How to use Greenery - Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year
What’s driving your design decisions? Pantone recently announced its 2017 Colour of the Year, “Greenery.” Pantone’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman says that Greenery provides “us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and
5 types of fireplaces for condos and houses
It’s already dropped to around -20 degrees celsius and we’re just getting started with winter here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). If you don’t have a fireplace to curl up in front of this winter, we bet you wish you did. If you’re thinking of getting
Affordable last-minute home decor gifts for Christmas
With Christmas less than a week away, the pressure to find the perfect gift is at an all-time high. But, excessively crowded malls and hectic holiday schedules often cause people to procrastinate and leave important Christmas shopping until the very last
A nature-inspired guide to decorating your home for the holidays
Do you look forward to the holiday season and decorating? Are you looking to break free from commercialism? If you prefer to take a minimal approach this season, then you will want to check out the nine nifty tips below.1) This table setting features
Streetcar Safety Murals may be coming to Toronto!
Following the full day of speakers and panels at re:Public - NXT City’s Public Space Symposium, I attended the after-party where the NXT City Prize was presented! The panel of five jurors included Shauna Levy, President of Design Exchange; Lachlan
My day at re:Public - NXT City’s Public Space Symposium
What does the future of public space in Toronto look like? Last week, up-and-coming and established urban planners pondered that question as they came together in the heart of Leslieville at District 28 for re:