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FEATURES
27 CDesigner
OVER STORY
Meredith Heron’s home 57 DSmall-space
ESIGN LESSON
design consider-
COME
boasts maximal style in a minimal ations that augment the look and
space feel of a space S E E US at the
INTERIOR
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DESIGNER TOUCH
Where to save and where to
DEPARTMENTS
DESIGN SHOW
splurge to pull off a stylish
nursery 8
FROM THE EDITORIAL
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In praise of winter Metro Convention Centre
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COLD
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The many reasons that winter and I are the best of friends
I’m one of those crazy Canucks who sticks up for winter
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cold or having to change my footwear every time I step out
the door; or getting home mid-evening after crawling for
hours on a highway in a snowstorm; or slipping and falling
on the ice (which I manage to do most winters).
Those are the things I put up with in order to experience
the squeak of packed snow underfoot on a bright, cold
morning; the view of a silent snowfall out my living room
window as the fire crackles; the feeling of rearranging the
calendar for a snowstorm and giving in to the idea of
safely staying put for a quiet day at home under a blanket
of white; the view of a brilliant red cardinal at my feeder;
heart-warming comfort food that only gets better simmer- Most of all, I love the afternoon winter light, low
ing on the stove for hours; the incredible palette of a in the sky, casting those long, blue shadows on the
pink-and-blue sky at twilight; and being lucky enough to snow. I find it as beautiful and soul-restoring as
wake up on a night when the backyard looks like a movie waves crashing on a tropical beach. When I find the
set with the moon as bright as a light bulb, high in the sky, time to be quiet and appreciate the light and nature
flooding the world with a blue-white light sparkling on the in the winter, it soothes me and makes me slow down
snow as bright as day. to take in the moment. I think that’s the definition of
The list is quite long, I’m aware and I’ll stop, but as you meditation, and it’s right outside my window.
can see, I’m quite passionate about my love of winter, and I have many collections in my house, but the little
I find myself sticking up for it like a best friend when group of amateur-painted winter scenes I’ve gath-
people talk about it disparagingly. ered over the years, and display every winter, is one
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All it really takes, explains the Toronto-based designer, is
extremely close attention to the scale, depth, and height of
furniture, an appreciation of architectural constraints, an
ability to weave pattern and texture through window treat-
ments, seating, and rugs in a layered tonal palette, and the deft
blending of art and accessories into an interesting, personally
meaningful, and handsome mix.
Simple, right? Personality, not square footage, drives this design
Heron’s own economically-sized Victorian home in down- BY VICKY SANDERSON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASA WEINSTEIN
town Toronto, less than 1,000 square feet and with a living/
dining area just nine feet wide and 21 feet long, accomplishes
all that effortlessly, proving that small spaces are not neces-
sarily best served by unrelenting understatement.
BIG ON CHARACTER
“Of course, there are personality types that thrive in a
minimalist environment. Those are not my people,”
says Heron, who shares the home with life/work
partner, Asa Weinstein, and their son Luke, eight.
“I could not put three things in a room—of any
size—and call it done. Besides, that’s not how people
live. Where do guys put their pocket change and keys?
A maximalist style makes it easier to disguise clutter,
which is always going to happen.”
PATTERN-FRIENDLY PLAYGROUND
The piece is covered in a Bargello (flame)
stitch in a family-friendly Crypton fabric
that Heron thinks is assertive but not
aggressive.
“People think they should not put a busy
pattern on a sofa, so they put a tiny
Herringbone or fretwork woven fabric. But
the patterns are often way too small and
A Thomas O’Brien chair
they just make the piece seem dinkier and from Century Furniture
too traditional.” in soft-blue leather
Patterns on pillows for the sofa both play provides extra seating.
with scale and connect with other elements
in the room. Tones of the embroidery on a
pillow with a modern Greek-key design
Decorative boxes hide everything from Plaster mouldings are a more ornate
echo the sofa, for example, while the grey
toothpicks to candles and lighters on a design than would have been seen
on the back of the Robert Allen burnt-velvet glass coffee table that allows the eye to more frequently in Victorian homes in
leopard print, which Heron uses “all the follow the pattern without interruption. New York rather than sedate Toronto.
time, in every project,” is a colour cousin to
the draperies.
“All those tone together, so that it’s all
quite complementary. That kind of sliding
scale makes your eye move across the
room, and makes it seem bigger,” she says.
