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Oakville Spring Home Show is around the corner (literally)

With snow on the ground … we are happy to announce Misani’s participation at the Spring Lifestyle Home Show this weekend April 9 & 10. Hosted at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre on Third Line, minutes from our newly renovated Showroom!

Come visit us at Booth 123 — get inspired and potentially […]

By |April 5th, 2016|

What puts more Spring in your step?

We get a lot of questions regarding counter tops. Yes, its a big decision — there’s no doubt about it!

Quartz products have been popular for at least 5 years now. Consumers get confused with ‘brands’ of quartz counters.  For example — Caesarstone is very popular, Cambria is probably the top end with […]

By |April 1st, 2016|

No longer just a box with a door!

What’s a furniture base you say? Kitchen cabinetry is no longer a box with a door. Especially in our custom world — adding crown moulding, unique door styles, custom finishes, integrated and concealed light valances, furniture cut outs all contribute to the look and feel of not only functional kitchen […]

By |March 22nd, 2016|

Green Egg or Gas?

The dust is settling after the home renovation is complete.

Yes, there’s a few more pictures to hang and organizing to be done….but who cares.  Enjoying your new kitchen and bathroom, realizing the design of your space is so much more practical and functional gives pause to take a deep breath […]

By |March 17th, 2016|

Options for Sleek Modern Design

The beauty of custom cabinetry is all in the details. With the right equipment anything is possible. Misani Custom Design has earned its reputation on the quality of materials we use, our design expertise and the execution of our installations.

We’ve seen a strong movement to contemporary / modern designs in […]

By |March 11th, 2016|

Mushing

A three day dogsledding experience in Algonquin Park provides fodder to share in how life experience contributes insight and knowledge to our work lives.

Being a bit of a thrill seeking adventurist, wishing to push limits and explore new things brings knowledge to the Misani framework of what we refer to […]

By |March 2nd, 2016|

Mirror – Mirror on the Wall

In conversations with clients recently there has been a recurring theme….the use of mirror.

Not certain why this tends to happen, maybe the scuttlebutt discussions of designers and decorators infiltrates what’s going on in homes and other spaces in an organic way?

Regardless, we know that the use of mirror is a timeless one. […]

By |February 23rd, 2016|

DIY takes a little longer…

The wall panel decals finally arrived.  Much more tricky to apply on the walls in this meditation space than anticipated.

Patience and time required as these hobbies can take the back seat to other priorities.

Proper preparation of any space will have a positive effect on the final result so no matter how […]

By |February 18th, 2016|

Make Blindness History

Sometimes issues hit you and make you think — you may be thinking what does blindness have to do with kitchens?

CFRB – Talk Radio 1010 has been advertising for a Canadian company called #esighteyewear which provides electronic eyewear that allows the ‘unsighted’ to see.  Pretty amazing stuff!

Thank you Conrad Lewis […]

By |February 9th, 2016|

Builder blah transformation to Shabby Chic

Nothing like making a statement!

A golden oak stained vanity and toilet are all there is to this Powder Room.

Relocating the plumbing to opposing wall for a stand alone sink creates more space and adds drama with a floor to ceiling mirror.

Benjamin Moore Black Onyx on the walls with a chandelier […]

By |February 5th, 2016|