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STAT CHAT | BEN MYERS Ben Myers is President of Bullpen Research & Consulting. Ben provides pricing recommendation, product mix, and valuation studies on new residential housing developments for builders, lenders and property owners. www.bullpenconsutling.ca

CONDO PRO | BARBARA LAWLOR Barbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condo developments in Canada and overseas. baker-re.com

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Untitled.

aT yonge and eglinton

Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties reveal full design plans for its Untitled project in Toronto

Photo credit: Arthur MolA

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what’s coming Up

The two-tower residential development named, Untitled, will include 751 condominium suites ranging from studios to three bedrooms as well as 32,000 square feet of amenity space.

The development team will also be building a separate 413-unit purpose-built rental building adjacent to Untitled, along with a new public park.

The condominiums will feature suites ranging in type, from studios to three bedrooms, with prices starting in the low $400,000s.

For more information, register at untitledtoronto.com

the location As part of the block master-plan, at Yonge and Eglinton, this midtown Toronto location is in the mist of a tremendous transformation.

Existing subway access and every possible amenity are currently within easy walking distance. The new Eglinton Crosstown LRT is under construction.

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not jUst condos The rental building will contain 200 affordable housing units, 165 mid-range units, and 49 market units, delivering a range of housing options.

the team Reserve Properties and Westdale Properties worked with songwriter, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams, alongside architects from IBI Group led by Mansoor Kazerouni; and designers from U31, helmed by Kelly Cray.

To me, the key elements were water and space.

With water moving in the building the way it does, there’s this continuous flow of motion that’s recharging to people.

Certain places just hit us as humans, reminding us that we’re alive, says Pharrell Williams, who collaborated on the Untitled project.

EDITOR’S NOTE

GOING DEEP

SUSAN LEGGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF New Home + Condo Guide EMAIL: susan.legge@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @SusanLegge

Based on the number of events our team here at NextHome attended over the last two weeks, 2020 is going to be a busy year in the pre-construction industry.

Keeping up with pre-construction real estate is what we do best. We break it all down by providing you with information that’s relevant to first-time buyers, investors and seasoned purchasers, as well as those looking to purchase their first home in Canada.

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Feb. 1 - 15, 2020 | volume 29, issue 3

Contents Cover Story

24 Menkes and QuadReal Festival at vMC — join the Celebration!

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The Ones to Watch 6

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untitled — #yongeAndeglinton a new community collaboration with Pharrell Williams

14 square one District — #mississauga the square one area is changing

#BeyondtheCity 34 industry expert A Q+A with Linda Gabrielian Oliveri, Enercare’s HVAC expert by mARlene eisneR

46 Design style Make the most of your windows

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by sARA beDeRmAn

48 Celebrity Homes + Condos Jennifer Lawrence’s Manhattan penthouse

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by susAn leGGe

by DAve Wilkes

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Trending Condo living becomes the choice for more families

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34 Condo Pro

stat Chat We’re just not building enough housing by ben myeRs

Design File Style meets function in the kitchen

by JAClyn vAn mAuRik

by JAyson sCHWARz

62 Design File Terrific tile trends

Be realistic about your condo commute

bilD Report The keys to planning a good renovation

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Understanding your condo documents

#insideTheGTA The latest news, numbers, trends and events

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30 legally speaking

by bARbARA lAWloR

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Trending This year’s Winter Stations will open on Feb. 17

In eveRy Issue

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Contributors

42 Glossary 55

Hot Properties GTA

59 Hot Properties sWo 64 index of Advertisers 66 What’s online nexthome.ca 11

#InsidetheGTA PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX LUKEY

by SUSAN LEGGE

GTA

ADLER IN DREAMLAND AT IDS 2020

JonATHAn ADLER TAPPED FoR 2020 DESiGnER PRoGRAM. Luxury quartz brand Caesarstone announced its 2020 designer collaboration with potter, designer and author Jonathan Adler. The partnership debuted at Canada’s largest design exposition, the Interior Design Show 2020 (IDS20) held recently at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with an engaging, very graphic and very Instagrammable installation – Dreamland. See the NextHome Instagram feed for a peek at some behind-the-scenes footage of this photo shoot.

Marlin Spring co-founders launch new foundation CEO Benjamin Bakst and CFO Elliot Kazarnovsky, co-founders of Toronto-based real estate company Marlin Spring, have launched the Marlin Spring Foundation.

This non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting groups with youth-focused mandates in three key areas: education, mental health and youth programming. The Foundation is committed to working with NGOs that have a track record of success.

“Since we launched our real estate business five years ago, we have been dedicated to giving back to the community,” says Benjamin Bakst. “Now, we will be supporting the greater community on a broader level. Our mission is to create lasting change for those that are the most vulnerable, yet have the most potential – our children.”

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The Foundation’s first program partnership is with WE Charity. Shown (l-r) Marlin Spring Co-Founder and CFO Elliot Kazarnovsky; Marlin Spring Foundation Executive Director, Shayna Haddon; WE Charity Co-Founder, Craig Kielburger and Marlin Spring Co-Founder and CEO, Benjamin Bakst.

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The Government of Ontario is providing Conseil scolaire Viamonde with $10.2 million to purchase the former Greenwood Secondary School site from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This will be the new home for a Frenchlanguage school project in East Toronto. future school will accommodate 501 students from grades 7-12 and is part of the province’s plan to support students with better learning spaces.

Pearson allocates $40M to WeWork workspaces open create ‘Union Station West’ at Hudson’s Bay on Queen This year is sure to be full of GTA transit news.

The latest buzz is about Union Station West, the pet name given to a project being promoted by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport.

A visit to its website, unionstationwest.ca, talks about a major, multi-modal transit hub that “would serve the airport, the employment area, and reduce congestion on the surrounding road network”.

Planned to be completed in the early 2030s, Union Station West would connect three neighbouring cities in the west—Brampton, Mississauga, and Etobicoke— plus, it will make it easier to get to the airport, according to the website.

