All about home E October by All About Home magazine

Canada’s largest home improvement centre

FIND FLOOR PLAN ON PAGES 22-23

OCTOBER 2016

FREE MONTHLY MAGAZINE

www.aahtoronto.com

MORTGAGE REAL ESTATE INTERIOR DESIGN RENOVATION FURNITURE APPLIANCES

GOT LEAVES IN YOUR EAVES?

Visit us at Improve Canada in unit 341.

D p

LeafGuard is a maintenance-free eavestrough system that is guaranteed to NEVER clog! Protect your home with LeafGuard... The only eavestrough of it’s kind!

Call now for a Free In-Home Eﬆimate

CALL NOW....

AND SAVE GRANDPA!

1 (888) 869-1406 Also, ask about our seniors discount!

www.gutterdepot.ca

! L A I C E P S K C A GUTTER BUY-B avestrough

e d l o r u o y r o f t o o f r e We pay you $4 p d. r a u G f a e L e s a h c r u p u when yo soon! Offer ends

Some conditions apply. Offer expires soon! Visit www.gutterdepot.ca for more details.

ALL ABOUT HOME

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

Tim Oulianov Mortgage Broker

Tel: 647-502-9977

F: 905--581-5564 | T: 416-477-5500 Ext. 104 www.bensonmortgages.ca tim.o@bensonmortgages.ca 209-10376 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, On LC4 3B8

The best mortgage rate

5 years fixed 2.39%*, variable 2.20%*

• 2nd mortgage starts from 6.99% • Construction loans starts from 5.99% • Professional help with a bad credit history

October 2016 To advertise in All About Home magazine please contact us

691 Petrolia Rd., Toronto, ON, M3J 2N6 416-477-6107, 647-476-4682 E-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

MIRROR FURNITURE

irror furniture is the epitome of originality, luxury, and depth. Functional objects turn into works of art reflecting the rest of the interior. People do not buy mirror furniture just because they need furniture in general but rather when they experience a need for something special. Adepts of this fashionable trend admit that searching for mirror furniture becomes a veritable safari where the excitement of the hunt is equal to the rapture of having the trophy in your possession. This is why it is so easy to fall in love with mirror furniture. The range of these ‘trohpies’ both in their function and look is tremendous. Nevertheless they have a common element: their exquisite shape and luxurious feel regardless of their style. Even though prices of mirror-finished pieces are considerably higher than those of similar non-mirror furniture they keep gaining popularity. There are many obvious reasons for it: • Their outlines seem to blend into their surrounding; thus they never look heavy regardless of their actual dimensions; • The space surrounding them, thanks to the manifold reflection of the light – be it daylight or artificial illumination – becomes visually unlimited; • Being a real mirror this furniture reflects colour accents of the room replicating them and making the interior even more harmonious; • Even one piece – a chest, bed, or coffee table – finished in mirrored glass raises the level of the interior decor by adding an element of luxury. The history of mirror furniture apparently goes back to the Venetian masters who became pioneers in uncovering the secret of creating ideally reflecting surfaces. But the popularity of furniture made of mirror glass started in earnest only with the beginning of the Art Deco era. Today, some of the pieces made during the first thirty years of the 20th century fetch enormous prices at auctions. Even newly manufactured mirror furniture, though not cheap, is affordable for middleclass homeowners. Some people buy it second-hand even though adepts of extrasensory theories contend that a mirror that used to belong to someone else may bring negative energy into your home. If you are one of such believers, buying new mirror furniture is no problem considering the range of styles and prices on the market.

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

VANGARDE®

CABINET DESIGN & FACTORY INC

PERSONALIZED FEATURES FOR IKEA® KITCHENS

Vangarde Cabinet Design & Factory Inc. offers Custom Doors & Panels made to fit IKEA cabinet systems. We sell features that you can personalize to upscale the look and functionality of an IKEA kitchen. Get the Tailored look you want that fits your style and budget. Choose form Over 60 Italian Textured wood grains and Premium Abrasion Resistant High Gloss and Ultra Matte finishes from Germany. Located at:

VANGARDE.CA

7250 KEELE ST, SUITE 79 & 126 VAUGHAN, ON L4K 1Z8 - tel : 1.844.VANGARDE

IKEA is a registerd trademark of Inter-IKEA Systems B.V. and is not afﬁliated with Vangarde Cabinet Design & Factory Inc. No Endorsement of our products by IKEA is implied.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

ROOFING SHINGLES THAT WE ARE SO FAMILIAR WITH

shingle is the most common roofing material in all of North America. There is a large variety of shingles produced for different climate areas and building types. When planning a shingle roof replacement or new installation it is extremely important to choose the right product. Based on the budget of the project there are always a few options available. At MaxPro Roofing we are always happy to assist our clients with choosing the right and easy way through their roofing projects. Our roofing team is always glad to support everyone who looks for roof installation, replacement or repairs. MaxPro Roofing is a company with more than 10 years of experience in the market of roofing services. Since the beginning we

ALL ABOUT HOME

were acquiring experience, establishing connections with the best manufacturers and performing successful projects. Manufactures we cooperate with are wellknown and trustworthy companies, both domestic and international: Malarkey, CertainTeed and GAF. Working with approved materials, we can guarantee that your shingles will be installed properly and you will get our personal corporate warranty and life-time warranty from the manufacturer. Currently, we enhance our presence on the roofing market by opening our first show-room in Improve Canada, Vaughan, Ontario. Being an exclusive retailer of Malarkey shingles (Legacy®, Highlander®), we present you with exclusive products. Legacy® is an architectural shingle line featuring durable

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

Flexor® asphalt and Scotchgard™ Protector. Highlander® is anarchitectural shingle line featuring high quality asphalt and options for security against algae staining. By visiting us in Improve Canada, you will find it convenient and comfortable to get the best solution for your roof. We provide a detailed consultation and free rapid estimates; your estimate can be ready within 24 hours with a solution for any budget. No matter what type of roof you need: residential or commercial; shingle, metal or composite roofing; simple one or with a complicated design and mix of different types and materials – we can do it for you. MaxPro Roofing Inc. Improve Canada

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL SHINGLE ROOF / METAL ROOF / FLAT ROOF SOFFIT / FACIA / EAVESTROUGH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

MaxPro Roofing Inc.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

FIREPLACE

working fireplace in the house usually becomes its focal point both visually and as a heart of the household. Therefore, decor around this important feature must reflect your take on beauty and style. Let’s talk about such important features as its facing, walls in its immediate proximity, and even the very shape of the fireplace.

TRADITIONAL STYLE A fireplace always has its rightful place in a classic style interior while the other furnishings may be either opulent or modest. An English style fireplace is not unlike a real English gentleman – not showy but obviously well-bred. Such a fireplace will be faced in wood or stone with no unnecessary excess. The mantle and wall decor will be traditional – a large mirror, a painting, and intimate lighting. Sometimes the wall can be decorated in a colour different from the other walls in the room. For a more opulent decor of the entire space, you can choose an ornamental fireplace area that will be closer to the traditions of a French chateau. Usually fireplaces of this type are

ALL ABOUT HOME

faced in white marble and decorated with carvings and pilasters. Such a composition will draw attention even in a most exquisite decor. The main conditions are light walls and striking lighting that visually enhances the space making it look like a ballroom.

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE This style is less demanding. While it is based on traditional elements, it does not require rigorous rules and allows eclectic details. Your fireplace may be combined with paintings, murals, niches, or a podium. It may have a unique shape or open hearth – all this is acceptable in a neoclassical style. The dimensions of the room are not as important as they are in a classically decorated space. If you are going to use an electric fireplace, this style is much more compatible with it than the rigid English or French traditional.

placed in the corner. The mantle and the wall over the fireplace could be decorated with hunting trophies, a collection of arms, or handmade wrought iron items.

ART NOUVEAU The lovers of whimsical lines of this decorating style may extend it towards their fireplace. Remember that Art Nouveau is not a mass-production fare; you will need a designer to create your unique fireplace.