Pattern, says Heron, can be “your best
friend” in a small space, if kept within a
consistent colour palette. Here, the living
room rug is a bold trellis in an anchoring
blue of Heron’s own design, which she
favoured in part because “when you put a
grid down on the floor, your eye follows the
pattern and it spreads out and (space)
seems bigger.”
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conversation for
this space starts
with walls washed
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SPECIAL MEMENTOS
There are lots of personal touches, including piles of books, and a crowd of photographs of
family and friends on an entranceway table. Art includes a print of a photograph taken of a
very young Luke on a beach, the sunny blue of his gingham shirt mirroring lampshades
that sit opposite.
Designer and television host Meredith Heron characterizes her work as an extensive conversation with colour, form, pattern and
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Save and splurge your way to a chic,
gender-neutral nursery
B abies are
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course, deserve
to have it all.
However, while our
bundles of joy are worthy
of a beautifully designed
space, it’s easy to get
carried away splurging on
every detail. After all, it’s
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spending many sleepless
nights here, too. You don’t
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I’m particularly proud of
this nursery, which was
designed with some extra
love for our first baby.
Since we didn’t know the
baby’s gender, I opted for
a neutral theme and
colour palette. Navy is one
of my favourite neutrals,
providing a sophisticated
backdrop that’s ageless
and pairs well with a
variety of colours. I
wanted a space that felt
contemporary yet time-
less, with some traditional
elements. The strategy
was splurge and save.
WHERE TO SAVE
For these purposes, keeping the redesign simple and cost-effective was key. To finish the Get this LO O K :
walls, I originally wanted wallpaper, which can be pricey. We changed tracks and opted
for the navy painted wall with gold decals to achieve that “papered” look without the
effort, commitment or cost. I invited the grandma-to-be to help with the stickers (placed
at random) and we turned this fun project into a party!
Another save was the chest of drawers. By customizing this affordable piece of
furniture, we made it one-of-a-kind. I dressed up the Ikea dresser with pretty square, gold
knobs from Anthropologie. What a find! These gold knobs add a touch of sophistication to I used Benjamin
Moore’s Hale Navy
an otherwise simple, practical piece of furniture.
HC-154 as my neutral
Art is another easy save. The adorable baby animal photographs were purchased of choice, and a great
online and put into inexpensive box store frames. The cost? Minimal. The look? Too cute alternative to the
for words and suited to any boy or girl! ever-popular grey
palette. This bold blue
WHERE TO SPLURGE is fresh and classic. It
makes the gold accents
Then there’s the “splurge” part of the decorating strategy. Some of the furnishings came
pop and complements
at a greater cost, but in my opinion were well worth the spend. The crib is a solid-wood the coral and yellow
piece from New Zealand, classic by design with a slight nod to mid-century modern. Not accents. Colours
too girly or too masculine. The modern rocking chair too was a splurge, but again, worth befitting any child, no
it for its comfort and lovely wood base. matter their gender.
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We made this nursery a space
that any little baby can grow
into. It’s a nursery that my
little boy has thoroughly
enjoyed. By thinking in terms
of gender-neutral palettes and
smart investments, this nursery
has been an easy hand-me-
down to a new baby sister! As
your kids grow and develop
their own specific likes (and
dislikes), the accessories will
be easy and economical to
update and add. You don’t SOURCES CRIB & ROCKING CHAIR: Nursery Works DRAWERS: Ikea KNOBS ON DRAWERS:
have to overdo a theme, or Anthropologie ANIMAL PRINTS: Etsy PAINT: Hale Navy HC-154, Benjamin Moore GOLD STAR DECALS:
Etsy LAMP, YELLOW CLOCK, CEILING LIGHT: Ikea DRAPERY: Tonic Living SIDE TABLE: West Elm
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D E C O R A T I N G
KI M B E R LEY
S E LD O N
Balance is Everything
After years of practical experience as an interior
design professional, designing, renovating and
decorating hundreds of homes, I can tell you this:
Balance is everything. In fact, if there’s any design
lesson whose mastery is essential, it’s this one. The
ability to skillfully harmonize an interior’s essential
elements—scale, proportion, light, pattern, and
colour—takes practice, but the basics can be learned
and improved upon with every project.
Here are a few elements to consider as you work
through your next decor project.
