Curb Appeal Toronto West ISSUE 10 2021

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40 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

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Classic 3 Storey Commercial/Residential Victorian in Prime Chinatown, High Traffic College and Spadina Location, Rarely Available 33’ Front Lot, Massive Century Brick Building with Period Curb Appeal, 8,300+ square feet Including Bsmt, Sprawling Main Floor Restaurant Space with Established Long Term Tenant, Large 3+ Bedroom 2nd Floor Suite, 2 Spacious 3rd Floor Suites Offering Skylights & Exposed Brick, High Ceilings Throughout, Core Central Downtown Amenities, TTC, Steps to U of T. Blue Chip Real Estate Investment Opportunity.

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Charming End Of Row Century Home on High Demand Fuller Avenue. Restored Period Brick Facade, Open Concept Main w/ Loads of Natural Light, Tastefully Renovated Kitchen & Bathrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Finished Basement, Modern Mechanics, Wonderful Back-Yard Offering an Abundance of Mature Trees & Privacy, 15’ x 124’ Landscaped Lot, Family Friendly Street Steps to Roncesvalles & High Park.

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22 Nugent Road Beautiful, meticulously maintained family home. Spacious light-filled main floor with large, updated eat-in kitchen with classic cabinetry, quartz counters & S/S appliances. Large living room/dining room showcasing a sunny window seat, gas fireplace & hardwood floors. 3 plus 2 great sized bedrooms, plenty of storage & an updated 4 piece bath. Lower level boasts a lovely, bright family room with 2nd gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves, updated 3 piece bath (heated floor) cedar closet. Huge 4th bedroom with walkout to backyard & 5th bedroom/home office with built-in desk.

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FINDING THE RIGHT

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TURKEY IDEAS FOR WEEKDAY MEALS

TURKEY + STUFFING LUNCHBOX Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Makes: 12

INGREDIENTS • 4 cups diced 2-day-old multigrain bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes • 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 medium celery stalk, roughly chopped • 1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 clove garlic • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp poultry seasoning • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 3/4 tsp fine salt • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper • 1 cup chicken stock • 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

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IF YOU VALUE NOT WASTING FOOD AND PREFER YOUR LEFTOVERS TO BECOME AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MEAL, THIS TASTY RECIPE IS THE PERFECT WAY TO REPURPOSE YOUR THANKSGIVING EXTRAS. “Cooked turkey, stuffing and cranberries are baked into a stuffing-like base in these ‘buddies’ — a name I give to any savoury, portable item that is baked in a muffin tin,” explains chef Anna Olson. “This recipe has all the familiar tastes and textures of a holiday dinner and makes creative use of your leftovers.”

DIRECTIONS STEP ONE Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with extralarge paper liners. If your bread feels soft (still fresh), spread cubes onto a baking tray and place in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes to dry them out. Cool bread before using.

STEP TWO Pulse onion, celery, carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, but not liquefied. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add oil. Add vegetables and cook until softened and any liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. The gas cooktop on the LG ProBake Convection range is great for this, as the quick heat and fine-tuned temperature controls ensure that the onions won’t over-brown or stick, creating the flavour base for the “stuffing”. Stir in poultry seasoning and cranberries and stir 1 minute more. Set aside to cool.

STEP THREE Whisk eggs with mustard, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl; then whisk in stock. Add bread cubes and toss well to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in turkey, cheese and veggies, tossing well.

STEP FOUR Spoon this mixture into a muffin tin and bake for about 45 minutes, until the top of a “buddy” springs back when pressed. The LG ProBake Convection range ensures that these “buddies” bake quickly and brown nicely on top, while cooking easily all the way through.

STEP FIVE Let the “buddies” cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing. Once cooled, they can be refrigerated or frozen, and reheated or enjoyed at room temperature. ◆ newscanada.com

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HOW TO A COFFEE TABLE Article by Staci Edwards Design

I AM ALWAYS BEING ASKED FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE, SO THIS ISSUE I AM SHARING A FEW SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR COFFEE TABLE LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

Having a bunch of objects floating around a coffee table can often look like a cluttered mess. Having items grouped together on a stack of books or a tray allows your eye to see all elements as one grouping, so it’s less busy and more impactful.

VARY HEIGHTS Having a few things with varying heights creates movement and interest. I like to pair higher floral arrangements or greenery with shorter decorative items like candles and objects.

HAVE CONTR AST Contrast is a wonderful way to add interest to whatever you’re doing. If you have a light coloured coffee table, try adding a dark tray and then lighter items on it. This layering of light, dark, and light will make you look like a pro.

