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A FIREPLACE IN A MODERN STYLE fireplaces are no exception. They are created from man-made materials like metal, heat-resistant glass, mirror glass, and glass ceramics, to name a few. There is no limit to perfection, and modern designers boldly experiment with materials and shapes, blending styles and breaking traditions. Classic styles can be combined with Art Deco to create an extraordinary effect. The synthesis of fire and steel is the epitome of modern ideas. Oblong fireplacestransformers are austere and laconic but are surprising in their interesting colour combinations or in blending advanced technologies with exquisite shapes. One can easily call ultramodern fireplaces avant-garde-style clothing for fire, made from tinted glass, mirror surfaces, and antiquated metal. Geometrically-precise lines only outline the fire’s space seemingly not limiting it. For eclectic interiors manufacturers offer eclectic fireplaces that combine classic stone with metal surfaces, smooth textures with rough ones, or vivid colours with streamlined shapes.
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odern decor is often minimalistic, streamlined, and laconic. It is limited in detail and accent. Therefore, every object within the thus decorated space has to be stylish but not opulent. A fireplace is just one of such objects. There is fashion in fireplaces like in everything else regarding style, and such ultramodern models are among the most fashionable. Man has always been fascinated by fire. Of course, the fire of today does not per-
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form its vital function anymore – we use other sources to keep us warm, and use fire mostly to create comfort and charm in our homes. Fireplace manufacturing is an everevolving art. Since the day when our distant ancestor assembled the first hearth in his cave, the fireplace has been constantly evolving; the fireplace of today is a combination of the engineering genius and artistic revelation. Projects by the best designers of the world convert everyday appliances that are part of a hi-tech style into real works of art, and
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Lately, the North American market presents fireplaces with a TV screen inserted into a fake firebox, showing a recording of real fire. Of course, the imitation of anything leaves a lot to be desired, and nothing can replace live fire, no matter how artistically it is reproduced. Unfortunately, wood-burning fireplaces are a thing of the past in Canada and the US. You can still find them in older houses but new houses are built with artificial fireplaces only because wood- and coal-burning emissions are harmful to the environment.
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aminate flooring is the best for those who like experimenting with their home decor. Compared to parquet or hardwood, laminate needs no special installation skills. You can do it yourself if you install it over a cement floor that does not require any corrections. You can start laying laminate from any corner of the room. Laminate comes in a wide colour range and textures enabling any design solutions. Laminate can create a faux wood or stone, marble or tile effect. One of the advantages of laminate flooring is its practicality – it would not suffer from spike heels as much as a parquet floor. Nevertheless, moving furniture around can greatly damage this type of floor covering and nothing will eliminate the scratches short of replacing the damaged section.
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Laminate does not get discoloured with age but it gets abraded. Maintaining laminate floors is easier than hardwood ones. All you need is a slightly wet cloth – make sure you have squeezed out as much water as possible to avoid swelling in the seams. By the way, the seams in a light-toned laminate floor may get clogged with dust and dirt which will greatly spoil your floor’s look. Try to avoid walking barefoot on your laminate floors because it inadvertently shows footsteps. Another drawback is static that is inherent in laminate floors unless you purchase a more expensive laminate covering with antistatic coating. The higher the class of laminate, the higher its price. To evaluate the quality of the material you need to have an idea of its manufacturing process; a multi-layer syn-
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thetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood (or sometimes stone) with a photographic appliqué layer under a clear protective layer. The inner core layer is usually composed of melamine resin and fiber board materials. Laminate flooring is priced in direct relation of its class. Should you decide on laminate floor covering get the highest class possible – you will save money in the long run.
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MATERIALS The strongest rods are made of iron, stainless steel, or brass. They are reliable and durable thus being ideal for hanging heavy thick draperies. Rods made of wrought iron fit classic decor, as well as the country and provence styles. Straight geometrical lines in either shiny or matt brass look good in modern interiors. Metal sets can include single, double, or multiple poles to use for hanging several layers of curtains and drapes. Wooden rods are the best choice for a classic decorating style. The most popular of them are made of oak, cherry wood and exotic types of wood. Unlike the metal ones, wooden rods can be single-pole only.
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CHOICES, CHOICES‌ The lightweight string consists of a steel wire with metal brackets but because it tends to sag you can use it only for the lightest sheers.
Wrought iron decorative poles coated with a layer of paint and varnish can be used for any weight fabrics, as long as you choose the diameter in accordance with the weight.
Drapery hardware usually consists of the pole, brackets, and two decorative finials, with additional parts like rings, clips, or eyelets. For a rod less than two metres long, two brackets will be sufficient; for longer rods you will need the third bracket in the centre in order to prevent them from sagging under the weight of the fabric.
Traverse rods consist of a metal, most often aluminum, shape installed on the wall or ceiling with the help of brackets and covered with a decorative moulding made of wood, particle board, or plastic imitating the material of your choice. When buying a traverse rod make sure the hooks move along it with ease.
