South Western Ontario Renters Guide - 02 Aug., 2014

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August 2 - 16, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 16

Southwestern Ontario Edition

NOTTINGHAM TOWERS

56 & 64 Finch Drive Sarnia Wellington & Modeland 519-344-3050

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Close to many amenities including Eastgate Square, restaurants, major bus routes, access to highways and the Red Hill Parkway.

Located in the west end of Hamilton, near Macklin St. & Hwy. 403. Tenants can enjoy the seasonal outdoor amenity area with green space and pool.

Located near John St. S. close to Jackson Square Shopping Centre, Hamilton Farmer's Market, Gore Park, the Hamilton Public Library, the GO Station and St. Joseph's Hospital.

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Located next to Mountain Brow Park near Concession St. with spectacular views of the city. Near many amenities including shopping & public transit. Within walking distance of The Juravinski Hospital.

Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton, Jackson Square, restaurants, parks, and schools.

On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.

Features outdoor swimming pool.

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Wonderful park views in a quiet family oriented living environment. Close to schools, parks, shopping plazas and food venues. Near major bus routes and easy access to Red Hill Valley Parkway and the QEW.

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John & Charlton

The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253

Main & Bay

Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675

Main & Bay

Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373

Bay & Charlton

The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371

Main & John

Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414

John & Burlington

Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994

Main & Nash

The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361

West & Fairview

Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867

Fairview & North Park

Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596

Fairview & North Park

North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596

Glencrest & Guelph Line

Creswell Court Apartments - 3050 Glencrest Rd. – 905 637 6776

Plains & King

Warwick Court Apartments - 950 Warwick Court - 905 639 0456

Plains & King

Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456

Lakeshore & Brant

The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431

Lakeshore & Brant

The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427

Queen Mary & Rebecca

Park Terrace I, II, III, IV, V - 199, 205, 187, 189, 191 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300

Navy & Randall

Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859

Speers & Kerr

The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342

Lakeshore & Dixie

Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941

Lakeshore & Parklawn

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NOTTINGHAM TOWERS

56 & 64 Finch Drive Sarnia

LANDMARK PLACE

Wellington & Modeland 519-344-3050

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EDITORS' NOTES

32 Summer time and the apartment living is easy!

by Sheryl Erenberg

MOVING 40 Make moving more comfortable for seniors

by Chuck Resnick

FINANCES 52 Gail’s guide to building a budget

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

RENTERS' HELP 60 The ins and outs of month-to-month tenancies

by Jane Herman

STYLE FILE 62 Five 5 ways to brighten up a room

by Yanic Simard

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hat’s on your wish list when searching for a home to lease?

I did an informal survey with a small group of past and present renters to see what people look for, and the results are in.

In the top spot – without a doubt – are actually two key items that go hand-inhand: clean and quiet.

A building with reliable security system was also near the top of the list in many cases, as was a property manager that responded quickly to issues, and a laundry room that was readily available and fully functional.

New appliances and new paint were also in demand and in one case, a home that offered lots of natural light was a request.

While your “Top 10” list may read differently, make sure you do in fact have a list handy so that you can compare apples with apples when shopping for a space to lease.

It’s important for property managers to know what you’re looking for when you’re shopping so that they can help you find what you’re looking for or can offer alternatives if they have access to other locations.

The more locations you have to compare, the better the chances of finding just the right one that tops your list.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com

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readily ‘fess it up – I’m a social media junky. I love updating, statusing, posting, tweeting, liking, following – and now, Instagramming. What it all comes down to is that I love to share what’s going on in my life, and I love to see what is going on in the lives around me. I really enjoy my community. Friend or follow me and you’ll see!

Social media is simply another form of community. An apartment building, a neighbourhood, a school district – these are all communities. They connect people by location. Social media allows you to choose your own community, unbound by physical borders, with the ability to be as inclusive or exclusive as you like.

That’s just it – social media teaches us a level of self-monitoring, self-censoring and privacy that we may take for granted in the brick-and-mortar world.

You live in an apartment building. Every building has a few ‘stand-out’ residents.

They’re the ones everyone seems to know. Sometimes it’s for good reason: They always say hello. They always lend a hand. They always initiate conversation, whether it’s on the elevator, in the fitness room or in one of the other amenity spaces. Sometimes it’s for the gossip, scandalous behaviour, noise – someone should really talk to them about their privacy settings, and it’s usually management when the behaviour becomes too severe. There are repercussions for over-sharing or transgressing acceptable behaviour in a community – Facebook can freeze your account for it – even ban you. Residents can face warnings and even eviction. The next time you look around your community, don’t just walk past neighbours, ‘friend’ them. Don’t just take the great amenities or grounds for granted, ‘Like’ them. Enjoy the community you live in, it’s got a lot going on!

