Curb Appeal Toronto West ISSUE 09 2021

Tanya Sidorova Sales Representative

Michael Inwood Broker of Record, B.Comm

SEE OUR FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 12+13

300 Kennedy Avenue, Toronto

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction 82 roncesvalles ave 442 & 444 spadina avenue

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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+ sq ft 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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Circa 1927. Solid 3 storey brick Georgian architecture, spectacular ravine lot, 50 x 173 with mature and majestic trees. Generous, beautifully appointed formal principal rooms, original charm/character and exquisite woodwork, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, magnificent, breathtaking setting in a wonderful and welcoming community. Fabulous location at the hub and heart of Baby Point!

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TESTIMONIAL

As this was the first time I was ever involved in selling a house and I also had the responsibility of being one of the executors of the estate, I was pretty nervous. But I had known Nutan from the neighbourhood and suggested her to my co-executor.

Because a friend had recommended someone else, we spoke to him first, but felt somewhat discouraged after speaking to him. So we set up an appointment with Nutan. We wanted to sell “as is” because, aside from the extra work and expense, we felt that doing a lot of renos that would just be replaced by the new owners, would be wasteful and excessively harmful to the environment.

Nutan was supportive of our views and gave us good advice on what did need doing. She was friendly, very efficient, answered emails and/or calls very promptly and had good people working with her. We were very pleased to accept an offer, well above our asking price, a week after showings started.

Thanks again, Nutan, from the whole Hill Family.

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LAUNDRY ROOM A GREAT LAUNDRY ROOM SHOULD BE A SMARTLY DESIGNED SPACE THAT LETS YOU GET LAUNDRY DONE HASSLE-FREE. While it would be ideal to have unlimited square footage to work with, sometimes you just have to get creative with your current space. By following a few easy and clever tips, you can make your laundry room both an aesthetically pleasing and functional space. Keep reading to find out how to make your laundry room work for you.

MAKE USE OF VERTICAL SPACE WITH A STACK ABLE L AUNDRY SET-UP Is your laundry room smaller? You can still get a lot done in it with a stacked laundry set-up. Not only do they save plenty of space, they’re also more energy efficient. When installing, keep in mind to alway stack your dryer on top as they’re lighter. Washing machines are heavy, and when they’re filled with water, they tend to vibrate more and could create a hazard. If searching for a larger design, the LG wash tower has innovation that allows you to reach the console without using a step stool. You can also look for 24” luxury washer and dryer models to accommodate smaller spaces.

INSTALL A HANGING ROD TO DRY YOUR CLOTHES Drying racks are practical, but they can get in the way and take up floor space. To maximize the space in your

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laundry room, consider installing a rod to hang and dry clothes. The rod can be suspended from your ceiling or installed between two cabinets. This practical addition makes use of unused space without being obstructive. While consumers could go with drying racks or rods, it’s worthwhile to note that many newer appliances have settings that accommodate delicate materials.

KEEP EVERY THING IN ONE PL ACE WITH A STOR AGE PEG WALL Even when you try to be as organized as possible, sometimes items still get shuffled around in your laundry room. A storage peg wall solves that problem – you can keep appliances and essentials neatly organized on a peg wall. By placing storage baskets on the peg wall, commonly used items like clothes pins and wool dryer balls are always easily accessible.

MA XIMIZE THE SPACE BET WEEN YOUR LUXURY WASHER AND DRYER A slim pull-out storage cart that fits in between your luxury washer and dryer can store more than you might think.

These types of carts usually have at least three tiers of shelves so you can store frequently used items like detergent, soap and cleaning supplies no problem. Look for a cart that has wheels so that you can pull it out easily and push it back in place when it’s not in use. Since they’re slim and portable, these carts can also be placed elsewhere in your laundry room if you ever decide to change the layout.

ELIMINATE VISUAL CLUT TER If you’re not a fan of having plastic jugs of laundry detergent scattered about, then using glass dispensers could be a great option. With glass dispensers, you can label them and immediately see when you need to refill them. They also look more polished and can fit into just about any laundry room design. If you’re using liquid detergent, be sure to dilute it a little bit so that it flows properly through the spigot. There are also laundry appliances that have soap dispensers built in internally, so this would help avoid messy bottles.

