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CONTENTS FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

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COVER STORY Breathtaking Vancouver views envelop a designer’s home

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FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Cobi uncovers a closet full of joy

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DECORATING TIPS Create a relaxed, cottage look in your city home

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STAY IN TOUCH Giveaway: Fresno Conversation set from Urban Barn

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MAKEOVER Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault achieves a champagne-worthy bathroom on a beer budget

NEWSWORTHY Industry news and events

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DESIGN EXPERT Lush, formal gardens surround a contemporary outdoor oasis

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DOMESTIC DETAILS Pack some cottage etiquette to ensure smooth host-guest relations

HOME FINDS Sitting pretty in our patio picks this summer

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GREEN THUMB An exterior project on the Canada Day weekend is a Cullen tradition

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TREND WATCH In praise of artisans

SPECIAL FEATURES

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BILD RENOVATION & CUSTOM RENO AWARDS The winning renovations and companies recognized at this year’s awards luncheon, including the Renovator of the Year

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NATIONAL HOME SHOW RECAP The RENO & DECOR booth served up design advice in a sumptuous setting created by CatherineLucie Horber. R&D thanks all our National Home Show participants and sponsors

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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FROM THE RENO EXPERT Jim’s top five ways to extend the life of your deck

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BILD Energy-efficient best practices that will save you money

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DESIGN-BUILD EXPERT Laneway suites and their benefits in Toronto

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AT HOME WITH MEN AT WORK The design decisions that maximize the light and view in your home

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RENOMARK DIRECTORY

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FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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n March, the 2019 World Happiness Report was released and Canada scored a cheery ninth spot. Did you happen to notice that nine of the top 10 countries experience winter for part of their year? Surprisingly, many of the top 10 also experience the most seasonal darkness, too (Norway, Finland, Sweden). That kind of blows snow on the idea of blaming cold weather and dark days for our winter blues, which according to the study, we don’t have much of anyway.

In Ontario, we enjoy the opportunity of living as people do in cold countries (we know a polar vortex when we feel one), and tropical climes (we can sweat out a summer heat wave with the best of them). We experience the extremes of weather each year, but much of our time is actually spent in transition from one to the other.

Keeping four wardrobes and four sets of table accessories and decorative home accents is a lot to ask of anyone, or any home. I keep trying to edit down my seasonal possessions with very little success in practice, but lots of mental effort. The days when I switch my closet over from one season to another, or change my seasonal decor from seashells to autumn leaves, is a lot of work and frankly, becoming somewhat of a dreaded task. Changing seasonal clothing is a necessity, but decor is not, and if I’m going to do it, I’m determined to make the process less of a chore. After all, if it isn’t fun, what’s the point?

Overall, I think the key is, as usual, to have less stuff. As the popular ‘KonMari system’ of tidying up states: If something doesn’t spark joy, let it go. In the book and TV series, creator Marie Kondo is firm about the process of purging. You must amass everything together to realize what you have (in this case, it would be all seasonal clothing and decor) and then consciously choose to keep only things that bring joy, and get rid of the rest. In

We look forward to hearing from you and welcome your feedback. Do you have a reno or decor question for our team of experts? Email editorial@ renoanddecor.com

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fact, she’d like you to ask each item: Do you give me joy? My problem is I ask the question in a gentler way: “Would you give me joy if I lost those 10 pounds? Would you give me joy if we bought that country place I’ve always envisioned?” More often than not, the answer is a resounding “yes!” and it stays.

I love the seasons and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else, I just struggle with the work of transitioning from one to the other. More and more, I try to buy ‘season-less’ clothing and I’m also doing my best to organize and simplify my decor so that changing from winter white to Easter pastels isn’t such a drag. I’m also trying to make those transitionary workdays happier by putting on some music, digging into the job and treating the day as a creative project with a little cardio workout included. Let’s celebrate the joy of living in Canada and try to be as happy as the study says we are for all four seasons. Happy Summer!

COBI LADNER, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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D I ST I N CT B Y D E S I G N I N T R O D U C E S CA F É A P P L I A N C E S

New GE brand offers customizable hardware and matte-black and white appliances Café – a beautifully modern, design-forward collection of kitchen appliances – officially launched in Canada at the end of March. Equal parts performance and personality, Café is the first line of premium appliances that can be personalized, with customizable hardware in unique brushed bronze, brushed stainless, brushed copper and brushed black hardware options.

Café Appliances is part of the GE Appliances Canada family, which has made a bold and strategic move away from a largely single GE brand focus to a unique house of brands.

“Accessorizing is a simple way to reflect your personal style,” says Bob Park, chief of brands for GE Appliances Canada. “For the first time ever, Canadians will be able to give their kitchens a distinct personality – with the opportunity to mix and match your appliances’ handles and knobs, just as you would hardware on your kitchen cabinetry.”

Disrupting the appliance industry’s ‘sea of stainless’, Café Appliances are available in Elevated Matte White and Modern Matte Black finishes. For die-hard stainless-steel finish fans, they will be adding it to the mix in the coming months. The new appliances will be available at major appliance retailers across Canada, and the full line-up will include: wall ovens, ranges, cooktops, French-door refrigerators, dishwashers and vent hoods. For more information, go to cafeappliances.ca

FLOORING SHOWROOM FROM THE U.K. OPENS IN THE EAST END Founded in the United Kingdom more than 40 years ago, global engineered hardwood supplier Havwoods International, opened its first Canadian showroom this spring in the heart of the design hood on Toronto’s King Street East. “Havwoods International has opened showrooms in design districts of major cities across the world such as: London, Dubai, Sydney, Rome, Melbourne, and New York City,” said Allan Singh, general manager of Havwoods International. “Our first showroom in Canada provides clientele in the Toronto area with convenient access to the brand’s superior quality wood designs for both the residential and commercial markets.” The single-storey facility welcomes guests through a central door framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow natural light to fill the open-concept space. On the right side, a full feature wall of samples appear as though they are floating on white shelves. The 1,600-square-foot showroom welcomes architects, interior designers, developers, construction professionals, as well as homeowners at its new location at 201 Fredrick Street. For more information, go to havwoodsusa.com myhomepage.ca

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Home Société’s first-ever showroom opened its doors in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District on Saturday, April 6, featuring exclusive interior and exterior furniture, decor and accessories from leading design brands such as: Maison Corbeil (with Velvet, Colette, Flou and .ca spaces), Jardin de Ville, Must, Ligne Roset and Kartell, as well as exclusive collections from LondonArt. The 80,000 square-foot retail showroom features a broad and curated selection of furniture and accessories for the home and garden brought to the city by a collective of Quebec-based design leaders and manufacturers: Maison Corbeil, Jardin de Ville and Must.

“We created Home Société as a celebration of individual style,” says Eric Corbeil, co-president of Maison Corbeil.

“It is a purposeful mix of impeccable design, premium craftsmanship, and unique home design products at every price point,” says Corbeil.

Later this spring, a new in-store restaurant, Moretti Caffé, will be opening from the renowned cuisine team behind Montreal’s Pizzeria Moretti. This new eatery will specialize in classic Italian cuisine, offering delicious antipasti, pizza, pasta, desserts and coffee Located at 1270 Caledonia Road, Home Société is a brand new, one-stop-shop from luxury to affordable home furnishings that is a welcome addition to the notable design district in the city. For more information, go to homesociete.ca

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At last, summer’s on the horizon. Start planning now for long, lazy weekends lounging by the pool and dinners beneath the stars. Get set for outdoor dining with colourful, stackable, unbreakable essentials like acrylic glasses and melamine plates, served up on a classic picnic table with a serious modern upgrade.

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SUMPTUOUS SEATING

The cane chair and coffee table are mid-century designs, made by basket weavers in Portugal, who have been making them for decades. The frame is in black painted wrought iron (also available in white), while the seat and top is woven of natural cane. Cane Chair & Coffee Table from Casa Cubista can be ordered through retail shop Saudade Toronto in Little Portugal.

This summer, the outdoor lounging is lush as sensual texture prevails — from intricate weaving and bold braids to classic geometric patterns – a chair is not just a chair – it is an exquisite visual that provides the comfort of your interior space, while you revel in the pleasures of fresh open air.

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If you want to hang out, you will most likely do that this summer sitting on chairs made out of cane.

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Acclaimed designer Ann Marie Vering’s portfolio of projects ranges from furniture to five-star resorts, restaurants to wellness spas.

Vering designed the Greystone collection for Restoration Hardware.

“The inspiration for the Greystone collection was sparked by the classical details of the Greystone gardens situated in the Greystone mansion, perched above Los Angeles in the Hollywood Hills. I was inspired to take something with a rich history – lattice – and mesh it with something modern. The latticework on this collection is quite delicate, almost like fabric.” ANN MARIE VERING

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Home Sense, Woven Aztec Outdoor CHAIR, $99.99; homesense.ca

Grey-washed teak wood and chunky faux rattan lay out a beachy lounger that worships the sun. Jannis Ellenberger’s reclining design is perfect for basking, reading and relaxing. Pair with the headrest for added comfort.

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Casa Cubista — Cane STOOL available through Saudade Toronto; saudadetoronto.com

SHELTER from the SUN Whether it’s for high-noon coverage, a sudden sun shower, or you just want to add some sheer drapery for some ambience — this is the sexy shelter part of the outdoor experience.

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Scaled just right for small urban outdoor spaces, personal sun shade keeps rays at bay, any place you lounge. Black powder-coated steel frame tilts and angles right where you need it.

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Shadow Rectangular black & white striped UMBRELLA, $119; cb2.com

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Garden Treasures Offset Patio UMBRELLA, tiltable, 11 ft. blue, $299; rona.ca Allen + Roth 9-ft. Market UMBRELLA, $149; lowes.ca

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SANGRIA TIME

The ceramic pitchers from Casa Cubista transport you to seaside sangria sipping in the Algarve, where they the company was actually founded. Ceramic pitchers come in different sizes, from 0.5L to 2L. Available in 14 different colours at Saudade Toronto in Little Portugal.