INCLUDE VARIOUS TEXTURES Having natural textures such as flowers and greenery juxtaposed with smooth and shiny decorative objects is a beautiful way to add interest to your grouping. The various textures add layers and make the collection more attractive than if all elements were similar.

ADD SOMETHING YOU LOVE Do you have a favourite type of flower?

A favourite scented candle? A special decorative object that you picked up on vacation or from a great local shop? Be sure to add it to your coffee table if it works with your collection of things.

Having something that makes you smile right there, front and centre, is a wonderful addition. ◆

STACI EDWARDS, is the owner of her Torontobased interior design firm with clients in both Canada and the U.S. and her work is nationally published and award-winning. She encourages her clients to live easier and more beautiful lives by creating well designed, welcoming spaces, that are both livable and luxurious. /staciedwards StaciEdwardsDesign.com

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By Louis Duncan

1 / IS MY PROJECT BIG ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH A DESIGNER? I get this question a lot, and the truth is that it really depends on the scope of your project and what you hope to achieve. Most designers who have a proven track record of success have a process that helps guide their clients through the creative process. For the most part, top designers consider whether or not you want them to take a holistic look at your space to design it.

The reason for this is because it’s very difficult for a designer to shift the tone of your space if you just want to replace your rug or a lamp. We want to be able to help you achieve your design goals, so ensuring we’re all set-up for success from the beginning is very important.

2 / WHAT BUDGET SHOULD I HAVE WHEN WORKING WITH A DESIGNER?

As someone who is a natural visual communicator, any time I get to start a new project (whether for a client or myself), I get excited as I start to marvel at all the endless possibilities. This is one of my favourite parts of the design process. However, it only recently dawned on me that not all folks feel this way when embarking on a new creative journey. In fact, from my conversations with my clients, this can be one of the most daunting experiences for a homeowner. Many of them have no idea where they are in the actual process, or where to start.

HOW DO I FIND THE RIGHT DESIGNER? WHAT IS THE FEE STRUCTURE LIKE? WHAT SHOULD MY BUDGET BE? WHAT IS MY STYLE? THE QUESTIONS JUST SEEM ENDLESS, SO I’M GOING TO SHARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS I GET WHEN MEETING WITH A NEW CLIENT: 14

This is another very common question. Another important piece to differentiate is the difference between any interior design work (structural, renovations...remodel) vs interior decor work (refreshing furniture, selecting drapery, furniture planning and styling a room).

A baseline I usually give most clients is to take an empty room (white walls, blank canvas) and to bring it from 0 to 100, it’s on average around $15,000 per room with an additional 30% in design fees. This is a reasonable budget usually allowing for some custom pieces as well as more cost effective retail pieces. Obviously this number will scale up or down depending on whether or not you have existing items you’d like to keep, and if you want to do any extensive upgrades that aren’t just surface level.

3 / HOW DO INTERIOR DESIGNERS BILL? Every designer or studio bills differently. Some designers have an hourly rate that they keep track of and progress bills throughout the process.

Usually they take a retainer payment (a deposit) up front that is applied to your last invoice. Some use a flat mark-up percentage (usually more common in the contracting world) of your overall project budget. Other designers use a flat fee billing structure where the scope of your project is defined up front, and they stick to an approved design fee (assuming that the scope doesn’t change). It’s also common for designers to use a combination of these three methods as well. It’s extremely important to understand the billing structure up front, so make sure you ask and get a thorough understanding of how your designer works. ▹

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4 / DO I NEED TO KNOW MY ST YLE OR KNOW WHAT I WANT BEFORE WORKING WITH A DESIGNER? Absolutely not! The entire point of working with a designer is to help you fine tune your ideas and execute them. A good designer will be able to facilitate a fun briefing session where they can figure out what you want.

Most people who aren’t in the design industry don’t use terms like “mid-century modern or modern coastal transitional”, so it can be a bit of a foreign world. A healthy working relationship with your designer is collaborative, it’s our job to help take you to places you didn’t know you could go, while still respecting who you are and reflecting your overall essence.

5 / WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING THE RIGHT DESIGNER FOR ME? THERE ARE 3 MAIN FACTORS TO CONSIDER: • Ensure the overall method in which the designer operates is inline with your own values. Is there transparency? Do you understand the fee structure? Does their contract make sense and provide protection for both you and the designer?