KEEP YOUR ESSENTIALS WITHIN ARM’S REACH With an over-the-door storage organizer, everything you need is always within reach. This tip is especially useful for smaller laundry rooms. These organizers may have several individual pockets or a few large pockets. There’s no need to worry about hardware or installation – all you have to do is hang it over your door.

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KITCHEN For the kitchen, Ana focused on a layout that gave this busy family the ability to cook together, sit down at the island and have meals together without feeling cramped. The original kitchen was small and the lack of storage was always an issue. The new layout gave them the additional storage they needed including tall pantries that had convenient interior slide out drawers and also clever storage to hide counter top appliances.

As for the design, the client wanted durable finishes with minimal maintenance.

Ana decided on porcelain tops and backsplash for a modern look. She then introduced brass finishes in the hardware, lighting, and faucet accentuated by a stunning brass sink.

WHEN ANA FROM MICIELI DESIGN WAS BROUGHT IN TO LOOK OVER THE HOMEOWNERS KITCHEN PLAN WHICH THEIR CABINET MAKER HAD DESIGNED, SHE KNEW THERE WAS MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. Located in a beautiful neighbourhood close to the lake in Oakville, this older home was in the initial stages of a massive renovation and the kitchen was the main priority.

“The original kitchen plan had a tiny island that would serve the family’s lifestyle, but it wasn’t ideal,” remarked Ana. “After reviewing the plan, I proposed a large island where they could eat as a family and also host their friends and extended family. Creating a larger kitchen that was functional and also looked good was key.”

Not stopping there, Ana saw the need for a re-design of other areas of the home that were part of the renovation.

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“I also proposed a re-design of their ceiling in the family and dining room. Because they were tearing down walls to make this an open concept home, rooms needed some form of definition other than walls. We designed the family room from the dining room with a more detailed ceiling design and some great light fixtures.”

The homeowners knew that if they were going to go through the trouble of renovating, they wanted more than just a band-aid reno. After reviewing Ana’s proposal, they were so happy that she delivered more than what they were told was possible. They immediately hired Micieli Design to design the rest of their home. Now faced with a tight timeline, Ana and her team had to fast track the project and get a jump on it so that they had a plan and clear vision of what the design was.

FAMILY ROOM In a bold move, Ana swapped the locations of the family room and dining room which meant they had to move the corner fireplace (a designers nightmare) and centre it in the new family room. In need of a focal point with storage, two custom built-in units were designed on either side of the new stone mantel.

As for the ceiling, the client was hesitant on the addition of a ceiling design because the ceilings were only 8 feet high. In the end, the new ceiling design completely transformed the room gave a much needed feeling of extra height.

Lastly, the client had requested some bold colour be used in the colour scheme, so Ana introduced it as a neutral on the sofas then used some colourful accessories throughout, keeping with the blue, grey and gold colour scheme. ▹

“As for the light fixture, I wanted one that was abstract in shape and not tall due to the short height of the ceilings,” remarked Ana. “In the end, we chose a beautiful fixture that was suitable for the room and didn’t obstruct the TV.”

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DINING ROOM After relocating the dinging room, Ana wanted statement lighting that was modern and grabbed your attention right when you walked in the room. Art was brought in to feel fun and spark conversation while furniture with durable finishes was added that could hold up to many dinner parties.

FOYER For most homes, the foyer gives you a taste of what to expect for the remainder of the house.

They set the tone.

I LOVE FOYERS,” ANA ADMITTED. “FOR THIS PROJECT, WE DID A HALF WALL OF WALL PANELLING WITH A HERRINGBONE FLOOR DESIGN, AN OVERSIZED GEOMETRIC MIRROR AND A GROUPING OF SEATING. I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH THE WAY IT TURNED OUT.

POWDER ROOM Powder rooms are often small and overlooked in home renovations but Ana wanted to create a wow factor that would be remembered.

A statement vanity was added as well as some pattern in the floor tile, a type of tile which the client fell in love with while travelling to Spain the year before.

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PRINCIPLE ENSUITE By adding a second bathroom on the second floor, the parents no longer had to share a bathroom with their kids. To celebrate, Ana went for a design that had some interesting patterned wall paper, a herringbone tile pattern in the shower and a custom mirror design for the vanity.