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Dress your summer table with playful patterns and add a vintage touch.

The appearance of hand-painted glazed ceramic with the sturdiness of melamine, the Caprice dinnerware collection is ideal for outdoor entertaining, but elegant enough for indoor use.

Terrazzo NAPKIN, set of 4 $44; westelm.ca

MICRO TREND ALERT

IRIDESCENCE Iridescent finishes are everywhere this season.

Inspired by natural pearls, the finish is luxurious but not too high-shine Iridescent Pink Acrylic GLASS, $3.99; homesense.ca

Caprice Mod Medallion SALAD PLATE, BOWL, $11.95 each, DINNER PLATE, $13.95, PLATTER, $29.95; crateandbarrel.ca

Round, with subdued, elegant lines, the Korol table evokes the look launched by Christian Dior in the 1950s, particularly the Corolle dress. The round shape calls for conviviality and the joy of sharing a good meal among friends and family under the Mediterranean sunshine.

The Korol table from Sifas is available at Fresh Home & Garden; starts at $3,770; fresh.ca

This season, the Korol collection incorporates a new oval table.

The ample size fits six diners around the table for a delicious snack or a tasty Provençal meal

ONCE UPON A SUMMER… Keep snacks and beverages cold on the go with this colourful cooler. Its handle locks the lid in place while a built-in bottle opener makes it party-ready.

Yellow vintage style COOLER, 12"w x 10"d x 15"h, $78; westelm.ca

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ALL DECKED OUT The Bali Rug is inspired by the indoor/outdoor lifestyle of the tropics. Add square footage to your living space by bringing home comforts outside. With a flourish tile pattern in navy, this durable polypropylene rug will take your patio to the next level.

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COVER STORY

BY LYDIA MCNUTT • PHOTOGRAPHY BY PROVOKE STUDIOS

PALM SPRINGS STYLE,

VANCOUVER VIEWS

Designer Phyllis Lui’s home epitomizes West Coast style, inside and out

W

hen the sun beckons, saying no to outdoor living is simply not an option. That’s the unwritten rule here in Canada, where our winters are bitter and the summers are never quite long enough. But a well-designed al fresco living and entertaining area will take you from early spring into late fall without a second thought – and if it’s really well done, it’ll carry you through those lingering winter months as well. That was the goal for the designer and owner of this home, Phyllis Lui, who together with her friend and business partner, Aleem Kassam, founded Vancouver-based design firm Kalu Interiors.

This particular project is especially close to Lui’s heart, being her own private residence.

She offers a sneak peek of her always-sunny, Palm Springs-inspired abode.

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DISTINGUISHED DESIGN: This home was a finalist for a Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Ovation Award, competing in the Best Custom Home $1 million to under $2 million category.

KILLER VIEWS

“The views are killer,” admits Lui, who’s steadfast mission to embrace nature seems to be worth every effort. Interestingly, her journey to maximize the outdoors began with her home’s interior.

“I was aiming to achieve a cohesive style between indoors and out, which meant echoing similar elements throughout,” Lui notes, pointing out the continuous colour scheme of cream, coral and royal blue, which pairs beautifully with a palette of soft finishes.

Esthetically speaking, the style is cool and contemporary, yet friendly and fun – the sheer essence of West Coast life.

The easygoing, open-concept floor plan ushers you past the kitchen and family room, through stacking glass doors that all but disappear to reveal a breathtaking mountain view, best enjoyed from the adjoining main-floor patio.

OUTDOOR BLISS

“The goal was to make this feel like a fun extension of the indoors,” Lui explains. The uninterrupted indoor-outdoor experience is achieved by taking those traditional “interior” elements outside. A rug underfoot, beautiful quality furnishings, accessories and art deliver comfort and style that invite early mornings and long evenings under the stars.

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“I WAS AIMING TO ACHIEVE A COHESIVE STYLE BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT, WHICH MEANT ECHOING SIMILAR ELEMENTS THROUGHOUT”

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WARM IT UP

Lui incorporated wood soffits and pavers layered with rugs, to instantly bring a sense of warmth and welcome to this otherwise contemporary exterior. An oversized barbecue provides all-season cooking and entertaining under the covered outdoor dining and lounging area, complete with integrated heaters mounted overhead for year-round use of the space.

MULTI-LEVEL MAGNIFICENCE

The master bedroom features another walkout and, arguably, a dream come true – a luxurious hot tub steps from the bed and with a breathtaking mountain view. Does it get any better than this? Perhaps it does from the vantage point of the upper-level deck, where a firepit area and lounger seating capture mountains, sea and sky.

Is that artificial turf underfoot? You bet it is! This evergreen landscaping option is gaining popularity, and was an

ideal choice for this rooftop patio – and equally appreciated by anyone seeking something that looks lush year-round, is low-maintenance, and likely to induce green-envy glances from the neighbours.

Encircling the upper deck is a frameless glass railing, which maintains the clean and modern esthetic that characterizes this home and provides unobstructed views of the water and the mountains on the horizon.

Outdoor living is certainly top of mind in these weeks leading up to summer, but with a decked-out deck like this, Lui is no slave to Mother Nature. A warm, Palm Springs-style with cosy comforts make this al fresco living space a hot spot, regardless of the weather.

SOURCES LOWER DECK: Navy Blue SOFA, COFFEE TABLE & DINING SET, CHAIRS around firepit, Crate & Barrel Gold easy CHAIRS, CB2 Flamingo ART, Leftbank Art RUG, Chilewich PILLOWS, Etsy CHAIRS & COFFEE TABLE beside hot tub, West Elm PLANTERS, Canadian Sunlight HOT TUB, Beachcomber Hot Tubs UPPER DECK: FIREPIT, Dreamcast LOUNGERS, CB2 SIDE TABLES between loungers, Anthropologie UMBRELLA, Ginger Jar

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ummer days are the things that dreams are made of. Long and lazy weekends curled up with a book by a window, or soaking up the sun’s rays on a lounger outdoors. It’s certainly my favourite time of year. It’s when the weekend warriors brave the traffic and head out of the city for fresh air and cool lakes. Whether you have a summer retreat of your own, or simply want to create the cottage vibe in your own home, here are my favourite ways to bring easy, breezy cottage style to your decor.

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FRESHEN IT UP WITH A COAT OF WHITE PAINT

For walls, light and bright is always right. My go-to wall colour is Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White. It’s bright and fresh but still feels warm.

White paint works on any wall and acts as a great blank canvas for pops of colour. Summer is all about colour, so you can go bold in your colour choices everywhere else and they will POP against the white backdrop.

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“BLUE IS HANDS-DOWN THE FRESHEST WAY TO CREATE A CRISP COTTAGE ESTHETIC.” INCORPORATE NATURAL WOOD TONES

I always say that a touch of wood is a must in any decor, but this is especially true of a cottage. I love to add the warmth of wood with hardwood flooring or a vintage wood table. The wood accents also help to balance all those white walls by adding character and warmth.

WHEN IN DOUBT, USE BLUE

Blue is my hue. Summer homes need a little pop of colour but if you’re too shy to pick one, or worried your choice won’t work, you can never fail with blue. In my mind, blue is hands-down the freshest way to create a crisp cottage esthetic. I love nautical navy but aqua and robin’s egg blues work, too. Layer in this colour with art, pillows and even lighting.

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ADD VINTAGE FINDS

Vintage furniture and decor add a casual and comfortable vibe. This is the perfect time of year to go to antique markets or simply wander consignment stores for the perfect vintage piece of furniture. Not only does it add loads of personality and tell a story, but it’s easy on the environment too. Sustainability is important to consider and finding unique and fine objects at a local antique fair will be a great conversation starter for those summer soirees.

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USE NATURAL TEXTILES

Nothing says easy, breezy cottage style more than white and neutral fabrics blowing in the wind. Textiles such as cotton, wool and jute add a relaxed feel.

It’s okay if they wrinkle or aren’t perfect. That’s the idea!

If you are like me, you truly appreciate getting out of the big city from time to time to enjoy a slower pace of life, but it’s not always possible. So why not create that casual weekend vibe all summer long right in your own home?

Just remember to slow down the pace and maximize the fun factor.

Designer Rebecca Hay is principal of Rebecca Hay Designs Inc., a Toronto-based Design firm specializing in classically livable family homes. Offering complete decorating and renovating services for over a decade, Rebecca and her team manage all of the details from start to finish. Known and celebrated for her design work and appearances on various acclaimed HGTV shows, Rebecca is an active YouTuber, you can also follow her daily design adventures on Instagram. Servicing clientele throughout Toronto, Muskoka and throughout Canada. RebeccaHayDesigns.com RENO & DECOR June/July 2019 :: 31

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hat’s more splendid than spending a lazy summer afternoon under a big, blue sky? Why, doing so at a cottage situated by a big, blue lake, of course!

For the cottage-less, opportunities for that will depend on being invited by friends with recreational properties. For their generous hosts, it means laying some ground rules so that visits are mutually pleasant, and don’t add unduly to the weekend workload.

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COTTAGE ETIQUETTE Fortunately, both visitors and their hosts can do their part to see that everybody has fun.

Hosts can avoid an exhausting revolving door of guests by sticking to designated weekends for visitors that work with the family schedule. Unless, of course, an endless stream of folks is their idea of fun.

