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What buyers should know about Waterfront Design By Penn Javdan The wonders of waterfront living are many. From the thrill of crashing waves and the sizzle of a romantic storm to the soothing calm of a lake and majesty of endless horizons, many clients with comfortable budgets are inspired to build their dream homes in just such a setting— but do they know what to look for when it comes to design? Architects, designers, builders, and landscape professionals play an undeniably central role in this process, but the more informed a client is about the ways in which the nature of waterfront properties inform design, the better they can communicate with those professionals and the more they will enjoy their own properties for years to come.
restrictions in place that must be followed. [This is precisely why] it is imperative that discussions with local authorities happen up front on what can and can’t be done on the lot.” In terms of practical use, people typically think first of what they want in terms of items or features instead of lifestyle requirements. This can be a good starting point, some typical examples being pergolas, boathouses, infinity pools, outdoor covered patios, tiered decking, pavilions, and fire features. Another crucial consideration is to think of how the design of glass will affect the rear of the home, typically the elevation facing the water. Even where architectural styles turn out to be traditional or transitional, the rear of the home is often treated in a more contemporary manner: larger areas of
Experience reveals that only about 15-30% of clients know what they truly want in terms of design. An optimal move, advises Bill Hicks of Hicks Design Studio in Oakville, is for clients to consult with design professionals before purchasing a lot. Often this will lead to fruitful conversations about the possibilities and desires of the client prior to incurring any undesirable commitments. One welcome consequence of this pro-active approach is that it addresses the restrictions and guidelines of the Conservation Authority that ultimately approves relevant waterfront design aspects. While there are advantages to waterfront properties, there may be special burdens as well. Waterfront lots can sometimes be unlike other types of lots in that they require particular attention to micro-climate, vegetation, environmental, and topographic concerns. According to David Carrothers Architectural Designer at Carrothers & Associates located in Hamilton, “[Many] clients want the house to sit directly on the water but unfortunately there are
glass, less breaks within them which attempts to furnish grill patterns in windows with as seamless an appearance as possible without compromising structural integrity. However, the right proportion of glass to other materials must also be maintained to preserve the feeling of warmth especially because waterfront living imposes different feelings in different seasons.
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goes a long way in the long run A related consideration is how the interior of the home is designed in relation to the exterior for maximum visual and visceral impact. Many people think of waterfront properties in terms of what they offer on the exterior of the home, but an innovative way to approach the issue is to undo the traditional barriers and living spaces within the home. Examples would be to open up rooms with various ceiling heights, or make interior spaces one with outdoor spaces. Bill Hicks remarks that the goal of a well designed waterfront property should be to address not only unobstructed views when a person is static inside the house, but even when he or she is moving throughout. And a major difference between waterfront and non-waterfront properties is the concern to create areas that are more balanced with the surrounding atmosphere — water, landscaping and vegetation included.
Still other ways abound in marrying indoor and outdoor living. According to a senior designer at International Landscaping. “The use of architectural features such as vanishing edge poolscapes where architecture meets natural landform while also reflecting nature in the reflection of the pool � is one example of being conscious of the attempt at minimizing the divide between interior and exterior spaces. Another application is to employ tiles or heated stone flooring with sliding doors to marry covered to uncovered space in one continuous flow. A more innovative way is to engage in strategic planting initiatives that create a sense of mystery to block and open up new views leading to the waterside, especially given varying degrees of grading. This acts as an attractive interplay between revelation and concealment. From an environmental perspective, well thought out design allows for the cleaning and maintenance of waterways, which permit more efficient use by private residences, while protecting precious habitat. And the use of environmental features such as solar power, LED lighting, rain water harvesting, native plants, and LEED-certified materials and processes enhance the performance of the home and reduce a wasteful footprint.
