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/

Green Renovations Toronto

When seeking green ideas while planning a renovation in Toronto, then consider the following suggestion...How about upgrading your current toilet to one of the latest water efficient green alternatives that are available, this will help to reduce water consumption yet have no impact on performance of your throne.

Check our friends at Canaroma and their line-up of green alternatives....Go Green

http://www.canaroma.ca/products/green-products/

Kohler Ceiling Tub Filler

This Kohler ceiling tub filler is a fantastic accent to any bathroom renovation project.
We installed this Kohler ceiling bath filler in our latest phase of the Toronto Bridlepath mansion renovation project completed by Toronto Custom Concepts




Kohler Ceiling Tub Filler

Ceiling Tub Filler

This ceiling tub filler produces a solid stream of water that comes vertically from the ceiling down into your bath tub.  This Kohler tub filler offer a pressure sensitive flow to avoid splattering.

Hope you like it!

Toronto Bathroom

This Toronto bathroom that we finished was a complete bathroom renovation project.
We renovated the bathroom including new flooring tiles, bathroom vanity, new countertop, glass shower with the latest fixtures including a terrific square rain-head shower.

This was a great project with another wonderful client.

Enjoy the bathroom pics!

BBQ Island Countertop

When planning your countertop for your island BBQ, check out this countertop that Dave suggested and installed.  Quartz was selected instead of granite and other options due to it being more accommodating to the harsher Toronto weather condition.   This installation used 1.5 inch thick quartz to allow for strength to to avoid the risk of cracking.   The lighter colour of quartz was suggested to avoid too much heat and sunlight vs a darker shade.

Quartz Countertop BBQ Island

The BBQ island stonework was completed by our friends at PlusOneLandscape.com