Hauser’s Park solar lamps are handsome and highly portable

Low-maintenance Cayman rugs from Crate and Barrel help hosts laugh off spills and mishaps

Cottages that are easy-care mean less worry about guests. Fortunately, handsome and low-maintenance furniture and accessories — for both indoors and out — are a boon. Great examples include weather-resistant outdoor cushions and rugs from Crate and Barrel and unbreakable dishware in pretty patterns or realistic wood grains from retailers like HomeSense.

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HOST/GUEST RELATIONS The savvy host tells guests what to expect, including whether they should bring bedding, sleeping bags, or towels, and sketches out what the general vibe of the weekend is; if they all rise early for a communal breakfast, or stay up late and have a sing-along by the campfire.

The gracious guest, on the other hand, asks about issues specific to their visit: so if you’re allergic to pets, or would like to bring Rover with you, talk to your host. myhomepage.ca

REDUCE WASTE Go easy on bringing anything with a lot of packaging — many cottagers have to take garbage out with them or to a landfill. Try re-usable options like beeswax-coated wraps from Torontobased Etee, which now also sells sandwich and food storage bag formats, or Kliin, a machinewashable cleaning cloth that’s an alternative to traditional paper towels, and which, by the way, is also made by a Canadian company.

If you are lucky enough to have a friend offer you their cottage and refuse rental payment, think about splurging on a gift they’ll get lots of use out of. Hauser has very handsome solar lanterns: they’re pricey — about $170 and up, but these beautiful, eco-friendly lights cost far, far less than the cost of rental, and might just ensure that you’re invited back.

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MEAL PREP & CLEANUP Endear yourself by offering to oversee at least one full meal.

Pre-make, or at least pre-prep, to reduce water use, time spent, and cleanup required. Or offer to bring the fixing for a signature drink for the weekend that works either with or without alcohol. It’s easy to make a sparkling cranberry drink — that can be spiked with vodka after 5 p.m. — with the highly portable Soda Stream, which turns tap water into sparkling water.

Bring fixings for a low-fuss snack too — a cheese and charcuterie board, your world-famous guacamole, or fresh fruit and a yogurt dip.

Plan to help with tidying up at the end of the weekend, or offer to handle at least one chore before taking off. There’s a fine line, here, of course; the thoughtful host will not casually mention at breakfast that a retaining wall needs rebuilding, and suggest guests pitch in.

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boho bathroom ON A BUDGET Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault reaches new DIY heights with this makeover

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’m always up for a design challenge.

Fortunately, pushing the budget boundaries to prove that it is possible to achieve high style at a low cost just happens to be my forte. But occasionally, a project comes along that forces my creativity to a whole new DIY level, and that was certainly the case with this once-tired mauve and melamine bathroom that had a modest makeover budget of only $500.

Now, since I always preach that great style has little to do with how much money you have, but rather how creative you can be with your budget, I was determined to put that $500 where my mouth is and show that if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and put in a little good ‘ol fashion elbow grease, you can save BIG without sacrificing quality and style.

Here are the five ways that I achieved a champagne bathroom on a beer budget…

1. GIVE YOUR EXISTING CABINETS A SPLASH OF PERSONALITY

If your existing cabinets are in good condition, then why bother going to the expense of replacing them when you can affordably transform what you already have with a few DIY ingredients? I reused the existing flatpanel laminate doors with wood handrail, and simply added some shaker-style applied mouldings to the fronts to create instant architectural detail. Then, I painted the entire door, including the handrail, using Chalked paint from Rust-Oleum in a fresh hue called Tidal Pond to turn the vanity into a focal point full of eye-catching personality.

If you’re planning to tackle a DIY cabinet overhaul of your own, the key is to invest in the right products. Chalked paint is a great option because it doesn’t require a primer coat beforehand on most surfaces, it can be easily brushed or aerosol sprayed, and the two-coat application dries very quickly, leaving a smooth, velvety finish. But, the most important step is to apply a clear protective matte coat to the cabinets after painting to ensure their durability and longevity.

2. UPDATE YOUR HARDWARE WITH A FRESH METALLIC FINISH

I always think of hardware as the jewelry in a bathroom, but if new handles or knobs aren’t in the budget, then give your existing ones an instant, inexpensive makeover with a coat of trendy, metallic paint. In the case of this bathroom, I scored a pre-loved brass set at the ReStore, painted them with Universal metallic spray paint in brushed nickel, and then attached them to the door fronts. One of my favourite DIY tricks is to buy budget lighting and knobs in a less expensive brass finish, and then transform them myself to the finish of my choice. It’s an easy way to get a high-end look for little investment, and no one will ever know the difference.

3. DATED BATHTUB OR TILE? YES, YOU CAN PAINT IT!

Although mauve bathtubs and floral wall tiles were all the rage in decades past, it was time to give this throwback bathroom a fresh face.

The only problem was that removing the old elements and replacing them with new simply wasn’t in the budget. So, after doing some DIY research, I discovered an affordable epoxy acrylic product appropriately called “Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit,” that would allow me to quite literally brush on a smooth, porcelain-like finish in just a few hours. I have to tell you, I was a bit skeptical, but the results far exceeded my expectations.

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FLAG HERE MAKEOVER And as with all successful do-it-yourself projects, I took the necessary steps to prepare the surfaces before painting, which included using an etching solution to dull the original glossy finish, removing all caulking, and thoroughly cleaning the tiles and tub before the refinishing fun began. After the new finish dried, I re-caulked the surround and the tub was back in use within a few short days.

4. NO QUARTZ? NO PROBLEM!

If you’re living with outdated, worn or damaged laminate, and new natural stone countertops simply aren’t in the budget, why not roll on a fresh, durable coating that will give you the look of quartz without the hefty price? RustOleum’s Countertop Transformations collection offers a paintable solution in a selection of neutral colours that has just about everything you need in a DIY-friendly kit, including a protective topcoat with mica flecks that made the once-bland bathroom counters glisten like quartz. It’s the perfect weekend project if you’re craving an affordable cosmetic countertop refresh.

5. CUSTOM SHELVING WITHOUT THE CUSTOM PRICE TAG

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Adding shelving in a bathroom is a great way to pepper in additional storage and make use of vertical space, but if you truly want to create a customized look, head straight to your local home improvement store for some stock lumber and stain. I wanted to add teak wood shelves in the Boho-inspired bathroom, but didn’t want to pay the teak wood price tag, so I had pine boards cut at the store to a custom length and then picked up a pint of “Early American” Varathane stain to create my own luxe-for-less finish. I affixed the boards to some inexpensive brackets, and voilá… custom without the custom price tag.

If you’re looking to tackle a budgetfriendly bathroom makeover, then just remember that all you truly need is the right products for the project, a little sweat equity, and a splash of creativity to turn your design dreams into an affordable reno reality. myhomepage.ca

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JAN E LO C KHART

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ince the beginning of time, humans have toiled to impose order over the terrain and create art from the landscape. Formal gardens have a long history; from the Middle Ages, English country manors borrowed from the jardin à la française (literally, garden in the French manner) who learned horticultural pursuits from Italian Renaissance gardeners. Before that, planned gardens can be traced back centuries to the Middle East.

But some present-day residential lots defy order, and pose a dilemma to new homebuilders, especially when the lot is on a corner; it’s curve-shaped and it’s not level. Where do you situate the house so it will embrace the terrain?

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WHEN REALITY AND HISTORY COLLIDE

For these homeowners, building a stately, French chateau-style home on an irregular lot wasn’t the only plan. In spite of the curves, they also wanted lush formal gardens. David Small Designs, located in Mississauga, created the home – reflecting the best of French Renaissance architecture, which embraces the irregularly-shaped lot. The hardscaping, landscaping and pool design was entrusted to ProScape Land Design Inc. in Oakville who formalized the exterior plan.

MAKING A FORMAL, FIRST IMPRESSION

“THE FORMALITY OF THE STONE PATHWAY GIVES WAY TO

a wonderful mix of contemporary, traditional and cottage-style elements THAT WORK BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER ON THE ENTERTAINING SIDE OF THE YARD. “

The large gables, bold, steeply-pitched rooflines and warm, light-coloured stone on the entire exterior of the home set the tone.

The landscapers replicated those warm tones in stone pillars, walls and raised garden beds.

The placement of the gated entry with ornate wrought ironwork was carefully considered to preserve the mature trees on the property.

Boxwood hedges, natural stone pavers and symmetrical plantings were added to give a formal air to the public side of the house.

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LAYERED AND LUSH

The formality of the stone pathway gives way to a wonderful mix of contemporary, traditional and cottage-style elements that work beautifully together on the entertaining side of the yard.

Here, symmetry and balance add a contemporary element poolside; graduated steps lead you from the ankle-deep shallow end to the deep end; gas-operated fire bowls flank the pool and three modern, bronze waterfall features spill from the expansive stone wall.

TRADITIONAL PLANTINGS

Like a traditional garden, boxwood hedges and cedars frame beds of Chanticleer pear trees, Hosta plants and Japanese and native grasses.

Even the white hydrangeas seem to pay homage to historical English Rose gardens, while adding to the understated green-and-white scheme.

However, a jolt of electric teal, blues and lime green in the lounges, chairs and ottoman fabric remind us this is where we have fun!

The stone path continues to lead us to a stone wall and pergola-framed lounge area with lots of cosy seating around a large, gas firepit. It’s perfect for roasting marshmallows on a long summer night.

LOGGIA-STYLE OUTDOOR, COVERED DECK

With entertaining in mind, the homeowners wanted an outdoor living and dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, large table for dining and an unobstructed view of the pool. A mediumstained, bead-board ceiling adds a cottage feel, even at 11-feet high! Surprisingly, the curved, wicker seating arrangement by the grand, stone fireplace and the glassed-in balcony work harmoniously together. Stone steps that connect the deck to the pool level offer yet another place to perch and enjoy the view.

SO, WHERE IS THE LAWN?

