Pat BrowneOct 21, 20213 minTexture 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 BrowneSep 1, 20212 minAn 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 BrowneAug 25, 20215 minYes, 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 BrowneJun 23, 20213 minHello LuxuryA light colour palette ensures the renovations to this house shine. The epitome of cool contemporary style, this home offers a...
Pat BrowneJun 16, 20212 minStark 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 BrowneJun 9, 20213 minAll white scheme emphasises space and lightCanadian designers love an all-white interior, but it takes skill and texture to ensure this style does not feel cold and sterile. Staged...
Pat BrowneJun 2, 20213 minRepairing stairs for safety and appearanceDo 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 BrowneMay 26, 20214 minCan 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 BrowneMay 19, 20212 minStaging a condo for maximum value and livabilityJust sold and new neighbours are moving in A condo at 120 Dallimore recently went on the market. Listed with Liz Compton...
Pat BrowneMay 12, 20213 minBeautifully bespokeA kitchen and bathroom renos change the tone of the whole house. Designs for the English Lane townhomes were finished more than 20 years...
Pat BrowneMay 5, 20213 minBright 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 BrowneApr 30, 20214 minSo 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 BrowneApr 28, 20214 minGardening for curb appealThere’s nothing that lifts the spirit more than seeing new buds appear on trees or witnessing the first shoots of spring flowers peeking...
Pat BrowneApr 21, 20212 minDesigning a new first impressionSavoy updates its interior public spaces First impressions count and in real estate they can make a huge difference on value (up to 20%)....
Pat BrowneApr 14, 20213 minA 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 BrowneApr 7, 20212 minTaking down the right wall can make all the differenceA stunning high-low renovation gives this dated townhouse transitional charm with light flowing throughout Welcome to this stunning...
Pat BrowneMar 31, 20212 minDesigning to make the most of smaller spacesWhen designing a condo suite, the number one priority is the balance between function and style. In the end, space will dictate what is...
Pat BrowneMar 24, 20214 minKitchen 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 BrowneMar 17, 20216 minReinvent your outdoor space – Style ideas from your neighboursIs 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 BrowneMar 10, 20212 minHome gyms help beat the covid bluesStaying physically active during the COVID-19 outbreak is important for our physical and mental health. Being active can enhance mood,...
Pat BrowneApr 201 minSaturday, April 23: Neighbourhood Clean-upMany hands makes light work. As part of the Clean Toronto Together Program, we are encouraging everyone in our little neighbourhood to...
Pat BrowneApr 61 minNeighbourhood Spring Clean Up April 23The weather will get warmer... the snow will go... we need to start getting ready for fun. April 23rd is the Saturday after Earth Day -...