When selecting brackets consider the distance they will allow between your rod (and, accordingly, your curtains) and the wall. This is especially important for smaller rooms, for which you need the shortest brackets.
Combination rods hang pinch-pleated draperies in combination with other styles of drapery for a multi-layered effect.
Decorative finials present an easy and inexpensive way to introduce some changes into your decor. There is no need to buy a new rod, the new finials will do the trick – just make sure they fit the diameter of the old pole.
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Besides the wall-mounted rods, there is a ceiling-mounted type that makes a low ceiling visually higher. In their case there is no need worrying about the rod length.
The universal version is a hollow round rod of metal, plastic, or wood, with draperies attached to them with rings, hooks, or pocket-style.
Measure the width of your window and add 30 to 40 cm. The resulting number will give you the best possible length of the rod, at which fully open curtains will clear the whole window.
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The least expensive rod material is plastic. Its advantages include low price and wide range of colours, while its drawbacks are low durability and strength.
Not all curtain rods are simple straight poles; curved and hinged poles are available from numerous companies, allowing installation in bay windows and around curved walls and corners. Curtain rods can also be of a crane or swing arm design.
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CONDO. BATHURST & CENTER Gorgeous CORNER unit, 2-bdr, 2-wshr, about 900 sq.ft., perfectly upgraded & decorated. Great floor plan with large balcony & terrace. Two good sized SPLIT bedrooms, both with Walk-In closets. High ceilings, dark laminated floors throughout. Gorgeous upgraded kitchen with granite countertop, stylish b/splash & S/S appliances. Very clean & cozy unit, with good energy. Ready to move-in. Great location, steps to WalMart, Promenade Mall, great schools, parks & public transportation. Building with great amenities: indoor pool, gym, sauna, guest suites, party room, etc. Parking & locker included. Low maintenance fee. Asking $448,988 RICHMOND HILL Gorgeous 3-bdr, 3-wshr townhouse, full of natural light. Very practical floor plan. High ceilings. Living/dining room, family room. Spacious bedrooms. Hardwood floors on main level. Large modern kitchen with central island. Finished W/O basement. Steps to all amenities. Asking $650,000
DUFFERIN & MAJOR MACK Absolutely stunning 5+1-bdr, 5-wshr with FINISHED BASEMENT W/SEPARATE ENTRANCE. Over 4800 sq.ft. of living space. Lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors throughout. High ceilings. Upgraded kitchen with extended cabinets, granite counter, centre island, high class S/S appliances. Office on main level. All large bdrms with baths. Must see to appreciate! Asking $1, 588,000
RICHMOND HILL Stunning 3+1-bdr, 4-wshr, about 1800 sq.ft. freehold townhouse, 3 yrs old, with FINISHED BASEMENT. Great floor plan. Excellent condition. $$ spent on upgrades. Hardwood floors. Upgraded kitchen with granite countertop, b/splash, S/S appliances. Large master-bdr, with W/I closet & 5-pc ensuite. Large b/ yard. No sidewalk. Close to all amenities. Asking $688,888
BATHURST & MAJOR MACKENZIE Beautiful 5-bdr, 5-wshr detached home, about 4400 sq.ft. with 2-CAR GARAGE + FINISHED BASEMENT. $$ spent on upgrades. Great floor plan. 10’ ceilings on main floor, great room with 14’ ceilings, 9’ – on 2nd floor & basement. Hardwood floors & crown moldings throughout. Spacious 3rd floor loft with 2-bdrm & balcony. Fireplace in master-bdr with huge W/I closet. Spa-like oversized masterbdr ensuite. Gorgeous designer kitchen with quartz counter top & b/splash, top of the line S/S appliances. MUST SEE! Asking $1,969,000
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CONDO. STEELES & YONGE CORNER UNIT! Large, over 900 sq.ft., 2-bdr, 2-wshr, very bright and spacious with open concept floor plan. 9’ SMOOTH ceilings. Split large bedrooms, both with W/I closets. Laminated floors. Nicely upgraded modern kitchen with granite countertop, stylish b/splash, S/S appliances & window. Locker & parking. Walking distance to all amenities. Asking $394,800
CONDO. BATHURST & STEELES Luxury 2-bdr, 3-wshr CORNER unit condo, about 1900 sq.ft. Completely upgraded. High smooth ceilings, gas fireplace in the living room. Large bedrooms with closets organizers. Very spacious separate kitchen with breakfast area (granite countertop, b/splash, S/S appliances). Huge balcony. Locker, 2 parkings. High demand area.