SOURCES HOUSE, designed by David Small Designs, Built including covered porch,

CMA Group POOL, Gib-san Pools LANDSCAPE designed & executed ProScape Land Design Inc. (front yard, dog yard, pergola & pool side) FIRE BOWLS, Grand Effects OUTDOOR FURNITURE, Southport Outdoor Living DECOR, Home Sense & Pier 1 COVERED PORCH LIGHTING Pottery Barn

Instead of grass, the homeowners opted for artificial turf for the rest of the yard, now a large dog park devoted to their two Portuguese water dogs. Can you say, “spoiled”?

Contemporary or traditional, formal or wild, gardens are meant to be enjoyed; after all, they are our little piece of paradise.

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DURABLE DECKS Five ways to make your deck last longer

weather rolls around, in most cases the deck becomes party central, serving as an outdoor dining room, living room, and food preparation space, all in one. If you’re looking to replace a rickety, weathered, old deck this summer, here are five things to consider so that your new one lasts a lifetime.

BE CODE-COMPLIANT

Depending on where you live, the size of the deck, and how high it is off the ground, you may or may not need a permit to build a deck. But even if your project doesn’t require a permit, you or your contractor should definitely follow the building code specs during construction.

The city of Markham has a free, downloadable guide (search for “Residential Decks: A Homeowner’s Guide” on their website markham.ca.) that covers the Ontario Building Code requirements, along with helpful diagrams showing how the parts come together.

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Key items include the minimum height required for railings, the maximum gap allowed between the vertical pickets supporting the railing, and the maximum and minimum allowable height and depth of each stair tread.

Plus, no one wants to get themselves in the situation where a neighbour calls the city and you find out after it’s built that your new deck is too close to the property line.

A SOLID FOUNDATION

Any structure, including a deck, is only as durable as its foundation. The footings that support the deck need to extend below the frost line – in southern Ontario that means at least 4’-deep.

The wood used for the framing should be pressure-treated (PT) to prevent rot and insect-damage. If you’re splurging on higher-end materials, such as cedar or composites for the deck surface, a properly designed deck will cover up and shield the green-hued PT from view.

Note that PT wood is corrosive to most screws and nails, so you need to use PT-approved hardware – look for an “ACQ-approved” label on the packaging. Also, keep in mind that the ends of any PT lumber that is cut will need to be treated on-site with preservative.

COMPOSITES

Composite deck boards are rot- and insect-resistant manufactured lumber that is made from a mix of recycled plastic and wood. When they first came out, some composites were plastic looking, excessively hot to the touch, and could even start to sag in the heat. Since then, the technology is much improved and there are a number of realistic-looking options available in a variety of colours and textures. Composite deck boards also come with warranties up to 25 years, protecting you against defects. If seasonal expansion and contraction causes a wooden deck board to start developing foot-stabbing splinters, you’ll have to foot the cost of replacing those boards.

Whatever material you choose for the deck boards, be sure to leave a gap between each to allow for seasonal expansion and contraction of the material and to allow rain and debris to fall through. myhomepage.ca

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ALUMINUM AND GLASS RAILINGS

As I mention in my last column (“Planning for the Future,” in the April/May ’19 issue), glass and aluminum railings offer a low-maintenance, splinter-proof, weather-resistant alternative to the standard wooden railing. Of course, most people choose this option for the unobstructed view that these products offer.

MAINTENANCE

A deck is not a build-it-and-forgetit project. At least once a year, inspect components and wood for signs of rot, paying particular attention to key structural elements, such as railings, stairs, and the main support posts. You should also check and tighten any nuts and bolts used as fasteners.

Periodically clear out any pine

needles and other debris that gets stuck between the deck boards, as those will hold water against the wood, leading to rot.

Every year or so, you should scrub the deck with a cleaner specifically formulated for the type of deck boards you used. These products are applied with a broom or brush, and then washed off with a hose. Don’t use a pressurewasher as the intense spray can breakdown the wood fibres leading to rot, or even carve gouges in the surface. After scrubbing, you’ll want to seal the surface with a UV protectant.

Finally, change up the furniture floor plan on your deck periodically so that you don’t get sun discolouration in sections, and avoid using exterior carpets that get saturated and hold water against the deck boards.

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our home may look the same as your neighbours’ home, but it may be costing you more money to maintain it. The assumption that all homes are created equal is not true. Within the GTA, there are homes that were built in the 1800s and have since been renovated 20 times or more. Let me help explain where you might be wasting money every month and provide you with some tips to help improve the energy efficiency of your home on your next home renovation.

Energy efficiency in your home is a combination of many different parts (electricity, heating, cooling, air leakage and insulation). Making your home more energy efficient in an integrated way can be very complicated and needs to consider all aspects of your home. You can start this process on your own with a few easy steps.

ELECTRICITY Managing your electricity costs can be as simple as switching your light bulbs to LED. This alone can save you over 60 per cent of your lighting electricity use. You can go one step further and use newer light switches that have a dimming feature, occupancy sensor (it will turn the light off if you leave it on) and smart-home

features. These light switches cost more upfront, but they will save you money in the long run – especially if you have a person in your home that always forgets to turn off the light when they leave the room!

HEATING AND COOLING Make sure that your thermostat is installed in a central location without anything blocking it. If you have a curtain or something else blocking the airflow around it, then it will not register the temperature in your home properly and lead to overheating or overcooling. Don’t forget to check the expiry date on your thermostat! Just like smoke detectors, there is a practical life expectancy for these devices. I suggest that after 10 years of use, you should consider replacing it.

As for the temperature setting, this is a personal preference. Some people like a warmer or cooler house, and control of that is completely up to you. But consider your temperature settings for when you are not at home, and adjust your temperature setting by 10 degrees Celsius. Your system won’t turn on when you don’t need it to, so this will save you money in operational costs and also increase the lifespan

of your heating and cooling system.

A Smart thermostat allows you to return your home to a comfortable temperature, firing the system 30 minutes before you arrive.

YOUR PASSIVE CHOICES After addressing the more proactive things, like your thermostat settings and lighting systems, you should look at the passive parts of your home that are costing you money. Let’s look at air leaks. If the seals around windows and doors are leaking, then you are losing valuable heated or cooled air all the time. This can be fixed simply by replacing the gaskets or applying caulking. You can also eliminate air leakage and create a much better building envelope by rebuilding old exterior walls – integrating a well-detailed air and vapour retarder and adding insulation to create a more comfortable living space.

Using a professional renovator to help guide you through the process of making your home more energy efficient will help save you money.

Always remember to obtain a detailed contract and get building and electrical permits when they are required, this will protect you and ensure that the work is completed according to code.

Dave Wilkes is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter, @bildgta, or visit bildgta.ca.

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STAY IN YOUR LANE, PAL Laneways, now are for more than just vehicles and vermin

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oronto has a housing problem; some call it a crisis. One of the levers Council is pulling at to increase more urban housing options (a pilot project) is to construct laneway houses in rear yards that abut public lanes.

There are 2,433 lanes in the city of Toronto and since June 2018, residents have been able to plan for and build these secondary suites, in a (somewhat) detached fashion from the main dwelling.

Essentially, it shifts the previously permitted basement apartment to move up and behind the principal dwelling, so long as the services are provided from the main building, and the lot is not severed. It’s a practice that has been allowed in many other metropolitan centres for some time. Cities such as Vancouver, Los Angeles and even Ottawa have had similar bylaws and a plethora of interesting solutions already successfully resided in. Over the past year, however, the Building Department reports there have only been 78 permits applied for and six permissions issued. The goal of the bylaw was to allow for quicker and easier action by Torontonians, but given its connection to the city’s more complex makeup of other governing bylaws, 15 other applications are awaiting Committee of Adjustment hearings for minor relief to the rules. That alone can add more than six months to the approval process, so seeing this put into any significant practice will take some time.

LIVABLE LANES

So, who benefits from this pilot project, you ask? Potentially, anyone and everyone. Adding laneway housing brings eyeballs to the lanes, which increases safety of persons living in or passing through them.

The city benefits from an increased tax base and the (hopefully) good news story about gentle density, increased housing choices and improved stock – therefore improved affordability.

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Who is laneway housing good for?

Potentially anyone and everyone. Here is a quick list of who may find it a solution to their needs.

• ADULT KIDS – a great launching pad to help teach these birds to fly.

• AGING PARENTS – retaining independence of space, but safety and security of proximity to loved ones.

• FIRST-TIME OR MOVE-UP BUYERS – help qualify for and pay down the mortgage with a tenant in the main dwelling or the lane house.

• REAL ESTATE SIDE HUSTLERS AND SMALL DEVELOPERS – a way to maximize the value of a lot with some extra construction.

• CAREGIVERS OR PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS – live-in-style care with a live-out feeling.

• RETIREES DOWNSIZING OR IN SEARCH OF RESIDUAL INCOME STREAM – convert an existing property into an income source without affecting the main house.

• DIVORCEES: better than the proverbial doghouse, this could allow families to stay close together, albeit not under the same roof.

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HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

There are many options available to any current homeowner who has property abutting a lane inside the pilot area. One company that was a part of the laneway bylaw development is Tony Cunha and his team at Lanescape.ca. They hold regular public information sessions for designers, builders and homeowners looking to learn more about the intricate process and rules governing these initiatives.

They also provide design and construction services, which range in cost due to factors including finished vs. unfinished areas, site-specific servicing, plus consulting fees. Tony emphasizes that this is not the ‘Tiny House’ movement gripping social media. “These units,” he attests, “can be up to 1,700 sq.ft. in size, with a 10mx8m footprint.” Lanescape has done a great job at creating illustrations of how to fit a laneway house onto a lot, and the zoning restrictions that govern it. Setbacks from the lane, the main dwelling, as well as height and angular plane restrictions ensures this is a true secondary suite, and not just another house behind a house.