The GTAA recently announced its intention to partner with Metrolinx by making a $40 million commitment to build this regional transit network. It has already invested $38 million in work currently underway, and there are plans to explore ground connections to the future Union Station West and the surrounding Airport Employment Zone. A potential Kitchener GO rail corridor connection, as well as improved LRT and bus connections are also to be explored.

Sales numbers for T.O. show balanced market

WeWork celebrated the official launch of WeWork Hudson’s Bay on Queen Street on Jan. 23.

Located inside the home of one of Canada’s oldest and most iconic brands, Hudson’s Bay, WeWork Hudson’s Bay is the brand’s largest building in Toronto to date, supporting a thriving and diverse community of entrepreneurs, startups and large businesses in the centre of the city.

The unique agreement combines workspace with retail, attracting a new wave of users into this historic building. WeWork’s innovative workspace is directly visible into the adjacent upper retail floors occupied

by Hudson’s Bay, bridging these two communities together while offering entrepreneurial condo dwellers alternative work space solutions in addition to working-from-home and coffee shop options.

WeWork Hudson’s Bay officially opened its doors in November 2019, where they’ve welcomed members across industries including logistics, software, education, hospitality, law, wellness and more.

The building’s expansive floor plans allow for a range of unique amenities and environments - most notably, a dedicated Town Hall or large, flexible event space overlooking Toronto City Hall designed to bring the outside community together in our space for engaging events, casual meet-and-greets, and more.

WeWork opened its first Toronto building in August 2017 at 240 Richmond St, where it has since grown its footprint to 10 buildings throughout the city.

According to its latest report, the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price Index was up 0.2 per cent in November of last year from the previous month.

This was a good showing for a month of November — in seven of the last 10 Novembers, the index has declined said the report.

The last quarter of the year is typically a seasonal slow period. If purely seasonal variations were taken out, the resulting seasonally adjusted index would show a fourth consecutive monthly increase.

The composite index for Toronto was about flat.

Its flatness coincides with a plateauing of home sales, not necessarily worrisome given that this market is balanced, it stated. nexthome.ca 13

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Square ONe disTricT construction of first two residential towers to begin this year in partnership with The daniels corporation

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What is today swaths of parking lots around Square One Shopping Centre will soon be transformed into a vibrant new community in Mississauga called Square One District the NumberS

what’S cOmiNg up

As the largest mixed-use downtown development in Canadian history, Square One District will transform 130 acres around Square One Shopping Centre. The project will eventually comprise more than 18,000 residential units, a transit mobility hub, community buildings, parks, green spaces and office space. The first phase includes two residential towers with 402 rental apartments and 575 condominium suites which are 36 and 48 storeys respectively.

Sales for the condominium start this spring with a plan for 575 condominium suites, and will offer residents exclusive partnerships and services with Square One Shopping Centre.

the LOcatiON

the team

Bounded by Burnhamthorpe, Confederation Parkway, Highway 403 and City Centre, Square One District is anticipated to be a multiphase, multi-decade project that allows the community to grow in lockstep with the needs of the City of Mississauga and its residents.

Global real estate firm, Oxford Properties Group, alongside Alberta Investment Management Corporation have partnered with The Daniels Corporation for the The Rental Residences and The Condominiums of Square One District.

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NOt juSt cONdOS Against the backdrop of a rental housing shortage in the GTA, over half of the more than 18,000 residential units to be built will be rental apartments.

Oxford and AIMCo's plan for Square One District recognizes the important role housing plays in creating a holistic and healthy urban community, and we are thrilled that they have trusted Daniels to deliver on the critical first phase. Daniels has an outstanding history of bringing master-planned communities to life that go above and beyond the traditional approach to development. We welcome the opportunity to continue to build on our 15-year history in Mississauga's City Centre, said Niall Haggart, Executive Vice President, The Daniels Corporation.

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Renovating in 2020?

Planning is the Key to a good Renovation

Dave WilKes

After all the activity of the holidays and the New Year, February is the time that many people’s attention turns to planning a renovation for their home. If you are planning an upgrade or renovation you are in good company, based on Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Survey (2018), over one million Canadian homes are in need of major repair.

Renovations and repairs may include a smaller job like a bathroom refresh or finishing a basement to meet changing life needs, or maybe it’s something more substantial. Regardless of the project, understanding the process and planning is a key factor in achieving the results you want.

Your first step should be to develop a very clear vision of what is required. Take time to articulate what goals you want to achieve with your renovation and develop a clear description of what you want to change. Write down your priorities and items that you’d like to have if your budget allows.

Make sure everyone in your home participates in the discussion so you have a complete picture of what is needed.

Then it’s time to find a professional renovator that will guide you through the process.

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Regardless of the project, understanding the process and planning is a key factor in achieving the results you want.

best interest to start this process early. You will be putting a lot of trust in this person, so look for a renovator that is a member of BILD’s RenoMark program. This means that they have committed to the RenoMark code of conduct and BILD’s code of ethics. To find a

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RenoMark renovator, visit www.RenoMark.ca For most people price is an important consideration when choosing a renovator, but it’s important to note that you often get what you pay for. Make sure to consider the renovator’s

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When you are comfortable with the preliminary design, budget and timetable, you’re ready to draw up a written contract with your renovator.

experience, construction schedule and references. You should verify that the renovator has the appropriate licenses, WSIB coverage and insurance. Take the time to check three references to get a good understanding of how the company operates.

Once you have selected your professional renovator, he or she may bring in a designer or architect, and together you will work through your project outline and create plans and specifications.

This will help determine the budget estimate and any building permits

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and approvals you will need. In some municipalities obtaining building permits and approvals can take many weeks and even months.

This is another reason to start the process early.

When you are comfortable with the preliminary design, budget and timetable, you’re ready to draw up a written contract with your renovator. The contract sets out the precise scope of the work, the price, a schedule of payments, a reasonable timetable for completing the work, productspecific details and a warranty clause. The contract should be reviewed by a lawyer. A RenoMark renovator will provide a contract for all projects. Remember good contracts provide protection to both parties in the event of a dispute or problem.