MINIMALISTIC STYLE In fireplaces with minimal decoration the emphasis is made either on their shape or on the open hearth. We cannot call it decor per se - it is more of an architectural feature. Of course, a minimalistic fireplace will look best in minimalistic and hi-tech interiors.

FAUX FIREPLACE COUNTRY STYLE Country style fireplaces look best in a spacious house with high ceilings and bold decorating surfaces like brick or wood. The room where the fireplace is situated may be decorated like a hunting lodge or a chalet. Often, the fireplace in such a space is

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

When certain conditions of your living space do not allow for a real fireplace, you can purchase a fireplace front and decorate it in the style of your dreams. Inside the hearth, you can place candles, vases, a wood pile, or inserts in any decorative material, like glass or mirror.

www.aahtoronto.com

Have You Decided To Buy A Property?

Excellent Work Experience, Professionalism and Creativity To Achieve Your Goals And Dreams

Fay Tsatskina

• I’ll find you a home where you will feel warm and cozy; • Bonuses for Buyers; Flexible commissions for Sellers; REAL ESTATE BROKER MORTGAGE AGENT • I’ll do everything (LICENCE # M10001640) possible for fast and GOLD, successful closing; • I’ll offer you the best DIAMOND & PLATINUM mortgage rates; AWARD WINNER • I’ll find a solution for any complication; • Free consultations and MEMBER OF THE TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD fast confirmation of MEMBER OF ONTARIO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION mortgage approvals. MEMBER OF CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

www.fayrealestate.ca email: fay4homes@gmail.com CONDO. BATHURST & CENTER Gorgeous CORNER unit, 2-bdr, 2-wshr, about 900, 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 $438,000

C O N D O. 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 $398,000

DIRECT:

416-889-9955 Each office is independently owned and operated

WESTON & MAJOR MACK BRAND NEW LUXURY home, 5-bdr, 5-wshr. 3,453 sq.ft. with FINISHED W/O BASEMENT! $$$ spent on upgrades. High ceilings, hardwood floors, SMOOTH ceilings throughout, 200 Amp electrical service, huge balcony & deck with French doors. Upgraded kitchen with S/S appliances (gas cooktop), granite countertop, etc. Finished lower level with 2-walk/outs (Nanny/In-law suite). MUST SEE! Asking $1,559,000

RICHMOND HILL Gorgeous Jefferson freehold TOWNHOUSE, 4-bdr, 3-wshr, about 1900 sq.ft. with WALK-OUT BASEMENT. Excellent maintained home. Great open concept layout. Laminated floors throughout. Nice kitchen. Large bedrooms. Master-bdrm with W/I closet & 4-pc ensuite. Direct access to garage from home. North Lake walking trail. Close to all amenities. Asking $728,888

RICHMOND HILL PREMIUM CORNER LOT 57’ wide! Absolutely stunning & spotless home, about 3200 sq.Ft, 4+1-bdr, 4-wshr, full of upgrades. Sun filled! Excellent floor plan. Main floor office. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Large family room with gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertop & b/splash, high class S/S appliances. Maple cabinets. Crown moldings. MUST SEE! Asking $1,449,888

RICHMOND HILL PRICE TO SELL! Beautiful freehold TOWNHOUSE, 3-bdr, 3-wshr in excellent condition. Very practical floor plan. Freshly painted, hardwood & laminated floors (no carpets). Hardwood staircase. Gas fireplace. Double door entry to large master-bdr with W/I closet & 4-pc ensuite. Spacious kitchen with W/O to patio. Direct access to garage from home. Asking $738,000

CENTRE ST. & NEW WESTMINSTER An exquisite CUSTOM home, 4+1-bdr, 5-wshr , over 4000 sq.ft. with meticulous attention to details, finishes & design. Nestled on a mature street with a park at its end, among multi-million dollars homes. FINISHED BASEMENT W/SEPARATE ENTRANCE. Excellent workmanship: trimmed arches, crown moldings, Brazilian hardwood floors throughout, granite counters, limestone, rod iron railings, Jacuzzi, Wain Scotting. Magnificent huge CUSTOM kitchen with Sub-Zero Fridge, enormous dining room, designer chandeliers, 3-CAR GARAGE, fully landscaped, heated driveway & much more.... Asking $3,288,000

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

HOMELIFE HERITAGE REALTY INC. Brokerage Tel. 905-832-1111 Fax 905-832-1180

NEWMARKET Spacious 3-bdr, 2-wshr CONDO TOWNHOUSE with a very functional floor plan. New laminated floors. Dining room with W/O to patio & garden. Finished basement with additional bath. High efficiency furnace & air conditioner. Spacious eat-in kitchen. Low maintenance fee $185/month. Close to shopping, transit, schools. Asking $458,800

BUNGALOFT. MOUNT ALBERT (EAST GWILLIMBURY) Beautiful 4-bdr, 3-wshr BUNGALOFT, about 2500 sq.ft. with excellent floor plan. SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS with SOLAR PANELS! Hardwood floors throughout. High ceilings. Two large bedrooms on main level, 2-bdrm & loft on 2nd floor. Nice kitchen with S/S appliances. 2-car garage, partially finished basement. Mature street, close to all amenities.

KING CITY One of the most unique and stunning properties in COLLARD ESTATES on 2 Acres. Multi level functional layout with separate sleeping quarters and huge W/O lower level. Multiple walkouts to yard & large concrete wrap around terrace. Solid structures on 295 ft frontage. FULLY RENOVATED!!! EVERYTHING NEW!!! A MUST SEE!!! Asking $3,588,888

October 2016

BUNGALOW RAISED!! MAPLE Huge lot! Rarely available 3+1-bdr, 3-wshr bungalow WITH FINISHED BASEMENT & 2-CAR GARAGE located on a quiet family court. 3-bdrms main level. Cozy living room & family sized kitchen with W/O to large wooden deck. Lower floor is fully finished with large rec. room & kitchen/bar area + 3-pc bath. Do not miss! Asksing $898,000

ALL ABOUT HOME

“Hiring a designer can help you to avoid costly mistakes that will not only help you save money but can increase the value of your home.”

WELCOME FAST APPROACHING HOLIDAYS WITH A NEW “STYLE” TO REMODEL, REDESIGN OR JUST TO GIVE A FRESH COAT OF PAINT TO YOUR LIVING SPACE – NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME!

ainting is the most affordable and fastest way to give a new and fresh look for your home. The hardest for all is to select the ccolour - every year changing colour trends makes it even more diffucult. I strongly suggest following up your style and always with neutral colour schemes - dark neutrals with white, monochromatic neutrals and those with a pop of bold colour. Neutral colour trends change as well, but it is a much longer process; approximately eight to ten years. Ten years ago, we were in the era of beige but now we are leaving the age of grey and entering one of “greyge” - a mix of beige and grey.

Sonata Swan

Principal Designer at The House of Interior Design Design Studio and Contemporary Furniture Showroom Now OPEN @ IMPROVE CENTRE, Unit 81-124

DARK NEUTRALS WITH WHITE DARK COLORS:

Interior Design Interior Styling and Staging  Vastu Shastra Design  Finishes & Colour Selections  Furniture Specifications  Space Planning  Architectural Drawings  

Charcoal gray, dark brown, deep gold, navy blue, and black. Best use of dark neutral colours is for: furnishings like sofas, chairs, and headboards, accent walls, area rugs, or window treatments.

HAVE A DESIGN DILEMA?

Dark neutral is the first colour you should choose.