While every lot is unique, if you understand the basic rules, there is an as-of-right condition to fit something onto virtually every lane abutting lot. Stickhandling the rules, with guidance from professionals, can shorten the approval process and build the laneway home faster.

BYLAW-FRIENDLY DESIGN

Another group focused on designing solutions that fit the bylaws, is Leith Moore and his team at R-Hauz. They are taking the approach of full bylaw conformity, and have designed a number of products that fit the as-of-right-bylaw, based upon the typical Toronto lot sizes aiming at range from 15 to 30 ft. with stops at 20 and 25 ft. Their goal is to reduce the time required to erect the dwelling through a level of pre-fabrication and repetition of product and process. With roots in larger tract-style development, they are focused on the speed and scalability of the build, for the benefit of the customer and their neighbours, who also share daily access in and out of the shared lanes. With a more contemporary square, yet curvilinear design and standardized options for systems and finishes, these houses have been designed with a “best square foot, rather than most square foot” mantra to maximize storage and comfort and flow for the occupants.

With a design already hatched, zoning approvals as-of-right and a repeatable product with modularized components, these may be the most prevalent solutions we start to see around our lanes.

URBAN REVIVAL

We at Eurodale Design + Build, coupled with a handful of architecture offices and custom builders throughout the city, have also dipped our toes in the collective waters, but on a per lot, per client, custom type solution. Many of these projects become lumped in with improvements to the original, aged dwelling that exists on the lot to begin with, as part of a more holistic gentrification of the site. Given the services for the new laneway must be tied to the original home, work will be required at the basement level for connecting electricity, water, sewer and gas anyway. Damages done will want to be repaired, and there is an economy of scale to do improvements to the principal dwelling when crews are on-site for the laneway project. These will create a whole host of unique designs and construction projects of varying style and quality levels, spearheading a tapestry of urban revival of sorts, while solving some housing challenges Torontonians are collectively feeling as we mature and grow.

Do you have any ideas as to how a laneway house could benefit your own life? Give one of the aforementioned professionals a call to see how this exciting initiative could become a benefit to you and your family. As always, I recommend you start your search at RenoMark.ca to find a professional builder to help undertake your project for you.

Brendan Charters is a Founding Partner at Design-Build Firm Eurodale Developments Inc., the GTA’s only four-time winner of the Renovator of the Year award. eurodale.ca @eurodalehomes 416.782.5690 RENO & DECOR June/July 2019 :: 47

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Annual awards celebrate quality, professionalism and renovation industry leadership

Golden Bee Homes takes home the Renovator of the Year award

BY DAVE WILKES

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n the opening day of the National Home Show, the GTA’s top renovators and custom-home builders were recognized by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) at its annual Renovation and Custom Home Awards, which took place on March 8th at the AllStream Centre.

Created by BILD in 1999, the awards program recognizes renovation general contractors for professionalism, quality of work and industry leadership. Nominees are evaluated by a team of industry professionals. The Renovator of the Year award, which recognizes the renovator who sets the standard for the rest of the sector in leadership and commitment to customer service and contribution to the overall image of the renovation industry, is also decided based on survey results from clients.

This year, the Renovator of the Year award was presented to Golden Bee Homes.

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TOP HONOURS BEST CUSTOM HOME SEVERNWOODS CONSTRUCTION

BEST RENOVATION (NO ADDITION) OVER $250,000, BACHLY CONSTRUCTION

“Golden Bee Homes’ clients speak highly of the excellence of the company’s work as well as their professionalism, customer service and courtesy,” says Justin Sherwood, BILD’s vice-president of communications and stakeholder relations and RenoMark program manager. “Owner Jack Torossian gives back generously to the industry as the Chair of BILD’s Renovator and Custom Builder Council and volunteers as a presenter for our renovation seminars for consumers.”

Best Bathroom Renovation was awarded to All Angles Renovation Ltd. for truly customizing their client’s space by using the space efficiently.

There is plenty of natural light in the washroom with a window next to the tub and a skylight in the shower.

The Best Kitchen Renovation went to Binns Kitchen + Bath Design. The kitchen has a unique style application and incorporates an avant-garde range hood. The use of the space and the creativity tie all the elements together.

Another unique aspect of this kitchen is a stove wall that includes upper cabinets unconnected to the ceiling.

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Best Renovation (no addition) under $150,000 went to Alair Homes – Aurora/Newmarket for a major home transformation and upgrade on a modest budget. The kitchen was relocated to achieve a very functional cooking environment, while opening up the remaining spaces, significantly increasing natural light.

The Best Renovation (no addition) over $250,000 went to Bachly Construction for a stunning wine cellar. Extensive thought and creativity are evident in this design and the renovation, from the logistics of excavation to the creativity of using a drawbridge which provides access to portions of the wine wall.

The newly created Best Innovative Renovation award went to Kinswater Construction for creating a simple and timeless space, while incorporating the client’s ancestral heritage into the project. The renovator overcame structural and layout obstacles to create a functional layout that is truly original.

SevernWoods Construction was presented with the Best Custom Home award for creating a modern, but warm and inviting home. The materials chosen, like the use of local stone on the exterior and interior, help to achieve a good balance within the neighbourhood.

“This year’s winners exemplify the quality, innovation, creativity and integrity that homeowners can expect when working with professional RenoMark renovators and custom builders,” says Sherwood.

All award winners are members of the national RenoMark program, which connects homeowners with professional renovators who have agreed to abide by a renovation-specific Code of Conduct. Contact information for all RenoMark renovators as well as a complete list of the winners can be found on renomark.ca.

BILD would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists.

A complete list of winners can be found in the blog section of renomark.ca.

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This year’s booth designer CATHERINE-LUCIE HORBER

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE DESIGN INTERVENTION BOOTH AT THE NATIONAL HOME SHOW

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esigner Catherine-Lucie Horber created a luxurious his-andher master bathroom and sleek customized closet (mainly for her!) for our RENO & DECOR booth at the National Home Show in March. For 10 days, designers offered free 15-minute design consultations to home show participants.

Catherine is principal of Royal Interior Design Ltd., a firm dedicated to creating distinctive and personal lifestyle-based interiors, designed to enhance how you live with understated, yet elegant and affordable luxury.

Thank you Catherine for the sophisticated booth design as well as a big thank you to all the wonderful design experts who dedicated their time and talent to the Design Intervention booth. royalinteriordesign.ca CHECK OUT MYHOMEPAGE.CA FOR MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM THE SHOW

THANK YOU TO ALL THE D E S I G N E R S WHO PARTICIPATED CATHERINE-LUCIE HORBER RED BARRINUEVO ELAINE BERGEN TERRY EDWARD BRICELAND ELSIE CHENG KATE DAVIDSON EVELYN ESHUN FREDI FAZLI ROSALIA FAZZARI JANICE FEDAK GABRIELLA GANDOLFO REBECCA HAY LINDA MAZUR ELIZABETH MUNRO KENNETH PAUL GLEN PELOSO MARIA PERKETA KRISTIINA ROOSIMAA MICHAEL UPSHALL

A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE S P O N S O R S OF DESIGN INTERVENTION

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what of your

CANADA DAY?

Dedicate the long weekend to a meaningful and long-lasting outdoor project

you are looking forward to hanging out with family, friends or neighbours at the lake, or maybe you will enjoy some fireworks at the end of your street. That is fine for one day, but what will you do with the rest of your long weekend?

In recent years, we have made a habit of creating something permanent during the Canada Day weekend. Several years ago, we mixed some concrete in a wheelbarrow and erected a flagpole. Naturally, there is a Canadian flag on the top of it. The following year, we made a tepee-shaped pergola for the middle of the veggie garden. Today, it supports a fruit-producing grapevine and a honeysuckle that attracts hummingbirds.

Last year was the pièce de resistance.

We took a full day to haul some hand-cut fieldstone into the garden and slowly moved them around until we created the perfect place to sit and observe the progress of the food garden.

We urge you to think about how to celebrate Canada’s birthday. You don’t have to lay a new interlocking patio or rebuild the deck. While these are ambitious projects, we suggest something that will make a difference to someone or something that is important to you.

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The magic of a bluebird box that attracts bluebirds is simple.

• Use rough lumber in the interior of the box • Drill a one-and-half-inch hole (without a perch, so that predators will not get in) • Drill some ventilation holes on the sides of the box • Build at least two boxes: one for a house sparrow and another for a bluebird.

Bluebirds are not very aggressive, even a bossy house sparrow will out-muscle a bluebird for squatting rights.

Mount each box about five feet or 1.8 metres off the ground, facing east or south and preferably surrounded by woods or other large plants for protection.

SUPPORT A VINE There is a blank wall somewhere on your property or condo balcony, or perhaps a fence begging to support something that produces flowers.

Now is the time of year to go for it. Consider a flowering clematis for a show of colour that is well worth the wait. Choose from many wonderful varieties that are still available at garden retailers.

If you are looking for some cover from the summer sun, consider a vine.

A vine will cool a patio down nicely, not just by providing shade but, through the natural absorption of heat and expiration of moisture through its leaves. For a great long-term investment in vines, consider clematis, honeysuckle or climbing hydrangea. For an evergreen vine, look for green euonymus for shade and variegated varieties for sun (hardy to zone 5).

START A WATER POND Naturally, everyone would like to have a small lake in the backyard filled with turtles, colourful koi carp and overflowing with flowering water plants.

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The long Canada Day weekend is coming up, and no doubt

BUILD A BLUEBIRD NESTING BOX

A fun and useful addition to a deck, balcony or poolside is a watertight container that is filled with bog or water plants and a few gold fish. Make sure that you use oxygenating plants like floating water lettuce or water hyacinths to help to keep the water clean.