Since it’s impossible for me to provide all the nuances of planning

a renovation in this article, BILD has recently compiled a new Reno Guide to assist homeowners through the process. The Reno Guide is published with the support of the City of Toronto Environment & Energy Division and can be found on the BetterHomesTo website at https://betterhomesto.ca/planningyour-renovation/.

Dave Wilkes is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter, @bildgta, or visit www.bildgta.ca.

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Condo Living BeComes the ChoiCe for More faMiLies After decades where young, single professionals were the primary target for many urban developers, a new demographic is starting to attract the attention of the condo market in Toronto. Although no one is denying the massive supply and demand that still exists for teeny 600-square-feet units in the downtown core. Two and even three-bedroom units are starting to gain momentum among families for several reasons. However, these larger condo units are more readily 18 New Home + Condo Guide | Feb. 1–15, 2020

available outside Toronto in the surrounding 905 area.

“Condominiums represent an alternative for young families, and there are several reasons why a growing household would consider living in a condo in downtown Toronto and across the GTA,” says real estate agent Ross Bongelli of RE/MAX Condos Plus. “The two most important include affordability and being closer to work. Not to mention the huge investments being made on building new

elementary schools and enhancing common areas and parks in the downtown core in recent years.”

Could family-sized condo units be changing Toronto’s real estate market?

The November 2019 Altus Group new-home sales report showed condominium apartments in low, medium and high-rise buildings, stacked townhouses and loft units, accounted for 3,564 new home sales, while single-family home …cont’d on page 20

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sales showed, 1,156 detached, linked and semi-detached houses and townhouses (excluding stacked townhouses) sales, demonstrating that condo living for young families is the new normal.

Pick an evening in downtown Toronto and the landscape has changed drastically in recent years.

You’ll now see a steady stream of strollers lining the sidewalk mixed in with the herds of commuters.

It’s easy to see why a 15-minute walk or short TTC ride to work or having your child’s daycare located down the street from your condo is such an appealing proposition.

But there are a few things condo families should consider about small-space living says designer Desta Ostapyk who will be speaking about this and other design trends at the upcoming 2020 GTA Home & Reno Show running from February 14 – 17 at the International Centre Mississauga.

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to prepare and help families with small children considering moving into a condo.

Space SaverS – space is an issue for most parents regardless of where you live. It’s especially a challenge in smaller spaces, but there are several hacks to help save space, for example: Look for under of overhead storage. Designer tip: Going vertical is always key for maximizing spaces and minimizing the appearance of clutter. It’s easy to find solutions that won’t take up valuable floor space and will still look great in your space.

Look for multifunctional pieces vs bulky, cumbersome singleuse furniture. Make sure to buy things that transition well such as a highchair that serves double duty as a swing when converted, stools that contain storage space, or pull-outs for couches for when you have company.

childproofing – Safety is a lot easier in a condo, except for some childproofing stressors such as access to windows and balconies in high story buildings, or direct access to an elevator that can take curious kiddos almost anywhere, including outside. practical playroomS – Wall decals are a great way to add character and whimsy to a small footprint and gives your child a sense of personal space.

Adding picture ledges, especially clear acrylic ones, are also a great way to displaying books and accolades in a way that won’t be intrusive into the space. If you’re feeling crafty, you may want to consider a curtain rod on the wall with curtain ring clamps as a clean and creative way to display kid’s artwork that also allows you to easily change out items on a regular basis.

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We Need to build more housiNg ben Myers

During the first couple weeks of the year, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation released data on the 2019 housing market in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). Local builders and developers completed just 27,410 new units in 2019, the lowest level for the Toronto CMA since 1998. There were less than 12,700 condominium apartment completions, the lowest figure since 2012.

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Analyzing units over time presents a challenge, as the composition of an average unit has changed drastically over the past 15 years.

It’s hard to compare things over time when they’re changing. In the early 2000s, the average home getting built in the GTA was a 2,500-sq. ft. single-family home in the suburbs with three or four bedrooms. In 2019, the average home getting built is an 800 sq. ft. condominium apartment with two bedrooms. So we’re building a similar number of homes, but we’re delivering considerably less square footage, and way fewer bedrooms. This is contributing to our housing crisis.

In 2018, the population of the

Toronto CMA grew by 125,000 people, with estimates for 2019 calling for another 130,000 people. Basically, a city the size of St Catharine’s has moved to the Toronto CMA in each of the last two years. CMHC’s forecast for population growth in 2020 is for the CMA to increase by just under 140,000 people.

There will always be people that want to reduce immigration as a way to calm house price growth, but I welcome all newcomers. We need to make it easier to build more to accommodate everyone.

Three years ago, the talk was about foreign investors driving up the new home market and new home prices. The year the new

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In 2018, the population of the Toronto CMA grew by 125,000 people, with estimates for 2019 calling for another 130,000 people.

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50-storey towers as far as the eye can see. The planning process and the fees associated with small scale developments have been a killer for small players trying to add gentle density and a couple more apartments to existing neighbourhoods.

If you get a flyer in the mail for a new development in your neighbourhood, get the night off from Netflix and go to the public meeting, lend your support for the project and for more housing supply.

Chances are, the latest “solution” to the housing crisis that someone is touting, either a speculation tax, or offshore investor tax. Your $3 million dollar home surcharge is not going to solve our housing crisis, in fact, not much will. The best solution for ensuring that it doesn’t get a lot worse is more housing supply.

non-resident owner’s tax (2017) was implemented was the highest year for new condo price growth since the 1980s, and 2018 was not far behind it. Foreign buyers were not the problem.

Last year it was all about Airbnb taking 5,500 units away from long-term rentals. Later in 2019, an RBC Economics’ report showed that Toronto (GTA) was 9,100 units short of a balanced rental market, and that the area needs 22,000 new rental units per year just to

satisfy demand. Eliminating Airbnb will help, but it won’t help much.

Already in 2020, the saviour of the market according to several politicians, is eliminating vacant condo units. Owners shouldn’t keep units purposely vacant.

Eliminating vacant units will help, but it won’t help much.