Most important of all, design considerations culminate in the expression and embodiment of lifestyle. Before engaging professionals on a particular project, clients should take the time to consider what their functional needs are: to take a few examples, if they will incorporate summer water sports such as jet-skiing or boating, winter activities like skating, and issues such as the dynamics of their family, the time of day they wish to be together, where they like the sun to be for a given activity, and other equally worthwhile practices. What clients desire out of a waterfront property can be optimized by also keeping an open mind on what to expect in the design of such a property. Waterfront lots are not traditional lots and should therefore not be designed as such. Introspection and research ahead of time will reward homeowners by adding value to the way they wish to live. We enjoy a sense of belonging by creating a sense of place. Part of that commitment is to make the design and build process enjoyable by ensuring that it is properly managed. In general, there exist three types of clients. The first is the hands-on client who wants to be heavily involved. The second is the turnkey client who involves him or herself minimally in
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Welcome! We’re excited to announce that Jackie Glass Inc., a full-service design firm specializing in custom residential design and renovation has opened a new design studio at PARAND DESIGN, 10 Lakeshore Rd., West in downtown Oakville. PHONE: 289.837.0177 | 1.844.272.7263 EMAIL: info@paranddesign.com WEBSITE: paranddesign.com
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Seasons features an elegant yet warm atmosphere with a consistently changing menu of creative contemporary Canadian delight. Owners George and Tammy have established a focal point on Oakville’s prestigious “restaurant row” with their other restaurants including Corks,
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Swiss Interiors, well known for their emphasis on Canadian-made furnishings, has been a staple in Downtown Oakville since 1953. The store also offers great home decor items such as lamps, pictures and tabletop accessories. With 10,000 sq ft of showroom spread over four floors, it is well worth a visit. ADDRESS: 217 Lakeshore Road East PHONE: 905-844-3530 EMAIL: info@swissinteriors.com WEBSITE: swissinteriors.com
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ADAPTING INSIDE AND OUT BY MIKE SPRY 58 | WINTER 2016/2017
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IN The fall leaves have wished their host trees farewell, completed their journeys from hopeful bud to burgeoning and bursts of chartreuse to wistful whispering reds and fuchsias to fluttering embers of memory and back to the earth. The cycle continues, unabated and unchanged, as the calendar crests unavoidably to the year’s final season. IT’S COMING. Or maybe it’s already here. Winter. The season of darkness. The playground of short days and sub-zero temperatures. The year’s final act before the promise of something new. Our buckets of salt are full and our shovels are new. Our fireplaces cleaned and our chimneys are swept. Our snow tires are on and our parkas and toques have been retrieved from long forgotten boxes in basement storage. We’re ready. Or are we? There is perhaps no region that oscillates so drastically between climates like Southern Ontario. From the cleansing rains of spring to the sweltering humidity of 40˚C summer days to the crisp snap of autumn to the desperate cold of -30˚C winter, the Golden Horseshoe and the Greater Toronto Area are a universe unto their own. And within the context of that vacillation is the manner in which we adapt and attend to the aesthetic of our homes. Nothing drives us inside like winter. The days are short, the nights are long, the snow is unrelenting, and the cold is unimaginable. And once we’re inside we’re hesitant to leave. And why would we? Winter’s reclusion is one if its great joys. The warmth of the fire filling every room, every floor; the gentle twinkle of yuletide cheer and choir; and the beautiful cacophony of gathered friends and family are the very reason we indulge in our houses. It’s what makes them homes, surrounding ourselves with that which we love, to share in our good fortune, to luxuriate in the essence of our accomplishment. But winter demands more than simply lighting the fire, pouring eggnog and throwing on some Bing Crosby. Our luxury homesteads demand that we adapt to the season in order to inform the very purpose of the home itself: To comfort, to entertain, to share. To offer warmth and shelter and mirth. But where to begin? How do we best reflect the fierce realities of winter in accommodating our homes’ aesthetics? THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM
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But Suzi takes time to remind us, and Lavish’s clientele, that accessorizing isn’t the limit of adaptation. “Try rearranging your furniture. Pull furniture away from the walls and closer to the middle of the room! It will create the perfect environment for everyone to be cozy around the fireplace while still being able to place down your hot green tea mugs between sips! Bring out extra throws and pillows for added comfort. We make all of our design clients two sets of seasonal throws and pillows that not only correlate with the temperature outside but also give their home a whole new makeover with minimal effort!” Do you want to take it all a step further, to not just adapt your aesthetic for winter but define it? “For those that are looking to go the extra mile, wooden furniture and especially darker wood really adds warmth for the season!” adds Suzi, drawing on over a decade’s experience in home design. “Many of my contemporary home owners put away their glass or metal dining tables because nothing feels worse than chilled elbows around the dinner table! Mixin’ some bold fabric patterns for table throws and fluffy textures for visual interest and you have the perfect setup for those holiday seven-course family meals!”