Be prepared to dump the water out from time to time and add new from your rain barrel.

Speaking of water, be sure to dump water out of bird baths weekly to avoid mosquito breeding; clean your hummingbird feeder weekly and refill, take the time to keep bird feeders full, put out an orange sliced in half for orioles, and some grape jelly and sliced banana for the butterflies.

And remember to take some ‘hammock’ time for yourself. A worn-out gardener isn’t much use to any one.

Do something lasting and handy. Enjoy your Canada Day weekend and happy birthday Canada!

Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada. He reaches over 2 million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Receive his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter (@MarkCullen4), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarkCullenGardening/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markcullengardening/).

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Patio doors foster a smooth indoor-outdoor transition. They will not only provide you with gorgeous year-round views of your backyard, but they’ll invite ample natural light and cool breezes into your home as well. In addition to looking great, they make outdoor entertaining much more manageable and enjoyable because they provide quick and seamless access to your backyard, patio or balcony.

BI-FOLD GLASS WALLS

Similar to the patio doors, bi-fold glass walls make for even more seamless and spectacular views.

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ummer is finally here (hurray!), which means you’ll want to enjoy the great outdoors as much as possible over the next few months. Maximizing those backyard views is a growing renovation trend that we’re seeing everywhere. Seamless transitions not only create an inviting atmosphere that encourages you to spend more time outdoors, but it makes your indoor living space that much better, while adding substantial value to your property.

Homeowners today can choose from many styles of windows and doors designed to erase the line between the interior and exterior of the home. That’s why, when planning for your next home renovation, it’s important to consider which features will maximize the view of your home’s scenery.

can be added to allow everyday access during the cooler months, making them that much more practical.

One thing to take into account, however, is that bi-fold glass walls can take up quite a bit of space on the floor/ deck (depending how large the wall is) when in the open position. Folding door units are designed to be stacked perpendicular to the opening. The amount of space that the folding doors will take away from the opening is dependent on the number of panels, panel width, height and thickness.

SKYLIGHT WINDOWS

Amazing designs can be achieved with skylights. Their orientation not only invites natural light to pour into even the smallest, darkest rooms, but they allow you to quite literally look up and see the sky from indoors. While some skylights are purely meant to let in natural light, others open up like windows to act as natural ventilation systems in stuffy rooms. Whether your skylight opens up or not, it is bound to increase your property value and help blur that line between indoors and outdoors.

WINDOWS IN VARYING SHAPES & SIZES

Windows may seem obvious here, but what’s important to take away is that introducing various sizes, shapes and orientations will add detail to your home’s interior and exterior. Bay, bow and corner windows are great in dining rooms, kitchen nooks and seating areas; while picture windows work well in rooms that get lots of natural light and/or are adjacent to a scenic outdoor space, such as your backyard. When it comes to deciding on window placement, one of the most important things is to make sure that the view is not being obstructed by large trees or your neighbour’s home.

BALCONIES

From a construction standpoint, this feature is a bit more of an undertaking than the others; however, second and third floor balconies are great additions that hold their value for a long time. Plus, with such a wide variety of balustrade and railing options, you can add character and update the style to your home altogether by adding even one balcony. In addition to giving your home’s facade a mini-facelift, balconies allow you to enjoy a new, elevated view of your home’s scenery.

The seamless transition trend isn’t just about bringing the indoors out, but rather establishing a flow between a home’s interior and exterior. Choosing features that work well with your space will help to blur those lines and, ultimately, bring about a proud feeling of connectedness with outdoors – no matter the time of year.

Jessica Millard joined Men At Work Design Build in 2017 while studying at Ryerson University. The Toronto-based firm offers integrated engineering, design and professional construction services for major renovation projects on old Toronto homes.

Jessica has been involved in various internal departments within the firm, and is currently the company’s Project Coordinator.

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MIX AND MATCH DINING

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The RenoMark symbol identifies professional renovators and trade contractors who have agreed to follow a code of ethics; meet a demanding code of conduct; and attend regular upgrade courses. For more information visit renomark.ca A A. Mazzucco Construction Member Since: 1974 Toronto 416.207.0388 amazzucco.on.ca A.D.C. Aluminum Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 1983 Concord 905.669.1172 adcaluminium.com Aeroseal GTA Member Since: 2016 Ajax 647.367.6111 aerosealgta.com Affordable Woodworking Inc. Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.831.6741 affordablewoodworking.com Alair Homes Aurora/ Newmarket Member Since: 2015 Aurora 416.526.7710 alairhomes.ca Alair Homes North York Member Since: 2015 Innisfil 416.518.8976 alairhomes.ca Alair Homes Scarborough Member Since: 2014 Scarborough 416.417.1961 alairhomes.com Alair Homes South Etobicoke Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.626.7746 alairhomes.ca/southetobicoke Alair Homes Toronto Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.988.1661 alairhomes.com Alan Heron Homes Inc. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.642.7651 alanheronhomes.ca Alexander and Tencate Design Build Inc. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.561.7384 alexandertencate.com All Angles Renovations Ltd. Member Since: 2009 Scarborough 416.261.9732 allanglesrenovations.ca Allyn Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2002 Milton 416.347.7548 allynconstruction.com ALMA Windows and Doors Member Since: 2017 Woodbridge 416.661.9915 almawindows.com Amazon Home Improvements Member Since: 2010 Concord 905.763.9000 amazonhomeimprovements.ca

Ambia Windows and Doors Inc. Member Since: 2009 Vaughan 905.265.1117 ambiawindowsdoors.com Andes Construction Member Since: 2001 Toronto 416.531.9727 andesconstruction.com

BARBINI Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.385.8883 amedeobarbini.com

Brock Doors & Windows Inc. Member Since: 1999 Brampton 905.791.2850 brockwindows.com

Chait Homes Member Since: 2018 Toronto 647.929.5082 chaithomes.com

Dalmar Columns Inc. Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.747.6945 dalmar.ca

Baron Building Co. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.688.2428 baronbuilding.ca

Bryant Renovations Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.260.0818 bryantrenovations.com

Dave’s Duct Cleaning Member Since: 2013 Whitby 416.668.4607 davesducts.com

Anvale Homes Inc. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 905.669.0471 anvalehomes.com

Barry’s Construction & Renovation Ltd. Member Since: 2014 Oshawa 1.800.438.5192 bcrltd.ca

Built By Pros Inc. Member Since: 2016 Vaughan 416.708.3713 builtbypros.ca

Chislett Asphalt Roofing Ltd. Member Since: 1986 Vaughan 905.738.9433 chislettroofing.com

Apex Transformations/ 2533274 Ontario Inc. Member Since: 2016 Vaughan 905.266.2692 apextransformations.ca

Bath Fitter Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.252.0834 bathfittercommercial.com

Applewood Air Conditioning Member Since: 1971 Mississauga 905.275.4500 applewoodair.com

Baymanor Homes Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.781.2866 baymanorhomes.com

Arbourdale Construction Inc. Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.576.0541 arbourdaleconstruction.ca

Bayview Projects Contracting Member Since: 1998 North York 416.730.8506 bayviewprojects.com

Arclight Construction Inc. Member Since: 2016 Mississauga 289.804.1777 arclightconstruction.com

Bellcon Interiors Limited Member Since: 2015 Sharon 416.420.6648

ArmentaLevy Interiors Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Stouffville 416.561.6204 armentalevy.com

Belyea Bros. Ltd. Member Since: 2003 Toronto 416.425.1200 belyeabrothers renovations.com

Aseity Construction Inc. Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.884.6637 aseityconstruction.com

Binns Kitchen + Bath Design Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.286.2222 binns.net

Attard Construction Corporation Member Since: 2006 Mississauga 905.824.6300 attard.net

Birnie Home Safe Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 905.569.1818 ismyhomesafe.ca

Avenue Insulation Ltd. Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.371.3626 avenueinsulation.com

Blueprint Renovations Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.878.3272 blueprintrenovations.com

Avonlea Kitchen and Bathroom Concepts Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.422.5276 avonlearenovations.com

Blueprint Properties Inc. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.731.2285 blueprintpropertiesinc.ca

B Bachly Construction Member Since: 2002 Bolton 905.951.3100 bachly.com Balmbuilt Ltd. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.523.8249 balmbuilt.ca Balmoral Construction Group Member Since: 2014 Richmond Hill 416.779.8761 Balmoral Custom Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.482.5000 balmoralcustomhomes.com

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Bramson Construction Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.625.3943 Brento Tile Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 647.404.3114 brentotile.com BRIKS Design-Build Group Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.218.2020 briks.ca Broadway Hardwood Flooring Ltd. Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.730.1830 broadwayfloors.com

BVM Contracting Member Since; 2015 Toronto 647.449.9601 bvmcontracting.com C C.J. Taylor Construction Inc. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.707.2680 cjtaylor-construction.com Calado & Lima Home Improvement Inc. Member Since: 2011 York 416.782.0110 caladolima.ca Caledon Build Member Since: 2018 Caledon 905.636.1682 caledonbuild.com Canduit Contracting Inc. (Electrical Specialists) Member Since: 2011 Mississauga 647.236.3050 Canex Contracting Inc. Member Since: 2018 Vaughan 905.669.4995 canexcontracting.com Canlik Kitchens Member Since: 1996 Scarborough 416.412.7828 refaceyourkitchen.com Carick Home Improvements (Carick Building Products Ltd.) Member Since: 1998 Toronto 416.781.6671 carickhomes.com Carmelin Design + Build Member Since: 2014 Toronto 647.292.7682 carmelin.ca Caruk Hall Homes Member Since: 1995 Toronto 416.546.8602 carukhall.com CCS Construction Group Inc. Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.241.9770 ccsconstruction.ca Celcon General Contractors Ltd. Member Since: 2018 Marham 416.817.6654 celconcontractors.com CGGC Construction Inc. Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.625.2851 cggcconstruction.com