WE CAN SOLVE IT FOR YOU

NEUTRALS WITH POP OF BOLD COLOUR

“THE HOUSE OF INTERIOR DESIGN” Visit us at Improve, showroom 81-124 or contact@

416.561.2691 10

ALL ABOUT HOME

If you love the look of neutral walls and furniture, but still want to express your creative side, a neutral colour scheme featuring pops of colour, is a wonderful choice. The beauty of a neutral colour scheme as a backdrop, is that you have the freedom to add brighter or

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

heavily-saturated colours with ease. Choose two or three accent colours. Things can get out of hand rather quickly if you’re adding numerous colours to a neutral scheme. Choose colours from your favorite accessories and build from there. By keeping the palette limited, your home will feel more balanced

MONOCHROMATIC NEUTRALS For a sophisticated look in your home, without stressing about matching anything, a monochromatic neutral scheme is a great choice. Deep espresso brown or taupe are great colours to use for furniture. If you would like to build a monochromatic colour scheme featuring espresso brown, the quickest way to do this is to find the closest colour on a paint fan deck or sample strip. In the majority of paint fan decks, the colours on one strip are simply various shades of the same color. The fan deck’s page with espresso brown to match my sofa, would most likely have that colour at the very bottom (as the darkest colors will be at the bottom of a gradient colours strip). Each color is lighter in succession, use any of the colour that are varying shades of selected color. To keep the monochromatic scheme balanced, you would use shades from both ends of the paint strip.

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak” Rachel Zoe

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

PRE-CAST MANTELS, COLUMNS, KITCHEN HOODS AND MORE…

Cast Stone Mantels are naturally beauuful with so many stylish textures and colors to select from. For this reason, cast stone mantels are considered as the first choice for any new homes or renovaaons projects. Our hand-craaed fireplace mantels represent a variety of design and looks from contemporary, classic, modern or tradiional to fulfill our client’s desire. Each piece is expertly craaed and designed with a thin light weight cast stone to create an elegant and ornamental stone piece of art for renovaaons, restoraaons, installaaon or any custom design project including residennal, commercial & offices, retail or hotels and condominium lobbies. .

Located at:

Canada’s Largest Permanent Home Show Call us today to book your free, no obligaaon on-site essmate.

FORImprove ADVERTISEMENTS CALLKeele (416)St. 477-6107 Canada, 7250 Concord, ON. L4K 1Z8, Unit 4

ALL ABOUT HOME October 2016 | Direct: | www.idealmantels.com 647 884 9420

compacted, you’re ready to start laying your patio floor. Of course, either a deck or a patio will end up with some accumulation of dirt and mildew. However, a patio can take a good power washing or scrubbing better than a wooden deck. With repeated cleanings, the finish of the deck will quickly disintegrate, which leads to increased maintenance.

DECKS LOOK: many people prefer the look of a deck over a patio. It adds architectural interest to a backyard.

DECK or PATIO?

o create the perfect outdoor living space in your backyard, you have to decide whether it should be a patio or a deck. Both are great options, but let us look at the pros and cons of each. If you are planning a do-it-yourself job, a stone patio will be much easier to create. The vast majority of decks are constructed with pressure-treated Southern yellow pine, but you can also opt for more durable wood species such as redwood or cedar. Non-wood products such as engineered vinyl decking and plastic composites are also available, and they are growing in popularity due to the ease of maintenance. You can expect to spend about $15 per square foot for Southern yellow pine and about $30 per square foot for redwood, including installation. Composite decking is slightly more expensive at about $30 to $35 per square foot. “Do-it-yourselfers” can save a significant amount of money. Plan to spend about $1.50 to $5 per square foot for planks and $4-$6 per square foot for joists and posts, as estimated by This Old House. Now look at the patio. With a relatively simple pattern, making a patio can be much simpler for the average do-it-yourselfer. Obviously, the squarer the pattern, the fewer cuts are necessary. This makes for a fairly straightforward installation process that can be done over a weekend or two.

ALL ABOUT HOME

RESALE VALUE: even if you sell your home a few months after building the deck, you’re likely to get a large chunk of that investment back in the sale price. IDEAL FOR UNEVEN TERRAIN: if your backyard is sloped or uneven, installing a deck is usually a better choice. There is no extensive ground or grading work to do; the posts can simply be cut to different heights.

There are several different types of patio materials, including plain concrete (most affordable; requires almost no maintenance); stamped concrete (embedded with a pattern and color to mimic the look of natural stone; affordable); concrete patio pavers (manufactured concrete stones that interlock to mimic the look of natural stone; more expensive); real stone (most durable and most expensive); brick (affordable and easy to install). The price of a patio depends on the material you choose. Regular concrete costs about $5 per square foot, while stamped concrete costs $8 to $12 per square foot. Brick costs about $7 to $8 per square foot. Concrete patio pavers cost $10 to $20 per square foot, and natural stone costs $15 to $30 per square foot. All prices include installation so it will be much less expensive if you do it yourself. Also, you will have to pay extra for any leveling or groundwork that is required prior to installation. With a deck, you must first set your concrete footings and then build up from there. For a patio, you do have to excavate in order to level the ground, but concrete mixing shouldn’t be necessary. Just dig down several inches, add the proper gravel base then compact with a vibrating compactor you can rent for the weekend. Next, top with builder’s sand and compact again. Once everything is completely level and

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE: pressure-treated wood needs to be stained or sealed about every two years. Left untreated, the deck could fade and rot. Redwood and engineered vinyl products require less maintenance, but are more expensive upfront. COST: unless you choose a high-end patio material such as natural stone, decks tend to be more expensive. PERMITS: some cities and towns demand that you obtain a permit before building a deck.

PATIOS Installing a patio is generally less expensive than building a deck that covers the same amount of space. MAINTENANCE: no sanding, staining or sealing is required. Occasional sealing will make a patio more durable, but you do not have to tackle the project on an annual basis. NO PERMITS: unless you are planning to build a second-story patio (which requires decking anyway) you won’t need a permit. MAY REQUIRE WEEDING: weeds will grow between the joints of concrete pavers, bricks, or natural stone. You will have to apply a weed killer on a regular basis and pull any remaining weeds. PRONE TO CRACKS: a concrete slab will eventually crack, requiring repairs or even replacement.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

320 Richmond St. in Downtown Toronto

155 Yorkville in Annex, Toronto

Amazing Views From This Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm condo! Only 2 year new! With large 335 sq. ft. terrace. This Is It! Split bdrm floor plan for Greater Privacy. Hardwood throughout, many upgrades conveniently located close to George Brown College, St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, etc. This modern condo has Exceptional Amenities! Rooftop terrace, hot & cold pools. BBQ area, gym, yoga studio, etc. TTC at your door! The best in convenience and style!

The New York Model (upscale 1 Bdrm 1 Bthrm) In The Brand New Upscale Building In Coveted Yorkville Area! Steps From World Class Shopping Bloor Street, Yorkville And Hazelton Lanes, Eaton Centre. Near TTC Subway, And Prestigious Schools. Fully Upgraded Unit with the best Finishes Available, Best Price in the Building! Can be sold with the existing Tenant.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

10 Crossroads Dr., Richmond Hill Stunning fully upgraded home in Inspiration Community of Richmond Hill! This Elegant Home sits on a Rare Ravine Lot, Quiet Low Traffic Street. Shows like a Model Home. Amazing floor plan with luxurious feel. 4 Bedrms, 5 Washrms, approx. 3400 sq. ft on the Main Floor! 10 foot ceilings on main floor and 9 foot ceilings on 2nd floor. Gourmet kitchen with High end stainless steel appliances, Hardwood Throughout. 3 fireplaces, including a Stunning Feature Wall in the basement. Basement has 2 bedrooms and a huge Recreation Room, plus 3 pc Bath and can easily be transformed into an In-Law Suite. Home features all the bells and Whistles, including Sophisticated Water Filtration System, Built-In Sound System, Professional Landscaping, outdoor hot tub with gazebo and lovely deck perfect for entertaining. Over 130K spent in upgrades! MUST SEE!!

Your Personal Resort in Muskoka! 1235 Deerhurst Dr., 52-201.

Orillia. Very Inexpensive Commercial/ Industrial Unit. Only $285,000!

ONLY $137,900!

A Resort Condo for Sale! Enjoy it Year Round, or Use it as Your Investment Property plus 3 weeks a Year For Personal Use! Relax in Style and Enjoy Swimming in the Lake and Pools, kayaking, golf, tennis, horseback riding and much more! In the Winter: skiing, snowshoeing, concerts! This Unit is Unlike any other as it Includes a 3 week Full Membership at The RCI Club Including an Exclusive Registry Luxury Collection of Properties. The Property is also Enrolled in Skylife & Skyline Vacation Club.