SCALE reading. The same light with a sheer imbalance of pattern creates more
In residential design, scale usually shade will disperse light into a wide drama. To determine which works for
concerns the relationship between circle, adding to ambient light. As you you—quiet or drama—consider the
an item or a room, and the human consider lighting, it’s critical to aim for overall mood and atmosphere you
body. In other words, how well do a layered scheme that includes want to create.
you fit the space? ambient or general lighting, task When you want visual drama aim for
Does the room feel sufficiently cosy lighting and decorative lighting (those high contrast. For example, a stunning
for reading or watching television in? feature lights you want on when mid-century modern chair in black
Is the chair large enough to comfort- you’re having a party). leather will disappear against a dark
ably support someone curled up with a green wall. To really show it off, place
book? Is there enough space between PATTERN it against a white or pale oyster-
the chairs and the armoire for people When placing pattern in a space, coloured wall. Conversely, if the living
to pass through comfortably? Does the consider its visual weight and room sofa has seen better days,
island and kitchen layout support determine where you want balance, choose a wall colour in a similar shade
multiple home chefs or only one? and where you might want a focal and the sofa’s impact will be lessened.
point. For instance, in an all-white Remember, balance applies to space
LIGHTING room, black-and-white patterned planning as well as colour planning.
Because lighting has both a physiolog- pillows will throw off the balance but Every item of furniture has a visual
ical and emotional effect on humans, create a focal point. If the identical weight. You can offset large-scale
the quality of light is an essential room also has a baby grand, black items such as armoires, pianos, and
consideration. Balance, once again, is piano, the same patterned pillows sofas with a grouping of smaller items.
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causes eyestrain while absolute general rule, patterned textiles have than just looking at the room) will
uniformity is monotonous and dull. more visual weight than solid allow you to more easily critique your
The requirements for a television room textiles. For instance, a solid pale ongoing efforts and perfect your skills.
are different from those of a kitchen or blue carpet will have less visual Change things around and compare
home office. A standing floor lamp with impact than a patterned carpet in a the images. You’ll find your skill for
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onto a book, making it ideal for creates a quieter space, while an improve with practice.
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Low-cost materials can have a big impact in projects
while Urban Barn’s pretty Aspen table
that require lots of yardage. Here, burlap (about $80
runner sells for just $39.
for 40 yards of 60-inch wide through HomeTex) was
used on draperies, backed by cornflower-blue linen
Turquoise Palace from (trade-only) UltraLuxe Linen—a hot tip from
Candle Holders designer William MacDonald, who says a tinted
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cohesion to an eclectic collection. simons.ca
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ALTA MODA FURNITURE
SILVANA LONGO: First of all, congratula- made on-site, where do you draw your everyone’s timeline is different. We like to
tions on Alta Moda Furniture’s 40th inspiration? From international travels, have a minimum of eight weeks for a fully
anniversary. You are the second-generation customer feedback? custom item.
owner and operator, how does your furniture
company distinguish itself from others in the GC: Mostly customer feedback. Furniture SL: The 40-year milestone is a big one, what
GTA? How has the company evolved over the is awesome because it almost always begins are your plans for the future? Are other Alta
years and what tried-and-true values do you with a previous design. Taking a style or Moda locations in the works? Is there a poten-
stick with that contribute to your overall design from an item we have and transform- tial third generation of Alta Moda Furniture
success & longevity? ing it into an item with the features the with their training wheels on poised to
client wants. ensure the next 40 years?
GAETANO COLACCI: Thank you, we
are proud to reach this great milestone. SL: Imagine this scenario: A first-time GC: We like being a single location store.
We distinguish ourselves by offering great homeowner needs help with picking the Our clients come to us from Montreal to
products, providing excellent service to every right pieces for their home as this is the first Windsor. People have never been afraid to
client and offering many custom solutions time they are choosing serious, grown-up drive for great products and service. Being a
to everything we sell. Our store has evolved furniture. I know you have an interactive tool single location store, we can keep control on
quite a bit, we used to be more of a to help customers visualize their space with every order and ensure that every client is
production shop. We would make limited furniture collections; do you have profession- treated like family. No third generation yet.
styles of furniture and few options for al in-person design experts to help in this Maybe soon!!
customization. furniture selection process? How does Alta
Now we run more of a boutique, custom Moda help curate the right collection for their
shop. We manufacture only after the customer customers who need help with dressing up
has had 100 per cent input into the plan. their interiors?
