When it comes to staging your home for sale, interior decorating can be complicated. The debate between curtains or blinds goes beyond aesthetic preferences, with the design community having a variety of opinions on which is the best choice to help sell your home. Stylistically, there are a lot of choices. There are about as many […]

There are some obvious elements that could lower your home’s resale value, and you can probably think of some of them, like living next to a waste plant or having floor-to-ceiling 70s wallpaper in every room. But these less obvious aspects that could decrease your home’s value might surprise you: Appliances That Aren’t Stainless SteelLike […]

Bathrooms are a big deal in a high-end home. Buyers don’t just want a functional or even a trendy space. They want a true retreat that rivals the best Canadian hotel spas. So it’s no surprise that many homeowners preparing to sell assume that the bathrooms are a good place to upgrade, and they’re right. […]

It’s easy to take gutters for granted. They serve a utilitarian purpose by directing rainwater away from your home’s foundation. In luxury real estate, however, installing high quality gutters can also be a way to set your home apart. While aluminum and vinyl are the most prevalent materials for a home’s drain system, here are […]

Whether you want to give your kitchen a luxury upgrade by gutting it before you sell, or you just purchased an older home and want to bring it into the 21st century, designing the kitchen layout will be critical. It’s one of the most well-used rooms in any house and can really make or break the […]

Your home may be beautiful to you, but that could actually hurt you when it comes to netting a great offer. Why? Because a buyer wants to be able to imagine themselves in a home, and an overly personal design—hello, bright orange accent wall—could make things difficult for them. But it can be hard to […]

With homeownership financially impossible for many young Canadians, a craze called house hacking has been gaining momentum all across the country. This is when a homeowner also becomes an investor more out of financial need than anything else. It can pretty much be summed up by the old adage, “having your cake and eating it, […]

There’s a lot of debate about what really constitutes a luxury home, and in some ways, it’s not surprising. There’s nothing to stop anyone from marketing their home as a “luxury property” and, in fact, some homes are designed to carefully mimic upscale finishes and features. So how can you tell these homes from the […]

It’s no secret that most Canadians love to get a deal. We enjoy hunting for things that look like they’re worth scads of money, but were actually bought at a bargain. In the same vein, a home can be updated to look chic and sleek without emptying the bank. These seven ways to update your […]

Everyone appreciates the simple joy of a luxury hotel: the soft linens, the balcony, the nighttime cityscape. If you’re hoping to create that experience in your own home, it’s entirely within reach. Here are a few options to transform your home into the ultimate luxury experience. Wall SconcesIndoor lighting is one of the subtlest changes […]

Living in a condominium can seem like a pretty sweet deal. In exchange for your monthly condo fees, all your maintenance tasks are taken care of. Right? Well, while you might not be on the hook for things like shovelling snow or cleaning the building’s pool, there are still some maintenance tasks you can’t forget. […]

Maybe you’re on a tight deadline to sell your place. Maybe viewings have been booked sooner than you expected and you just haven’t had time to find a quality stager. In the world of real estate, things happen fast, like, really fast. So if you need a quick method for staging your home in the […]

There aren’t many Canadians who don’t like to save a buck here and there. When it comes to repairing certain things in your home that need some tweaking, you don’t always need to pick up the phone to call a handyman. You might be surprised at how many repairs you can actually do yourself. When […]

In Canada, kitchens are one of the most well-used and dynamic spaces in a house. Whether you have a small condo kitchen or a home with a spacious eat-in, it’s likely to have been the heart of your house, and potential buyers will be picturing it that way for their own needs too. This is […]

When you’re busy prepping your home for sale, it’s easy to focus your attention on the larger, grander parts of the space, like living rooms and kitchens. Bathrooms, however, are a crucial part of any home and investing in upgrades here can significantly increase your home’s value. If a full-scale renovation just isn’t in your […]

We’ve all seen an opulent home on television, staged perfectly to appeal to buyers. When you’re dealing with a small condo like many Canadians, however, you might not have the luxury of unlimited square footage to impress. The good news? You can still make the most of your space with these tricks: Maximize natural light. Though […]

The best way to make a home feel truly luxurious and from the future is to make it as connected as possible. Technology has come such a long way, and some of the most compelling tech has been developed to simplify and de-stress your home life. Best of all, not only do these upgrades make […]

It’s been a long time since your last deep cleaning, but it’s time for the next round. Before the real cleaning can begin, you have to tackle your clutter. It can be a daunting task to confront all of the junk that’s been quietly building up in your home’s nooks and crannies for months, but […]

When it comes to living spaces, many of us look for the biggest bang for our buck. The following are seven projects you might want to take on that won’t put a huge dent in your wallet, but will really make an impact in your home. Bed LiftTransforming your bed with a new headboard will […]

Clutter is the bane of a well-curated home. It’s all too easy to let unnecessary objects pile up in your home. These 10 items are so easy to say goodbye to, you won’t believe you ever let them stay in your home in the first place. Expired Toiletries Makeup, lotions, and other toiletries can begin […]