DUFFERIN & RUTHERFORD Beautiful 4-bdr, 4-wshr with 2-car garage in high demand area. Excellent floor plan. 9’ ceilings. Lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors on both levels. Wainscoting-wooden panelling on main level. Upgraded baseboards. Crown moldings. Beautiful kitchen with built-in Mahogany wall unit, granite counter & S/S appliances. Italian porcelain in kitchen & foyer. Large bedrooms. MUST SEE! Asking $ 1,538,000
MAPLE Absolutely stunning 3+1-bdr, 4-wshr detached house with 2-CAR GARAGE in high demand Maple Community. $$ spent on upgrades. Hardwood floors throughout. Newer custom built kitchen with granite countertop & b/splash, hi-end S/S appliances & beautiful cabinets. Large family room with upgraded granite fireplace. Large master with W/I closet & 4-pc ensuite. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH 1-BDRM APARTMENT. New deck. Garden shed & much more... Asking $868,800
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RICHMOND HILL Beautiful 3-bdr, 3-wshr freehold townhouse with FINISHED BASEMENT in highly demand area. Shows like new. Lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors on both levels. Brand new modern kitchen with granite countertop, b/splash, new high class S/S appliances. Interlocked front & back. Professional landscaping. Near parks, shops, transit. Do not miss! Asking $680,000
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VENTILATION FANS
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athroom and kitchen fans are an important part of your home’s ventilation system. They remove odours from the house (thus improving indoor air quality) and moisture (thus decreasing the level of humidity in the house).
Most exhaust systems consist of an exhaust fan, ducting, and an exterior hood. Some houses have a central exhaust system, in which one fan draws moisture and odours from several rooms of the house using a network of ducts. Kitchen exhaust systems usually have the fan and fan motor in the exhaust hood. Other systems use an in-line fan, which is in the exhaust duct, or a fan outside the house. In-line and outdoor exhaust fans are usually quieter than systems with the fan in the room. Not all the fans are created equal. Research shows that many houses have exhaust fans that: • are too noisy • move very little air • are not energy efficient • may cause backdrafting of combustion to appliances • use high-wattage lighting
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Usually these drawbacks refer to older models. Now, there is a new generation of effective, quiet, energy-efficient exhaust fans and controls. When making your selection, choose the quietest, most energy-efficient fan in the size range required. Most fan labels have Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) ratings so you can compare noise and energy efficiency. Look for a fan with replaceable parts and permanent lubrication. A fan suitable for continuous use is preferable. Be prepared to pay more for a quality fan. Select smooth exhaust ducting. Seal the joints and insulate sections that run through unheated spaces. And, finally, place the exhaust hood where it will not cause moisture damage on exterior surfaces. Install the proper controls.
BATHROOM FANS When selecting a bathroom fan you should know their exhaust capacity. A normal bathroom needs a good-quality fan. A poor-quality fan will not exhaust enough air and will be too noisy for regular use. Large bathrooms and bathrooms with bigger fixtures naturally need larger fans. Place the bathroom fan as close as possible to the source of moisture or odour. Some
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bathroom fans have lights or heating lamps. If you choose a fan with integrated lights, look for efficiency. Any fan installed in an insulated ceiling — for instance, in the attic if it is located right above the bathroom ceiling — must not leak air and must be rated for use under insulation. Many people won’t use a noisy fan. Select the quietest fan in the size you need. They are often labelled “low noise” or “quiet.” Check for the HVI rating. If it is not rated, there is a good chance that it will be noisy. Energy efficiency does not stop at an energy-efficient fan. Ducting can affect fan performance. Uninsulated, undersized, or droopy flex ducting, ineffective or dirty backdraft dampers and exhaust louvers can cut rated airflow by more than 50 per cent. To check whether your exhaust fan is drawing air, hold a piece of toilet tissue up to the grille. The exhaust air should hold the tissue tightly to the grille. You could also check the outlet to make sure the air is leaving your house. Fans create static electricity which attracts dirt that can encourage mold growth and restrict air movement. Clean fans, housings, backdraft dampers and exterior flaps seasonally.
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KITCHEN RANGE HOODS A kitchen range hood must move more air than a bathroom fan. As a result, they are noisier, although they can be relatively quiet on low speed. The best units have a low noise rating, an energy-efficient fan, fluorescent lights, sound insulation, anti-vibration mounts and duct connections. For heavy duty use, select non-corrosive materials such as aluminum or stainless steel. High quality hoods may have heat sensors and a safety shut-off. Kitchen exhaust systems should discharge outdoors. Recirculating range hoods rely on filters to capture some odours and grease. The filters are generally made of carbon and must be replaced frequently to be effective. With recirculating fans, cooking moisture and odours will usually remain in the house. Range hoods usually have washable, aluminum-mesh grease filters. Better quality filters have a smaller diameter mesh over a larger surface area and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Clean or replace grease traps and filters frequently. The newest range hoods allow you to remove the fan for cleaning in a dishwasher.