Classic Products Roofing Systems Inc. Member Since: 2017 Mississauga 1.866.969.7663 canadianmetalroofing.ca Clemmensen & Associates Ltd. Member Since: 1982 Weston 416.747.6266 Cliff and Evans Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.628.7186 cliffandevans.com

Day Custom Homes Member Since: 2015 Mississauga 647.891.3772 daycustomhomes.ca DCAM Homes Inc. Member Since: 2007 Oakville 905.847.3636 dcamhomes.com Decksterity Carpentry Cont. Ltd. Member Since: 2012 Richmond Hill 905.737.9905 decksteritycarpentry.com

Cochren Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2003 Oakville 905.842.2462 cochrenhomes.com

Degree Heating and Cooling Inc. Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.835.3083 degreeheatingandcooling.ca

Cohn Construction Ltd. Member Since: 1991 Mississauga 905.569.1349

Deluxe Building Inc. Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.888.8863 deluxebuilding.ca

Colewood Construction Ltd. Member Since: 1991 Toronto 416.252.2226 Condo Pro Roofing Member Since: 2011 Thornhill 416.629.2446 candoproroofing.com Conquest Carpet & Flooring Member Since: 1995 North York 416.745.8518 trustflooring.com Contempo Renovation Solutions Inc. Member Since: 2016 Scarborough 647.494.9868 contempo.ca Craftsman Renovations Ltd. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.501.6927 craftsmanreno.com Craiglee Home Improvements Ltd. Member Since: 1997 Scarborough 416.540.0503 craigleehomes.net Creative Integrity Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.875,5551 cibuild.com Crina General Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2002 Concord 905.738.7930 D Dalerose Homes Member Since: 1986 Erin 519.833.7499

Design-Spec Building Group Ltd. Member Since: 2007 Vaughan 416.663.2228 designspecgroup.com Degree Heating and Cooling Inc. Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 416.835.3083 degreeheatingandcooling.ca Dominion Roofing Member Since: 1957 Toronto 416.789.0601 dominionroofing.com Doric Homes Inc. Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.226.0724 dorichomes.ca Dundene Homes Inc. Member Since: 1999 Toronto 416.863.6116 dundenehomes.ca Dupont Custom Homes O/A 1740338 Ontario Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Markham 416.209.0029 dupontcustomhomes.com Duracon Construction Services & Dura Painting Member Since: 2009 Stouffville 416.688.9191 duraconconstruction.com E Elite Construction & Renovations Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.888.8417 elite-construction.ca

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Heres Renovations Inc. Member Since: 2007 Stouffville 416.738.1895 heresrenovations.com

Khachi Design Group Ltd. Member Since: 2012 Oakville 905.469.8118 khachi.com

Georgian Custom Renovations Inc. Member Since: 2013 Mississauga 905.405.7275

HH Kitchen Design & General Woodworking Member Since: 2018 North York 416.897.3663 hhkitchendesign.com

Kingsway Home Improvements Inc. Member Since: 2010 Toronto 647.505.6869

Elviano International Corp.

Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.901.5001 elviano.com

Godel Construction Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.484.6096 godelconstruction.com

E-M Air Systems Inc. Member Since: 2018 Concord 905.738.0450 emair.ca

Golden Bee Homes Inc. Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.768.4771 goldenbeehomes.com

Home Core Services Inc./ Montwest Mechnical Inc. Member Since: 2003 Vaughan 905.660.8886 homecorpservices.com

Esto Construction Co. Ltd. Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.752.3702 estoconstruction.ca

Goldribbon Homes Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.623.1321 goldribbonhomes.ca

Eurodale Developments Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.782.5690 eurodale.ca

Gonell Homes Member Since: 2016 Etobicoke 416.904.7327 gonellhomes.ca

Equinox Development Inc. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.866.8966 equinoxdevelopment.ca Erindale Painting and Decorating Inc. Member Since: 2011 Concord 289.588.1810 erindalepainting.ca

F Fairmont Properties Ltd. Member Since: 1994 Aurora 905.841.6161 fairmontproperties.ca Fairside Homes and Renovations Ltd. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.721.2224 fairsidehomes.com FCI Mississauga Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 905.828.9982 fcimississauga.ca Fifthshire Homes Ltd. Member Since: 1985 Concord 905.660.7415 fifthshire.com Fourth Pig Green & Natural Construction Worker Co-op Member Since: 2015 Baysville 1.888.391.4474 fourthpig.org Fresh Home Innovations Member Since: 2016 Vaughan 416.826.3670 freshhomeinnovations.com G Galle Construction Inc. Member Since: 2013 Etobicoke 416.792.7591 galleconstructioninc.com Garage Door Depot Member Since: 2014 Mississauga 416.424.3400 garagedoordepot.ca GD Contracting Services Inc. Member Since: 2016 Mississauga 905.564.7772 gdcontracting.ca GEM Aluminium Manufacturing Company Ltd. Member Since: 2018 Etobicoke 416.533.4331 gemwindows.com

George Kent Home Improvements Ltd. Member Since: 2014 Mississauga 905.670.2707 georgekent.ca

Gorman-Mazzon Ltd. Member Since: 1986 Richmond Hill 416.818.5049 Grand Design Build Inc. Member Since: 2018 Markham 416.818.3780 granddesignbuild.com Great Northern Insulation Member Since: 2017 Woodstock 1.800.265.1914 gni.ca Greening Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.532.6811 greeninghomes.com Grieve Home Maintenance Ltd. Member Since: 2004 Burlington 905.336.0088 grievehome.com GTA Restoration Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.358.6666 gtarestoration.com H Haddington Developments Inc. Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.410.1799 haddington.com Harlequin Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2009 Scarborough 416.771.8597 harlequinhomes.ca Harmony Basements Corp.

Member Since: 2017 Vaughan 905.669.9039 harmonybasements.ca Harper House Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 2002 Uxbridge 416.266.7896 Heidan Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.543.2945 heidanconstruction.com

Home Editions Ltd. Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.410.7844 homeeditions.com Home Reno Direct Member Since: 2015 Mississauga 844.819.7366 homerenodirect.com Homes by Bellia Inc. Member Since: 2018 Woodbridge 647.286.4471 homesbybellia.ca Homewell Construction Inc. Member Since: 2018 Scarborough 416.321.3658 homewellconstruction.com Hotwire Electric Member Since: 2013 Richmond Hill 416.553.5533 hotwire-electric.com I Inspire Homes Inc. Member Since: 2008 Caledon East 416.765.2020 inspirehomes.ca J Jackson & Associates Inc. Design - Build - Renovate Member Since: 1998 Toronto 416.693.7870 jacksoninc.ca JAGG Enterprizes Inc. Member Since: 2007 Caledon 905.838.5244 jaggenterprizes.ca JConstruction and Renovations Inc. Member SInce: 2018 Mississauga 416.877.2408 jconstruction.ca Josh Developments (1996) Ltd. Member Since: 1988 Scarborough 416.318.4899 K Kayland Construction Concepts Inc. Member Since: 2015 Newmarket 905.836.0090 kaylandconcepts.com Keystone Interiors Inc. Member Since: 2010 Woodbridge 905.850.0474 keystoneinteriors.ca Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.901.9426 keystoneridge.ca

Make It Right Construction Inc. Member Since: 2016 Etobicoke 647.253.0305 makeitrightconstruction.ca

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Maki Construction Inc. Member Since: 2016 Mississauga 905.607.6254 makiconstruction.ca

Kinswater Construction Inc. Member Since: 2016 Toronto 416.500.4988 kinswater.net

Markay Developments Member Since: 1996 Oakville 905.257.1220 markayhomes.com

Komon Homes Inc. Member Since: 2013 Oakville 647.402.5740 komonhomes.com

Marmo Contracting Inc. Member Since: 2016 Markham 416.684.3117 marmocontracting.com

L Lakeland Builders Inc. Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.554.9406 lakelandbuilders.com

Martino Contractors Ltd. Member Since: 1987 Concord 905.760.9894 martinohvac.com

Leed Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2018 Toronto 833.866.5333 leedconstructionltd.ca Leonardi General Contractors Inc. Member Since: 2010 Mississauga 905.277.9085 leonardiconstruction.com Leprevo Design-Build Member Since: 2012 Etobicoke 647.893.3283 leprevo.ca Leslieville Home Improvements Div. of Nagim Construction Member Since: 2005 Toronto 416.465.9410

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Let It Rain Ltd. Member Since: 2003 Mississauga 905.795.0212 letitrain.ca Lewitt Construction Inc. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.383.1221 lewittconstruction.com Lifestyles By Barons Inc. Member Since: 2010 Halton Hills 905.872.5777 lbbdesigns.ca Lou’s Home Improvements Member Since: 2008 North York 416.931.2664 loushomeimprovements.com LozanoDiaz Group of Companies Inc. Member Since: 2017 Oshawa 647.969.4284 lozanodiaz.com Luxur Development Group Inc. Member Since: 2017 Nobleton 647.500.3215 luxurdevelopment.com M MacPherson Builders Ltd. Member Since: 1995 Richmond Hill 905.882.8000 macphersonbuilders.com

Master Edge Homes Member Since: 2009 Markham 905.201.1054 masteredgehomes.com Mather Fine Homes a division of Beechwood Investments Development Inc. Member Since: 1987 Toronto 416.482.9001 matherfinehomes.com Matthew Vincent Building Group Member Since: 2018 Mississauga 289.999.0155 matthewvincent.ca Mazenga Building Group Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.483.4105 mazenga.com Men At Work Design Build Ltd. Member Since: 1994 Toronto 416.763.0763 menatwork.ca Method Homes Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.548.5988 methodhomes.ca Metropolitan Sheet Metal Limited/ MetroAir Home Comfort Solutions Member Since: 1959 Brampton 905.792.5076 metroair.ca MGB Construction Member Since: 2018 Scarborough 416.473.3409 mgbconstruction.ca Mills Design Build Member Since: 2004 Oakville 905.847.7104 millsdb.ca Modular Home Additions Inc. Member Since: 2004 Toronto 416.759.4663 modular.ca Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home Member Since: 2013 Pickering 905.686.2001 mkbi.com