Whether it’s a brick-and-mortar apartment hunt or an online search, we’re here to help! Our magazine and website, RentersGuide.ca plus our new Renters Guide app for iPhone, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

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Richmond St

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1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Condo Style 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

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The Gartshore RIDOUT & GRAND 80 & 82 Ridout Street South

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519-432-3857

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Commissioners Rd E

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Westmount Place

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insideradvice there’s always balcony gardening, which has become a huge sensation. Almost every nursery now sells wind-resistant, drought resistant varieties of colourful plants and hanging baskets of fruit, vegetables and herbs designed especially for small spaces. Many landlords encourage residents to garden on their balconies and even have competitions with prizes. All you need is about three or four hours of sunshine, say the experts. It’s best to avoid excessively heavy planters and be respectful of your neighbour below when watering.

If you’re planning to entertain on your balcony, say cocktails and watching fireworks on the long weekend, just reduce the noise level after 11pm.

If you’re watching from the roof garden, don’t bring glass upstairs. If your balcony doesn’t hold all your friends, reserve a patio table at your local pub or bistro. This way, you won’t have to worry about running out of refreshments.

SUMMER TIME

And the apartment living is easy!

By Sheryl Erenberg

LONG DAY AT WORK, LONG WALK HOME. IT’S HUMID. YOU’RE TIRED. You can’t wait to jump into that great pool in your apartment community! You’ll chill on a deck chair for a while after your swim and bring down a burger to grill on one of the shared propane barbecues for tenants’ use. Some of your friends in the building will already be at a picnic table chowing down, but you’ll bring a blanket just in case. After RentersGuide.ca dinner, you’ll all stroll over to the local ice cream place.

Apartment communities offer many summer amenities. Yours might have RentersGuide.ca garden plots where you can grow your own veggies for the season. If not,

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Installing a window air conditioner is fine too.

Check with your building representative. Units that are installed from a bedroom window (without balcony) may require a specific contractor to ensure the safety of those below.

If your hydro is included in your rent, your landlord may charge an additional fee for the seasonal hydro useage. Depending on your exposure, you can keep the temperature down in your apartment by closing the blinds or drapes, avoiding the use of your stove (try a toaster oven) keeping the lights off and try a ceiling fan.

Don’t miss your building’s annual gathering.

Many landlords now host a summer barbecue as a way of saying thanks for your business. It’s a great way to meet your neighbours and avoid cooking a meal yourself!

If you prefer more “me” time, take a backpack and load a book, blanket, sandwich, sunscreen, water and your favourite tunes. Head over to your local park and enjoy a sunny afternoon of leisure. The season is short here. Why not make the most of it?

Sheryl Erenberg is president of Sheryl Erenberg and Associates.

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MOVING AN ELDERLY LOVED ONE CAN BE TOUGH. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like ‘mission impossible’.

Census Canada data suggests Canadians approaching retirement age are now the fastest-growing demographic in Canada and experts predict 28 per cent of the United States population will reach retirement age within the next five years.

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for the task at hand.

Senior loved ones can be very set in their ways and often are not well equipped to express their emotional frustrations in a constructive way as moving day draws closer.

It all can seem like a daunting task.

Over the years, we have packed and moved many seniors and the important thing is to stay organized, be patient, calm and respectful throughout the move process.

If you are moving a senior loved one into a retirement facility or an apartment, you should first contact the management to find out what they are allowed to bring in, RentersGuide.ca appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips specific to their facility to help smooth the moving process.

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REMEMBER: ORGANIZE AND START PACKING SEVERAL WEEKS IN ADVANCE. If your loved one is moving from a large home to a one-bedroom apartment, there will be more furniture than needed. Get a floor plan of the new space and help your senior plan the space with their favourite furnishings, then help them decide what to do with the extra furnishings. If the item is a family heirloom and can’t be accommodated in the new space, suggest giving it to a close family member like a child or grandchild.

SORT BEFORE YOU PACK. Seniors tend to collect things they don’t need or use. Be sensitive when suggesting to get rid of possessions. Ask if they use the item and if they would mind if you donated it to raise money for a charity – possibly one that they’d appreciate personally, for example. Start packing early so you won’t be overwhelmed as moving day draws near.