“For those that are looking to go the extra mile, wooden furniture & especially darker wood really adds warmth for the season!” The best way to adapt our homes to winter is to consult those who have been counselling luxury home owners on decor for many seasons.
LAVISH INTERIORS OF OAKVILLE
(lavishdesign.build) is “a different kind of company” and one that celebrates “sophisticated design and rich architecture.” Lavish’s Suzi Kaloti is an expert in home design and decor and has her pulse on what’s hot and trending now for warming up your home for winter. Suzy notes that the living room and kitchen are where most families gather and are by far the most utilized gathering rooms in our home. During the winter, these rooms’ enjoyment increases exponentially and we gather around kitchen tables, fireplaces, TVs, and stereos to celebrate the holiday season. Suzi also points out that a tasteful addition of fall colours to a winter setting—like burnt orange, mustard yellow, and ruby reds—gives these family room a seasonal lift of warmth and appeal.
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There’s a tendency in design to remain static in winter’s absence of colour. But Suzi reminds us (and her upscale clientele) that winter whites can inform a room just as much as the vibrant and robust colours that inspire other seasons’ decors. “For those of us that are not really crazy about the seasonal reds and browns, winter whites [are now] a thing! The rules are that it has to be a solid white colour, the more fluffy the better, and wool tends to be a smash hit every time for a choice of material. Imagine a fluffy white shag rug or a white large knit wool throw on your sofa or love seat… Let the hibernation begin!” But the visual aesthetic of your home is simply not enough. Winter may lack the volume and array of scents that define other months, but, “Winterizing your home is not complete without the proper olfactory sensory experience! Do your homework, pick out some fall winter scents that complement the look and feel you’re going for. I find this very personal in nature, and there are many products out there that are marketed as long lasting winter scents.” Suzy believes that the safest bets for teasing your guests’ sense of the aromatic and complimenting your holiday gatherings include fresh baked bread, pine, cocoa and peppermint, and a boisterous fire filling your fireplace and your home. THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM
To further adapt your home and to revel in the opulence of the season, one should fill their home with elements of nature to both inform your aesthetic and contrast the winter heavens on the other side of your door.
By adapting our homes’ indoor aesthetic to the demands of the season we ensure ourselves of survival.
SHERIDAN NURSERIES
(sheridannurseries.com) has been providing Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area with all of its gardening, planting, and seasonal needs for over a hundred years! The family owned and operated operation is renowned for its green practices and estimable contributions to homes and businesses throughout the region. No one is better suited to beautify your home with nature for the winter. Sheridan offers centrepieces, mantel displays, garlands, and more. Your yuletide needs will be forever tended to with everlasting Christmas trees. The unique design of the Versatree can be set up as a 5’, 7’ or 9’ tree depending on your needs from year to year! For purists, there are innumerable Christmas tree options, plus self-watering planters – especially important for winter holiday care. Want more vegetation than Santa’s season demands? Succulents and air plants continue to be a hot (cool?) trend, bringing life and nature into your home, even as the chill numbs what’s left of it outside. As the trend towards greening our homes and offices continues to build momentum, Sheridan Nurseries offers a personal shopper at-home consultation service for indoor greenery, houseplants, and containers (now through to the end of February). Plants help clean the air by removing toxins from it and can make breathing easier as green plants provide more oxygen, not to mention a sense of calm. And what’s more enticing for the stresses of family holidays, Christmas shopping, and winter storms, than natural harmony from nature itself?