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ach period in history is characterized by its own ideas of interior design. Modern styles call for convenient functional solutions coupled with utter comfort. Interior design for bathrooms has been growing more luxurious by the year. New houses and apartments treat bathroom space with respect and awe. Freestanding bathtubs have become very popular for spacious bathrooms. Rough-ins hidden in the floor make connecting such an innovative throwback a simple matter.
The task of bath manufacturing companies is to offer new models, and this is exactly what they are doing. Lately, they have presented a multitude of new models made of plastic, metal, stone, and polished or unpolished wood in various designs so it enables homeowners to find something to their taste and capabilities. Freestanding bathtubs often weigh more than their built-in counterparts due to the denser material used. This makes it necessary to consult specialists to define the place where such a tub will be placed and make sure there will be enough support for it when filled with water. Each model has its own specifics that need to be taken into consideration. For example, most freestanding bathtubs have a space between their bottom and the floor, created by their legs. This means that the pipes underneath the tub will be visible. There are two remedies to this problem: either choose a tub without legs with the bottom flat to the floor or order chromiumplated pipe cover. Freestanding tubs cost more than the regular models built into the wall but they are usually high quality and more esthetically appealing.
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here are numerous ways to create a shady place in your garden the simplest of which is to open an umbrella. With some ingenuity though, you can create a permanent shady area in your backyard. Invest some money and time into creating arches and pergolas – and you will be happy with the result. Not only these structures will provide shade but they will serve as an important decorative element of your garden as well. They will create vertical accents and support your climbing plants. Another advantage is that they can be installed at any place on your lot. A pergola at the back of your garden will become an excellent intimate spot; closer to the wall or over a patio it will provide the necessary shade. An arch will emphasize a path into the garden. Place it next to the wall or hedge and
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use it as an art niche, with a statue or a picturesque bench underneath. There is a wide variety of pergolas and arches so when making your selection be sure it matches the style of your house and its surroundings, follows the outline or colour of your exterior walls or flower beds, your outdoor furniture, and garden decor. Wrought iron arches, Oriental style wooden pergolas, natural stone installations with oak ceilings – all of them look great but only if their style is compatible with that of your garden. Mostly, arches and pergolas are made of wood in combination with brick, stone, or metal. The arch is a narrow structure with a flat, semi-circular, or gabled roof. The pergola is a series of connected arches. Arches with a semi-circular or pointed roof are usually manufactured from steel tubing. The most expensive are arches of brick and wood.
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Popular Oriental-style pergolas consist of wooden beams with tapered ends inserted into slits in the bearing beams. The ends of these beams are not just tapered but turned up. To ensure this charming structure’s longevity treat all its parts with antiseptic solution and use only stainless steel nails and screws to put it together. When your beautiful structure is ready all you need is to consider which plants you will use in conjunction with them. The best choice is climbing roses that look especially good on wooden country style pergolas. Besides, they have a prolonged period of blooming. Good shade under an arch or pergola can be achieved with the help of ivies, clematis, gloxinias, grapes, and other climbers. A do-it-yourself project creating these stylish garden design elements requires just basic skills in woodworking.
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ello, my name is Natalia Slobidker. I am a professional realtor, interior designer and certified specialist of home-staging. This discussion will focus on the latter of those three. Home-staging is the professional preparation of real estate for sale. The sweet spot between consumer psychology, interior design and the mastery of the art of real estate is much like a science of its own. The goal of staging is to sell your real estate while maximizing the speed of the sale and the price with a minimal amount of time, money and effort spent. For starters, here are some statistics: in 2012, RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) inspected 89 houses which, on average, lasted 166 days on the market until the owners despaired and called a professional home stager. On average, these houses were sold 32 days after they were professionally prepared – that is 81% less time spent on the market!!!
ones. This interior may be cozy and of top quality but for one reason or another, potential buyers do not feel the urge to snatch up the offer. I always tell my clients that a house in which you live and a house which you sell are two separate houses. Throughout my entire career, only once did I encounter a house that could be put up on the market without changing a thing. The woman who lived there was an artist and interior designer without sentiment towards objects (read: passion to piling mounds of useless things which clutter my and your homes alike). In all other cases, the houses or apartments needed to be adjusted to an idealized standard for the typical buyer in the region where it is being sold. Naturally, it is necessary to consider the specifics of the region. Home-staging for a downtown condominium will differ greatly from home-staging in Woodbridge, which, in turn, will differ from Markham.
But there are also common rules for any region, so let me start with those.