PACK AND CLEAN AS YOU GO. When helping sort and pack your senior’s belongings keep in mind that their eyesight and reduced mobility prevents them from doing regular chores and can result in poor housekeeping habits.

Instead of commenting, offer to clean as you pack and try not to be judgmental.

YOU’LL WILL NEED MORE TIME THAN YOU THINK. Allow enough time so your loved one doesn’t feel rushed. Sorting through years of stuff is difficult and sometimes emotionally painful. Allow your loved one time to say goodbye.

If they take longer to clean out the desk drawer because they found a stack of pictures, let them take the time to walk down memory lane. This is a very important part of the process. Be patient and listen to their life stories, there will come a time you will be glad you did.

MAKE THEIR NEW SPACE FEEL FAMILIAR. Take pictures and colour samples of the inside of their current home. Try to decorate the new space and place objects in a similar way, so that their new space will feel like the old one.

Be as detailed as you can from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing family pictures on the bureau. This will help make the new surroundings feel like home.

WRAP SMALL ITEMS IN COLOURED PAPER. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.

LABEL BOXES ON TOP AND SIDES. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed and write in large letters to make it easier for your loved one to read. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items as ‘fragile’.

PACK ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOXES. Otherwise use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.

ALWAYS USE PACKING PAPER. When wrapping fine china and precious items, don’t use newsprint because the ink can bleed.

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SEAL ALL BOXES WITH PACKING TAPE. This makes it easier to stack and protect your senior’s belongings.

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USE BOXES DESIGNED FOR THE ITEMS YOU ARE PACKING. Dish packs for dishes and wardrobe boxes makes it easy for seniors to access their clothing on hangers.

CHECK CLOTHING BEFORE DONATING. It’s a good idea to sort unwanted clothing for donation prior to moving. Before donating any gently worn unwanted clothing, check pockets for valuables. Seniors often hide small valuable items like jewelry or cash in the pockets of suit jackets or shoes and forget where they hid it.

Two Men and a Truck – Canada is committed to exceeding customers’ expectations. We follow ‘The Grandma Rule’ and treat everyone the way we would want our Grandma to be treated – with care, respect and dignity.

Chuck Resnick is vice president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation.

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Gail’s guide to BUILDING A BUDGET B Y GAI L VAZ -OX LADE

OKAY TOADIES, IT’S TIME TO GET WITH THE PROGRAM. Over and over again people tell me they don’t know how to make a budget. It doesn’t matter how many articles they read, how many worksheets they download off the web, how many times they try, they just can’t do it.

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Once I started doing the show Til Debt Do Us Part and introduced the magic jars, people headed out to buy their own. But they still couldn’t figure out how much money to put in the bloody things.

5 Next we’ll do debt repayment. Add up your monthly debt repayment amounts. Include what you’re spending to repay everything except your mortgage and your car loan/lease. Put it under “debt repayment.”

So I’ve created a step-by-step plan for all those who wish it to follow. Using this plan and Gail’s Interactive Budget Worksheet, (found on gailvazoxlade.com: http:// gailvazoxlade.com/resources/interactive_budget_worksheet. html) you can build a budget that will not only tell you how you’re doing, but also how much to stick in the jars if you’ve decided to live on cash.

6 You’re doing great. Now look at the bottom line on the budget – the line that says,“income – expenses.”

What do you have left? Whatever it is that’s what you have to work with to budget for your variable expenses.

Yup. That’s it. Go ahead and divvy up the money in the various categories under Variable Expenses. If you find you’re left with $20 a month for groceries and you know that just won’t do, then you have two choices:

Okay, here we go.

1 You can go back and cut expenses. Yup, even up in fixed expenses you can find places to cut like cell phone or cable.

1 On the budget worksheet, fill in all the amounts under income. You’ll need your “gross” income and your “net” income.

If you make $60,000 a year gross, you would enter 60,000/12 (which is $60,000 divided by 12.)

Ditto your monthly net income.

Careful now, if you’re paid on any other schedule you have to use your lowest monthly income as your base, and use any extra money you receive to boost your planned spending (for things like furniture acquisitions, vacations, and the like).

2 Enter any other sources of income you may have. You must use “monthly” amounts. So if you average $6,000 in annual child support received, you would enter $500 for your monthly amount. If you receive income that is irregular – think annual bonus – do not enter it under income. Why? Well, if you bank on getting it and you don’t you’ll be SOL. Better to use that money for things like gifts, vacations, and other extras, things you don’t have to pay for if the bonus doesn’t materialize.