October 2016

Commercial/Industrial Unit With 1000 sq. ft. Of Office Space On Two Floors, Plus 1600 sq. ft. Warehouse With 500 sq. ft. Of Storage Mezzanine. The Unit Has Radiant Heated Floors, Tankless Water Heater, 3 Total Washrooms, With 1 Washroom Having Air Jet Tub And Shower. 3 Air Conditioning Zones. Drive In Door (18X12’). Close To Hwy 11.

ALL ABOUT HOME

FLEXIBLE INTERNAL TILE ADHESIVE This ceramic tile glue is an excellent choice for bathroom and kitchen walls and it allows for slight house movement. It comes in the shape of dry powder and is mixed with water before being applied.

TILE ADHESIVE: THE RIGHT WAY

FAST SETTING TILE ADHESIVE This type is used in cases when the tiles need to be in service before the regular 12-hour period of settling is over. It can be used on walls and floors.

OTHER TYPES OF CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVE Ceramic tile glue for under floor heating is able to cope with the heating and cooling without damage. Ceramic tile glue for swimming pools is used for ceramic tiles that will be completely underwater.

CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVE TIPS • It is best not to use premixed tile adhesive because this type takes longer to set and is generally weaker than dry glue. • Premixed adhesive will go off or get lumps in it if not used quickly. • Mix a small amount of adhesive at a time following the manufacturers’ instructions located on the packaging.

electing the correct ceramic tile adhesive for a tiling job is just as important as having the correct tile tools to do the job. There are many different types of ceramic tile adhesive that you can use. Even though your ceramic tile supplier is perfectly capable of advising you on the best one for the job, it is best to know the basics so you can make sure you are buying the correct tile adhesive. There are a few types of tile adhesive out there, each suitable for different jobs.

CEMENT BASED TILE ADHESIVE This type is used for general tiling on solid concrete or masonry walls and floors. It is usually cheaper than other types as it is a simple cement based non-flexible adhesive. Do not use it on cracked cement floors or where some movement is expected. It

ALL ABOUT HOME

comes in the shape of dry powder and is mixed with water before being applied.

MODIFIED CEMENT BASED TILE ADHESIVE This type is modified to withstand slight movement. The glue has rubber and polymers in it so that if the substraight cracks or moves slightly the tile will not crack. Modified cement adhesive can be used both inside and outside and is an excellent option for floors. It comes in the shape of dry powder and is mixed with water before being applied.

TIMBER FLOOR TILE ADHESIVE This adhesive is a two-part glue with strong adhesion and flexibility and is capable of handling the small flex of a timber floor. However, on a floor with bounce or considerable flex the tiles may crack.

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

• Once mixed, the mortar will have a pot life (the time within which you have to use it) and an open time (the length of time you have to bed the tiles into the spread adhesive). These are also indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions located on the packaging. • Scoop the adhesive on to the short square end of the trowel. • Drop the adhesive onto the substrate. • Use the long flat edge of the trowel and, holding it at a 45° angle, smooth the adhesive over the surface (comb the bed to the required thickness ensuring all the ribs run in the same direction). • Only work in small areas at a time – you need to fix the tiles quickly and efficiently before a skin forms on the adhesive (if a skin has already formed, remove the adhesive and apply a fresh layer). • Press each tile into the adhesive firmly while twisting the tile to ensure it receives optimum adhesion. • Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face and between the tile joints.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

EXCLUSIVE Modern Luxury Semi $1,590,000 4 bdrm,

Beautiful Freehold Town Home $699,000 Prestigious Kleinburg. 3 bdrm, 3 wshrm. Dark hardwood Floors. 2,090 sq. ft. S/S appliances. 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings. New school. Hwy 50&27.

5 wshrm. Over 3,300 sq. ft. Kitchen imported from Italy. Sub Zero Fridge, Wolf Oven. 10' ceilings. Mississauga.

2 Bdrm Penthouse $399,000

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

Bright & spacious. 2 bdrm, 2 wshrm. renovated! Gourmet kitchen, granite counters. Over 1,000 sq. ft. Parking, locker. Bathurst/Wilson.

Luxury Custom Built Home $4,588,000 In The Heart Of Bayview

October 2016

Village! 4+2 Bdrm, 6 Wshrm. A Spa-Like Atmosphere. Close to 5,000 SqFt. 2 Laundry Rooms, Custom Wine Cellar. Smart Home.

ALL ABOUT HOME

HOME-STAGING: THE SECRETS OF QUICK SALES

ello, my name is Natalia Slobidker! I am a professional full-time realtor. I specialize in real estate pre-sale preparations, sales strategy development and keeping real estate transaction risks to a minimum. My mission: minimum stress – maximum profit, in any real estate transaction.

You cannot, alas, influence the first four; however, the fifth – the way the house looks in the eyes of a potential buyer – is entirely in your hands.

Today, my article is for those who are selling their house or condo for the first time.

The question “How much is my house worth?” has no simple answer. It is always a range of prices – from A to B. The difference between the lower and upper limit sometimes reaches 10% and that is a lot of money. The house can be sold “as is” in the lower end of prices or you can invest a little time, money and effort to ensure the higher end. Proper and professional preparation of real estate for sale ensuring the highest possible price – this is a task with many unknowns which, without knowledge and experience, cannot be solved.

The first task at hand: assessing the market and evaluating your property. The fall season brings a higher customers activity. If you are already thinking about selling, it is difficult to find a better opportunity. In the summer, the market usually calms down. It raises its head in the fall, stretching in preparation for the winter hibernation. The Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market has indeed been in very good shape for the past two years and barely subject to seasonality. Its sales volume and speed are mind-blowing even for those of us who have worked in real estate for a long time. Despite this idyllic condition, however, I would not count on it continuing into this year. History knows of cases when the real estate market was capricious, suddenly turning its back and leaving behind a trail of unsold homes in its wake.

This is the case where you absolutely need outside help. I have yet to meet a person who would be able to assess their home objectively. Even professional realtors and stagers ask the opinion of colleagues when selling their own houses.

So the state of the market, I hope, has been properly understood. Now let’s discuss the real estate appraisal.

YOUR PROPERTY VALUES ARE AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: 1. Location 2. Lot size 3. House size 4. House age 5. House condition

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

There is significance as to where the house is located, which price range it already belongs to, who the potential buyer is, and much more. Depending on the potential seller – an owner of a condo downtown or someone with a farm near Lake Simcoe – sales strategy and preparation prior to it may be radically different. Therefore, I will try to illuminate the approaches to other, more general questions below. Many find it difficult to decide what to do first: sell and then look for a new home or vice versa. There is no single answer, but I will try to show the pros and cons of both methods. I consider it my professional duty to clearly explain what worst possible development of events, in other words the “worst case scenario” can be expected in each case. Suppose you bought first and then decided to sell. In this case, you may find yourself with two houses on your hands. If your financial situation allows it you will for some time have to maintain two homes, or else greatly reduce the price of the old house to speed up its sale. If not, then I am afraid this may result in the loss of your deposit and possible lawsuits from the sellers of your new property. If you sold first and are now looking to buy, then, in the worst case it may turn into a situation where you do not have a place to live. At that point you will need a rental and continue the search from there. In my practice, I try to avoid this situation, finding less painful solutions. For example, in one of my last deals I agreed with the buyers’ agent that my clients have the option to stay at their old home for up to three months after the deal’s completion in case they have not yet bought a new home. Given that my clients had three young children this was extremely important. We were able to buy a house before the deal ended, but my clients decided to take advantage of this clause: they are going to rent their old house while renovating the new one.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

I recommend to first sell and then buy if you know that your property has a flaw that may affect its marketability. For example: proximity to a high voltage wire or rail, a poorly planned kitchen, a football field or school yard behind your backyard, proximity to a house where suicide was committed, and the like. If you are sure that your house has no such shortcomings, you can safely begin searching for a house to buy while simultaneously preparing your own house for sale. This ensures that you can put up your old property on the market, only a couple of days after signing the contract in its best possible look. In this case, your risk of ending up in a situation as described above is minimized. It is important that at the time of the sale the house is properly presented and properly evaluated. Unfortunately, many people are inclined to trust the person who named the highest price over the person with a realistic one (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we all tend to believe in miracles?). An overpriced house becomes familiar after two to three weeks on the market

and then, when the owner is forced to reduce the price to the real market value, the effect of a fresh proposal has already been lost. At that point, even a well-prepared home only gets its lowest possible price. With the advent of the Internet, people have gained access to a wealth of information, statistics, forecasts, evaluations of experts and those posing as such, sales history and other. It is very easy to get lost in this stream of information if you do not know how to filter out what is wrong, unnecessary, irrelevant, or else speculative. Therefore, the best course of action before making any sort of decision is to consult with a specialist, especially since it costs you nothing. There are still many aspects that I would like to address. These include: selling a home with pets, how to keep it clean during the time of the sale if you have small children, what needs to be checked, repaired, or corrected before the sale, how to prepare for an inspection by the house buyers, the multiple-offer strategy as compared to the classical sales strategy, what to do if you do not match the date of sale and purchase, return on minor repairs and so on.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

Unfortunately, it is impossible to cover all of this in one article. I will be telling you about these issues and much more in the next issue.