THE FIRST AND KEY RULE IS TO DECLUTTER. The sale of a house and the following move is a great reason to go through everything that has piled up and either throw away, donate or gift the things you have been keeping “just in case”. If the year had not presented such a case thus far, then it is likely that you do not actually need the item. If it is hard to part with acquired items anyway, then pack them into boxes and put them in storage if you have space. If not, then it would be reasonable to rent a storage space for the time being that you are selling. It is cheap and extremely effective. A home with fewer items looks more spacious; the space makes it easier to breathe freely and so, naturally, a potential buyer is more likely to appreciate it. DINING ROOM IN USE
Nine of them were sold with multiple offers pending. Can you guess why? Maurice’s firm’s inspection revealed that almost 60% of buyers make their decision after having only considered ten homes. A correctly presented home makes it to the potential buyer’s list, thereby increasing its chances of sales. The same inspection claims that almost 80% of people are ready to pay more for a home where they can just move in without doing anything. This is the so-called move-in-ready house. A professional home stager will help you attain this too. So then, what is the mystery of this beast called home-staging? The need often comes up to sell your house or apartment where you had created the interior comfortable for you and your loved
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opinion states that this just consists of taking family photos off walls. However, this is just the first step. Each family has its own
Of course, light and colour accents also play an important role but more on those in later issues.
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THE KITCHEN: STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY
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he kitchen is the centre and the soul of many homes, therefore its decor and mood should be in keeping with its owners’ philosophy and lifestyle. Accessories and dishes seem to play a critical role in the decor. Try to choose the right ones and make sure they are good quality.
MINIMIZE FUSS Minimalism is one of the important trends of today’s kitchen fashion. Its principal features being simplicity, clean lines, and clarity, it creates the calm mood. The main idea is to avoid anything too flamboyant or provocative in the kitchen decor; then the esthetics of simple geometric shapes and neutral colours, including white, gray, or beige, will help you relax. Standout handles and swinging doors have been ever more replaced by smooth built-in doors or recessed kitchen-cabinets. Minimalism can manifest itself in the dishes’ shapes and colours. An example is square
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plates and cylindrical cups in the colour range of the decor.
FANTASY ISLAND The kitchen island has been a popular trend for many years. Such an island can be approached from any direction creating the mood of freedom and stimulating culinary creativity. The working surface can contain a stovetop, a bar, a sink or working surface – anything you fancy, in short. Of course the island functions best in a spacious kitchen. Choose the dishes and decor in ethnic motifs, vivid or contrasting colours, simple shapes, and a pattern of stripes or spirals that will emphasize the originality and love of freedom of the happy owner of a kitchen island.
COLOURS WITHOUT BORDERS Despite the popularity of minimalism in the kitchen many designers prefer bright neon colours in kitchen decor. This trend is a favourite with imaginative and happy people who don’t mind sharing their posi-
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tive emotions with others. Choose a colour, any colour – from intense fuchsia to garish green. What is important is the simplicity of shapes. A kitchen in vivid neon colours is reminiscent of an unusual alien civilization or a mysterious underwater world. In such a kitchen a teardrop-shaped sink and teardrop-shaped dishes in the same vivid colours as the interior decor will not look out of place. Your visitors will appreciate you conceptuality and imagination.
HIGH-TECH IN THE KITCHEN Details are key in the modern kitchen design. Numerous trade shows demonstrate built-in lighting that changes in accordance with the owners’ mood, drawers with regulated temperature for storing food, or a magnet for hang-drying napkins. In short, the inventors of the world try to ensure happiness generated by spending time in the kitchen. These wide choices will help homeowners not just implement the designer’s artistic ideas but create their own unique kitchen style as well.
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oday’s home design can be characterized as the time of satiety. There is not much left to surprise, let alone – shock. Luxury or austerity, ultramodern or radical retro – nowadays, this is cliche seen in various versions in offices, homes, or buildings. However, there are still few unusual styles and one of them is steampunk.
THE CONCEPT Imagine our world without plastics, computers, and mobile phones but with different devices and machinery powered by, let’s say, steam engines. Probably in such a world every new technical gadget would have to be licensed. Who knows in what
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direction the legislative basis would go in a world with alternative history? Who knows you ask? Science fiction authors know – for sure. In their works of fiction, they have described interiors and mechanisms that became the basis of steampunk. Admirers of unusual design solutions do not even need to peruse the works by Jules Verne or Herbert Wells because the objects of their fictional reality have long been embodied by moviemakers. Steampunk is a genre that originated during the 1980s and early 1990s. Steampunk refers to literature, cinema, and presentations but also to art, fashion, and design that are informed by the aesthetics of Steampunk literature. Interior design has not escaped the general trend.
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MATERIALS Steampunk style is utterly incompatible with synthetics and uses only natural materials like wood, stone, glass, and metal (preferably bronze). Of course, you are not required to mount in your home some cumbersome steam machinery that would need special licensing to be used. Today’s market offers a wide variety of materials imitating the texture and look of various woods or metals. Acrylic, laminates, special coverings and veneers are all excellent ways to decorate floors, walls, and ceilings.
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LIGHTING The moderately bright but diffused soft light of glow lamps is excellent for emphasizing the steampunk character of the decor. Of course, lighting needs to be stylized, and you should be aware that appropriate ceiling fixtures are not readily available in stores. They can be successfully replaced with Victorian wall scones considering that the steampunk concept is utterly compatible with that epoch.
