Fan-shaped oak winder treads turn the staircase around a corner without a full rectangular landing. Open risers and white walls keep the compact turn visually light, while the natural wood grain highlights each tread’s shape. This detail shows the custom geometry where the stair changes direction. At Scandi Skies in East York, Toronto, Cedarstone Group Inc. connected a new second storey to the original bungalow with a custom open-riser staircase. Natural wood, slim black metalwork and clear sightlines carry the Scandinavian design through this structural home addition. Explore Toronto home renovations and second-storey additions at cedarstonereno.com.

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This bathroom got a full refresh with a clean, modern look and upgraded functionality from top to bottom. ✔️ Custom tile shower with sliding glass doors ✔️ Subfloor repairs ✔️ Built out door casing for 2x3 walls ✔️ Matte black fixtures and hardware throughout ✔️ New vanity, flooring, and trim work ✔️ Fresh paint and a brighter, more open feel The contrast between the white tile and black accents really brings everything together—simple, sharp, and built to last.

We developed this innovative solution using a motorized mylar roller shade combined with a motorized cellular shade. With the mylar roller shade down, the views are unobstructed but 99% of the UV is blocked, minimizing heating issues during long summer days. The mylar shade can be retracted to allow full solar heating during the winter. Lowering the cellular honeycomb shade provides optimal insulation on the window, which is further boosted if the mylar shade is also lowered. Best of all, it can be controlled using hand-held remotes, or controlled or programmed for automatic operation, even from halfway around the world using a tablet or mobile phone.

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