The only way to prevent the housing crisis in our region from getting much worse is to continue to build at a record pace. It doesn’t mean we need

Ben Myers is President of Bullpen Research & Consulting. Ben provides pricing recommendation, product mix, and valuation studies on new residential housing developments for builders, lenders and property owners. Ben’s firm produces monthly rental housing analysis and publishes a quarterly report on high-rise land values. Visit www.bullpenconsutling.ca or find him on Twitter @benmyers29

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Retail frontage along Highway 7 at Festival Condominiums.

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Festival at VMC Join the Celebration!

You may have heard there’s a party going on right here, and it’s happening in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), at Festival, the latest high-rise residential community

by Menkes and QuadReal.

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A new urban centre is forming in the 905, in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and what is already the largest employment centre in York Region. It’s dynamic, it’s lively, and it’s completely changing the face of Vaughan.

Right at the heart of it, you will find Festival, the latest project

by Menkes Developments and QuadReal Property Group.

Situated in downtown Vaughan’s new South VMC, Festival will

feature four condominium towers varying in height from 40 to 59 storeys, two of which will be the tallest in VMC. The four-tower community will encompass over 85,000 square feet of retail on site — a spectacular array of dining, shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle offerings, making this highly coveted community a place where residents of all ages will get the best of urban living. Vaughan is building a world-class skyline

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Spanning over 440 acres, VMC is one of Canada’s largest new master-planned communities. Once complete, it will include 1.5 million square feet of new office space, 750,000 square feet of retail and will be home to 25,000 residents.

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Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Station.

Image courtesy of the City of Vaughan

without compromising its vision for an urban, transit-oriented, green, and people-focused downtown.

Spanning over 440 acres, VMC is one of Canada’s largest new master-planned communities.

Once complete, it will include 1.5 million square feet of new office space, 750,000 square feet of retail and will be home to 25,000 residents. A true live, work, play urban centre, it will include numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment, and already neighbours some of the

city’s biggest tourist attractions such as Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills shopping centre.

“We’re so pleased to launch Festival, our second development in VMC, and build on the success we had with our first site Mobilio,” said Jared Menkes, Executive Vice President, High Rise. “With both projects, we’re catering to every type of family and lifestyle.

Festival will take urban living to the ultimate level. We have plans for unprecedented indoor and outdoor amenities; the community will be something condo dwellers

have never experienced before.

At the same time, with the substantial growth that VMC is experiencing, it will also fulfill the area’s fundamental need for more density.”

Connectivity will be central to Festival residents. Just steps away is the new VMC transit hub, which is accessed by Viva, Zum and York Region buses. Vaughan is currently the only city outside of Toronto that has subway service. From the VMC subway station, passengers can easily travel downtown in 45 minutes and students and faculty nexthome.ca 25

Courtyard and retail shops and restaurants at Festival Condominiums Illustrations are artists’ concepts only

of York University’s major campuses can enjoy an effortless commute of only 6 minutes. Festival is also conveniently situated at Hwys.

400 and 7, providing excellent accessibility to the entire GTA by car. For jet-setters, Toronto Pearson International Airport is just a short 15-minute drive away.

Smart and sustainable, Vaughan is certainly about more than just transportation connections.

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New disclosure requirements in the Condominium Act provide owners with more information than ever, but all of this information can quickly become overwhelming. What are all the documents and what do they tell you? The following is an overview of the rules and regulations governing condo living.

CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION

The declaration is like the constitution of a condo. It provides information regarding each suite’s boundaries and share of common expenses expressed as a percentage of the total budget.

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The declaration also describes any recreational facilities and how they will be used. It can also contain restrictions on the use or occupation of the units and common elements. A review of the declaration will tell you exactly what you are buying.

A declaration can only be changed if over 80 per cent of the owners agree to the change. This makes subsequent changes to the declaration difficult and rare.

BY-LAWS

The by-laws control how condominium corporations are run. They outline the qualifications

of condominium directors, their remuneration (if any), and the quorum necessary for a meeting. The by-laws may also outline when and how the condominium can borrow money.

This is important if there is ever a special assessment levied. As an alternative to a special assessment the condo may be able to borrow funds, if allowed in the by-laws, rather than makeup any shortfalls from the unit owners.

By-laws can be passed, appealed or amended by the board of directors. Before becoming effective, by-laws must be approved by a majority

of the units of the corporation and registered with the land registry office.

considered carefully as they can have a large impact on your dayto-day life.

CONDOMINIUM RULES

STATUS CERTIFICATE

The board of directors can also make, amend or repeal rules. The rules govern the safety, security or welfare of the owners and the property or assets of the corporation. They typically prevent unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of the common elements or units.

It’s common for the rules to prevent owners from renting out their units for short periods of time (ie. Airbnb) or restrict visitors’ use of the common elements. It is also increasingly common for the rules to limit the number and/or size of pets allowed in the building.

Rules can vary greatly in each condominium, so even if you are familiar with condo living it’s important to review the rules in each building you buy into. They can impact lifestyle choices, which while not legal issues, should be

Perhaps the most important document you’ll receive is the status certificate. This document gives buyers details of the financial and legal circumstances for the condominium building.

A status certificate will include information regarding increases in common expenses, law suits against the condominium corporation and any upcoming large expenditures for repairs.

A status certificate will also have information about the individual condo unit. It indicates if the current owner is in default of paying common expenses and if any increase in common expenses has been declared by the condominium board.

While sifting through these documents may seem overwhelming, careful review of the rules and regulations

governing your condo could save you a lot of time and unexpected cost down the road. You should also seek the advice of a real estate lawyer and accountant who can point out abnormalities or possible red flags.

Don’t forget the best help you can get is from a real estate lawyer who understands condominium law. Be careful and find someone who is knowledgeable and cares about you and your family. This is an important milestone in your life.

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CoNDo COMMUTE BarBara LawLor Shopping for a new condo is about location, location, location in many ways, one of which is the consideration of your future commute from the residence you choose. It would be lovely if you could measure from points A and B on a map and judge accordingly, but of course, it is not that simple.