We also pride ourselves on our quick delivery
GC: Every one of my salespeople can help
times. Most stores are at the mercy of the
out the client with floor plan layout and size
manufacturer, 10 to 12 weeks, which is
advice. When it comes to design, we have
industry-standard. We can work with clients
different specialists for different needs. We
sometimes to provide products in as quickly
are experts in furniture design and cater to
as one week, still with custom options. Our
the specific needs of each client.
standard production time is between four
and six weeks. SL: Walk me through the custom furniture
service at Alta Moda. How long does it take
SL: It is estimated that 80 per cent of the
from concept to product delivery?
furniture in your Concord showroom is made ALTA MODA
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furniture being made in Canada with brands months, while others take as little as one 680 Rivermede Road,
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want to make sure you get the most out of your texture. Hardware is the ‘jewelry’ of the kitchen and can add
investment, consider hiring a designer to plan and a significant amount of pizzazz.
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focus on making the space more functional and beautiful— Incorporating trends like, ‘no upper cabinets’ should be
so hiring a designer is definitely step one in the process considered carefully. While it might look cool, functionality
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drawers and trolleys up the ante on convenience and make
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When planning a kitchen, it is important to answer practical budget by thousands of dollars, so it’s worth your time to
questions to direct the design. For example, are you a serious prioritize where you really need them. Plate holders and
chef? Do you have kids at home? Is cooking a family cutlery dividers are great to have for drawers, while busy
activity? Do you require low-maintenance finishes? What is chefs love the magnetic knife holders mounted on the
the overall budget? How storage-intensive are you? Have backsplash.
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Back to celebrate 20 years of success is North America’s most esteemed design fair, Interior Design Show (IDS),
which will be taking over Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 18-21, 2018. This year’s show will
welcome returning favourites and new visionaries to the Caesarstone Stage during its three-day run, based around the
concept of Future Forward design thinking. IDS18 is thrilled to announce first-time conference speakers, the hip-hop
architect, Michael Ford (United States) and renowned textile designer, Kathryn M. Ireland (United States) as the initial round
of confirmed talent coming to Toronto. To pay homage to the event’s 20th anniversary, designers from IDS’ 1997 debut, Karim
Rashid (Canada) and Brian Gluckstein (Canada), will join the lineup to share their design journeys.
FUNCTION
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BY CYNTHIA SODA • PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANI BUCHMAN
et’s face it: we’re all drawn to beautiful things. I personally have a knack for coveting the
most luxurious item in a store—not unlike many people I know. However, committing the
faux-pas of purchasing that very beautiful, very expensive item, only to find that it won’t
fit into your space, is something we designers use our trained eye to guard against.
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PRETTY DYSFUNCTIONAL
Interior design is constantly evolving.
Styles change, but function is much
more difficult (read: expensive) to
modify once it’s been laid out.
Sightlines are one of the most import-
ant considerations to make. Imagine
sitting down to an elegant dinner, and
from the table your guests can see the
powder room door is open with a
glorious view of the toilet. Or think of
the parent making dinner, having to
run back and forth from the kitchen to
the family room in order to keep watch
over their toddler playing beyond the
wall dividing the spaces.
Paint colours, wallpaper and fabrics
(no matter how pretty) won’t fix these
issues. With a focus on layout and
function at the beginning, each of
these finishes would enhance the
spaces they’re in, instead of acting as
a distraction from more serious,
underlying issues.
LONG-TERM SUCCESS
When designers put together furniture
concepts for a space, each piece is
carefully considered in order for all
parts to contribute to the whole. Even
if it’s not in the clients’ budget to
purchase everything at once, they will
have a road map to follow in order to
build upon their design over time,
piece by piece. You can change the
cushions, the rug, the accessories
when styles change, but as long as the
layout works, you will always have a
home that is equal parts stylish and
functional.
Cynthia Soda is owner, principal interior designer of Soda Pop Design Inc., a multi-disciplinary interior design firm
providing complete custom renovation and design services for residential and commercial clients throughout the GTA. Soda
Pop Design Inc. focuses on merging the client’s lifestyle, personality and architecture to create customized, liveable luxury.
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RENO & DECOR BOOTH DESIGNER, KATE DAVIDSON Looking to have a successful renovation experience ahead? Catch on
stage designers Linda Mazur and Rebecca Hay, who will share with you
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Designing the booth this year is Kate renovations. They will also reveal their latest must-have design and trend
items for your bathroom, upcoming kitchen and home renovations.
Davidson. Kate Davidson is Designer, Appearing Saturday, February 17 at 6 p.m. & Sunday, February 18 at 12 p.m.
Principal of Kate + Co. Design Inc.
