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TOURS OF OUR HOMES


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...
Pat Browne
May 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Nov 19, 20223 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Aug 25, 20215 min read
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Hello Luxury
A light colour palette ensures the renovations to this house shine. The epitome of cool contemporary style, this home offers a...
Pat Browne
Jun 23, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Jun 9, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
May 26, 20214 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
May 19, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
May 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
May 5, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Apr 30, 20214 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Apr 28, 20214 min read
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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%)....
Pat Browne
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Apr 7, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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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...
Pat Browne
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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Reinvent your outdoor space – Style ideas from your neighbours
Is it too early to start planning for our outdoor spaces? I hope not. I’m already dreaming about socializing in our outdoor spaces; of...
Pat Browne
Mar 17, 20216 min read
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Home gyms help beat the covid blues
Staying physically active during the COVID-19 outbreak is important for our physical and mental health. Being active can enhance mood,...
Pat Browne
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Art takes centre stage in this vibrant and colour saturated home
Combining Georgian style with a modern aesthetic While most modern-day design lovers shy away from using saturated colour, opting instead...
Pat Browne
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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Fabulous properties with style ideas you can use
The new homeowners turned their townhouse into a peaceful modern retreat, with a seamless flow between indoors and out. Finding the right...
Pat Browne
Feb 3, 20211 min read
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Fabulous properties with style ideas to learn from
Attention to rich textures and high-contrast transformed this stunning family home. The English Lane townhouse purchased in 2019 works...
Pat Browne
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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