This “as the crow flies” approach is counterproductive, as roads are rarely straight, and geographical aspects such as ravines, hills, lakes and bridges enter into the equation. Then there are varying speed limits, areas that tend to bottleneck and the like. The moral of the story is that if you are looking at new condos that are out of the vicinity where you work and live now, pay special attention to how long your commute will be, whether by foot, transit or vehicle.

I advise potential purchasers to take the time to actually do their commute from the buildings they are looking at, and to make that trip during morning and afternoon rush hours. We all know the timing can be incredibly different from off hours. Keep in mind, too, that two condos that are the same distance from your work place may have very different timings due to the parameters of the commute.

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I advise potential purchasers to take the time to actually do their commute from the buildings they are looking at, and to make that trip during morning and afternoon rush hours.

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Keep in mind, too, that two condos that are the same distance from your work place may have very different timings due to the parameters of the commute.

work. I suggest experimenting with your commute by vehicle, and then using public transit. You may find transit is quicker and more economical. It also leaves time for reading the newspaper or going over your presentation for the day. And wouldn’t it be wonderful to not have to find a parking spot downtown?

As you compare condominiums, remember to log these times into your spreadsheet or whatever you are using to keep track of pros and cons. If the commute is longer from a building that is otherwise perfect, maybe think out of the box. Many employers today offer flex hours so that employees can

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avoid major rush hours, and even some work-from-home days. It is worth asking about. There is also the option of car-pooling if you know someone else who is purchasing in your condo.

Oh, then there may be some of you who work from home and just commute to an occasional meeting. For you, timing may not be critical, but then again, you still want a location that is convenient for traveling to and from activities, family, friends, cottages, etc. Fortunately, by provincial requirements, new condominiums are situated close to amenities and transit to make the most of existing and future infrastructure.

Your new condo comparison list will include many other factors, such as exterior architecture, building amenities, features and finishes, suite design and price. But location is really the key consideration that gets the shopping process moving along.

Even if you purchase a condo suite as an investment, you want a convenient location for potential renters. The point is, look at it carefully – and compare fairly.

Barbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Incorporated, winner of the pinnacle 2017 Riley Brethour Award from BILD, and an in-demand columnist and speaker.

A member of the Baker team since 1993, she oversees the marketing and sales of condominium developments in the GTA and overseas. Keep current with The Baker Blog at blog.bakerrealestate.com

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Three winning teams and one Canadian design school transform Toronto’s lifeguard stations into thought-provoking pieces of pop-up art The sixth annual Winter Stations Design Competition has selected three winning submissions which will be brought to life at Toronto’s east beaches starting February 17.

Three designs were selected from 273 submissions from around the world by this year’s Winter Stations design jury. Artists, architects and designers were asked to create bold designs at the site of the lifeguard stations that are dotted along the beachfront. Each winning submission celebrates Toronto’s winter waterfront landscape and aims to draw people outside to interact with installations, the winter and each other. This year, the three winning designs will be joined by an installation from Centennial College.

The theme for Winter Stations’ sixth anniversary is Beyond the Five Senses. Designers were asked to explore how our senses interact and overlap to provide us with a picture of our environment and how we interact with it, demonstrating our subjective relationship to reality or displaying a distorted one.

“We wanted this year’s theme to look beyond the five senses to bring interactive art to the water’s edge,” said Winter Stations co-founder, Roland Rom Colthoff, RAW Design. “Winter Stations has always been about bringing joy, warmth and conversation to the long, cold Canadian winter landscape.”

Founded by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates, and Curio, Winter Stations Design Competition was conceived as a way of using design to inspire Torontonians to visit the beach in the winter.

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Mirage, by Cristina Vega and Pablo losa Fontangordo

Mirage has been designed to react to the movements of the sun and the people. Depending on where the visitors are positioned, they will see either a red transparent sun setting or a light and bright rising sun laying on the horizon. As they walk closer, they will discover the thin structure that makes these two simultaneous realities possible.

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by Charlie sutherland oF suhuha

Kaleidoscope of the Senses repurposes the existing lifeguard chair, bringing together a balanced yet dynamic composition of elements which are both a visual and experiential celebration of the senses and a metaphor of the body in space.

An open bell tower structure creates clanking metal sounds in the wind, while a diagonal black chimney draws up the aromas of oils set into the beach sand at its base. A horizontal white extrusion reflects the expansive horizon, framing a view of the water and back to the city. This is all underscored by a lateral red beam, establishing a tactile bench within the structure, the only point of physical contact with the observer.

the 2020 Winter stations jury Was Chaired by Mary-Margaret McMahon, Sidewalk Labs; and Marietta Fox, Community Project Coordinator for Councillor Bradford. additional jurors inCluded: brad bradford, Councillor, Ward 19 Beaches-east York Ken greenberg, Principal, Greenberg Consultants thrush holmes, Toronto-based artist

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Noodle Feed

noodle Feed, by iheartblob

Noodle Feed goes beyond physical senses and creates a shared augmented reality environment where people can interact in new ways and consider that the world is much more than we perceive. The colourful forms and tangible nature of the ‘noodles’ are designed to attract attention, while the rough matte texture of recycled sailcloth contrasts with the soft, springy cushioning of the objects, inviting visitors to move them into chairs, beds and shelters.

An Augmented Reality App lets visitors leave digital traces of their time at the installation, including photos, stories and drawings that can be seen by other users in physical space.

the beaCh’s PerCussion enseMble (Centennial College)

This installation consists of three structures of varying sizes formed of a series of stacked wooden rectangular prisms laid out in a circular shape around a giant steel drum.

Where the prisms overhang, metal bells of varying shapes and sizes will hang. Some of the structure’s prisms might also be made into steel drums. The elements of the lake’s environment will release the bells’ sound like a wind chime. Visitors can use sticks chained to the structure to play along with the sounds produced by the lake’s elements. Graffiti artists will also be invited to tag the structure.