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Much like Sheridan Nurseries,
SWISS INTERIORS
(swissinteriors.com) is a Ontarian institution. For over half a century, the Oakville landmark has furnished homes all over the province, and “boasts mostly Canadian-made furniture. The store carries recognizable top brand names showcasing both traditional and transitional styles” and features an in-house design team. Winter is, perhaps more than any other season, a time for hosting and the experts at Swiss Interiors suggest that with the holidays coming people tend to update their dining table and chairs for get togethers. There’s no better place to look for elegant, functional and seasonal decor like Swiss Interiors. “On a smaller scale, [they] also carry lots of lamps to brighten up darker winter evenings and/or pillows and throws to change the decor and keep us warm!” And therein lies the essence of winter. Staying warm. But not just by way of insulating us from the outdoors, but insulating us from the esoteric dangers of the cold and darkness that accompany the season. The same way we wrap ourselves in blankets and embrace, we need to wrap ourselves in the beauty of our home. By adapting our homes’ indoor aesthetic to the demands of the season we ensure ourselves of survival. Professionals like Lavish Interiors, Swiss Interiors, and Sheridan Nurseries can take our winter dreamscape and make it a reality, outfitting and accessorizing our homes in style, sophistication, and even scent! Don’t retreat into winter. Use your home to celebrate it. WINTER 2016/2017 | 61
OUT The changing of seasons is an absolute, an inevitability, a certainty in uncertain times. Outside, the leaves have morphed from green to red to chrome to grey, and then to ground, and then to dust. The days are shorter. Summer is but a fleeting memory, a distant dream of endless days. Autumn, despite our best intentions, has fallen desperately towards winter, the winter stars shimmering brilliance but the only light leading us hopefully back towards spring. The winter season is our most challenging, not because of its drastically falling temperature or the pressure of holidays and family. No, the wintertide is our most imposing season because of the manner in which we must acclimatize and integrate our homes for the busiest time of the year. Not only must we decorate trees, tame our lighting, and comply with traditions of, but we need to alter our homesteads to accommodate our aesthetic. There are many questions to ask yourself as you prepare your home for winter. Have you protected your vegetation and plants from the elements? Have you turned off the exterior faucets? Drained the pool? Checked the roof? Cleaned out the eavestrough? But these are the practical commitments, an itemization of obligation and responsibility. What your home’s winter needs goes beyond chores. Often we see winter as a reprieve from the duty of outdoor scutwork, but the coldest season requires the same love and attention that summers demand.
Not only must we decorate trees, tame our lighting, & comply with traditions of, but we need to alter our homesteads to accommodate our aesthetic.
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We often forget about the functional parts of our home, sturdy and reliable so as to forgo concern. Winter is particularly hard on our garage doors, as we constantly come in and out for shovels and snow blowers, toboggans and skis, salt and safe haven.
