Some buildings just require a small refresh. This Condo lobby reno was just that!
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20 20 hindsight is the sought-after medicine of the uncertain soul, and it is the power that drives us all further. The past, however, can be both mesmerizing and entrapment.
The pride that comes with it is what informs the actions of our future, and the lessons of our mistakes help us navigate new conundrums.
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What is there to think about when you thought about "things" for more than half a century? What is there to buy when you bought all that you need? Where is there to travel when you've travelled everywhere. If you've gotten to the point where you've wondered about these, the answer is ... plenty. And if you think otherwise, your brain needs realignment.
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The kitchen is for many the heart of the home. From small condos to sprawling family homes, the space you have needs to work for you and how you use the space, multiple times a day.
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“My creative output uniquely combines the love of architecture and design history, passion for creative thinking, knowledge of fine detailing and a deep understanding of patterns and habits of living. I've been told that I have a unique capability to build bespoke cohesive spaces that have an intangible positive connection with my clients for whom I designed them.” 🧞♀️xA.
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Here is a look at a beautiful project in Leaside that we completed a while back, and it’s now on the market for a new owner! Check out the listings at Sotheby’s!
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It was an October morning when I woke up and wondered how I want to spend my life. Maybe it was the gloominess of that particular morning that pushed me to such thoughts. Maybe it was simply the time to think them.
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In the 1970s, in the small art community of Mendocino, California, a new kind of textile dye emerged, shedding light on the little fungus that never ceased to amaze. From truffles to poison, mushrooms are a species to recon with. Nowadays, we see so many products coming out of them that, soon enough, we will grow mushroom forests.
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We’re thrilled to let you know that Adriana will be part of a panel of experts discussing how to work with an interior designer. We hope you can make it! Click for link to registration
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When Malinowski coined the ubiquitous term in the 1920s, nuclear families had been at the root of most societies for more than 500 years. Yet it has not always been so; in history, we see other constructs that have been much more successful in delivering a wide range of impressive lifestyle benefits as precursors of this now prevalent reality. Nuclear families, even by definition, are proponents of exclusion. A nucleus is compactly closed, not open. It hardens its barriers to the rest of the world rejecting fluency. Indubitably a suitable environment for the very young, for young adults and beyond, nuclear families are not enough.
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Warm tone woods with natural stones and light colours are reminiscent of a tranquil and luxurious spa. The atmosphere achieved by the selected finishes creates an ideal space for ultimate relaxation.
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Shabnam’s long time working in the interior design industry has given her the experience to hone her craft and fine tune her design eye. To create a successful design, it’s important to understand our clients and what they are looking for, as designers we enjoy injecting aspects of our clients personality, lifestyle and stories into the design.
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In philosophical thought, elegance and parsimony are the two facets of simplicity. Simply put: you can experience simplicity either in the form of simple hypotheses, referred to as elegance or, in the form of methods, referred to as parsimony.
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From consults to the Red Carpet experience and everything in between Dochia has a wide range of interior design services developed to fit the needs of any client. Over 21 years in business and multiple award winning projects, Dochia has established itself as one of the top 2% interior design firms in Ontario.
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Being your own boss in interior design is not as easy as you think. If you work by yourself and generate enough income to support your basic self, live the life you want, save for a rainy day and, yes, save for that retirement that willy-nilly will come, then you’re good.
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The realization that we're truly alone in this world comes much later in life than it should. In fact, for some, it does not come at all. Some think of this as a bad thing when in fact, there is nothing bad about it. Too much reliance on parents, extended family, friends and support groups is detrimental to an individual's life on many levels. On the other hand self-sufficiency, at least to a certain extent, is extremely useful.
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A healthy lifestyle through design. We are a lifestyle-services company that defines and inspires impeccable living. From bespoke homes to condo living, from refined traveling to urban experiences get your monthly dose of style.
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There is a lot of preparation when it comes to presenting a design concept to a client. Drawings, finishes, and our signature vibe trays are just a few of the many components it takes to pitch a successful design.
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Whether your entertaining an intimate group of friends or hosting the annual long weekend barbeque blowout the right outdoor setup is key to making the gathering a success. When the weather permits and al fresco dining becomes the standards we have a few tips up our sleeves to amp up any backyard spread. Bonus, all these ideas can be adapted to suit the space your working with, whether it be a 100 sqft balcony or sprawling backyard terrace.
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This house situated on a stunning property with lush, mature trees and was the perfect spot to give the exiting home a facelift and complete a full fledged reno. An exterior “Architectural lift” can take you from the past to the future. If you have a property with no terrain, embracing the beauty of terraced landscape design is key.
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