Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Project Title: Modern Retreat - Basement Transformation Location: Hillsborough, NH Project Overview: Our recent basement transformation in Hillsborough showcases our expertise in creating multifunctional spaces that cater to the modern family’s needs. This extensive renovation turned an underused basement into a vibrant living area, complete with a home theater, a wet bar, and a fully equipped workout room. We focused on maximizing the space’s potential, implementing moisture-resistant materials and modern insulation techniques to ensure comfort and durability. Strategic lighting and contemporary decor choices brightened the previously dark space, making it an inviting area for entertainment and relaxation. Highlights: Installation of soundproofing and eco-friendly insulation for enhanced privacy and energy efficiency. Custom-designed wet bar and entertainment center as central features. Sleek, durable flooring choices tailored to high-traffic use and aesthetic appeal. Smart home technology integration for lights, sound, and security. This project not only significantly increased the usable living space of the home but also enhanced its overall value, proving that basements can be as luxurious and functional as any other part of a residence.

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

Spectacular OCEAN view home with incredible details. 6-7 bedrooms HUGE SQFT that is majestically situated on a lush garden lot. Open floor plan throughout with a beautiful entryway, granite flooring, plenty of windows with endless natural light. 3 levels set up as separate self-contained accommodations or student nanny teenager in-law or (legal) suite. The top floor owner area has TWO gracious massive master bedrooms with luxurious ensuites. This floor plan has larger rooms and is very flexible! Additional features include in-floor radiant heating, video security system, carport, detached garage, workshop plus parking galore. The roof is 8 approx. year-old, 400-amp service 3 meters & two hot water tanks, air exchange system updated basement furnishings & new decks. Near ocean, parks & all amenities. Enjoy incredible ON TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS of the city & Esquimalt Harbor and beautiful sunrise/sunset. Truly a one-of-a-kind HUGE home with HUGE potential for so many!|Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

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his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.

This lot had great potential for a fully finished walkout basement, which is exactly what the clients and their 4 children needed. The home now features 2 games rooms, a large great room, and a fantastic kitchen, all overlooking Lake Simcoe.

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I am devoted to illuminating the carbon footprint a building leaves upon the planet. Therefore, my exterior and interior designs are focused on optimizing a building’s potential to react to, rather than impose upon, the landscape and surrounding elements. Each project is an opportunity to explore new avenues of state-of-the-art interior design, building science and construction methodologies. I like to state: “DESIGN IT SMART, BUILD IT STRONG, FINISH IT RIGHT!” Smart technology is factored into my designs so that a building can intuitively sense and change with the surrounding environment. Intuitive Smart Technology allows a building to perform as a self-contained and self-sustaining structure. For my residential clients, Intuitive Smart Technology provides a seamless integration of a home’s operational systems – and security rooms and safe haven is taking a lead in homes where privacy is of the utmost importance. My designers, planners and consultants, strive to achieve every project’s goal with a new and unique approach. We specialize in every aspect of design; ranging from branding to urban planning. Sandra Costa Design Group Is a firm with partners and networks all over the world. We have a global perspective, enhancing the outcome of our design. Our international reputation for innovative design and a unique view of design gives clients a new aperture to there project. I am always interested in hearing about a new project and can be reached at 310 874 3739 to discuss yours. Sandra Costa Exterior design and furniture by Sandra Costa Real Estate Images by Angelo Costa 310 985 5509

Project Post Oak is a custom basement renovation in Marietta, Georgia, designed to transform an underutilized lower level into a functional and inviting living space. This thoughtfully planned basement remodel expands the home’s usable square footage while maintaining a cohesive design that feels connected to the main living areas. The renovated basement features a flexible layout ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday use. Custom built in cabinetry, integrated shelving, and a tailored media wall provide both storage and visual structure, creating a space that feels intentional and refined. Soft architectural details, warm wood tones, and layered lighting elevate the design and bring warmth to a traditionally lower level space. High quality finishes and carefully selected materials ensure durability without sacrificing style. The result is a basement that functions as a true extension of the home, offering comfort, versatility, and long term value. Project Post Oak highlights Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling’s approach to basement renovations in Marietta, delivering well designed spaces that enhance daily living and maximize a home’s potential.

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Black onyx rod railing brings the future to this home in Westhampton, New York. . The owners of this home in Westhampton, New York chose to install a switchback floating staircase to transition from one floor to another. They used our jet black onyx rod railing paired it with a black powder coated stringer. Wooden handrail and thick stair treads keeps the look warm and inviting. The beautiful thin lines of rods run up the stairs and along the balcony, creating security and modernity all at once. . Outside, the owners used the same black rods paired with surface mount posts and aluminum handrail to secure their balcony. It’s a cohesive, contemporary look that will last for years to come.

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.