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looP installation launChes january 15 This year, Winter Stations and the Waterfront BIa announced a renewed partnership to continue bringing interactive public art to the waterfront during the shoulder seasons. For the last three years they have partnered on Winter Stations’ sister exhibition Ice Breakers, but in an effort to diversify the offerings and showcase public art, the partnership evolved to mount two exhibits leading up to the launch of Winter Stations. The first, called Impulse, brought a series of illuminated seesaws to harbourfront Centre last fall.

The second, called Loop, will be installed at York Street Park from January 15 until February 9. Loop is a cross between a music box, a zoetrope (a 19th-century optical toy) and a railway handcar. The retro-futuristic machine, more than two metres in diameter, creates animated fairy tale loops. It activates when a group of people work a hand lever, revealing a lit-up image cylinder that creates the illusion of motion in the drawings.

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REAL ESTATE GLOSSARY AdjuSTAbLE-RATE And fixEd RATE moRTgAgES

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There are generally two types of conventional mortgages – a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate mortgage. An adjustable-rate mortgage means the interest rate can change over the term of the loan. A fixed-rated mortgage simply means that the interest rate stays the same through the entire term of the mortgage and is “locked in”.

AmoRTizATion This process combines the interest and principal together in an established schedule of payment installments, rather than simply paying off interest at the start, which helps build home equity early on.

ASSESSEd vALuE This is how much a home is worth according to a public tax assessor who makes this determination in order to figure out how much city or state tax the owner owes.

CLoSing Closing refers to the meeting that takes place where the sale of the property is finalized. At the closing, buyers and sellers sign the final documents, and the buyer makes the down payment and pays closing costs. It is advisable to have a lawyer facilitate closing.

Condo ownERShip Condominium ownership is real estate that is independently owned and sellable, but the owners of the individual units also collectively own the common areas, amenities and utilities which are managed collectively by the owners as outlined in the Ontario Condominium Act.

CLoSing CoSTS In addition to the actual price of a home, there are also closing costs, which will typically make up about two to five percent of the purchase price, not including the down payment. Examples of closings costs include the mortgage processing costs, title insurance, and excise tax, and legal fees.

dEbT To SERviCE RATio This amount shows the ratio of your household’s debt payments to gross household income. Banks look at this when assessing how much money to loan you.

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Freehold means permanent and absolute tenure of land or property with freedom of full use and control of the land and buildings on it, subject to any rights of the Crown, local land-use bylaws and any other restrictions in place at the time of purchase.

gRoSS dEbT SERviCE RATio The percentage of your gross monthly income that housing-related payments (mortgage, property taxes and heating) eats up. Depending on your situation, to qualify for a mortgage, your GDSR should be 39 per cent (or less) of your gross monthly income.

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industry expert

Q+a with Linda Oliveri blanchard, Enercare

by Marlene Eisner

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Linda is a licensed gas fitter and has been with Enercare since 2002. She has specialized in HVAC for new-home construction for 13 years and offers excellent product knowledge and technical expertise. Linda is an active member of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, holding a chair on its Board of Directors and serving on several committees.

New Home + Condo Guide asked HVAC specialist, Linda Oliveri Blanchard, to demystify heating and cooling systems in a new home, and offer up advice to new-home buyers on what to look for.

New Home + Condo Guide:

Today’s newly constructed homes strive to be properly sealed to be more energy efficient than homes of the past. Because of this, new homes require mechanical ventilation systems to remove moisture and provide sufficient fresh air. But the ventilation world is filled with acronyms: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), HRVs (Heat Recovery Ventilators), and Energy (or Enthalpy) Recovery Ventilation (ERV). Could you clarify what these terms mean?

Linda Oliveri: An HVAC system is what is used to move air between indoor and outdoor areas and provide heating and cooling services to a building. These are the systems that keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. These systems can also clean and filter indoor air in order to improve the quality, and they can maintain humidity levels to keep you comfortable. The most common combined system in new homes uses a single blower to circulate air via an internal duct system in the home.

An HRV system keeps a home supplied with fresh outdoor air by expelling stale air while drawing in outside air. As the stale, warm air is expelled, the HRV’s core warms the incoming fresh, cold air before it is further heated by the furnace and distributed to the home. This results in a constant supply of fresh air, less drafts, and greater comfort in the home.

An ERV also recovers heat like an HRV, but it also recovers the energy trapped in the humidity, therefore making it

more efficient. Instead of just transferring heat, it transfers both heat and moisture.

NHCG: How much of a home’s typical energy costs come from its HVAC system?

LO: While the exact figure of a typical home’s energy usage being attributed to HVAC can vary due to multiple factors (for example size of home, number of occupants, lifestyle and habits of the occupants, etc.), it is generally accepted that up to 70 per cent of a home’s energy costs can be attributed to HVAC systems. This includes heating, cooling, domestic hot water consumption, ventilation, etc.

NHCG: How important is it to maintain HVAC equipment and how often should it be done?

Would this include replacing air filters?

LO: It is very important to regularly maintain your home’s HVAC system, and an annual inspection and maintenance is recommended. Regular maintenance of your home’s HVAC systems can help with prolonging the life of the equipment, maintaining the efficiency and optimal performance of the equipment, and can even catch costly problems before they occur. Regular maintenance can improve the indoor air quality in a home as well. While an annual maintenance should be performed by a professional gas technician, homeowners can help the performance of their equipment by ensuring that they replace their furnace filters every three months.

NHCG: What is a programmable thermostat, where would it be located in a home and is it beneficial to have one?

LO: A programmable thermostat allows homeowners to set a schedule for how they would like their heating and cooling systems to run. This helps reduce inefficiencies in fuel consumption, and it also provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the home. As an example, homeowners can set a schedule to decrease the heating set point during the day while no one is home. Then they can increase the heating set point to be at a comfortable temperature in the evening when the occupants return from work or school. And then overnight, the temperature can be dropped again in order to provide comfort while sleeping.

A thermostat is typically located in a central living area of the home, usually in a family room or hallway. It should not be located near entryways or exterior doors.

To take the idea of a programmable thermostat one step further, homeowners can also install Smart thermostats.