BASEMENT REC ROOM Since the client liked to entertain, Ana incorporated a bar with some seating. Since the kids would no doubt spend most of the time in the rec room, side by side TV’s were incorporated to allow the kids to game together on different consoles. Ana then designed a custom linear fireplace with storage for all the family’s tech needs.

In the end, the clients were absolutely ecstatic with the end result. They love how the changes in the home reflects their personal style and lifestyle.

Their home now has a classic, modern aesthetic and offers all the comforts they wanted. ◆

ANA MICIELI is the owner/operator of MICIELI DESIGN, an award winning, full-service interior design studio based in Richmond Hill servicing the GTA. Ana prides herself on creating spaces that truly reflect her client’s needs through a blend of beautiful design and functionality. She takes an in-depth approach to each client’s project, ensuring the outcome of a distinctive interior that is tailored to their respective client. Ana loves architecture, interior design, and fashion, but most importantly she enjoys being challenged by design projects both small and of large scale. When she is not working, Ana loves anything that involves spending time with her husband and two boys. She values their family trips and family events that allow them to experience life together. micielidesign.ca | @micielidesign

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RECIPE

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PREPARED POLENTA IS A TRUE HIDDEN GEM OF THE SUPERMARKET — IT'S ENDLESSLY VERSATILE AND MAKES A GREAT STARTING POINT FOR EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS. SLICE IT UP AND SEAR AS WE’VE DONE HERE TO MAKE A CRISPYCREAMY BASE FOR A PLANT-BASED BOLOGNESE PASTA SAUCE. On another night, try grilling sliced polenta and serving as a fun alternative to croutons on salad, or alongside grilled shrimp for a twist on shrimp and grits.

To make this recipe, look for tubes of prepared polenta in the pasta and grains section of the supermarket. If you can’t find a 500-gram tube, grab a 1-kilogram tube and cut in half crosswise before slicing into rounds.

CRISPY POLENTA WITH BOLOGNESE AND WILTED GREENS

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups (500 mL) PC plant-based Bolognese pasta sauce • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil • 1 pkg (500 g) prepared polenta, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick rounds • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper • Pinch (0.5 mL) salt • 8 cups (2 L) lightly packed baby arugula and spinach blend (142g pkg) • Pinch (0.5 mL) hot pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS STEP ONE Heat pasta sauce in small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until hot; 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and keep warm.

STEP TWO Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange half the polenta slices in single layer in skillet; add carefully to prevent oil from splattering. Cook, turning once and reducing heat if polenta starts to brown too quickly, until golden and crispy; 15 to 17 minutes. Arrange on large serving platter, overlapping slices slightly.

STEP THREE Return skillet to medium-high heat (do not wipe out). Add garlic, black pepper, salt and hot pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant and golden; about 30 seconds. Turn off heat; add arugula and spinach blend. Stir until wilted. Scatter over top of polenta.

STEP FOUR Spoon pasta sauce over top of polenta and greens.

Serve immediately.

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The sauce and greens are also delicious served over creamy polenta, if you can’t find the tubed polenta. USE FINE-GROUND YELLOW CORNMEAL and prepare polenta according to the package instructions, using vegan buttery substitute in place of butter. If you have nutritional yeast on hand, feel free to sprinkle that in for cheesy flavour. ◆ newscanada.com

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The Sidorova Inwood Team

presents

September 20 - October 31 We believe that everyone wins when we support our community!

What better way to give back to the local small businesses that make up our great neighbourhoods!

Shop local and join us in maintaining the vitality of our streets in The Junction, Roncesvalles, Bloor West Village and Baby Point.

Support local for 2 chances to

Win $1,000 Weekly

$500 to keep and $500 to give to a local business in one of the four participating neighbourhoods

Every Receipt of $25 or More = One Entry

The more you shop, the better your chances!

For complete contest rules and to enter visit

www.ShopWestTO2Win.com

plus A Grand Prize of $2,000!

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS SIDOROVA INWOOD REALTY INC. BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS AND SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER *The number one team for listings sold and total transactions in W1/W2 on the Toronto Real Estate Board for a team of 5 or less licensed agents, including all exclusive listings (freehold only). Numbers sourced from the TREB units sold January 2018 - December 31st, 2020.