Toronto Custom Bathroom is up and live!

Toronto Custom Bathrooms division of Toronto Custom Concepts has launched it's dedicated website focused on highlighting our clients bathroom renovation projects.

You can click here to see the new website!

Let us know your feedback and suggestions for the site.

Enjoy!

Before and After Bathroom Renovation Pics

Before and after renovation pictures really help to serve a variety of purposes.  If you are a client looking to renovate then before and after pictures can provide you with an idea of different styles and colours for your renovation project.   If you are a contractor or designer, before and after renovation pictures can serve as a guide and provide useful visual cues for your client on how their project may turn out.


Here are a couple of our before and after pictures of a recent bathroom renovation project...

Before And After Shower

Before And After Shower

Custom Heat Registers

Custom heat registers provide that integrated look and a seamless finish to a renovation project.   Heat registers are necessary but the standard builder ones take away from the completeness of a custom renovation project.



Custom Heat Register

Heat Register Tile
 

For example, we completed a bathroom last month, and you can see in the following picture if we used a standard heat register the bathroom flooring would have seemed nice but not perfect. 


The porcelain tile we used didn't flow into a standard heat register, so we used an existing porcelain tile and then custom cut into a pattern that presented a seamless transition from tiles to heat register.   We were absolutely thrilled with the final outcome and so was our client!

Face Frame Cabinets

This face frame cabinet that we completed in a recent bathroom renovation highlights another option to provide a stronger and more custom appearance that seems more integrated and flows from end to end.



Face Frame Cabinet

Face Frame Bathroom Vanity

Face frame cabinets are comprised of vertical stiles and horizontal rails that really provide a pronounced custom look and feel.   We really enjoyed incorporating face frame cabinetry into this bathroom renovation.  We hope you enjoy these bathroom pictures...

Toronto Fall Home Show

I can't believe that the Toronto Fall Home Show is already upon us.

Once again, being hosted out of the Better Living Centre at the Exhibition Place in Toronto, this is your opportunity to see the latest trends, and vendor products entering the home marketplace.  With more than 300+ exhibitors and keynote speakers it is sure to be another amazing event.

This year's event runs from October 3-6.

Here is the link for more information

Toronto Fall Home Show

See you there!

Countertop Types Pros and Cons

We listed the pros and cons of different countertop types.  This list will help you select the right type of countertop depending on your needs and budget

• Stone/Composite (Granite/Quartz/Slate)
• Pros: Heat resistant, durable
• Cons: High price tag
• Price: $50-$100/sq. ft.
• Butcher Block
• Pros:  More Flexibility to shape
• Cons: Does not clean as easy, moisture damage
• Cost: $60-$90/sq. ft.
• Stainless Steel
• Pros:  Easy to clean, stylish, heat resistant
• Cons:  Potential to dent
• Cost:  $100/sq. ft.
• Concrete
• Pros:  Durable and heat resistant
• Cons:  Potential Staining
• Costs: $70-$125/sq. ft.



Countertop Samples

White Painted Ceilings

We can paint your white ceilings whether you have a waffle ceiling or a smooth flat ceiling. 
You can let us know if you prefer a silk, matt, semi-gloss, high gloss type of paint finish to match the rest of your room décor.

Here is a picture of a recent paint job we did in south-east Oakville.



White Ceiling Paint

You can see the sheen of the white paint that reflects the accent lighting in the room and the intricate woodworking thru-out the office.

Bandini Arya and Seta Faucets

The Bandini Arya and the Bandini Seta faucets are absolutely amazing faucets.  They are the merger of both beauty and artwork coming together to produce a top-of-the-line faucet.  Bindini, located near Florence Italy, produces fantastic faucets for both kitchen and bathroom.  They have both modern and classic product lines with more than 16 collections to choice from.

Here are a couple of pictures of their Arya and Seta faucets....Truly stunning!

This is a link to their website www.rbandini.it

Cottage Stone Fireplace

This stone fireplace built in a high ceiling cottage is the focal point for your eye in this beautiful cottage.  The layout of the stones is time consuming, but if done properly will result in a nice pattern that matches nicely with the rustic theme of most cottages.

Toronto Storage Wars Idea

One of our Toronto client's storage requirement was to figure out how to make the best use of this landing space beside their downstairs staircase for neatly storing their articles yet still showcasing that it was a custom built design that worked with the room layout

Toronto Storage Idea

You can see the integrated seating area, uppers and lower cabinets for storage of both big and smaller parcels, and the angled shelving that you can see on a 45 degree for easy access to their smaller items, pictures etc...Great storage design idea!

Outdoor BBQ Island

After we finished off the setting up the integrated wine fridge and installing the quartz countertop on this outdoor BBQ island,  the owners finally had a chance to enjoy a meal and some nice vino on their new outdoor BBQ island.  (Thanks to PlusOneLandscape for their masonary work on this project)

The integrated built-in breakfast bar on the right side serves as a focal point for enjoying a nice BBQ meal while remaining close enough to watch what is still cooking on the grill, or one can just chill and sit down while sipping your favourite Merlot over some good conversation.

Outdoor BBQ Island Idea

Our advice to you if you are planning an outdoor BBQ island is to spend some time figuring out how you plan to use it and that will help drive the optimal layout and design to meet your needs....Bon appetite!

Custom Wall Units Toronto

Looking for custom wall units in Toronto...look no further...Toronto Custom Concepts can work with you to custom design the best wall unit for your family room, living room, office or any other space.

Check out the following wall unit we designed for a large home renovation project in a Bridlepath mansion this year.   This wall unit spanned the entire back wall in the office and included a roll-up desk space as well.



Toronto Custom Wallunit

Toronto General Contractors

When researching a GTA general contractor you must ensure that the contractors you are evaluating provide you will the following information:

1) Licensed Contractors (we are registered here http://www.oakville.ca/townhall/licensed-contractors.html)
2) Business Liability Insurance (a minimum of $1.5 Million)
3) Dozens of examples of finished related jobs (that they have completed)
4) References (clients who are willing to validate the companies quality of work)
5) Online testimonials (with this new world of social, internet etc...consumers can be better informed before making a decision.  This is increasingly more important as it seems there are more fly-by-night contractors now than ever before)
6)WSIB Insurance

Good luck on selecting your general contractor for your next job!

Novello Love Collection

Check out the latest line-up addition from Novello's Love Collection.

This modern piece has an amazing flow to from faucet to tub, and it will definitely be talk-of-the-town at your next get together.

If you like it, make sure you ask our friends at Canaroma to special order this for your renovation project....All I can say is wow!

http://www.canaroma.ca/new-products/bathtubs-whirlpools/Bathtub-Novello1/novello/in-stock-or-8-weeks/