But if you do not want to or cannot wait and you have questions to which you would like to get some utmost honest answers, or if you just want to evaluate your property, please call me and I will gladly help you out!

NATALIA SLOBIDKER Direct : 416-333-7418 , info@TopHomes.ca Real Estate Sales Representative,

Top Producer 2014, 2015 Master Certified Negotiation Expert Pre-sale Renovation expert Canadian Certified Staging Professional Upperside Real Estate

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

THE COFFEE TABLE CHOOSING BY THE FUNCTION If all you need a coffee table for is for it to serve as a place to have drinks and horsd’oeuvres, coffee or tea, you can buy a functional simple model with wheels that will be easy to move out of the way when not needed. If you want it to hold an array of magazines and books, choose the model with an additional shelf for holding the printed matter while the surface will be free so you can put your current reading materials on it. Today’s coffee tables can be unfolded to accommodate more people or have cabinets for keeping toys and other bits and pieces. Whatever you requirements are you can find a model to satisfy them

CHOOSING BY THE MATERIAL There is probably no material in the world that is not used for making a coffee table, all by itself or in combination with something else. Wooden tables are classic and easy to care for but they are susceptible to moisture, and a heavy object sitting on a wooden table permanently could leave deep dents. Glass tables are very good-looking, and the tempered glass used in them is much thicker and stronger than a windowpane. Nevertheless, be careful about buying a glass coffee table for the home with small children or large pets. Metal tables are heavy and fit only certain decorative styles.

ractically no home that has a living room can be without its traditional fixture – a coffee table. The variety of styles this essential piece of furniture comes in is mind-boggling. You can choose a coffee table that will become the centerpiece of your living room that grabs attention with its colour or unusual style, or make it blend with the rest of the furniture in the room.

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

Cork tables are beautiful but susceptible to moisture. The shape of your coffee table can be round or square, oblong or triangular, or even a polygon. Choosing a coffee table is not difficult – just make sure that it matches its surroundings in colour, texture, and shape. A good coffee table is the one that is pleasing to the eye, easy to care for, and presents no problems in using it. Do not bypass this piece of furniture that serves to make the look of your living room complete.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

ORITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DRAPERIES & MORE www.oritsdraperies.ca

Exclusive curtains and draperies Decorative covers and pillows Bed sheets and much more Old drapery renewal Large selection of draperies, fabrics and accessories from Europe Interior and fashion designer with 20 years of experience in Israel, Canada and America

416-400-2403 Svetlana

COMMERCIAL ONLY: BUY, SELL OR RENT YOUR BUSINESS Attention Investors!!! Mixed Use Development Land Located On Waterfront of The City of Barrie

Automotive FINCH&DUFFERIN

D E S A LE

Commercial unit 5,100 sq. ft. for lease for $5,200 per month. Location, location, location! Great opportunity for successful business. Fits different kinds of business. Well maintained complex, close to public transit and Major Highway, 4 Bay Doors.

Amazing Panoramic View of Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay! The total area is 8.6 Acres, the zoning designation is C2-2 which allows high density residential and commercial development. Call for the details.

Offices for rent YONGE& FINCH GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH YOUR BUSINESS! Different sizes of units are available in well maintained building located in a prime North York area. Easy accessible Via transit. Lots of parking spaces. Very good for accounting, lawyers, tutoring, travel agents and other professionals businesses. Size: from 118 to 1,050 sq. ft. Prices: Younge& Finch - $850- $8000, on Alness St. - $850.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

Interior Decor Excellence Awards

Want to be up-to-date on Decor trends?

Anvar Islamov Mortgage Agent

Tel.: 647-687-7077 Fax: 1-855-646-7436 anvar_islamov@centum.ca

Broker Lic.# 12147

www.centum.ca

Mortgage rates: 5-year fixed 2.44% 5-year variable 2.20%

ASK A DECORATOR ® e-DecorDigest

Granite & Marble

Student Scholarships & Awards

don’t replace - repair for less  Polishing

 Repairing

 Stain Removal

idrcanada.org

 Sealing

Y.D.I. Stone Inc.

Cell: 647-285-1614 Tell: 905-773-6028

Evgeni Zaidiner granitemarblerepair.ca

y.d.i.stone@hotmail.com

W W W . B O L A N D I A N . C A

FINE JEWELLERY MANUFACTURE . WHOLESALE . RETAILER

We Are Having High End Diamond Jewellery, 18k Italian Gold Jewellery & Gold Watches

(905) 597.4040

(416) 838.4636

SHOPS ON YONGE 7181 Yonge St, Unit 60, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C7, CANADA

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

ENTRY

393

388

389

392

361

357

358

360

318

313

317

314

268

262

263

267

218

214

215

217

177

176

ENTRY

391

390

359

316

315

266

265

264

216

174

175

394

387

362

356

319

312

269

261

219

213

178

173

395

386

363

311

270

260

220

172

132

123

396

385

364

355

320

310

271

259

221

212

179

171

133

122

397

384

365

354

321

309

272

258

222

211

180

170

134

121

398

383

366

353

322

308

273

257

223

210

181

169

135

120

399

382

367

352

323

307

274

256

224

209

182

168

136

119

ENTRY

400

381

368

351

324

306

275

225

208

183

137

118

117

116

401

380

369

350

325

305

379

370

349

326

304

277

254

255

276

227

206

226

207

185

166

167

184

139

138

371

303

278

253

228

165

140

115

372

348

327

302

279

252

229

205

186

164

141

114

373

347

328

301

280

251

230

204

187

163

142

113

374

346

329

300

281

250

231

203

188

162

143

112

ENTRY

201

202

345

330

299

282

249

344

331

298

283

248

233

190

189

232

160

145

110

161

144

111

ENTRY

376

342

333

296

285

246

235

199

192

158

147

108

REST AREAS

375

343

332

297

284

247

234

200

191

159

146

109

340

335

293

288

243

238

197

194

155

150

105

100

CAFÉS

378

341

334

294

287

244

237

198

193

156

149

106

WASHROOMS

377

295

286

245

236

157

148

107

FOOD COURT

STAIRS

ENTRY

339

336

292

289

242

239

196

195

154

151

104

101

ENTRY

103

102

ENTRY

2-LOADING DOORS

ENTRY

INFORMATION RESTAURANTS

338

337

291

290

241

240

153

130

129

131

124

128

125

152

126

ENTRY

127

ENTRY

Canada’s largest home improvement centre

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

1 Best Brand Appliance 2 Best Brand Appliance 3 Best Brand Appliance 4 Davari Art 5 A+ Flooring 6 A+ Flooring 7 Jura 8 Pedini Vaughan 9 Improve Aire 10 Improve Aire 11 Wrought Iron Art by Oleg Shishkin 12 KS Real Estate 13 Structure Design Build 20 AB Electrical 21 Sun Shades Window Fashions 22 Surface 23 Surface 25 Azure Studio & Design 26 Electrical Supply 28 GT Kitchen & Bath 29 GT Kitchen & Bath 30 Symphony Kitchens 31 Magic Designs 32 M2 Flooring 35 The Door Boutique & Hardware Store 36 Luxtrim 37 Onepiece Holding 38 Onepiece Holding 41 Art Boulle 42 Art Boulle 44 BauFormat 45 Improve Doors & Windows 46 FMP Mortgage Investments 47 IGN Sign Company 51 Aculo 52 M2 Flooring 57 RVP Roofing 60 Chooka Kitchens 61 Prehistoric Stoneworks 62 Barrier Reef Pools 64 C&C Lighting Inc 66 Artemis Studio 69 Luminiz 70 Urban Tiles 71 Leicht 72 Leicht 74 The Door Boutique & Hardware Store 75 Oak & Tenon 77 Stone Direct 78 HL Cabinetry 79 Vangarde Cabinet Design & Factory Inc. 80 Concrete Your Way 81 The House of Interior Design and Paint

