The original bathroom in this Toronto home consisted of both a small shower and a large corner bath. And although the number of windows with southern and western exposure added considerable light to the space, it contributed to limitations with placement of the double vanity. Dave and Jenni decided to add a larger double vanity with an adjacent infrared built in sauna, along with a stand up shower. The style of the bathroom was to be kept clean and simple and tile on the majority of wall surfaces achieved this requirement. The most notable feature of the bathroom is the built-in shelving above the sauna, which was created to avoid a large obtrusive flat surface above it, and instead add space for ornamentation and towels. Aristea Rizakos

This Chillcoots custom home overlooking the Fraser Valley is located in Rendezvous, near Winter Park, Colorado. The views looking west span from Byers Peak to Winter Park Resort ski area. Great care was taken into consideration for the exterior of this home, utilizing true reclaimed exterior materials obtained from a ranch and its barns in southwestern Colorado. To accent the reclaimed wood, we incorporated mixed materials such as rusted corrugated siding and a metal roof. The interior of the home is truly designed to be family-friendly.

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This Chillcoots custom home overlooking the Fraser Valley is located in Rendezvous, near Winter Park, Colorado. The views looking west span from Byers Peak to Winter Park Resort ski area. Great care was taken into consideration for the exterior of this home, utilizing true reclaimed exterior materials obtained from a ranch and its barns in southwestern Colorado. To accent the reclaimed wood, we incorporated mixed materials such as rusted corrugated siding and a metal roof. The interior of the home is truly designed to be family-friendly.

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A kitchen that was previously boxed in by bulkheads and a peninsula felt even smaller with stained oak cabinets and poor lighting. Light cabinets now fill the available wall space. Not only is there considerably more storage, but the kitchen looks far more open than before. Can lighting and under cabinet lighting provide plenty of general and task lighting.

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Inspired by the modern romanticism, blissful tranquility and harmonious elegance of Bobby McAlpine’s home designs, this custom home designed and built by Anthony Wilder Design/Build perfectly combines all these elements and more. With Southern charm and European flair, this new home was created through careful consideration of the needs of the multi-generational family who lives there.

Front landscape renovation. Considerations were full sun and deer.
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DULL BEDROOM TRANSFORMED TO THE ULTIMATE IN BAR/WINE RETREAT! This unused bedroom was positioned off a hall close to the breakfast area. KB Design enclosed an existing hall, converted a closet space and removed a Hollywood bath vanity area to reposition entry and create a cozy bar as you walk into this fabulous wine room. Beams were added along with brick accents and custom designed storage to meet every need for the client's extensive collection of wines, champagnes and cigars. Special consideration was given to the arched entrance and the lighting throughout to create the ultimate atmosphere for this wine room!

A truly beautiful addition to the Normandy Beach community, this custom home sits overlooking the Barnegat Bay. A summer escape for an ever-growing family, Falcon Industries has had the privelege of building two custom homes for this amazing family. Taking into consideration new building codes and elevations put in place following Hurricane Sandy, this home artfully meets these standards while creating a comfortable and inviting respite from the everyday. Custom furniture, including bedding and dressers hand-built by the Falcon team, are just some of the magical elements of this residence.

This Chillcoots custom home overlooking the Fraser Valley is located in Rendezvous, near Winter Park, Colorado. The views looking west span from Byers Peak to Winter Park Resort ski area. Great care was taken into consideration for the exterior of this home, utilizing true reclaimed exterior materials obtained from a ranch and its barns in southwestern Colorado. To accent the reclaimed wood, we incorporated mixed materials such as rusted corrugated siding and a metal roof. The interior of the home is truly designed to be family-friendly.

Kitchen Universal Design considerations: * The oven and microwave were positioned lower to reduce the likelihood of spills/burns * All ceiling and under cabinet lighting used LED bulbs for maximum light * The quartz countertop was selected with a matte finish to reduce glare. * Dishwasher was raised 10” for easier access for loading and unloading * All cabinets have roll out trays for easier access.

Adding a new kitchen or bathroom to your home requires many considerations. From the choice of flooring, tile and appliances to the color scheme and design focus, creating a new kitchen or bath can seem like a monumental task. When you work with the design team at Performance Kitchens & Home, the process becomes immeasurably simpler and more straight forward. We take the time to understand your needs and desires and we collaborate with the homeowner to creates the kinds of kitchen & bath design that is the stuff of dreams.

Colour and carpet selections for a contemporary living room design refresh in Bucklands Beach. A neutral palette that’s fresh and calm, taking careful consideration to tones, existing curtains and decor and a sofa on its way, a cohesive scheme for a winning transformation.

This long-term client needed basic repair and painting of all trim, doors etc...The main issue was a water leak that went from the second to first floor. Guests frequently commented on the issue.The client asked what could be done and I suggested repainting the pattern of the wallpaper where there was staining from the water leak. She was amazed that was possible. This fix would save her considerable time, disruption and money that removing all the paper. She was in love with the paper for many years. Great success and wonderful fix for a difficult problem.

Our Mr. on this project had a few mobility issues to take into consideration so that became the number one priority: making it wheelchair accessible! However he was ALSO and audiophile so coming up with furniture pieces that would function well with his desire for surround sound and HER desire to NOT have that be the first thing she saw? That was our second priority! At the end of the day, we thing we accomplished what we set out to do...keep watching for the pro shots coming soon!

A truly beautiful addition to the Normandy Beach community, this custom home sits overlooking the Barnegat Bay. A summer escape for an ever-growing family, Falcon Industries has had the privelege of building two custom homes for this amazing family. Taking into consideration new building codes and elevations put in place following Hurricane Sandy, this home artfully meets these standards while creating a comfortable and inviting respite from the everyday. Custom furniture, including bedding and dressers hand-built by the Falcon team, are just some of the magical elements of this residence.

Story: This young family selected a solid natural white oak hardwood by Mirage, knowing they could refinish multiple times over the coming decades. The proprietary brushed DURAMATT coating is an appealing feature, offering a subtle texture, while helping disguise the inevitable scuffs inherent to real hardwood flooring and family foot traffic. Color tone was also an important consideration, with the lighter natural tone winning out. To help brighten things up further, we added a taller modern style baseboard in a satin white by our friends at Miller Paint.