For more then a decade, this design
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DESIGN LESSON
LARGE
living
IN THE KITCHEN
Adaptability is important in small spaces, as is maximizing your seating. In this beautiful-
ly bright kitchen, the island maximizes its full potential, hosting multiple seating options
that can easily move around to accommodate guests.
Shiny surfaces, like the white, high-gloss lacquer cabinets and polished stone back-
splash, help create the illusion of expansiveness by reflecting light. You can also play with
mixing your metals, aiding to create visual appeal within a small space. Here, gold metal
in the lighting is combined with stainless steel in the seating, and brushed aluminum in
the range hood. Show off your flair and personal style with fun accent lighting above.
THINK SMALL
Condo and tiny-home dwellers need to find compact
or multi-tasking appliances and furniture
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showroom to check out their lineup of products. Perfect Do you have a reno or
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HOME
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Organized and orderly rooms not only look good,
they’re good for you BY JIM CARUK
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hate seeing a mess. On a jobsite, piles of trash and
jumbled materials aren’t just an eyesore, they’re a safety
hazard for me and my crew.
The same goes for around the home. Mounds of junk
spilling off of every surface is a tripping hazard, and scien-
tists have shown that messy spaces actually stress us out.
But shoving everything into cupboards and drawers isn’t
an efficient solution. As they say, a place for everything and
everything in its place.
KITCHEN PLANNER
When designing a kitchen, there’s usually a fair bit of wasted
or underused space in a corner cabinet. People usually figure
they’ll put bulky countertop appliances at the back, and only
pull them out when needed. But, left out of sight, they’re
usually not top of mind and get forgotten about. Instead, I Finally, don’t forget the space you may be wasting in the
recommend investing in some sort of swinging, lazy Susan- utility room. You may have room for some wall-mounted
style shelving so you can pull out the items from the back, shelving, or a standalone unit that you can use to organize
making them more accessible. cleaning supplies, bulk bags of toilet paper and paper towel,
Whether you bought them from a big-box store, or had or even non-perishable pantry items.
them custom-made, most kitchen cabinets come with
adjustable shelving. But most people tend to set them up PARKING PAD
when they first move back in, then never change them I’m always amazed how many people have garages that they
again. I’d say it’s worth taking an afternoon to play around can’t actually park a car in, because they’re crammed full of
with your dishes and pantry items to see if you can set up junk. Often, all that’s needed is a little bit of shelving and
the shelving more efficiently. some planning to better utilize the space.
One of the bulkiest items we store in our garages is a set
BED, BATH, AND BEYOND of winter tires. Rather than eating up a corner of the garage,
Closets tend to be the great dumping ground in the house. invest in a wall-mounted rack so you can get them off the
That’s why there are entire companies dedicated to closet ground and out of the way.
organization. But if consultation fees just aren’t in the Bicycles can also eat up a lot of floor space. But not if
budget, there are a number of (pardon the pun) off-the-shelf they’re hung from hooks in the ceiling or on the wall.
options that any reasonably skilled DIYer can install. Buying a simple PVC storage shelf is a great way to
Nobody likes a cramped, cluttered bathroom. One way to organize your garden tools, leaf bags, flowerpots, and so on.
save a bit of space is to install a wall-mounted toilet, where And a couple of hooks screwed into the studs are great for
the water tank is hidden between the studs. A vanity mirror keeping shovels and other long-handled tools organized and
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CLEAR THE WAY need to be mindful of how it may affect It is very important that your
Major renovations often require you their neighbours. These types of homes contract outline the full scope of
to move out of your home for a few have shared walls, and if the tempera- work and all associated costs. Avoid
weeks. To ensure that your contractor ture in your home drops significantly, renovators who urge you to forego a
has easy access to and from your it can affect the comfort level of those written contract. It’s a sign that you
home, you’ll need to make arrange- living on the other side of the wall. If are not working with a professional.
ments for shoveling snow and salting the shared wall is not properly insulat- Verbal agreements make it hard for
steps in your absence. Some renova- ed, talk to your renovator about you to hold your renovator accountable
tion companies may offer the service installing some temporary insulation to for sub-par work, and you will not have
but you’ll need to discuss it in ad- prevent heat loss. This is another issue a point of reference if there is a conflict
vance. It may come at an added cost, that should be discussed in advance over payment.
