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A townhouse, why would you want to live in one?

Pat Browne

May 4, 20232 min read

A townhouse, why would you want to live in one?

The short answer is space and no, or very little, maintenance. The longer answer is elegance, sophistication, light, rich community and...

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Pat Browne

Nov 19, 20223 min read

Environmentally minded renovation

A WELL-TRAVELED ENVIRONMENTALY MINDED COUPLE BRING THEIR VISION HOME TO CREATE A WELL-THOUGHT-OUT URBAN OASIS IN A GEORGIAN INSPIRED...

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Texture is the key to creating the environment you want.

Pat Browne

Oct 21, 20213 min read

Texture is the key to creating the environment you want.

Your home should reflect who you are, and simultaneously calm, inspire and uplift you. The way you design your home can reveal a lot...

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An unusual shaped floor plan provides a surprizing amount of space.

Pat Browne

Sep 1, 20212 min read

An unusual shaped floor plan provides a surprizing amount of space.

We’ve said this before, all homes in this neighbourhood are different from one another. For this house, the pie-shaped design provides an...

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Pat Browne

Aug 25, 20215 min read

Yes, you can move walls!

Our neighbourhood was originally designed over 25 years ago. Quite a statement, but what it means is that today’s styles will not...

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Pat Browne

Jun 23, 20213 min read

Hello Luxury

A light colour palette ensures the renovations to this house shine. The epitome of cool contemporary style, this home offers a...

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Pat Browne

Jun 16, 20212 min read

Stark contrast creates drama and alure

Stylish and practical, a two bedroom condo at the Savoy uses stark contrast to create drama and allure. When designing for a condo there...

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All white scheme emphasises space and light

Pat Browne

Jun 9, 20213 min read

All white scheme emphasises space and light

Canadian designers love an all-white interior, but it takes skill and texture to ensure this style does not feel cold and sterile. Staged...

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Repairing stairs for safety and appearance

Pat Browne

Jun 2, 20213 min read

Repairing stairs for safety and appearance

Do you know: if stairs are deemed unsafe, Canada Post can stop delivery. These are only a few of the many steps that I saw in need of...

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Can our multi-level homes be made accessible?

Pat Browne

May 26, 20214 min read

Can our multi-level homes be made accessible?

Finding solutions for independence. A recent survey by March of Dimes Canada has found that 78% of Canadians want to age in place and...

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Staging a condo for maximum value and livability

Pat Browne

May 19, 20212 min read

Staging a condo for maximum value and livability

Just sold and new neighbours are moving in A condo at 120 Dallimore recently went on the market. Listed with Liz Compton...

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Pat Browne

May 12, 20213 min read

Beautifully bespoke

A kitchen and bathroom renos change the tone of the whole house. Designs for the English Lane townhomes were finished more than 20 years...

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Pat Browne

May 5, 20213 min read

Bright and captivating

“Let there be light” was the central theme of the reno to this interior row-house. KITCHEN An opulent kitchen reno set the stage for a...

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So you’ve decided to sell, what do you have to do to get maximum value for your home?

Pat Browne

Apr 30, 20214 min read

So you’ve decided to sell, what do you have to do to get maximum value for your home?

Special Feature We reached out to several real estate agents to get their take on what you need to do to realize maximum value for your...

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Pat Browne

Apr 28, 20214 min read

Gardening for curb appeal

There’s nothing that lifts the spirit more than seeing new buds appear on trees or witnessing the first shoots of spring flowers peeking...

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Pat Browne

Apr 21, 20212 min read

Designing a new first impression

Savoy updates its interior public spaces First impressions count and in real estate they can make a huge difference on value (up to 20%)....

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A family home full of laughter and cheer

Pat Browne

Apr 14, 20213 min read

A family home full of laughter and cheer

“When we viewed our home back in 2005, we walked around a construction site with bare floors and rubble for a garden. We were already...

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Taking down the right wall can make all the difference

Pat Browne

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Taking down the right wall can make all the difference

A stunning high-low renovation gives this dated townhouse transitional charm with light flowing throughout Welcome to this stunning...

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Designing to make the most of smaller spaces

Pat Browne

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Designing to make the most of smaller spaces

When designing a condo suite, the number one priority is the balance between function and style. In the end, space will dictate what is...

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Kitchen and bathroom renos change the use (and if done right, the value) of your house.

Pat Browne

Mar 24, 20214 min read

Kitchen and bathroom renos change the use (and if done right, the value) of your house.

The most important renovations to consider for your home are to the kitchen and bathrooms. Taking these very simple builder basic spaces...

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