Brian Gluckstein Design Gallery
July 27, 2009
This gallery showcases photos from August/September 2009 feature with designer Brian Gluckstein. You can find more photos and information on this home designed by Brian Gluckstein in the August/September 2009 issue of Canadian Home Trends Magazine. Click here to order a copy today.
Whistler Design Challenge with Debbie Evans
July 27, 2009
What kind of a house can be built on a long, narrow parcel of land that has various grades and level changes? Debbie Evans of Whistler Interior Design welcomed the challenge. She worked with Kat Sullivan, designer, and architect Paul O’Mara, to produce a comfortable, spacious home that provides a peaceful retreat even though it is ... Read More
Sensational Modern Space Designed by Michelle Ardiel
July 27, 2009
Canadian Home Trends: Michelle, talk to us about this gorgeous kitchen. Michelle Ardiel: The kitchen was actually my starting point for the whole layout of the home - I didn’t even start drawing up the rest of the house until I had figured out the kitchen. The design takes advantage of the beautiful lake view on ... Read More
Classic Impression
July 27, 2009
Bentley Homes is a custom home builder that prides itself on the construction of unique homes that stand out from one another. Bentley Homes entered a home in the Spring Parade of Homes for the first time this past spring. In the Fall Parade of Homes, the custom homebuilder has two show homes on display. “The ... Read More
Today's designers looking worldwide for new styling touches
July 27, 2009
Design today is being influenced by styles from all over the world with influences in particular from Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Anything that adds interest is welcome, says design industry sources. If designers can pull off adding foreign influences while maintaining a cohesive interior, it's a lot more interesting and adds to ... Read More
Auto Maintenance
July 23, 2009
Text by Blair Korchinski One of the best sources of information on required maintenance for your particular vehicle is the owner’s manual. It will tell you what is required and the intervals that maintenance should be performed. It is best to follow the heavy usage list, even if you don’t drive much or consider your usage ... Read More
CONSTRUCTION MORTGAGES: Good planning and preparation make all the difference.
July 23, 2009
Text by Betty Shore Building your new home is exciting yet can also be a bit daunting. There are so many decisions to make, choosing kitchen cabinets, flooring, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures and many more. You will need to dedicate yourself from the moment you decide to build to the moment you walk through your new ... Read More
The ABC’s of Closing Costs
July 23, 2009
Text by Kathy Wiebe You’ve found your dream home, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you’re eager to move into your new home. However before you get the key, there’s one more step—the closing. Also called the settlement, the closing is the process of passing ownership of property from seller ... Read More
Ensure a warm welcome – add a Fireplace
July 23, 2009
Text by Pat Gerbrandt Even though the New Year has begun, and several winter months are already behind us, the appeal of a fireplace beckons warmly. A fireplace can be incorporated into renovation plans almost as easily as those for a new house. If you are considering a wood burning fireplace, remember to plan also for wood storage. ... Read More
Dirt on Gardening
July 22, 2009
Text by Nancy Johnston Starting an Early Garden Start a garden easily by covering the chosen area with black plastic weighed down with rocks or bricks to hold it in place, for two weeks in early spring. The sun will heat the plastic and bake the vegetation beneath. If you already have an established bed you can ... Read More