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in Burlington (overheaddoorburlington.ca) has been servicing Southern Ontario’s garage door needs since 1985, and features the very best in garage doors in terms of style, efficiency, and efficacy. Overhead Door’s Chief Financial Officer Gordon Schmidt reminds us that, “It’s a good idea to make sure your door systems are properly serviced to ensure reliability through the season. Proper weather seal is at least as important as R-value [the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow]; R-value is meaningless without a good seal, which will maintain the integrity of R-value and perhaps more importantly, keep Mother Nature on her side of the garage. When it comes to buying an insulated garage door – structure, installation and insulation package (ie. weather seal package) are all significant factors!” Around the neighbourhood, everyone is adjusting to winter, adapting their homes to the season. Lights are being hung, decorations strewn, hedges covered, and lanes salted. But those are the simple adaptation, ones born of tradition or necessity. How does the upscale luxury homeowner breath in the essence of winter, and have their home exhale the distillate of seasonal perfection? The contemporary winter home must eschew the traditions of Christmas Vacation cliché and the bright, bold bravado of that tired aesthetic. Today’s winter homes must be a representation of both what’s inside and what’s out, the embodiment of what your home and life exemplify: style, sophistication, and class. We can’t take a luxury home and dress it up in dime store apparel. The winter version of your home must be clothed in the finest fashions of the day. As winter arrives so too do our needs for a refreshed and exquisite decor for our homesteads. It is important that our homes’ aesthetics adapt to seasons, that we best situate our dwellings within the context of the equinox’s shift towards longer nights, snowfall, barren trees, street light luminescence, and muted tones. Outdoor lighting can relieve winter gloom and accentuate your home’s flair and focus. You should choose a colour scheme that compliments your home (inside and out), your garden, and your neighbourhood. 64 | WINTER 2016/2017
Though memories of our fathers’ hanging precariously from ladders, stringing lights and decoration dance our collective memories, ours is the time where we require informed experts to outfit our homes for winter. This is not the era of your parents’ hardware store Christmas lights and plastic Santa. Today’s luxury homeowner needs the benefit and counsel of professionals, and no one in Southern Ontario knows home decor (inside and out) like
SHERIDAN NURSERIES (sheridannurseries.com).
The custom design service will take care of your outdoor decor with door swags, wreaths, garlands, custom container designs, Christmas trees, and more. Sheridan has all your luminant needs taken care of, with indoor and outdoor fairy lights, with battery operated and timer options available. They also offer unique outdoor branching for container designs, including both everlasting and fresh branches in the same designs. Sheridan Nurseries Vice President, Marketing and Purchasing, Valerie Stensson says, “Similar to our at-home consultation service for outdoor living patios and Christmas décor, we have seen a need to help the consumer ‘green’ their homes and offices. Stensson also mentioned there has been a sharp increase in requests for design expertise to refresh outdoor container designs following the holidays, so even though your tree is down and your in-laws have left, the need for professional design remains. Sheridan’s staff is second-to-none and their personal shopper at-home consultation service is a must-have for those who aspire to perfectly accentuate their winter home’s aesthetic. THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM
One of the most wonderful aspects of living in Southern Ontario is our temperate winters. We are blessed with both snowfall and reasonable temperatures. So while there’s nothing quite as winter as gathering around the fireplace, cozying up to loved ones, warming ourselves with our favourite cocktails and carols, why keep the fire inside? Outdoor fireplaces are essential additions to the luxuries of winter living. And we’re not talking about digging a hole in the snow and dropping in a few logs and some lighter fluid. Outdoor fireplaces give a new life to your home’s winter aesthetic, and provide a whole new realm to entertain and impress the neighbours. This alfresco focal point is the perfect way to engage with winter’s most beautiful days and revel in its most pleasant nights. While portable outdoor fixtures are a lovely augmentation of your
yard, a permanent outdoor fireplace is a year-round investment in luxury and an informed adaptation of your outdoor space. Whether you choose stone, stucco, tile, metal, or brick, what’s most important is that it matches your aesthetic and makes the neighbours jealous. No outdoor decor is complete without the postcard aesthetic of Canadiana, and what more Canadian than a skating rink? The next Hayley Wickenheiser or Connor McDavid or Joannie Rochette or Clara Hughes could take their first wobbled steps in your backyard, the dream of every young kid in Burlington and Hamilton, Brantford and Dundas, to achieve greatness on ice. But we’re long past the days of simply letting the hose run wild the eve of the first freeze. Backyard rinks have become not only a big business, but a sign of status