Unit Company Name

82 Dimond Landscaping 84 Toronto Cabinetry 86 Foson Kitchen & Bath 87 Komandor Canada Closets & Doors 90 I Mantei 92 Rybka Construction 93 My Smart Home 94 Simply Comfort 95 Simply Comfort 96 The Hardwood Outlet 97 Georgian Custom Renovations 99 will be tile company 100 will be Furniture company 105 will be Furniture company 106 will be tile company 107 will be hardwood company 108 Georgian Custom Renovations 109 The Hardwood Outlet 110 Talissa Décor 111 Pyramid Home Improvement 112 Green Authority 113 Rybka Construction 114 Sergio Galli Design Build 115 will be architect company 116 Dream World Design 117 Mike Rosen Homes 118 Komandor Canada Closets & Doors 119 Ideal Sofa Canada 120 Galaxy Rugs Inc 121 Toronto Cabinetry 123 Dimond Landscaping 124 The House of Paint and Interior Design 125 Basement Reno Plus 126 Vangarde Cabinet Design & Factory Inc. 127 Natura Seal 131 Reve 132 Reve 135 MaxPro Roofing 136 Star Woodworking 137 Glam Décor 138 Dream World Design 139 Dream World Design 140 3 Excellent Design 141 Casa De Luce 142 Beyond Marble and Granite 143 Pan Am Blinds 144 Harmony 145 Talissa Décor 148 Castagna Cucine 149 Castagna Cucine 150 Castagna Cucine 151 Quality Glass Shower Inc. 153 Galerie M2 154 House Of Blinds 155 Castagna Cucine

156 Castagna Cucine 157 Castagna Cucine 159 I Tile 161 Creative Group Interiors 162 Maple Air 164 Casa De Luce 165 Platinum Walls 166 Platinum Walls 167 Total Home Windows Doors 168 Royal Kitchen & Stone 169 Royal Kitchen & Stone 170 Balcan Construction 171 Home Decor 173 Fotile 174 Toronto Home Comfort 175 Toronto Home Comfort 177 Petrax Countertops 179 C’est Bon Led 180 Bianco (Bianco’Bi Tiles) 181 Viva Lifestyle 182 Access Entry Systems 183 Galaxy Security System 184 Sapapa 185 Aspect Creative Agency 186 Lanxin 187 B&K Galleries 188 B&K Galleries 189 Tobi Kitchens 194 Trunorth Deck 195 Dayside Windows 196 RenoShop 197 RenoShop 199 Richvale Group 200 Trendy Blinds and Closets 201 Trendy Blinds and Closets 202 World Of Art 204 Pristine Painting & Decorating Inc. 205 Remodel Canada 207 Sapapa 208 Roz Art Gallery 210 Ever Focus Electronics 211 Shine Solar Systems 212 Top Counter Top 213 Karario Interior Design 214 Luxeme Kitchens 218 Roca Wood Works 219 Polmaster 221 Lucvaa Kitchens 223 Hearty Furniture 224 Hearty Furniture 225 CozyHome Kitchen & Bath 226 Alair Homes 227 Bertolotto Porte 229 Marco Polo Tiles 231 Canaroma Outlet

232 Canaroma Bath Tile & Lighting 233 JC Furniture Hardware 235 Amazing Window Fashions 241 Alelegance Flooring 242 Antonini Drapery and Window Coverings 245 Reyad Contracting 248 Burton Exteriors 249 American Standard 252 Classic Interlocking 253 DK&MORE 254 Bertolotto Porte 255 Miracle Marble 259 QEW Contracting 261 Polmaster 262 Roca Wood Works 263 Beistar Home Decoration 264 HVAC For Life 265 European Wrought Iron Works 269 Triumph 271 Haute Couture Drapery 272 Artemano 273 Artemano 274 Range Hood Improve Inc 275 Metropolitan Tile & Stone 276 Lancaster Custom Cabinets & Closets Inc 277 Calligaris 278 Cartier Kitchens 279 Sim Home 280 Pomeli Designs 281 Norseman Construction & Development 282 Tubicen Lighting 283 Tubicen Lighting 284 Lussora Kitchen Studio 285 B.J. Electric Garage Doors 286 Monobuilt Inc 287 Royal Work 290 Alelegance Flooring 291 Vision Vanities and Décor 296 Access Rebates 297 Lussora Kitchen Studio 298 Kitchen Solutions 299 Decorner 300 Design To Fit Interiors 301 Matrix Wallbeds 302 Calligaris 303 Calligaris 304 Calligaris 305 Sakura Range Hood 306 Rose Land Canada 309 Artemano 310 Consumers Energy Management 311 Ton Canada 312 Triumph 313 Classic Glass & Mirror 317 Ultra Comfort

324 GTA Heating & AC Kinglen Lighting 325 Kinglen Lighting 326 Ark Renvo 327 Liga Group 328 Shreya Design & Build 329 Sinco Marble & Granite 332 Satek International 333 Focus Cabinetry 337 That Perfect Piece 338 That Perfect Piece 339 Mega Plus 340 Mega Plus 341 Gutter Depot 342 Focus Cabinetry 343 Satek International 344 Kiana Air 345 Joseph Capicotto Fine Art 346 Inter Co 347 Unique Design & Décor 348 Inada Store 349 FAM 350 Titan Homes 351 Amir Garage Door 355 Modern Lighting 358 Ultra Comfort 359 Orro Artistic Tile 362 Custom Closets by Doctor Wood 363 Livia Fine Furniture 364 Livia Fine Furniture 368 Surface Elegance 369 GTA Electric 370 Joseph Kitchens 371 Studio 371 372 Sosna Inc, Total Contracting 373 Grille Solutions 374 Surfaces for all Purposes 375 Kitchen & Bath | Vaughan Kitchen Renovation 376 Kitchen & Bath | Vaughan Kitchen Renovation 377 Kitchen & Bath | Vaughan Kitchen Renovation 378 Kitchen & Bath | Vaughan Kitchen Renovation 379 NaturaSeal Distribution 380 Air Lux 381 Enerview Windows & Doors 390 Canadian Spa International 391 Canadian Spa International 392 Interior Stone 393 Interior Stone 394 Interior Stone 395 Interior Stone 396 Interior Stone 397 Interior Stone 398 Interior Stone 400 HVAC4U

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

www.aahtoronto.com

your space

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

The combination of blue and green that has been, just a few short years ago, the most popular trend in interior design, is the best for its calming effect. Yellow and yellowish green in combination with orange relax your mind while the yellow by itself revives it and as such is great for painting an office or learning space.

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLOURS

hoosing the colour scheme before starting renovations is not an easy task. Science has proven that each person has usually one or, in some cases, two to three favourite colours. Does it mean painting the whole place the same or is it better to select a colour for each room in accordance with its function? Below are a few general suggestions that work virtually for everyone, regardless of their gender, age, and other general characteristics. The colour blue is conductive of enhanced absorbance of information and of creating a friendly atmosphere – therefore it is an excellent choice for a home office. Its neighbour - the indigo – has a fully opposite effect; it lowers productivity and diminishes attention. Keep it in mind when selecting a colour that will surround you during your working hours.

