kingswayhomeimprovements.com

P.J. Renovations Inc.

Pelicon Inc.

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Matthew Vincent Building Group

Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 289.999.0155 matthewvincent.ca

Member Since: 2016 Bolton 416.560.9501 paradiseviews.ca

Member Since: 2010 Oakville 905.827.1117 pineglen.ca

Plan A Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.873.6810 builtbyplana.ca

Premier Quality Renovations Inc.

Member SInce: 2015 Toronto 905.286.0303 premier-renovations.com

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Progressive Reno & Contracting Member Since: 2014 Etobicoke 416.831.6717

Proplus Constuction Inc. Member Since: 2020 Scarborough 416.298.3136

PURE Building Group

Member Since: 2017 Concord 416.895.1500 purebuildinggroup.com

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Quality Sterling Group Member Since: 1965 Vaughan 905.585.4800 qsg.ca

Queensgate Homes Inc.

Member Since: 1992 Woodbridge 905.264.0600 queensgatehomes.com

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R.E.A.L. Construction Group

Member Since: 2021 Concord 416.358.7325 realconstructiongroup.com

Ragno Electric Ltd. Member Since: 2000 Brampton 905.793.4663 ragnoelectric.com

Rajacan Developments Inc. Member Since: 2019 Toronto 416.487.5425

RAM Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 2012 Stouffville 905.773.0507 ramcon.ca

Raywal Ltd.

Member Since: 1957 Thornhill 905.889.6243 raywal.com

Red Robin Masonry Inc. Member Since: 2017 Etobicoke 416.206.8859 redrobinmasonry.com

Remodel Canada – Carpet One Floor & Home Member Since: 2019 North York 905.886.9283 remodelcanada.com

Renditions Design Build Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Erin 416.606.9954 renditionsdb.com

Reno Building

Member Since: 2021 Newmarket 416.821.FREE renobuilding.ca

Renocorp Inc.

Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.877.2408 renocorpinc.ca 64

RENOWOW! c/o Sam Beninato

South Light Design/ Build Inc.

Ridgestone Homes Ltd.

Spalding Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Pickering 416.937.0969 renowow.ca

Member Since: 2010 Woodbridge 905.264.7880 ridgestonehomes.ca

Ripple Projects

Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.969.9999 rippleprojects.com

R-Mac Solutions

Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.872.9993 r-macsolutions.com

Roussel Eavestrough Distributors Ltd.

Member Since: 2011 Scarborough 416.438.4344 rousseleavestrough.com

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SalDan Developments Ltd. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.282.6044 saldangroup.com

Salerno Custom Homes Member Since: 2011 Mississauga 905.602.8611 salerno.ca

Sandgate Construction Inc. Member Since: 1991 Aurora 905.841.6440 sandgateconstruction.com

ScottRyan Design Build Member Since: 2015 Oakville 905.510.5314 scottryan.ca

Scottsdale Contracting Inc.

Member Since: 2002 Toronto 416.520.8858 scottsdalecontracting.ca

Select Construction Member Since: 2020 Toronto 647.863.8050 selectcon.ca

SevernWoods Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2008 Toronto 416.483.2941 severnwoods.com

Shane Renovations Inc. Member Since: 2019 Ancaster 905.304.4009 shanerenovations.com

Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.457.4640 southlight.ca Member Since: 2021 Newmarket 905.898.5503

Span-Co General Contracting Services Ltd.

Member Since: 2008 Markham 905.475.6282 spanco.ca

Stellar Homes Inc. Member Since: 2011 Aurora 905.726.7778 stellarhomesinc.ca

Stockridge Construction Ltd.

Member Since: 2005 Erin 416.806.5831 stockridgeconstruction.com

Suncore Homes Inc. Member Since: 2014 Richmond Hill 905.897.1000 suncorecons.com

Sunnylea Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2020 Toronto 416.789.5229 sunnyleahomes.ca

Sunrise Group Canada Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Markham 905.415.0555 sunrisegroup.ca

Superior Quality Renovations & Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2003 Toronto 416.441.0084 sqrc.ca

Sure Seal Crack Injections Co. Ltd.

Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.878.7295 crackinjections.com

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T. Sena Construction and Management Inc. Member Since: 2006 Woodbridge 905.850.1010

Templehouse Renovations

Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.932.9099 templehouse.com

Sierra Corporation

The Bespoke Group

SJOC Construction Inc.

The Built Group

Sosna Inc.

The City Wide Group Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Toronto 416.642.0032 sierra.ca

Member Since: 2021 Toronto 833.756.2463 sjocconstruction.com Member Since: 2012 Vaughan 416.888.7366 sosna.ca

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Member Since: 2021 Toronto 416.838.5296 thebespokegroup.ca Member Since: 2019 Scarborough 416.566.1017 thebuiltgroup.com Member Since: 2014 Toronto 416.283.5500 citywidegroup.com

The English Carpenter

Member Since: 2014 Toronto 647.269.3140 theenglishcarpenter.com

The Finishers Toronto Renovations Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.910.0761 the-finishers.com

The Meal Group

Member Since: 2016 Oakville 416.996.0371 themealgroup.com

Timberlea Construction Ltd.

Member Since: 2007 Mississauga 905.602.5959 timberleaconstruction.com

TIPEQ Homes Inc.

Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.623.8159 tipeq.ca

Tishler Custom Homes Ltd.

Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.785.0060 tishlerhomes.com

Torino Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2020 Markham 905.470.1188 torinoconstruction.com

Toronto Custom Concepts Inc.

Uni-Tech Windows Mfg. Inc.

Member Since: 2015 Woodbridge 905.856.4011 unitechwindows.com

United Plumbing Inc.

Member Since: 2019 Brampton 905.791.1902 unitedplumbing.ca

Whitaker Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2021 North York 416.748.3836 urbinco.ca

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Vacuflo Built-In Central Vacuum Systems

Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.445.6886 cyclonicvacs.com

Vertechs World Class Elevators Inc. Member Since: 2019 Ayr 519.621.8443 vertechselevators.com

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W.C. Meek Design and Construction Ltd.

Walden Design Build Inc.

Trimatrix Construction Inc.

Member Since: 2016 Concord 905.856.5156 trimatrix.ca

Trubuild

Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.704.6381 trubuild.com

Trudel & Sons Roofing Ltd.

Member Since: 1995 Stouffville 905.642.3515 trudelroofing.com

Twelve Stone Homes

Member Since: 2014 Sharon 905.657.9184 twelvestonehomes.com

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U.K. Construction

Member Since: 1996 Scarborough 416.266.5333 ukconstruction.ca

Member Since: 2014 Thornhill 416.882.4606 wellcorecorporation.ca

URBINCO

Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.463.7433 upsidedevelopment.ca

Town Square Developments Inc.

Member Since: 2015 North York 647.748.8874 trevisanakitchens.com

WellCore Corporation

Weston Flooring Ltd.

Member Since: 2008 Toronto 416.690.1919 wcmeekdesignandconstruction.com

Trevisana Kitchens + Interiors

Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.640.2411 wallzcorp.com

Upside Inc.

Member Since: 2013 Mississauga 416.806.2232 torontocustomconcepts.com Member Since: 2005 Woodbridge 905.850.9367 townsquaredevelopments.ca

Wallzcorp Inc.

Member Since: 1999 Toronto 416.487.2300 waldendesignbuild.com/ renomark

Member Since: 2004 Woodbridge 416.746.8492 westonfloorcoverings.com Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.794.7379 whitakerc.com

Wilmar Group Inc.

Member Since: 2019 Etobicoke 416.939.9276 wilmargroup.ca

Woodcastle Homes Ltd.

Member Since: 2002 Mississauga 905.891.0200 woodcastle.ca

Woodsmith Construction

Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.937.5874 woodsmith.ca

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Zebra Equipment Rental & Sales

Member Since: 2020 Newmarket 647.207.7347 zebrarentals.ca

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