and luxury, the pinnacle of keeping up with the Joneses in 21st century Southern Ontario. Essentially there are three kinds of outdoor rinks: traditional (the aforementioned running hose), lined rinks (facilitated by dropping a tarp on your desired rink space before freezing and snowfall), and refrigerated rinks. The latter is likely your rink of choice, given the unpredictable Southern Ontario winters. This luxury rink option is the envy of every backyard from Windsor to Ottawa, and provides the very best (and safest) surface for winter blades. But why stop with ice? Lines and boards outfit your rink to create a Utopian dreamscape (skate?). Lighting and netting provide safety and late night games. Why not add benches and a press box? Maybe a small concession stand? Falling temperatures are no reason to stay inside, and certainly no reason to cook inside. Winter grilling is as Canadian as the rink, as long as you’re smart and safe with your barbecue. Your January tailgate will complete the ultimate and elegant backyard rink experience. As Canadians, we are born into winter’s beauty. We revel in the shimmering glow of sunlight skipping off of the newly fallen snow, the sounds of children frolicking in forts, the imagined jingle of sleigh bells on rooftops. There is a tendency to retreat inside during these months, to wrap ourselves in the comfort of boastful fires and eggnog. There is a tendency to let the outside lie still in the darkness of the earth’s axis pulling away from the sun, to allow that darkness to penetrate our homes’ aesthetics, to relent and permit the elements to provide definition. But with the help of some inspiration, some investment, and some help from professionals like Sheridan Nurseries and Overhead Door Burlington, we can transform our homes into winter stars of their own.
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If there is one feeling evoked after meeting Bob Lawrie, President of The Lawrie Insurance Group, it is passion. Bob’s love for what he does, along with his fierce dedication to the insurance industry, his team of professionals and their client base is instantly evident. The Lawrie Insurance Group officially became an independent general insurance operation in 1982. The company has since grown from 5 to 95+ dedicated professionals all sharing this same passion.
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Sitting down with Bob took several interesting turns, including an opportunity to discuss the hot Southern Ontario housing market and best practices in the world of home insurance. When thinking about purchasing a home, home insurance might not be the first item that comes to mind but it should be in the top 3 considerations. Home insurance is such an integrated part of home purchasing that new home owners are unable to collect their keys on closing day until the proper insurance policy is in place. Being an active and respected member of the Southern Ontario business community for the past 25 years, Bob and his team of professionals know a thing or two about this subject. The discussion began with the topic of home inspection. It is recommended that a perspective home owner always include a home inspection as a condition of purchase. The home inspection report is vital when applying for home insurance as it will identify the condition of the foundation, roof, appliances and many other relevant details. Once the home inspection report has been generated, it is recommended to review the results with an insurance professional. An insurance professional will be able to identify any items that will result in high premiums or that will be unable to be insured under standard policy terms. Once the purchase phase is complete the qualifying process begins for the new home policy. Bob and his team revealed the top 3 deterrents in achieving favourable home insurance premiums. The first and most problematic is a leaky basement or any cracks in the foundation that could cause leakage. A close second is knob and tube, aluminum or other forms of outdated piping or wiring that are not up to date according to current building codes. Lastly, older plumbing is problematic if past leaks have been identified. Additional items that come into play are the condition and age of the roof and furnace as well as any previous water damage or preventative measures in the home against water damage (such as back flow or sump pump).
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A leaky basement or any cracks in the foundation that could cause leakage.
Knob and tube, aluminum or other forms of outdated piping or wiring that are not up to date according to current building codes.
Older plumbing is problematic if past leaks have been identified.
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NEED TO KNOW Bob Lawrie wants new home owners to know this about home insurance policies
“First, make sure your policy is written on a guaranteed replacement cost comprehensive form. Next, make sure to review the various limits of liability protection available. Many policies may include $1M or $2M of coverage and the rule of thumb is, the higher the better. Finally, the most important section of the paperwork revolves around limits for water sewer back up and overland water coverage. Most companies are now limiting or removing this coverage all together.”
