Uncategorized

Houzz for your Home

#houzz is a website that has become a mainstay for our clients who are contemplating any kind of #homerenovation.

It seems only a few short years ago that visitors to our Showroom brought in their binders with magazine clippings and hand written notes of what they liked about the pictures they […]

By |August 3rd, 2016|

Casual Living

Does it get any better when the investment into your home achieves not only an updated look but meets all of your functional needs with #custom cabinetry!

Re-purposing an ‘old’ cramped laundry room with a newly designed layout offers a #mudroom feel which still incorporates laundry, garage and backyard access and […]

By |July 27th, 2016|

Renovations and Weddings

‘Tis the time of year when our Brides and Grooms publicly display their love for one another.

A classic timeless look and feel applies to both #weddings and #renovations.

Known as The Farm #pearleweddings — this restored barn sits on 97 acres of farmland in beautiful #Hamilton Ontario.  Its  both an event venue […]

By |July 19th, 2016|

Find out about the new liminal kitchen

Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day is liminal. An adjective used to describe an intermediate state, phase or condition.

Otherwise known as transitional — a term designers have been using for years now.   If you ask a roomful of people their opinion about style or the function of a #custom kitchen, its likely you […]

By |July 11th, 2016|

Natural Wood kitchens — what to expect?

These homeowners have a very refined and eclectic taste — in their home it really works. Sometimes eclectic can be perceived to be a jumble of styles together.

The slab cabinet door style with unique handle pulls and header at ceiling in isolation are quite modern. Combined in this space with […]

By |July 6th, 2016|

What does the ceiling have to do with the cabinets? A LOT!

Turns out we’re seeing interest for introducing architectural details on the ceiling that combine and coordinate with new custom cabinetry.

Although more challenging in 8 ft ceiling homes, not impossible. Certainly popular in homes with 9 & 10 ft ceiling heights.

Let’s face it — the top shelf of the upper cabinet is never […]

By |June 28th, 2016|

The End is Near…

The Frank Sinatra song “My Way” is a true classic — and although its not the final curtain, the end of the school year is near!

For many of our clients families its a busy time with school productions, award presentations, mixed feelings about growing up and moving on. It’s  part […]

By |June 16th, 2016|

Custom Kitchens Hydroponically

As we design and plan custom kitchens for our clients we regularly come across new ideas, advancements and technologies for the kitchen space.

Believe it or not there is a small appliance (same size as a beverage centre) called an Urban Cultivator that allows you to grow herbs.

Sure, there is the […]

By |June 7th, 2016|

Snow White doesn’t have to feel like Mr. Clean

This lovely subdivision home is nestled in a nice local neighbourhood where homes are about 15 to 20 years old.  The stained Golden Oak builder kitchen no longer fits with the home improvements that were taken on in recent years although  a lovely feature in this home is its 9 foot ceiling height […]

By |May 30th, 2016|

Glen Abbey Oakville, a hotbed of activity!

Sometimes we overlook what opportunities may be right in our backyard — literally!

In a competitive marketplace, having a good product is not good enough! This featured home in Glen Abbey is what we’re talking about. Families raising their kids in a good neighbourhood with wonderful local parks, schools and great access […]

By |May 24th, 2016|