N N. DeLuca Plumbing (1995) Inc. Member Since: 1996 Woodbridge 905.851.9159 New Steel Roofers Inc. Member Since: 2010 Hamilton 905.543.1623 newsteelroofers.com NICO Renovations by Design Member Since: 2018 Sault Ste. Marie 705.297.2874 nicorenosbydesign.com Norseman Construction & Development Ltd. / Norseman Group Member Since: 2008 Toronto 647.435.5433 norsemanconstruction.ca Northern Edge Construction Services Ltd. Member Since: 1997 Scarborough 416.269.1900 noredge.com Novacon Construction Inc. Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.750.7555 novacon.ca Nusite Contractors Ltd. Member Since: 2009 Toronto 416.622.7000 nusitegroup.com NZH Contracting Member Since: 2017 Burlington 416.706.3737 netzerohomes.ca O Ommert Carpentry & Renovations Member Since: 2006 Ajax 416.843.5716 ommertrenovations.com Ontario Basement Lowering/Div. of AKG Precision Foundation Group Inc.) Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.494.3999 basementlowering.com Ontario Screen Systems Inc./Phantom Screens Member Since: 1995 Mississauga 905.624.0824 phantomscreens.ca Oriel Renovations Member Since: 2018 Toronto 647.668.0175 orielrenovations.com P P.J. Renovations Inc. Member Since: 1996 Etobicoke 416.621.1041 Pantera Building Contractors Member Since: 2011 Toronto 416.284.0077 panteracontracting.ca Paradise Views Residential Renovations Member Since: 2016 Bolton 416.560.9501 paradiseviews.ca

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{RENOVATOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY} SLUG HERE Penguin Basements Ltd. Member Since: 2014 North York 416.633.7180 Perma-Wood Solariums and Additions (1025722 Ontario Inc.) Member Since: 1994 Markham 905.475.5460 permawood.com Pine Glen General Contractors Inc. Member Since: 2010 Oakville 905.827.1117 pineglen.ca Plan A Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 2013 Toronto 416.873.6810 builtbyplana.ca Platform Building Group Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.423.8445 platformbuildinggroup. ca Premier Quality Renovations Inc. Member SInce: 2015 Toronto 905.286.0303 premier-renovations.com Pro Air Duct Cleaning Member Since: 1998 Toronto 905.814.1755 proairduct.ca PROBUILT Member Since: 1997 Bolton 905.533.4663 probuilt.ca Progressive Reno & Contracting Member Since: 2014 Etobicoke 416.831.6717 PURE Building Group Member Since: 2017 Markham 416.895.1500 purebuildinggroup.com Q Queensgate Homes Inc. Member Since: 1992 Woodbridge 905.264.0600 queensgatehomes.com R RAM Contracting Ltd. Member Since: 2012 Richmond Hill 905.773.0507 ramcon.ca Ranna Homes Inc. Member Since: 2018 Vaughan 905.605.3035 rannahomes.ca Re/Con Niagara Member Since: 2018 St. Catharines 905.984.9878 Renditions Design Build Ltd. Member Since: 2011 Terra Cotta 416.606.9954 renditionsdb.com Renovation Experts/ Basement Experts Member Since: 2009 Toronto 905.884.8585 renoexperts.ca

RENOWOW! c/o Sam Beninato Member Since: 2016 Pickering 416.937.0969 renowow.ca Retreats Inc. Member Since: 2009 Georgetown 647.237.3878 homeretreats.ca Ridgestone Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2010 Woodbridge 905.264.7880 ridgestonehomes.com Ripple Projects Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.969.9999 rippleprojects.com R-Mac Solutions Member Since:2017 Toronto 647.872.9993 r-macsolutions.com Rosewood Design Build Inc. Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.275.2254 rosewoodbuild.com

SIR Group Inc. Member Since: 2016 Etobicoke 416.253.7400 sirgroup.ca

The English Carpenter Member Since: 2014 Toronto 647.269.3140 theenglishcarpenter.com

Sosna Inc. Member Since: 2012 Vaughan 416.888.7366 sosna.ca

The Fifth Wall Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.509.5512 thefifthwall.ca

South Light Design/Build Inc. Member Since: 2010 Toronto 416.457.4640 southlight.ca

The Finishers Toronto Renovations Member Since: 2018 Toronto 416.910.0761 the-finishers.com

Span-Co General Contracting Services Ltd. Member Since: 2008 Markham 905.475.6282 spanco.ca

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Member Since: 2009 Mississauga 647.880.9759 thegattigroupcorp.com

Stellar Homes Inc. Member Since: 2011 Aurora 905.726.7778 stellarhomesinc.ca Stockridge Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2005 Erin 416.806.5831

Roswell Construction Inc. Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.621.3286 roswellconstructioninc. com

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Royal Triangle Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.730.9145 royaltriangle.ca

Stonemill Developments Inc. Member Since: 2008 Oakville 905.847.5900 stonemill.ca

RS Homes Member Since: 2014 Toronto 416.480.0282 rshomes.ca S SalDan Developments Limited Member Since: 2017 Toronto 647.282.6044 saldangroup.com Salerno Custom Homes Member Since: 2011 Mississauga 905.602.8611 salerno.ca Sandgate Construction Inc. Member Since: 1991 Aurora 905.841.6440 sandgateconstruction. com

Stonebrooke Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2017 Woodbridge 905.851.2772

Suncore Homes Inc. Member Since: 2014 Toronto 905.897.1000 suncorecons.com Super Seven Group Member Since: 2005 Sharon 416.286.5522 supersevengroup.com Superior Quality Renovations & Construction Inc. Member Since: 2003

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Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.878.7295 crackinjections.com

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Scottsdale Contracting Inc. Member Since: 2002 Toronto 416.520.8858 scottsdalecontracting.ca

T T. Sena Construction and Management Inc. Member Since: 2006 Woodbridge 905.850.1010

SevernWoods Construction Inc. Member Since: 2008 Toronto 416.483.2941 severnwoods.com Simple Solutions Design & Build Contractors Inc. Member Since: 2013 Caledon Village simplesolutionsrenovations.ca

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The Meal Group Member Since: 2016 Oakville 416.996.0371 themealgroup.com Timberlea Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2007 Mississauga 905.602.5959

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Timeless Millwork Inc. Member Since: 2014 Concord 905.760.1985 timelessmillwork.com TIPEQ HOMES Inc. Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.623.8159 tipeq.ca Tishler Custom Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2012 Toronto 416.785.0060 tishlerhomes.com Toronto Custom Concepts Inc. Member Since: 2013 Oakville 416.806.2232

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Total Renovations Inc. Member Since: 2000 Toronto 416.694.2488 totalrenovations.com Town Square Developments Inc. Member Since: 2005 Woodbridge 905.850.9367 townsquaredevelopments.ca Trevisana Kitchens + Interiors Member Since: 2015 North York 647.748.8874 trevisanakitchens.com Trimatrix Construction Inc. Member Since: 2016 Concord 905.856.5156 trimatrix.ca Trubuild Member Since: 2018 Etobicoke 416.704.6381 trubuild.com Trudel & Sons Roofing Ltd. Member Since: 1995 Stouffville 905.642.3515 trudelroofing.com

Trevisana Kitchens + Interiors Member Since: 2015 North York 647.748.8874 trevisanakitchens.com

Woodcastle Homes Ltd. Member Since: 2002 Mississauga 905.891.0200 woodcastle.ca

V Vacuflo Built-In Central Vacuum Systems Member Since: 2006 Toronto 416.445.6886 cyclonicvacs.com

Woodsmith Construction Member Since: 2015 Toronto 416.937.5874 woodsmith.ca

U U.K. Construction Member Since: 1996 Scarborough 416.266.5333 ukconstruction.ca

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TREND WATCH

BY SILVANA LONGO

In a world where we are always just one filter away from perceived perfection, it is so refreshing to embrace this ever-growing handmade trend, which celebrates the exquisiteness of craftsmanship, and the talent of artisans. Drawing on the raw beauty of imperfect finishes, homespun master Etsy has declared 2019 as the official year of being real. “Etsy sellers are leading the charge with all-natural products, a focus on sustainability, and decor cues sourced straight from Mother Earth,” says Etsy trend expert, Dayna Isom Johnson. Natural materials and fabrics that look as good aged as they do new, go hand in hand with this trend. The tactile element is also key as artisanal details add interest, texture and uniqueness to every piece. From painterly brush strokes on pottery, art and textiles to the imperfect sculptural forms of rattan and wicker, this modern maker trend is on the rise, and its grounding elements is a way to feel more in touch with the earth and all things real.

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1 Jelinek Round Wicker Light Globe PENDANT, for pricing, go to wayfair.ca 2 Moths customizable NOTEBOOK, PLANNER or ADDRESS BOOK by Emilie Simpson, starting at $16US; minted.com 3 Natürel - HANGING PLANTER, $34.51; etsy.com/ca 4 Live Edge DINING TABLE, Ambrosia Maple, sizes available from 60" X 32" to 12 ft. by 48-in.

Starts at $1,500, for more information, go to sonofawoodcutter.ca 5 Bone Inlay Handmade Pink Geometric Wooden BEDSIDE TABLE, $700; ebay.ca 6 Sullivan FRAME, $26 - $58US; anthropologie.com 7 Large Turquoise Stoneware BOWL, $56; etsy.com/ca 8 BUSKBO ARMCHAIR, rattan $179; ikea.com/ca

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