ALL ABOUT HOME

Everyone is aware of the calming effect of the green colour. It is known to relieve headaches, manage stress, and decrease fatigue; it may even lower your blood pressure. Conclusion: – it is best used for a nursery or your favourite room for relaxation. The red, on the contrary, elevates blood pressure, incites appetite, and increases productivity in people with a sluggish personality. On the other hand it may provoke aggression. Excessive amounts of red or green may adversely affect a person’s nervous system – but so do excessive amounts of anything else. Balance is the secret to perfection. The colour purple improves the functioning of the human heart and lungs and promotes physical strength. Excessive amounts of purple in the place will serve to heighten fatigue.

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

The general rule for selecting colours for your rooms is using subtle tones and beautiful combinations of hues. It is better to revive the look of the room with vivid details than to have vast stretches of a bright colour. Another question people often ask is which should match which: select window dressing to match the wallpaper or buy furniture that would match the rug? There are no set rules in this area except that there should be no more than three major colours in the same room. There are a few rules for choosing colours for surfaces though. For example, not many people will feel comfortable with a pink floor. A darker lower part with the floor and the bottom of the walls and a lighter upper part, including the ceiling and the top of the walls, visually enhance stability while the opposite combination may lead to mental discomfort. A lighter ceiling combined with dark walls visually reduces the size of the room. Light-coloured walls visually enhance the space and may hide or correct the drawbacks in the layout. We all change our attitude towards colours over time and in connection with our individual characteristics. Therefore, while taking into consideration the general rules of colour decorating, we should listen to our inner feelings about a certain colour scheme and act accordingly.

www.aahtoronto.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

THE BASKET AS A DECOR ELEMENT

basket can be much more than just the means of carrying objects. It may be an excellent decor element while still retaining its functionality. The basket introduces warmth and softness to your decor while hiding what there is to hide. You can use it as storage for items of any size and texture. Baskets come in the widest variety, from the smallest boxes to huge woven containers, of all shapes, materials, colours, and types of weaving. When using more than one basket in the same room, try to stick to the same material and colour, even though their sizes can vary. Baskets are the best for keeping small items or magazines. In a smaller size bathroom baskets may serve to visually enhance the space. You can use nicely decorated baskets to keep documents and other tools of trade in your home office. Children tend to be more motivated to clean up their rooms when baskets are used as storage as well as accessories. Baskets for children’s rooms are usually decorated in a way to appeal to the young inhabitants of your house. Young girls of various ages like baskets on their dressing tables because they help to free the surface of rarely used creams and make-up items. Many of them like to have a basket underneath the bed to keep their personal items, especially diaries. A large woven basket used as a hamper can be left visible and serve as an additional decor element, besides its practical use. For clothes or bed linens, jewelleries or underwear – baskets are great to store anything! They can be used as pure accessories in home decor – just fill them with dry flowers or picturesque artificial fruits and leave at a prominent place. There is no limit to using the basket in decorating your home – it’s only up to your taste and imagination.

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

www.aahtoronto.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

rttech is proud to present one of the most popular European brands for the first time in Toronto. Nobilia builds intelligently designed kitchens with style. Nobilia kitchens offer exceptional value for money and suit a wide variety of lifestyles and tastes. At the centre of everything at Nobilia is quality. In planning. In production. In order processing and customer service. For us, quality also means “made in Germany”. Nobilia manufactures exclusively at its headquarters in Germany with a staff of around 2650. The two factories in EastWestphalian Verl are among the most modern and efficient manufacturing sites for kitchen furniture in all of Europe. Every day 2700 kitchens are produced and shipped from here. Yet, every Nobilia kitchen is unique; custom designed and manufactured with the utmost precision. The high degree of automation guarantees that our standard of quality remains constant. Kitchen culture à la Nobilia means: Quality Made in Germany.

QUALITY MADE IN GERMANY

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

CREATING DEPTH WITH PATTERNS

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

ne of the beautiful things about fabric is its versatility in bringing a room together. Ranging from upholstery to cushions, bedding to draperies, and any number of accent pieces, the fabric’s uses are literally limitless. Add to that the huge array of colours, patterns and textures and the possibilities are so endless that it can feel overwhelming. No one wants to make the wrong choice. With a little planning, all of those overwhelming choices become opportunities to transform your existing room into an amazing space! When designing, I have the most enjoyment selecting fabrics. In this article, I am going to share simple guidelines that will help you make choosing fabric patterns fun while being an effective way to transform a room this fall with a new look and feel. First of all, start with a theme. It does not have to be complicated; it can be as simple as a feeling or an idea. Using your theme as

a guide, start by picking out three or four different fabric patterns. You will want to use the patterns’ shape, scale, and colour along with the texture of the fabric to create contrast and depth, while holding onto your theme. Here is how: Pick a fabric with a large, bold pattern to set the tone for your room and give the feel of your theme. Large flowery designs are making a comeback for a sophisticated retro look; meanwhile a geometric pattern gives a contemporary feel. Any large pattern design will work. Now add a second pattern with similar colours but a completely different scale. The difference between your first two patterns should be significant enough to create that contrast that you are looking for. Think about shapes as you make your choices. If you started with organic flowery shapes, make your second choice geometric shapes with lines or stripes. With your third and fourth patterns, you can try something with a really small or sparse design. Finally, bring it all together with colour. Whatever colour stands out in your main pattern should also be found in the other patterns you choose. They do not have to be identical, but they should be shades

with a similar tone. As long as you do not go overboard with drastically different intensities, you should do alright. You can also use colour to create contrast. For example, if your general colour theme is blue, cushions with an orange pattern will create contrast and really accent your room. Just stay in the same tone range with your colours. Finally, think about texture when you choose your fabrics. A mixture of different textures creates more depth and gives a kind of tactile element to your room that makes it more interactive and inviting. When you are shopping for your fabrics, do not be afraid to grab different samples. Put them together to see how they work. If one is too overbearing, or just does not feel right, try something different. One of my favourite Canadian fabric suppliers is Alendel Fabrics. Take a look through their vast stylish and affordable fabric collections to get you well inspired for your next project. Consider working with a designer like myself if you need some guidance. At the end of the day your room design is about you – that which makes you comfortable and happy. So do not get too hung up on the rules, but use them as a guide to create a space you will really enjoy!

ACCREDITED DESIGNER KATE DAVIDSON IS THE PRINCIPAL OF

Kate Davidson Design Inc.

This firm is a multi-disciplinary interior design firm; it provides complete design, renovating and decorating services for residential and commercial clients throughout the GTA. The firm focuses on creating stylish livable spaces as unique as their clients. www.katedavidsondesign.com @KateDavidson_

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

EXCEEDING CLIENTS’

EXPECTATIONS

t Lussora Kitchen Studio we strive to always exceed our client’s expectations. We want each and every client we work with to not only be happy with the kitchen they have chosen, but also feel like they have just received the “Best Kitchen in the Neighbourhood”. From the initial stages of deciding which

kitchen line to work with, through the design, all the way to the installation, we ensure that each step is as smooth and stress free as possible. With over 20 years of experience in the custom kitchen world, the owners at Lussora Kitchen Studio offer a vast knowledge of what will, not only look great, but work best for each individual client.