so make sure it is noted in your as it may result in additional fees. Make sure you always work with
renovation contract. a professional renovator. There are
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When you move out of your home, it when renovating homes with flat renomark.ca—home of the national
will likely cool down significantly even roofs. Major renovations or additions RenoMark program. All RenoMark
if the heat is still on. This increases the may compromise the structural renovators agree to abide by a code
chance of water freezing inside your durability of the home. Snow can of conduct, which holds them to a
pipes, which could cause them to burst. build up on the roof, and if your home number of obligations. In addition to
To minimize the risk, have a plumber is not structurally finished, it may not providing a written contract, they
heat the water line coming into your hold up the weight. For an added fee, offer a minimum two-year warranty,
house, or call your municipality to your renovator can have someone are covered by at least $2 million
shut the water off at the street side. shovel the snow or have an electrician worth of liability insurance and carry
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install a specialized heater. After the all applicable licenses and permits.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR renovation, you can choose whether Your home is your largest asset, so
Homeowners doing a winter renovation to remove the heater or leave it to it deserves a professional, no matter
in semi-detached houses or townhomes prevent snow permanently. what time of year it is.
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ne in four Canadians buy bird food and/or consume ‘birding’ products. The average amount spent is
$1,000 per year. If that sounds crazy, count me as one of the crazy ones. With 14 feeding stations on
my property, I spend a lot of time and money providing sustenance to my local bird population.
Most Canadian bird lovers live with the fantasy that we feed them to help the little darlings along
the way. They need us. Not true. If all of us hung up our feeders in the garage, and stopped feeding the local bird
population, they would be fine. We feed them to bring them to us: they are our entertainment.
REALITY CHECK
However, the part about them ‘being just fine’ is not accurate.
According to Bird Studies Canada (BSC), the country’s fore-
most authority on the subject, our bird population is anything
but ‘fine.’ There are many bird species in decline. The popula-
tion of eastern meadowlarks, chimney swifts, barn swallows
and nighthawks are all in trouble, if the numbers mean
anything. Across Canada, four bird species in 10 are in some
form of long-term decline, some of them quite seriously.
BIRD’S EYEVIEW
After years of reviewing the facts, Bird Studies Canada has
determined that birds are an excellent ‘indicator’ of environ-
mental health and trends. BSC uses their now famous ‘citizen
science’ models to help them determine how many birds are
out there, one species at a time.
Here are some of the facts, courtesy of Bird Studies Canada:
Birds eat enormous amounts of seeds, fruits, insects and
invertebrates. Changes in bird population numbers often
reflect changes in less visible forms of life in nature. Put
another way, a decline in some bird species may allow for an
unnatural outbreak of certain insect infestations. A farm
without a hawk or other raptor hovering over the fields will
have far more rodents prowling around.
Birds are a ‘canary in the environmental coal mine.’ For
example, the dramatic decline of the bald eagle population, two
generations ago, was an indicator of the effects of the chemical
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or other significant detail)
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Ideally the client has trust in the ideas and expertise of builder involved along all steps of the process, or
the architect and and allows freedom of creativity. just in their defined segment?
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architect and interior wood—what are the differences for you? a clear outline of roles, responsibilities and deliverables
of each member is a necessity to avoid overlap or conflict
designer provides AB: In the country, clients tend to be slightly older, between professionals, which confuse clients.
more experienced and are often moving out of the city.
another level of
Typically, my country clients are better heeled and are Builder Jim, you acted as the project manager on
design, which raises more relaxed, having undertaken a few renos in the past. this build, but your firm also undertakes an in-house
City homes offer unique challenges, such as this site with Design-Build approach to projects—how does this
the profile of the tight confines, whereas more rural settings provide process differ for you?
ample views, along with more siting process to capitalize
project.” -BUILDER JIM on topography, prevailing winds and lake views. BJ: Our design process is more function-based in
nature. Working with an architect and interior designer
Designer Meghan, you acted as designer here, but provides another level of design, which raises the profile
you also undertake permit drawings and some of the project. It also tends to remove some of the
project management duties for clients—how does copycat DIY design direction that is so prevalent in the
this process differ for you? industry. It’s not the right solution for everyone, however,
and the Design-Build method works very well to help
DM: We know to enter with a low ego when working in people undertake their dreams of expanding, updating
collaboration as everyone at the table is skilled at what or recreating their space to suit their tastes or needs.
they do, hence their reputation and why they were About 75 per cent of what we build is designed in-house,
retained. When we run from start to finish for the client, but we love building interesting and challenging
the project has more of a singular vision—our vision— projects designed by other professionals, too.
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