These are programmable thermostats which also have the capability of being controlled remotely using an app installed on the homeowner’s smart phone or computer. This extra step can help increase energy efficiency even more, and provide homeowners with peace of mind while away from their home for an extended period of time.

NHCG: Many people have heard of tankless water heaters.

How are they different from a traditional water heater and are they more energy efficient?

LO: A tankless water heater is very different than a traditional hot water tank. While a tank will store (on average) 50 gallons of water that it must keep hot at all times, a tankless does not store any water in it at all. It is a flow-through system. It will only ever turn on when a hot water tap is turned on in the home. As the cold water flows through the tankless water heater, it will be heated to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, since a tankless will modulate the amount of natural gas needed to heat the water based on the demand, it can potentially use a lot less fuel. This results in a much more energy-efficient water heater. As a comparison, while a traditional tank may have an energy efficiency of up to 0.67 EF (about 67 per cent efficient), a tankless water heater may have an energy efficiency of up to 0.97 EF (about 97 per cent efficient).

NHCG: Final thoughts: What advice would you give new-home owners on what factors to consider – or which systems to choose – to make their home as energy efficient as possible?

LO: I would suggest that homeowners strongly consider energy efficiency when investing in an HVAC system. While they may seem to have a higher cost upfront when compared to less efficient systems, the investment is worth the energy savings, indoor air quality, and homeowner comfort. I would also suggest that homeowners look into installing Smart Home systems which include Smart thermostats. These are a great tool for monitoring energy consumption in a home, and for providing ultimate comfort and peace of mind.

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Designer Sara Bederman offers expert advice to get the most out of them.

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Wonderful windows!

Is there anything more welcome in a room? From a designer’s perspective, I doubt it. Windows become the natural focal point of any given space, as the source of light and views. In fact, when you ask people what they want most in a home, “windows” and “views” will often top the list. It’s easy to understand why. Let’s start with the obvious: Naturally lit spaces are more functional and “warmer.”

Everything looks more vibrant and alive in the light of day. When you’ve got great windows, rooms appear larger – which bodes well for compact spaces. A window or two completely transforms even a small room.

Windows these days come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and designs. Here are some things to think about to highlight your windows.

Finishing touches Think of the window trim as the frame containing a beautiful piece of art. You want something that will complement the view, but also be a feature piece on its own merit. A contemporary trend is painting the trim work in a dark shade of grey or black, as an alternative to the traditional white baseboards, window and door frames. Also, consider your window dressings. Are you leaning toward contemporary shutters or blinds, or a classic curtain? When shopping, consider which type of window covering will best meet your needs for privacy, which will vary depending on whether this is a public versus a private space, like a bedroom or bathroom. Work with a knowledgeable company like Fieldstone Windows & Doors that can educate you on which materials for your window replacements are best to use; fibreglass, aluminum or wood.

Size and shape As they say, go big or go home. If you’re adding windows, make them as large as allowed by the building code. Alternately, window walls have been trending for some time. This is a great way to maximize your views and natural light, and offer direct access to the outdoors. Ostaco Windows & Doors (ostaco.com) has a wide range of selections to choose from, to suit your home’s existing aesthetic – or to give it a whole new one.

Art and inspiration If you’re graced with a fabulous view, why not make it something to be seen? Rather than hanging paintings or wall art that will compete with your windows, let the views do all the talking. You can take cues from those views to make a cohesive, harmonious decor statement. This can mean a marine-inspired colour palette, organic, “woodsy” textures, or an “urban-chic” aesthetic.

Designer Tip If you’re short on windows, work with what you’ve got – and add mirrors into the mix. Position a large mirror opposite your window, and you’ve just visually doubled your window area and outdoor views! Choose a mirror that complements the overall aesthetic of the space and draws attention to its reflection.

Sara Bederman, principal designer for Sara Bederman Design. The firm provides residential design services for projects of all sizes. sarabederman.com

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Jennifer Lawrence’s

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ennifer Lawrence, the Academy Award-winning star of Silver Linings Playbook, The Hunger Games, and American Hustle put her stunning New York penthouse in The Laurel up for sale last July and, with a downturn in the Manhattan luxury-condo market, has lowered the original price of $15.45 million to $14.25 million — now down to $12 million. Purchased in 2016 for $15.6 million, taking a loss on the property might not faze one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. Though Lawrence got her big break in New York, she now spends her time in Los Angeles close to the studios.

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Lawrence lived the fairy tale that so many people fantasize about.

As a teenager who was born and raised in Kentucky and acting in plays put on by her church group.

It was a matter of being in the right place at the right time when on a 2006 vacation trip to New York with her parents at age 14, she was discovered by a talent scout who arranged an audition. The audition went so well, they convinced her parents to let her audition

in Los Angeles and her star was on the fast track leading quickly to television and film roles. Fast forward to today at age 29, she has won an Academy Award for Best Actress in Silver Linings Playbook and three Golden Globes, a BAFTA award, seven MTV Movie Awards and six People’s Choice Awards.

Her unassuming, down-to-earth personality and ability to keep life’s priorities straight in the face of fame, fortune and continuous

media attention has made her America’s girl next door — and it doesn’t hurt that her acting roles have been some of the best in Hollywood.

By 2016, Lawrence could afford any living accommodations that suited her fancy and she picked a glamorous duplex penthouse on New York’s Upper East Side at the top of The Laurel, a 30-storey condominium. Aside from its stunning interior and views to die

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for, its 3,000-sq.-ft., two-floor outdoor terraces encompass all one could ask for gracious entertaining including an outdoor kitchen, fireplace with pergola, built-in ping-pong table and amazing views of the city and Hudson River. The 4,073-sq.-ft. apartment has three bedrooms, five baths and is filled with light through walls of glass. The formal living and dining room is surrounded by stunning city views and the eat-in chef’s kitchen has everything for the serious cook. The master suite is unusually large and the game room opens to yet another spectacular view. The building’s amenities include a concierge, full-time doorman, gym, pool, sauna, screening room and private storage.

Listed in July 2019 for $15.45 million, the penthouse has gone through two price cuts. Now priced at $12 million, the listing agent is Pamela D’Arc of Compass, New York City.