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

POWDER ROOM PERFECTION

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

nce you walk into a room and close the door behind you, it would be nice to enter into a welcoming and expressive space. Creating a room with limitless boundaries can sound liberating. As an experienced designer, I can confirm first-hand that the bathroom can be an oasis of its own without having to flow with the rest of the house or be tied down to any particular colour scheme. Your bathroom can be your “statement” room! Behind the closed door of the small space lies an opportunity for drama, interest and personal expression. Some of my easy essentials to a great and updated bath space include great lighting, a touch of colour, interesting accessories and a giant mirror. When looking to create a bold statement, consider working with accent tiles and incorporating a fabulous colourful patterned wallpaper from a company like Farrow &

Ball. Often, one or a combination of these items can become the dominent feature in the room. If you are trying to update your builder basic bathroom on a budget, replacing your vanity and toilet is likely out of the question; hence, using a bold wall application will help draw the eye away from your standard fixtures. If you are on a budget there are a few ways to update your ordinary plumbing fixtures. For instance, consider replacing your vanity faucet since this is an item that is utlized during every bathroom visit. A sturdy and substancial faucet is key to creating a luxurious feel. You can even introduce a new finish such as the ever popular brass or matte black. Swaping your flat builder’s mirrors and 80’s style sconce lights for a sleek framed mirror and a trendy light fixture will also give your basic bathroom a high end look. If looking to invest a little more than average in your powder room, replacing your vanity and toilet can transform the bathroom into a truly luxurious space. Sleek toilets from Kohler are some of my favourites! A marble countertop and a custom vanity with a painted finish or made of exotic wood will provide ample storage space and will be practical while keeping the style lavish and classic. Accessories are “all the hype,” it is all about the finishing touches and decorative ele-

ments. Introduce beautiful soaps, a vivid bouquet of flowers and some personalized towels to make a grander statement.

MY DESIGNER TIPS:

If you are using a dark paint colour or wallpaper, paint the ceiling in the same tone! A bright ceiling in an intimate bathroom can kill the mood.

Stay organized and minimize the clutter, the bathroom should be clean, neat and free of clutter – find a spot for everything, install a towel rack if needed. The goal for your bathroom is to feel like you have just entered a high end hotel bathroom.

3 4

Do not forget some art; after all, it is a perfect opportunity to appreciate a work of art in small quarters. Let your lighting make a magnificent statement – a pair of beautiful sconces or a dramatic chandelier will help complete the grand look. Check out Royal Lighting in the Toronto area for great selections.

For smaller bathrooms, skip the shower curtain as it cuts your bathroom in half. Rather, invest in a glass sliding door instead; these framelss tub enclosure look sleek and will make your bathroom feel much larger.

TORONTO-BASED CELEBRITY AND AWARD WINNING DESIGNER Dvira Ovadia is the Principal of Dvira Interiors. She is known for her appearances and design work on various HGTV shows. Dvira and her team use their profound understanding of design to create stylishly smart spaces. Servicing clientele throughout Ontario and the GTA. www.dvira.com @DVIRAdesigner

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL (416) 477-6107

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

info@yorkmediagroup.net

Page 22

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:

$247,888

Code: 66

Asking Price:

Code: 67

$255,000

Condo For Sale*

Y YORK MEDIA GROUP

Asking Price:

Code: 68

$258,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge / Bantry (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Hwy 407 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Hwy7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Quiet Low Rise Luxury

Large One Bedroom Open Concept

Great Location!

Asking Price:

$259,900

Code: 69

Asking Price:

Code: 70

$259,990

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 71

$265,500

Condo For Sale*

Leslie / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / 16th Ave (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Only Two Years New Luxury Condo

Quiet Neighborhood In Fantastic Area

Brand New

Asking Price:

$263,000

Code: 72

Asking Price:

Code: 73

$269,800

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 74

$274,900

Condo For Sale*

Yonge / Bantry (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Major Mac./Bayview (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:2

Yonge / 16th (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Luxury One Bedroom

Open Concept Living/Dining Room

Luxury Condo

Asking Price:

$278,000

Code: 75

Asking Price:

Code: 76

$288,800

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 77

$289,900

Condo For Sale*

Hwy 7 / Bayview (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge/ Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Beautiful Building

Luxury Condo

Gorgeous 1 Bedroom Condo

*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

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

www.aahtoronto.com

Y YORK MEDIA GROUP

info@yorkmediagroup.net

Asking Price:

$298,000

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: 78

Asking Price:

Code: 79

$305,000

Condo For Sale*

Page 23

Asking Price:

Code: 80

$309,800

Condo For Sale*

Yonge / Crosby (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Major Mac (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:1

Yonge & 16th (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Luxurious, Modern Boutique Style

Bright And Beautiful

New Building

Asking Price:

$326,000

Code: 81

Asking Price:

Code: 82

$330,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 83

$329,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge /16th Ave (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Harding (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge /16th Ave (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:1

Brand New Luxurious Condo

Luxurious Building

Brand New Luxurious Condo

Asking Price:

$329,998

Code: 84

Asking Price:

Code: 85

$365,000

Asking Price:

Code: 86

$379,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge / Major Mac (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:2

Bayview/Major Mac (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:2

Bayview / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:1

Well Maintained Building

Spacious & Bright

Beautiful & Luxurious

Asking Price:

$388,000

Code: 87

Asking Price:

Condo For Sale*

Code: 88

$439,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 89

$465,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge And Bantry (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Leslie / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:2

Yonge / 16th Ave (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:2

Quiet Neighborhood

Spacious Open Concept

Stunning Condo

*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

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

info@yorkmediagroup.net

Page 46

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: 105

$468,888

Asking Price:

Code: 106

$489,000

Condo For Sale*

Y YORK MEDIA GROUP

Asking Price:

Code: 107

$489,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge / 16th (RH) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Yonge & 16th Ave (RH) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Yonge / 16th Ave (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Brand New Condo

Luxury Condo

Unobstructed Views

Asking Price:

Code: 108

$388,000

Asking Price:

Code: 109

$389,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 110

$389,900

Condo For Sale*

Yonge And Bantry (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Yonge/Hwy7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Yonge/16th Line (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Maint:$587.00

Maint:$618.82

Maint:$694.27

Asking Price:

$499,800

Code: 111

Asking Price:

Code: 112

$508,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 113

$555,000

Condo For Sale*

Baif Blvd / Yonge (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Leslie / Hwy 7 (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:3+1 Washrooms:3

Yonge / Weldrick (Richmond Hill) Bedrooms:3 Washrooms:2

Stunning Unobstructed Views!

Luxurious Condo

Asking Price:

$579,000

Code: 114

Asking Price:

Code: 115

$588,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 116

$249,000

Condo For Sale*

Yonge St / 16th Ave (RH) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Leslie & Highway 7 (RH) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:3

Hwy 7 / Leslie (Thornhill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

In The Heart Of Richmond Hill

Luxury Condo

Bright & Spacious

*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

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com

www.aahtoronto.com

Y YORK MEDIA GROUP

info@yorkmediagroup.net

Asking Price:

Code: 117

$252,000

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: 118

$254,800

Condo For Sale*

Page 47

Asking Price:

Code: 119

$309,000

Condo For Sale*

Hwy 7/Leslie (Commerce Valley) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Hwy 7 / Leslie (Commerce Valley) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

High Demand Area

Luxury Condo

Fantastic Luxury Condo

Asking Price:

Code: 120

$329,900

Asking Price:

Code: 121

$393,888

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 122

$488,000

Condo For Sale*

Hwy 7 / Leslie (Commerce Valley) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:1

Hwy 7 / Leslie (Commerce Valley) Bedrooms:1+1 Washrooms:2

Bayview/John (Thornhill) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:2

Spacious & Functional Layout

Unobstructed Views

Luxury Condo

Asking Price:

Code: 123

$529,900

Asking Price:

Code: 124

$567,888

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 125

$255,000

Condo For Sale*

Hwy 7 / Leslie (Commerce Valley) Bedrooms:2 Washrooms:2

Bayview/John (Thornhill) Bedrooms:2+1 Washrooms:2

Yonge & Steels (Thornhill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Beautiful Garden Overlooking

Open Concept Layout

Highly Desirable

Asking Price:

Code: 126

$269,900

Asking Price:

Code: 127

$298,000

Condo For Sale*

Asking Price:

Code: 128

$339,500

Condo For Sale*

Yonge & Steels (Thornhill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Yonge / Arnold (Thornhill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

Bathurst / Steeles (Thornhill) Bedrooms:1 Washrooms:1

10 Foot Ceiling

Luxury Condo Living

Unobstructed View!

*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

October 2016

ALL ABOUT HOME

+ Renovations Ltd. Free estimates

Shingles Flat Roofs Skylights Cedar Wood Copper Metal Roof Slate Roof

Cell: (647) 892 7400, (416) 247 5695 www.vladroofing.ca

ALL ABOUT HOME

e-mail: aahtoronto@gmail.com