3 Now it’s time for the fixed expenses. Get out your last bank statement(s). Based on what you spent last month, fill in the fixed expenses. Don’t worry if the numbers seem high at first, just put in what you spent last month, based on what went out of your bank account.

4 We’re going to skip down to Saving now. Yep, you have to save. (Don’t bother arguing, you have to save.) I want you to divide your monthly income by 100 and multiply your answer by five. There, that’s five per cent and is the RentersGuide.ca minimum you should be saving. Ultimately, you need to save 10 per cent, but let’s start with five per cent and work from there. Under “emergency” enter $100.

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2 You can make more money. Work harder, work smarter.

Get a second job, a third job, a better job.

That’s your budget.

Two more things: 1 You’ll see that the budget automatically calculated how much must go into each of your jars each week/month if you plan to live on cash.

2 You’ll also see your percentages automatically calculated.

The financial rule of thumb says you shouldn’t spend more than 35 per cent of your net income on housing.

(That includes mortgage/rent, condo fees/maintenance, property tax and utilities.) If you’re spending more than 35 per cent, either you can look for ways to cut back on your housing costs, you can make more money, or you can trim in other areas (like transportation) so you end up balancing at the bottom line.

It’s your money. You can do anything you want with it except spend more than you make.

Okay, now that you have a budget, you have no excuses.

Get out of debt. Live within your means. Make me proud.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.

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This newly redeveloped building is beautifully appointed with an elevator, fibre optic wiring, parquet hardwood flooring, onsite laundry and soaring 12-foot ceilings.

The property features art studios and a large main floor art gallery/programmable space!

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The HDAA has a strict 48 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your registration within this time, we may hold you financially responsible for the costs.

TIME: 6:00 - Check in / registration 6:30 - Dinner (followed by coffee & tea) 7:30 - Presentation starts

Email and online registrations must be confirmed to be valid. The registration deadline for dinner is September 6th, 2014. If you are only coming for the presentation please let us know. Payment must be made at the dinner. Cash or Cheque only.

RATES: (dinner & presentation) MEMBERS - $30 (presentation FREE) NON-MEMBERS - $50 (if non-members wish to only come to the presentation, the fee for that is $10, coffee and tea included)

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The

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OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCIES

BY JANE HERMAN

WHEN RENTING AN APARTMENT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH YOUR LANDLORD THAT STIPULATES THE MANY ESSENTIAL DETAILS OF YOUR TENANCY. While this

agreement can be oral, it is better for both parties if these details are set out in writing as it provides greater clarity. This written agreement is known as a lease. When both the landlord (the lessor) and the tenant (the lessee) sign the lease it becomes a legally binding contract between the two parties.

Among the many details contained in your lease are such things as the amount of the rent, when it is due and what is included; the amount of the deposit; how and when the landlord can enter the premises; the notice that the tenant is required to give when terminating a tenancy; and the term of the lease (typically one year), month-to-month or week-to-week.

Whether your tenancy is week-to-week, month-to-month, or one year, the terms of the agreement between you and your landlord will always be the same. Many landlords will typically draw up a one-year lease when someone first rents an apartment. After the lease ends, if the tenant does not give notice of intent to vacate, a new lease is generally not negotiated and the tenant is automatically considered a month-to-month tenant.

Basically, this means that everything that was agreed to in the one-year lease still stands. If the amount of the rent is increased in the second year, the landlord is required under the Residential Tenancies Act to give the tenant 90 days prior RentersGuide.ca written notice. It can only be increased to the maximum indicated by the annual provincial guideline. And, you must continue to pay your rent until the end of your lease.

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wish to terminate the lease at any time you must give the landlord 60 days written notice.

That means if you are thinking of moving at some point, then each time you pay your rent, the earliest you could end your lease would be the last day of the next month. (Although the RTA says that 60 days written notice are required, if you want to give notice on February 1, for example, the last day of your tenancy would be March 31.

Similarly, if you want to give notice on January 30, the last day of your tenancy would be February 28 or 29, depending on the calendar).

One important point to note is that if you are moving into a new apartment, your new lease will probably be starting on the first of the month. At the same time, under the law, your old lease will conclude on the last day of the previous month.

Keep in mind that legally you are not permitted to remain in your apartment until the first of the following month after your lease ends. Make sure you leave on good terms, otherwise, it may hinder your opportunities down the road. Also, you may want to obtain a letter of reference from your landlord to use for future reference.

