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Backyard Upgrades:
Preparing for a Renovation
What is or isn’t working? Start by identifying the good, the bad, & the ugly – or at least dated. It’s easy to say, “things need to change”, but being specific in identifying what is and isn’t working for you can make the next steps more fruitful and cost effective. Often, a legacy property can...
A Bistro-Inspired Kitchen Renovation
Your subdivision home does not need to be cookie cutter anymore. Our clients purchased this family home in a subdivision of Mississauga, Ont. strictly for the outdoor space and location. They loved the entertainer’s backyard and it was in great location, close the schools and enough space for the whole family. The main floor layout...
Hyper Realistic Renderings vs Architect Hand Sketching
How to Design a Home with Smart Technology
Imagine waking up on cue to your blinds opening, floor warming, and ensuite lights turning on. You begin your morning routine with a warm shower and an espresso machine that has already begun whirring, it’s all possible with Smart technology. Smart technology is the latest large-scale amendment to home design in the 21st Century. Although...
Top 5 Things to Ask before Hiring an Architecture Firm
As we shelter in place, we have spent a lot of time at home this last year… a lot of time. It has given many people time to reflect on their space and how they interact within their surroundings and for some, it has inspired a time for a change. We have had many new...
What To Consider When Designing a Waterfront Home
How Virtual Reality And Augmented Reality Is Shaping Architecture And Design
How to Incorporate Interior Lighting Design Into Your Home
Interior Lighting Design Elements Lighting and materiality are the two most important core elements that determine how your home feels. Look around; your home and your spaces are a manifestation of sensations designed by the materials and lights that coalesce into these moments of feeling and emotion. The tactility of your wooden desk, the smell...
The Ultimate Guide To Building A Custom Home
How To Start Designing Your New Home Build So how does one come to a design? The answer is never the same but it does start with questions, and a good designer will ask a lot of questions. My first question is why do you want to build a custom home? This simple question is...