Creating a functional luxury garden space
BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY LIA CROWE In a city lauded for its extravagant gardens, springtime welcomes with it a certain fervour for digging up the dirt. It takes experience,…
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Interior Refresh: Three effective methods to enliven your space this spring
BY WENDY MCLELLAN The first signs of spring show themselves — from those little shoots of green in the garden to the hint of warmth in the air — and…
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Step Up to Creative Storage
Transform that dead space under the stairs into something beautifully useful 1. EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Having a series of drawers and cabinets built under your stairs makes good use…
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The Cohesive Reno
How a total home renovation was completed in two seamlessly integrated phases BY KIM PEMBERTON | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG When it comes to home renovations, having the work done…
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Top 5 Ways to Save Space
Form follows function when it comes to furniture for small spaces 1. WALL BEDS Wall beds — aka Murphy beds — have long been favoured for turning a space…
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Small Fixes: Easy changes that can brighten your space
BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI Mirror Makeover Revamp your bathroom with one simple change — the mirror. It is surprising how a mirror can change the room, especially if you have been…
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Labour of Love: Renovating an older home while preserving character
BY CAROLYN CAMILLERI Renovating a designated heritage home involves some steps that have led some people to believe it is especially challenging. That thinking is completely unjustified in the vast…
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Farmhouse Reimagined
An extensive rural renovation brings a 1940s equestrian farm into a new era BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG When Elizabeth learned she was pregnant, she and her…
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Expert tips to help guide a home heating upgrade
BY SHANNON MONEO For anyone thinking about updating their home heating, there’s much to consider. Rebates, the environment, costs, standards and even finding skilled tradespeople are all factors. Victoria isn’t…
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Pro tips for modifying your main living area to fit your lifestyle
BY NESSA PULLMAN It’s the place you retreat to after a long day at work, the place where you sit around the table with your loved ones over a good…
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