March 04, 2021

10 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Renovation

March 04, 2021/ Jackie Stezik

Those of us who have pets know they hold a very special place in our hearts. We may complain about vacuuming up the pet fur or having to take the dog out for a walk at 11 p.m., but we all know we couldn’t live without them. They leave paw prints on our hearts forever and always.

It is for this reason that we always encourage our clients with pets to consider them in their renovation plans. Pets are part of the household. Their comfort needs to be considered not only during the renovation itself, but we also need to think about how the newly renovated space can be designed to include some of our pets’ needs. We explore all of that and more in this article.

February 18, 2021

How to Read and Interpret a Renovation Contract

February 18, 2021/ Jackie Stezik

Knowing how to read a renovation contract and ensuring you have all of the details covered in that contract can make the difference between a successful renovation and one that falls short of your expectations. We deconstruct a typical renovation contract to help you understand what details should be included and how to interpret the contract you’re about to sign.

February 04, 2021

Should You Be Your Own General Contractor?

February 04, 2021/ Jackie Stezik

Everyone wants to save as much money as possible when doing renovations. You want the job done well, but you don't want to spend more than necessary. When it's a big project you're doing, hiring a General Contractor to head up the project can add 10-20% to the overall cost. So, should you consider being your own general contractor? We explore this idea and talk about a couple of cases that we've experienced firsthand.

January 21, 2021

Converting a Garage to a Living Space

January 21, 2021/ Jackie Stezik

When space gets tight in your home and you want to find ways to create more usable space without building an addition, converting your garage into a new living space can be an option. We discuss the basics of this project, along with some of the zoning and legal issues. We’ll also help you understand the pros and cons of converting your garage into a new living space.

January 06, 2021

Top 10 Interior Design Trends for 2021

January 06, 2021/ Jackie Stezik

With the global pandemic of 2020, we have all been stuck indoors for extended periods of time, only going out for essential needs. The interiors of our homes then made a big difference (more than usual) to our mental well-being. Consequently the 2021 interior design trends are a move toward natural, organic and simple. This becomes a celebration of the earth’s raw materials and subtle use of colour to evoke emotion. We explore the top 10 interior design trends we can expect to see in 2021.

December 24, 2020

12 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021

December 24, 2020/ Jackie Stezik

Kitchen designs have changed a lot over the years but the one thing that has remained consistent in recent years, is the kitchen becoming the heart of the home. Kitchens are no longer just for cooking meals. It has become multi-functional and a more open space to accommodate everyone’s needs. The global pandemic has reinforced this more than ever as families are working and even educating from home. The kitchen is on display now and needs to be as comfortable as your living room. The projected 2021 kitchen trends take all of this into account. As we are spending more time at home and in the kitchen, the trends need to reflect these needs. In this blog post we’re going to explore 12 trends that the experts say we can expect to see in 2021!