INTERESTING DECOR ELEMENTS Steampunk starts with your entrance door where you can replace the customary doorbell with something fitted with pipes and levers. The sound of the ring is also important – unlike the electric rattling or electronic signals, this bell needs to emit natural melodic sounds imitating something like the sound of the clavichord or clarion. An old barometer, a mercury thermometer with a wooden base, a floor or wall mechanical clock – all these are acceptable details in a steampunk decor. Typewriters or telephones with a crank arm are great additions to this style. Many items will arouse your guests’ curiosity. Their questions will give you a pleasant feeling of satisfaction. “What is it?” your amazed visitors will ask. “This is steampunk,” you will reply suitably proud because your decor is stylish and unusual, beautiful and fascinating!
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THE LITTLE HOUSE THAT GREW! more guests, an office space, efficient storage, large picture windows, and so on. The kitchen – the heart of the home – needed to have a large picture window overlooking the backyard; however it also needed to be open to the rest of the main floor so that an eye could be kept on their children.
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relax and watch TV. A great way to personalize this space was to display the homeowner’s growing guitar collection. A large custom chalkboard was added to one of the walls to keep the family organized and adding that casual “lived-in” feeling my clients desperately wanted to maintain. The dining room is simple and shows off their beloved harvest table and artwork which was a wedding gift. The furniture for the adjacent living room, from Upcountry, was just what we needed to dress up this space; incorporating great textures and a bit of vintage with a modern twist. “Bling” was not something that my clients wanted to see in their new house, but the vintage chandelier-inspired floor lamp was just enough to add a bit of sparkle to the space without being overwhelming… and it blended beautifully with the “old world feel” of the trunks we used as end tables. After many months of planning and renovating, my clients were able to finally move back into their new “old” home. The little house that grew is now the beautiful bright open floor plan they desired with space for the kids to run around and make the family feel at home. Sometimes the solution lies not in moving to a bigger home to accommodate your needs but instead staying right where you are and making your current house the “house of your dreams. Written by Linda Mazur
Linda Mazur IS THE PRINCIPAL DESIGNER OF LINDA MAZUR DESIGN GROUP. With over a decade of experience this sought out multi-disciplinary interior design firm is known for providing innovative interior renovations and full scale build projects that reflect both timeless style and optimal functionality. The firm services Toronto, the GTA and surrounding areas.
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THE ELEGANCE OF THE WHITE BEDROOM
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he colour of walls in the room greatly influences the mood of its inhabitants. For this reason, bedrooms are often painted warm bright colours that soothe and relax. In choosing from a palette of warm colours for our bedroom we often forget that white is one of them. Often in our mind white is linked to the cold sterility of an ultramodern interior.
Nevertheless white has a wide range of tints that can be warm and elegant at the same time. These are ivory, eggshell, raw linen, etc. Still, for a smaller bedroom designers recommend pure white. Even if such a bedroom is furnished with a complete set, its white walls still create a feeling of lightness and space. Do not limit white colour to the walls alone in a minimalistic and simple modern bedroom; extend it towards decorative accents. White furniture, bed covers, cushions, and solid curtains will be a welcome addition. If it is still too white for your taste, go for a few brighter accents like bedsheets, throw or cushions in earth colours – brown, beige, green, or yellow. Decorative details made of stone or wood, rattan furniture – all this will offset the white of the walls. Vivid colours that look even better in combination with white will animate your room even further. IKEA-style furniture will look completely different with red or purple accents and modern lighting fixtures made of glass and metal. Wall paintings and stenciling, vinyl stickers can be an interesting addition for both a cozy and a cool style of decor.
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portant to carefully consider your lifestyle when designing an organizational space in your home. Personally, when I have designed mudrooms, I found it amusing to note how every client had particular organizational needs.
To create such “landing zones,” an effectively organized mudroom can be used which is essentially an organizational storage space in the home. Such a room is functional, beautiful and a great attribute to your home’s design and style. It is im-
Do you have pets that require food bowls and beds? How about children who have backpacks or hockey equipment? Such needs determine where the best place for the mudroom would be. Having a mudroom upon entry is ideal; however, depending on the layout of your home you may have to consider having such an organizational space in the kitchen, garage or basement.
n organized home is surely a desired goal. With such hectic lives that encompass balancing work, school and activities, having “landing zones” for bags, equipment and paperwork will help keep your home in the condition you want. It will be tidy and organized, thereby making your life a little less stressful this fall.
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A cabinet in your foyer can be multifunctional by storing extra shoes and paperwork
Floor to ceiling cabinetry hides away sports equipment for this family home.