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To be in the best position for favourable insurance premiums it is recommended to look for a house with an energy-efficient furnace, updated appliances and no previous water damage. Efficiencies in the running of the home will ease the process when securing a new policy. When discussing what are the most important items every new home owner should focus on when it comes to their policy Bob advised there are 3 items that deserve your attention. “First, make sure your policy is written on a guaranteed replacement cost comprehensive form. Next, make sure to review the various limits of liability protection available. Many policies may include $1M or $2M of coverage and the rule of thumb is, the higher the better. Finally, the most important section of the paperwork revolves around limits for water sewer back up and overland water coverage. Most companies are now limiting or removing this coverage all together.” Throughout the home purchasing process this team will do everything possible to ensure each of their clients are well taken care of. By representing over 60 major Canadian and International Insurance companies on behalf of their clients they have
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The home inspection report is vital when applying for home insurance as it will identify the condition of the foundation, roof, appliances and many other relevant details. become known for outstanding customer service, providing solid professional advice and the most competitive pricing. It became abundantly clear that creating lasting relationships built on trust is of the upmost importance to Bob and his team. At Lawrie Insurance Group the coverage options extend well beyond the home insurance realm. When the conversation turned to include other types of insurance coverage, the idea of bundling was raised. The learning is that it is almost always a good idea to bundle insurance policies. The exercise of bundling will save, in most cases, at least 10% and sometimes even higher depending on the number of services in the bundle. The home and auto bundle is the most popular. The offerings available extend from personal to commercial to employee benefits. On their comprehensive website there is a live chat option that will allow a fast and efficient question-and-answer interaction for any lingering questions. As well, the website is easily navigated to find blog posts and newsletters that cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to personal and financial stability. This group of professionals both understand their business and their clients, which makes for a comforting and professional experience. Whether in the market for insurance needs, or looking to explore new options, Bob and his team are eager to help. THEINVIDIATAMAGAZINE.COM
Bob (left) and Dan (right) of Lawrie Insurance Group. Over 10, 000 individuals, families and companies depend on the specialized services and expertise of the company. In addition to personal insurance clients, their clientele includes all types of retail, wholesale and manufacturing firms, as well as contracts, associates, professional and service organizations. Business clients range in size from small family-operated businesses to large
international firms. As a full service insurance and financial service brokerage, The Lawrie Insurance Group also have a number of “specialty� practice groups like construction, manufacturing, realty, transportation and knowledge-based industries. Their very specialized knowledge and experience brings unique risk management expertise and innovative solutions to these sectors.
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Martin Daniel Interiors BY MICHELLE BOGLE
Celebrating Thirty Years of Contemporary European Furniture and Design For Toronto’s Simone family, interior design is in their blood. It’s a family legacy that dates back to May of 1986, when husband and wife duo, Angelo and Ginette Simone, set to open the doors of Martin Daniel Interiors and become one of the city’s most well-known furniture retailers, specializing in Italian imports. But this wasn’t the couple’s first foray into European furnishings and design. Angelo, a native of Italy, was already
an expert in imports, having worked for another prominent Toronto furniture company for a number of years. His wife, Ginette, originally from a small town in Quebec, was also well-established in the home décor industry, specializing in boutique merchandising for a variety of stores across Toronto. Meshing their talents and passion for curating the finest handmade furnishings from Europe was a given – and, as such, Martin Daniel Interiors was born.
Three decades later, as the company celebrates their highly anticipated thirtieth anniversary, Martin Daniel Interiors remains family owned and operated by Angelo, Ginette and their two grown children, Valerie and Martin Simone. Together, they continue to provide their clients with the best of both worlds, fusing the intimacy and care of a small, independent boutique with a diverse range of exclusive international contemporary décor from some of Europe’s finest artisans and manufacturers.
A small, independent boutique with a diverse range of exclusive international contemporary décor.