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written RentersGuide.ca about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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BRIGHTEN UP A ROOM

BY YANIC SIMARD

BRIGHTENING UP A ROOM THAT DOESN’T HAVE A LOT OF LARGE WINDOWS OR WITH AN EXPOSURE THAT DOESN’T GET A LOT OF NATURAL LIGHT CAN BE BOTH CHALLENGING AND FRUSTRATING. If you haven’t got the option of knocking down or opening up walls, or adding windows, then I’ve got five different suggestions that you may find very useful.

1 “ARTIFICIAL” LIGHTING I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; It’s all in the lighting. Of course this might seem like the most obvious solution, but many people go about it in the wrong way. When choosing a ceiling light, be sure to choose something that directs the light downwards or outwards, not upwards. If the lights directed towards the ceiling, it won’t do you much good. One of my favourite fixtures is the Medusa Chandelier; with it’s 30 exposed light bulbs, being short of lighting should never be an issue. It’s also 31.5 inches in diameter, covering a wide array of space.

When choosing a table or floor lamp with a shade, choose a light-coloured translucent shade that allows the light to shine through.

If you’re blocking the light you need with a solid shade, what’s really the point of having it? Keep the base and swap the shade!

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2 PAINT I asked my fans on Facebook and Twitter if they thought that light-coloured paint would lighten up a dark room. About 99 per cent of them said yes, meaning 99 per cent of them were wrong! Paint can visually brighten up a room (which is what our goal is), but not lighten up a room. You still won’t be able to read a book in that same room with no light regardless of if your walls are deep blue or bright white! Believe it or not, a mid-tone beige colour is the best choice to keep the room feeling bright!

3 WALLPAPER Wallpaper can completely warm up and brighten the look of a room. If you’re going to take this route, choose a wallpaper that has an element of metallic in it so that it can reflect the light from it.

Tip: If you have a window in the space, it’s ideal that you’d install the wallpaper at the wall directly across from it.

4 REFLECTIVE FINISHES Mirrors, chrome, glass and metallic are all designer favourite finishes to work with in a dull and dark room. Keep what light you do have bouncing around off of these pieces throughout the day and night.

Tip: Create a focal wall with three large scale mirrors that go almost floor to ceiling – this will make the room feel much brighter and also much bigger 5 FURNITURE SCALE The size of the furniture plays a big part in the illusion of adding brightness to a room. If you have heavy, dark, chunky furniture, then of course the room will feel that way. If you have light, open, clean-line furniture, then the room will feel much more airy and open.

Typically homeowners purchase their furniture in a ‘set’. If you’re one of those people, try and replace the furniture that’s on the heavier side one piece at a time. Even just swapping one bulky black leather club chair for a slightly smaller light-coloured fabric upholstered slipper chair will make the world of a difference – you’ll see.

Tip: If you have too much furniture or too many pieces in a room, it can make the feel more crowded and dark. Edit and eliminate what you can on your road to a brighter space!

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YANIC SIMARD Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor and the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group, specializing in residential and commercial projects.

Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine and the Toronto Star. Visit tidg.ca

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BRAND NEW RENTAL LIVING AT KING & ADELAIDE

Now Renting West Tower!

RE-VISIT EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT ABOUT RENTAL LIVING If you can think of it, it’s probably already at REVO. Why live in an older building, when you can rent someplace brand new! REVO offers many of the luxuries of condo living, but at rental prices.

Not only that, everyday conveniences, green spaces, funky coffee houses, London Transit, the Budweiser Gardens and more, are practically outside your door.

Remarkable amenities include: t 24 hour fitness centre t Games room & party room t Screening room t Security/Concierge t Study lounge/library t 24 hour ground floor laundry t Secured underground parking t Bike storage t Security cameras throughout t On-site Super & Management Office t Guest suite t Some units have dishwashers t Medallion’s S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service)

CESN t CESN EFO t CESNT t CESNT EFO CESNT from $780* *Hydro is metered separetly

Ask About Our Incentives!

Dundas St.

King St.

Hewitt St.

Lyle St.

Adelaide St.

Queen’s Ave.

MOVE IN NOW! RENTAL OFFICE NOW OPEN! Call now to live in this brand new building 1-855-665-2044 or revo@medallioncorp.com

*See Rental Agent for details. Illustrations are artist’s concept. Prices and specification subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

RENTAL OFFICE: 700 King Street Mon - Thurs 11 am - 7 pm; Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am - 4 pm 1-855-665-2044 | rentrevo.com