An ideal way to design the organizational space to best suit your needs is to use custom cabinetry. With the help of a professional designer, like me, we can design and draft an innovative storage solution. With the input of a cabinet maker, your dream organizational space can come to life.
large antique armoire will do the trick. There are plenty of methods to customize the interior to suit your needs. In addition, a large dresser or cabinet can serve as a highlight in your hall or living room while storing away extra shoes or coats.
If you decide to take the “custom-made” route, I advise that you sit down with a designer in order to avoid costly mistakes and to create the most functional cabinetry system. There are certain aspects that should be considered. For instance, would you prefer to conceal your belongings or do you want open hooks and shelves for easy access? Would you make use of a bench incorporated into the cabinetry? Further, consider “double duty” solutions that can add valuable storage space.
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With thoughtful design, stock cabinetry can look fabulous.
Think outside the box - maybe your mudroom is a great place to have an extra refrigerator, bar or wine fridge. Keep in mind the idea of a single purpose. Often laundry rooms and mudrooms are shared in the same space – move the laundry room to another area in your home to make for a fabulous mudroom space with ample storage. The mudroom is a great place to keep your pet’s bed, food and belongings. Consider adding products that will keep the floor warm such as Nuheat – a wonderful addition to a mudroom, especially during the long winter months that bring with them cold and wet floor tiles.
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WROUGHT IRON – STRENGTH AND BEAUTY
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eople have always been attracted to wrought metal items because of their durability, strength, and beauty. Creating beauty of various forms out of a chunk of metal requires a lot of artistic ability. Fireplace sets, flowerpot stands, and other utilitarian items are often real works of art. Masters of artistic forging create their works to order or in small series, coming up with their own designs. It is almost unbelievable that metal can be so supple.
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WROUGHT METAL WORKS IN ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING Wrought metal art pieces have been used in architecture and landscaping for many decades and even centuries. The most common, fences and window bars, have a practical, and not just decorative, application as they protect the dwelling from intruders. These items can be made to order with consideration for your preferences. Usually the two are made in the same style to look like a set.
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Wrought iron and other metals are popular in landscaping design as well. Decorative foot bridges and railings, small enclosures and gazebos create an exquisite look and return us to the romantic and leisurely times before the crazy pace of the modern day. An elegant wrought-iron gazebo, a lovely arch at the entrance to your garden entwined with live ivies or grape vines, or lanterns with wrought-iron lamps will enhance the beauty of your garden and create a relaxed feeling in it.
INTERIOR DECOR The interior of the house gains from the use of wrought-metal art as well. For the lovers of houseplants there are wroughtiron stands, elegant and stable. They can be painted bronze, black, or silver. Wroughtiron headboard and posts for your bed add dignity and beauty to your bedroom. Add to it a couple of floor or wall lamps with a wrought-iron base – and your bedroom will acquire a dignified look of a castle.
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416-294-2247
Ali Nezaminia Sales Representative
nea9765@gmail.com
Kingsway Real Estate Brokerage, 8 Weldrick Rd. West, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3T8, Tel: 905-883-3436, Fax: 905-787-8666
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Y YORK MEDIA GROUP
info@yorkmediagroup.net
Asking Price:
$1,969,000
416-357-8953, 1-844-882-2990
Free Monthly Community Magazine
For information about advertising, editorial submissions and deadline dates please see page 20
Code: 153
Asking Price:
Code: 154
$1,950,000
Detached*
Detached*
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Asking Price:
Code: 155
$1,999,000
Detached*
Bathurst/Queen Filomena (VH) Bedrooms:5 Washrooms:5
Hwy 27/ Major Mack (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4 Washrooms:5
Weston/Rutherford (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4+2 Washrooms:5
Basement: Finished
Basement: W/O
Basement: Finished / Sep Entrance
Asking Price:
$2,299,950
Code: 156
Asking Price:
Code: 157
$2,488,000
Detached*
Detached*
Asking Price:
Code: 158
$2,488,000
Detached*
Bathurst / Centre (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:7
Dufferin/Teston (Vaughan) Bedrooms:5+1 Washrooms:5
Islington / Hwy 27 (Vaughan) Bedrooms:5+1 Washrooms:7
Basement: Finished & W/O
Basement: Fin W/O
Basement: Fin W/O
Asking Price:
$2,499,999
Code: 159
Asking Price:
Code: 160
$2,690,000
Detached*
Detached*
Asking Price:
Code: 161
$2,770,000
Detached*
Bathurst / Rutherford (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:6
Dufferin / Teston (Vaughan) Bedrooms:5+1 Washrooms:6
Dufferin/Kirby (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:5
Basement: Fin W/O / Sep Entrance
Basement: Finished
Basement: Finished / Walk-Up
Asking Price:
$2,788,800
Code: 162
Asking Price:
Code: 163
$3,198,000
Detached*
Detached*
Asking Price:
Code: 164
$3,238,000
Detached*
Steeles & Hilda (Vaughan) Bedrooms:5+2 Washrooms:7
Major Mack. & Dufferin (Vaughan) Bedrooms:5 Washrooms:4
Yonge And Uplands (Vaughan) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:5
Basement: Fin W/O / Sep Entrance
Basement: Full / W/O
Basement: Finished
*Not intended to solicit persons under contract. All properties advertised herein may not be listed by Ali Nezaminia.