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacular and celebrity homes.

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STYLE meets FUNCTION INSPIRATION |

Kitchen Designer Jaclyn Van Maurik shares tips on how to create a balanced cooking space.

Today, many are looking to create a contemporary style of kitchen with sleek surfaces and well-honed finishes. Yet, without the high functionality of smart storage, your modern kitchen could soon turn into a cluttered frustrating mess.

Consider these tips when designing a contemporary kitchen look.

LIGHT AND AIRY WITH MAXIMIZED STORAGE

Clean and simple is the cornerstone for contemporary design, which is why we like to suggest that our clients look at simple cabinetry with clean lines and then add texture and warmth with hits of colour throughout the space. We often use contrasting coloured materials under islands to achieve that hit of colour. Not only does a large island function as a major storage component in a kitchen, but it also acts as a focal point for the kitchen space.

Appliance garages are a great way to store small, yet bulky appliances like mixers, blenders and food processors. Tucked away, they remain accessible, yet out of sight.

The popular butler’s pantry is another added storage area, particularly when it extends out of the kitchen and into the hallway. This extra space is ideal for storing additional appliances, drinking glasses and bar stock. Consider tall pantry towers with shelves, pullout baskets and shallow drawers within your kitchen renovation plans.

SMART STORAGE MEANS LESS BULK AND CLUTTER

Smart storage also means that bulky, built-in appliances seamlessly merge with pantry cabinets and other millwork to maximize space. To maximum area, place all appliances on one wall.

Many of our clients want a dedicated coffee area.

But between appliances, cups, etc., they take up a lot of surface space. Add in a smart-storage coffee nook with contemporary, swing-out cabinet doors that fold away to maintain clean lines.

Finally, consider where you will have your garbage area. We often move garbage and recycling bins off the kitchen floor and into large lower cabinet drawers to now reduce visual clutter.

EXTEND CABINETS TO THE CEILING

Large cabinets not only look stylish in a contemporary kitchen but also double as extra storage. Consider having in your kitchen renovation tall upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling with no “dust collecting” gaps between the cabinets and ceiling. We design most cabinets to the ceiling, which adds loads of extra storage to the average-sized kitchen. If you are leery about being able to reach those heights, consider adding a modern hook or sliding ladder to reach top shelves.

Having the right design team will ensure that all the details are cohesive while giving you a kitchen with enough storage. Choose a design plan first that offers you streamlined surfaces, functionality and efficiency. After all, you want your kitchen not only to look stylish but to also be truly functional, a space you want to spend time cooking and entertaining in for years to come.

Kitchen designer Jaclyn Van Maurik has been in the design industry for over a decade. Known for her thoughtful custom millwork designs and kitchen design management with Pure Kitchens Inc., Jaclyn designs each kitchen from overall concept to final completion. Pure kitchens Inc. designs and manufactures bespoke cabinetry for clients with discerning tastes throughout Toronto and the GTA. Purekitchensinc.com 54

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Ciot, shares the latest tile and stone trends for your home in 2020.

“No longer are ceramic and stone products solely about functionality and durability, but rather, they have become fashion statements in themselves, elevating any decor with unprecedented character and elegance,” says Kristina Panzera, senior buyer at Ciot. “The result is nothing short of a masterpiece, creating an artful, one-of-a-kind look in any room that will stand the test of time,” she adds.

TIle TReNdS Eye-catching colour: From pale rosé and minty green to punches of indigo blue, forest green, burgundy and black, 2020 will be all about colour. Stronger tones add character to any room while warmer pastels remain popular for a more neutral, muted decor choice.

Striking textures, patterns and finishes: Imitation cement tiles boasting colourful designs are growing a fan base for its ability to add visual interest in the home, while neutral textures are favoured to bring a touch of Mediterranean heat or Bohemian-style.

Bright, glossy tiles resembling a lacquered finish are also taking centre stage.

Dynamic shapes: Compelling shapes – from fish scales to diamonds and hexagons – are gaining traction as a fun, free-spirited way to elevate a room.

Computer-generated 3D effects will also create intricate tile designs that play with light and shadows for futuristic decor palettes.

Super-sized tiles: When it comes to tiles in 2020, bigger is better. The new standard is 60 by 60 centimetres, with large rectangular tiles – measuring 60 by 120 centimetres – gaining popularity for an upscale look.

Longer, wider planks will steal the spotlight for flooring, and used on walls, it creates a sleek, modern vibe.

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STONe TReNdS Stone wrapping: Elegant and sophisticated stone slabs will envelop entire rooms as consumers experiment with all surfaces for an inviting, one-ofa-kind decor look. From floorto-ceiling stone slabs on walls to kitchen islands to stairways and floors, stone delivers a striking, cocooning ambiance.

Metallic: Metal finishes will be increasingly stylish – with natural gold, copper and brass highlights creating one-of-a-kind shiny, reflective surfaces that glisten in natural light. Primarily used as wall coverings, deep metallic finishes exude a raw, organic feel. Underfoot, neutraltoned metal finishes for floors will continue trending.

Distressed looks: What’s old is new again as distressed looks continue to hold appeal for both floors and walls, imitating the look of old marble floors worn by years of foot traffic, and creating an air of old-world charm and craftsmanship.

Colour infusion: Warm whites are no longer monotone and flat, but rather, contain lively textures in hints of grey or gold. Rosé, burgundy, jade green and icy blue return in 2020 as light and colourful choices suitable for all rooms. Black will also increasingly be in vogue, particularly with white and gold veining that is mysterious, deep and ultra-chic.

Brighter, bolder veins: While white marble with light grey veining will always be a classic choice, stronger marble colours with active veins of wine red, emerald green and bright blue are starting to steal the show. Rather than hanging expensive artwork, these surfaces are works of art themselves.

Natural richness: The outdoors continues to move indoors in 2020, with the rise of honed surfaces and finishes that resemble raw materials and radiate the richness of nature. Leathered marble, terrazzo and concrete looks are becoming increasingly popular for its moody vibe.

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