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Heritage Hills – small space makeover
This was the second smallest space I’ve ever done. Overall, it wasn’t bad but there were a few things that simply weren’t working. The paint colour, while bright and light, made the space feel stark and cold. The area rug … Continue reading
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Fleet Street
When I was initially approached by the owner of this lake shore condo, he was looking to refurbish his home with some new furnishings, lighting and some decor. He had lived there for several years and wanted to breathe some … Continue reading
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From den to dorm
I was approached recently by a new client with a particular challenge. She had bought a condo for her daughter to live in while attending university, but in order to make it work financially, she had to be able to … Continue reading
Creating a first impression
In my previous post, I showed an entry closet we had recently completed. It got me thinking. I see a LOT of homes and in almost every case, the entry is a mess. It feels as though you are walking … Continue reading
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Another closet makeover
The entry closet of this home in a small town north of the city was an absolute mess. Everything was pretty much just thrown in. It was a catch-all for many items that really didn’t need to be there and … Continue reading
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Creating a bedroom sanctuary
I’ve always believed that a master bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep. It should also be your sanctuary; a place to hide, relax and unwind far away from the stresses of everyday life. Recently I did … Continue reading
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Building a custom closet from Ikea
One of my greatest challenges as a designer is how to make the best use of the funds my clients have available for any given project. What’s the best way to slice up the pie to get the most value? … Continue reading
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Liberty Village III
This project was especially challenging as the clients didn’t live in this country. They, in fact, lived half way around the world. They had purchased this Liberty Village condo as a place to come home to for visits and when … Continue reading
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A brilliant reading nook
A friend recently shared a photo he had come across and I think it’s a brilliant use of space. If you have a closet in a bedroom or a den that isn’t needed for storage, how about transforming it into … Continue reading
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2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 13,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading
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