Direct:
416-294-2247
Ali Nezaminia Sales Representative
nea9765@gmail.com
Kingsway Real Estate Brokerage, 8 Weldrick Rd. West, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3T8, Tel: 905-883-3436, Fax: 905-787-8666
FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107
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info@yorkmediagroup.net
416-357-8953, 1-844-882-2990
Free Monthly Community Magazine
For information about advertising, editorial submissions and deadline dates please see page 20
Asking Price:
Code: 162
$439,000
Asking Price:
Code: 163
$448,000
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Y YORK MEDIA GROUP
Asking Price:
Code: 164
$459,000
Condo Townhouse*
Warden/Finch (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+2 Washrooms:2
Don Mills & Steeles (Toronto) Bedrooms:4 Washrooms:3
Don Mills/ Steel (Toronto) Bedrooms:4 Washrooms:3
Maint:$650.00
Maint:$761.39
Maint:$761.54
Asking Price:
Code: 165
$459,000
Asking Price:
Code: 166
$459,000
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 167
$465,000
Condo Townhouse*
Finch/Birchmount (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+2 Washrooms:3
Kennedy/Mcnicoll (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:3
Finch & Birchmount (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:3
Maint:$363.17
Maint:$691.09
Maint:$443.51
Asking Price:
Code: 168
$472,000
Asking Price:
Code: 169
$479,000
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 170
$479,999
Condo Townhouse*
Sheppard & Don Mills (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Don Mills / Sheppard (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:2
Finch / Warden (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Maint:$461.86
Maint:$544.13
Maint:$378.10
Asking Price:
Code: 171
$488,808
Asking Price:
Code: 172
$489,000
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 173
$498,000
Condo Townhouse*
Don Mills / Sheppard (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Warden / Finch (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Mccowan / Finch (Toronto) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:4
Maint:$691.00
Maint:$364.00
Maint:$498.00
*Not intended to solicit persons under contract. All properties advertised herein may not be listed by Ali Nezaminia.
Direct:
416-294-2247
Ali Nezaminia Sales Representative
nea9765@gmail.com
Kingsway Real Estate Brokerage, 8 Weldrick Rd. West, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3T8, Tel: 905-883-3436, Fax: 905-787-8666
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e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com
www.aahtoronto.com
Y YORK MEDIA GROUP
info@yorkmediagroup.net
Asking Price:
Code: 174
$499,000
416-357-8953, 1-844-882-2990
Free Monthly Community Magazine
For information about advertising, editorial submissions and deadline dates please see page 20
Asking Price:
Code: 175
$499,000
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Page 17
Asking Price:
Code: 176
$499,000
Condo Townhouse*
Don Mills / Steeles (Toronto) Bedrooms:4 Washrooms:2
Kennedy/Hwy 401 (Toronto) Bedrooms:4 Washrooms:3
Kennedy/401 (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:3
Maint:$405.30
Maint:$452.97
Maint:$266.41
Asking Price:
Code: 177
$499,900
Asking Price:
Code: 178
$499,900
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 179
$508,000
Condo Townhouse*
Finch / Warden (Toronto) Bedrooms:4+1 Washrooms:3
Warden / Bridletowne (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:3
Lesile & Finch (Toronto) Bedrooms:4+2 Washrooms:3
Maint:$325.00
Maint:$380.48
Maint:$410.00
Asking Price:
Code: 180
$529,000
Asking Price:
Code: 181
$529,900
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 182
$535,000
Condo Townhouse*
Finch / Leslie (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+2 Washrooms:3
Warden / Sheppard (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Finch / Warden (Toronto) Bedrooms:3+2 Washrooms:2
Maint:$410.00
Maint:$375.00
Maint:$290.00
Asking Price:
Code: 183
$548,800
Asking Price:
Code: 184
$549,900
Condo Townhouse*
Condo Townhouse*
Asking Price:
Code: 185
$568,800
Condo Townhouse*
Steeles / Leslie (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2
Kennedy /Sheppard (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:3
Bathurst & Finch (Toronto) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:3
Maint:$424.96
Maint:$832.84
Maint:$295.04
*Not intended to solicit persons under contract. All properties advertised herein may not be listed by Ali Nezaminia.
Direct:
416-294-2247
Ali Nezaminia Sales Representative
nea9765@gmail.com
Kingsway Real Estate Brokerage, 8 Weldrick Rd. West, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3T8, Tel: 905-883-3436, Fax: 905-787-8666
FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107
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