• BUDGET & TIMELINE: At the end of the day you have to make sure that working with the designer is not going to prevent you being able to actually buy furniture or do the work. If your designer’s fees are taking up more than 50% of your budget, then it may not be the most mutually beneficial relationship. You also want to ensure there are clear expectations on delivery and completion dates.

• OVERALL FIT & VIBE: Hiring a designer is like committing to a 3-6 month relationship. We’ll get really personal, we may be literally in your bed, going through your sheets and will see you at your best and worst. You won’t always have enough time to clean when we pay a visit so you want to make sure you feel very comfortable with your designer. In addition, when looking at their work, try and get a sense if they have an overall sensibility that is close to yours. It’s not to say that someone who does a lot of modern work can’t deliver on a beautiful romantic bedroom, but usually designers who have a particular area they specialize in can do it very well and are much more efficient.

As you embark on this new creative journey, just remember that it should be an overall enjoyable process. Yes, there are always ups and downs during an extensive renovation or remodel, but the start of this process should be exciting, not stressful. At the end of the day, you’re initial meeting with them should leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. ◆

LOUIS DUNCAN-HE, founder and principal of Louis Duncan-He Designs is an awardwinning, internationally published Canadian designer with a focus on designing distinctive and timeless residential and commercial spaces. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, his signature West Coast perspective plays on the innate tension between elegant and relaxed, bold and effortless, and refined and organic. With a unique client-centred approach, his purpose is to thoughtfully reveal the authentic aspirations of each individual to create spaces that are inspired and emboldened with soul. @ louis.dhe • LouisDHe.com

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Trending now is open shelved units one example of this seen is Victoria + Albert’s latest Metallo quartz washstand distinguished by its unusual metal legs, featuring right-angle “tee joints” inspired by retro bathroom plumbing. The Metallo 61 Quartz design the most compact model offered, measures just 24 inches wide, making it ideal for smaller bathrooms and powder rooms.

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FOR YOUR BATHROOM Behind every great bathroom, is an even greater bathtub. The tub is the showpiece of the room, and for good reason. The room is named after this fabulous fixture, after all. As a designer, I am asked to assist design many bathrooms and I know the bathtub can make or break a bathroom design, so I encourage clients to give it the consideration it deserves - not to mention a little extra budget, if possible.

When shopping for a new bathtub, style and comfort are equally important. In other words, great bathrooms can’t compromise on either. Some sleek, sculptural soaker tubs border on art, and come in a seemingly endless array of shapes, sizes, finishes and materials.

Once you identify a look that you love, be sure to sit back (literally!) and give some thought to the tub’s shape and size, and how these suit your shape and size. Sit inside it, and get a good feel for the tub’s curves, height and interior angles. For this reason, I recommend buying a new bathtub in person, versus online.

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DESIGNER FIND: Victoria + Albert’s new Pembroke Collection includes a freestanding bathtub (pictured above) featuring crisp lines, graceful curves, and a silhouette that tapers toward the base to occupy less floor space than its straight-sided counterparts. But don’t be fooled, this tub is deep and dual-ended, allowing for ample space and soothing soaks for one - or two! The Pembroke is available in your choice of exterior trending finishes, including Gloss Black, Matte Black, Matte White, Stone Gray, Light Gray and Anthracite.

LIKE THE BATHTUB, YOUR VANITY SHOULD BE A SHOWPIECE. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE FOR SMALL BATHROOMS AND POWDER ROOMS, WHERE THERE IS LITTLE ROOM TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH.

Look for vanities boasting distinctive features, be it a unique washbasin, a splashy faucet or a striking base, to give your bathroom a fashionable yet functional edge.

Of course, function also plays an important role when selecting the right bathroom vanity. Is this an ensuite for two, a private bathroom or a powder room? Will you’ll be using this area for grooming or to apply makeup? Some other things to take into account include: door swing, traffic flow, plumbing, and location of other fixtures, like the toilet and tub. These will affect the vanity styles and specs best suited to you.

When browsing bathtubs and vanities, shop with both in mind. Remember that the most impactful statements are made by unified styles. You don’t necessarily have to select matching fixtures, or even pieces from the same brand. The key is to ensure your selections have a common aesthetic, be it traditional, modern, colour or otherwise. The result will be a harmonious bathroom, where all the main elements sing the same tune. ◆

SARA BEDERMAN is the Principal Designer for Sara Bederman Design. For over a decade this Toronto bespoke design firm has become known for creating stylish, thoughtfully curated and livable interiors. The firm provides residential design services for projects of all sizes. Sara Bederman Design works throughout Toronto, GTA and beyond.

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