Top Must-Have Tools for DIY Carpenter

This is our top 5 list of must-have tools for the carpenter in each of us

1. Cordless Nailer/Compressor
2. Mitre Saw
3. Table Saw
4. Cordless Drill
5. Sawsall :)

Ask us for our preference of which brands are the tops in these categories ;)

Planning an Outdoor Kitchen

When planning your outdoor kitchen, there are many factors to take into consideration.

Layout
Electrical for Mini-Fridges
Plumbing for Outdoor Sink
Gas-Propane
Extra Storage
Countertop
Drainage
Foundation
Accent Lighting
Direction of Shade/Sun

Toronto Custom Concepts can help you layout the perfect outdoor kitchen to serve your needs

Caesarstone Concetto Countertops

Interested in upgrading your countertop to one of the latest and greatest options currently out there?   Well look not further....check out the line-up of Caesarstone's Concetto series of stunning countertop options.

Some of the more unique and interesting patterns include blue agate, gray agate, brown agate, rose quartz, and white quartz to name a few.

Amazing and absolutely stunning....but don't forget your wallet as the Concetto series are beautiful, yet beauty sometimess comes with a premium pricetag :)

Toronto Bridlepath Bathroom Reno

Our Bridlepath mansion renovation project has produced absolutely stunning results surpassing even the toughest critics expectations

Here is a picture of just one of the renovated bathrooms during our phase 1 renovation of this Toronto Bridlepath mega mansion renovation project by the team at Toronto Custom Concepts! 

Enjoy!!!

LED Lights Ideas

Installing LED lights are all the rage now-a-days....Clients are asking us to install them in some fantastic locations.  Gone are the days that these lights were only for behind your valence and below your upper kitchen cabinets.  We have installed these LED lights in a variety of locations, here are a few of our favs:

-LEDS under granite countertops

-wetbar accents LED light

-stone wall accent lighting

-art niches to name a few

Ask us about the newer LED lights that come with a mini remote control ;)

Toronto Custom Countertops

When planning your custom countertop project, Toronto Custom Concepts has designed many projects involving new countertop installations.

A few design areas to consider for your new custom countertop

1) Type - Granite, Soapstone, Quartz
2) Thickness
3) Edging
4) Finish
5) Corners
6) Overhangs
7) Support / L Brackets

Toronto Custom Concepts and Pinterest

Toronto Custom Concepts has now launched our Pinterest company account...

Check it out when you have a moment, and Pin Us! :)

http://pinterest.com/tocustomconcept/

Toronto Custom Shelving Ideas

We have done some creative custom shelving ideas across the greater Toronto area... here are some suggestions that you should consider when planning out your next project.

Custom shelving/storage improvement projects include:

1) corner spaces - leverage custom shelving in corner, consider lazy susans and extendible corner units
2) loft spaces - you may want to leverage pull down hanging storage...great for laundry rooms and closets
3) basements - plan out amble shelving and storage when converting an unfinished basement to a finished one
4) hard to reach spaces - elevated storage is great in garages, mezzanine areas
5) hidden spaces - some of the most unused space are the best ones for custom shelving, such as behind staircases and in closets...these are great to plan for when starting a new custom built home.

Ledgestone Design Ideas

Ledgestone design ideas vary thruout your home including using ledgestone for amazing fireplace surrounds.  You can also incorporate ledgestone into your backsplash designs including in your kitchen, laundry room, office and wet-bar to name a few.    Ledgestone is also a great option when looking to accent a particular wall or structure.

These are some recent pictures of projects we have completed that incorporate ledgestone as part of the design.

Cultured Ledgestone comes in a variety of different styles and colour options including dark ridge, winterhaven, harvest, and chardonnay to name a few.

Lazy Susan Kitchen Corners

When considering upgrading your kitchen corners for better usability, a Lazy Susan will help improve your accessibility to hard-to-reach corner space.  But Lazy Susan's have come a long way.

They are now offered in a variety of different layout options.
You may want to consider one of the following different Lazy Susan shapes:

Kidney Shaped
Half Moon
Round
D-Shaped

Check out Richelieu's line-up of Lazy Susans

http://www.richelieu.com/en/lazy-susan-1052086-c

Ironing Board Storage Ideas

The ironing board storage idea that was most popular for us at this years National Home Show was the hide-away ironing board system that extends for easy access, and then once finished with all your ironing, this board quickly and easily folds up and away back into your dedicated space.

This ironing board takes up very little space so it is great for laundry rooms, closets, dorms, and condos to just a few.  It measures less than 14 inches deep by 6 inches in height when in the stored position.



Check out this hot new accessory that will spice your ironing needs.....ok, at least just a little ;)

Laundry Room Reno

Laundry room renos are big for us this time of year with spring cleaning upon us, people are looking to give their current laundry room an upgrade while cleaning up their home for the warmer weather.

Upgrading your laundry room is typically not a small undertaking...some folks think since it is typically a small room that upgrading it is a piece of cake...but most laundry renos need to take into account quite a few things such as:

Laundry Room Reno

-electrical being modified for washer/dryer relocation or stacking
-adding additional cabinets (uppers and lowers) - think smaller version of a kitchen
-have plumbing done for major renos
-installing new countertops due to new layouts
-installing new flooring tiles

Laundry Room Countertop Reno

-installing backsplash
-reworking dryer vent hose
-repainting the walls
the list goes on and on....

Stacked Washer and Dryer

So design and plan out your laundry room renovation project, as it will add value to your home and differentiate you from any of your neighbours when you sell your home.

Toronto Closet Reviews

When reviewing any Toronto closet vendors installers, please keep in mind a few tips...

1. Do your homework.  Look online and review background checks on your potential closet vendors
2. Ask about timeframes...Some Toronto vendors are unable to commit to timetables and schedules
3. Ensure companies are licensed and insured in and around the greater Toronto area.
4. Ask your vendors to work with your to produce an electronic rendering of what your space will look like...With technology so cheap, there is no reason why a vendor shouldnt be doing this for you
5.  References, references, references....look online, check out websites, and directories.  If you potential feedback doesnt have credible feedback and references there has to be a reason to why not

Good luck!

TCC Booth at the National Home Show

For those of you who werent able to make it out to this years National Home Show held at the Direct Energy Building in Toronto, we wanted to share with you a glipse of Toronto Custom Concepts/Toronto Custom Closets and our showcase booth. 

 

Dont worry if you missed it, cause we will be back again next year at the 2014 National Home Show!

Here are some pics to hold you over until then :)