And, it’s this exclusivity of their products that sets their showroom apart from other furniture retailers across the city. “We do pride ourselves on being 90% made in Europe,” says Valerie Simone, Design & Marketing Consultant for Martin Daniel Interiors. “Over the years, my parents Angelo and Ginette have made some great relationships with some of Europe’s most elite suppliers.
As such, they work with us to create exclusive products that cater specifically to the industry here in North America, so that our clientele can enjoy the best of fine European design at home.” With a focus on contemporary furniture and accessories, Martin Daniel Interiors largely sources its exclusive range of products from Italy, as well as other countries, such as Spain, France and Germany. The buying team, headed up by Angelo himself, frequently travels across the European Union to attend furniture shows in search of fresh and innovative designs that add originality and novelty to any space in the home. Their curated collection is known for their unique finishes and fashion-forward clean lines, with many pieces featuring the natural warmth of exotic woods, high-gloss lacquered finishes and metal accents.
But, more importantly, Angelo and his buyers also seek out furnishings that offer longevity. “Quality is what we look for when buying new product for our showroom. The furniture that we sell has to stand the test of time,” says Valerie.
“We are creating the room for you; not just selling furniture.”
“It’s not a temporary product for most of our customers, so we pay close attention to the finishes, hardware and durability of fabrics.”
It’s care and attention to detail like this that has helped the Simone family earn a loyal following over the last thirty years – clients continue to return to Martin Daniel Interiors to furnish and design the most intimate spaces in their homes. “It gives our
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customers confidence to buy from us because they know we stand behind our products and that we are not going anywhere,” adds Valerie. Along with their remarkable selection of exclusive furnishings and a commitment
TREND ONE
“For 2017, I feel that colour is going to be very popular in new product, especially bright colours, patterns and warm textures in upholstery and splashes of colour in carpets and artwork.”
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Over their thirty years, the Simone family has had the privilege of dressing some of Southern Ontario’s most affluent homes – and internationally too. In fact, many of their Toronto area clientele select Martin Daniel Interiors to furnish their second residences in far-off destinations, including the Caribbean, the Middle East and the United States, especially Arizona, Las Vegas and Florida.
to providing the latest trends, the Simone family also offers their clients insightful in-home consultations with experienced interior designers. Working together on a roomby-room basis, the goal of this service is to not only select furnishings from
Martin Daniel Interiors’ vast collection of Europeanmade pieces, but to also facilitate space planning and colour palette selection as well. According to Valerie, “We are creating the room for you; not just selling furniture.”
TREND TWO
“Natural wood is back on trend with many new products featuring walnut and other dark woods.”
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“Just last year, I designed a full home in Russia without even stepping foot into it,” says Valerie. “We take care of everything for our international customers – from design and product selection to logistics and shipping. This is something that has always been part of the Martin Daniel way of business – and we continue on with it.” And, speaking of continuing on, the Simone family has no plans of slowing down, including Angelo and Ginette. Even if they so reluctantly did, Valerie and her brother are committed to continuing
TREND THREE
“Combining wood with metal accents is still very popular, although we are seeing more brushed gold and brass accents, as opposed to chrome and silver.”
their parents’ vision for Martin Daniel Interiors, while also moving forward with whatever the industry presents itself with. Valerie notes that they will continue to do research, attend shows all over Europe and source different trends and looks. But, with certainty, Valerie and Martin will continue to specialize in European furniture, just as their parents did thirty wonderful years ago. “It’s what we know,” says Valerie and, without a doubt, it’s how Martin Daniel Interiors has established itself as a world-renowned design destination for the finest European furnishings, right here in Toronto. To stay up-to-date on the latest European design trends, be sure to visit martindanielinteriors.com or follow the retailer on @MartinDanielInteriors @martindanielinteriors
TREND FOUR
“For 2017, we are definitely seeing splashes of colour in every tone, not just the cool tones. There is a re-birth of the warm tones: walnut woods, mustards and greens, like PANTONE’s Kale.”
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