The Art of Renovation

By Kelly Putter Imagine 40 people milling around your bathroom. The operative word is imagine because who, quite frankly, can picture four let alone 40 people? But that scenario did occur in Burlington recently when Toronto-based contractor Gord Baron lead 40 curious participants in a guided tour of a house …

Home by design: Designer focuses her talent on her own home

By Rebecca Fitzsimmons When Chelsea Cobb and her husband Martin found the perfect lot in Oakville, they found the ideal match in luxury home and estate builder Project Construction Management (PCM), to help them build their dream home. Carlos Jardino, owner of PCM, can innately orchestrate his trades, says Chelsea, …

POINT OF VIEW

REDESIGNING A HOME AT NATURE'S WINDOW: The striking modern bungalow sits on the north shore of Lake Ontario ““ perfectly situated to gain the best panoramic views of the lake and nature's glory.

Carefree outdoor living

Client goal? Maximize entertaining space while minimizing maintenance. Result? Mission accomplished. After in-depth consultation and design development, Gerald Grieve Landscape Group Limited installed a two-tiered composite deck with tread lighting, which resolved the elevated access from the interior of the home. Glass railings provide an unobstructed view of the ravine …

GREAT ESCAPES: Inspiring outdoor landscapes

When homeowners approached Cedar Springs Landscape Group to create an exterior that would complement the clean lines, modern design and functional spaces of their interior renovation and provide a lovely backdrop for entertaining, day or night, the result was nothing short of spectacular.

Seeing green

In December Pantone announced that Greenery will be the 2017 Colour of the Year. A zesty yellow-green, Greenery has been selected as nature's neutral.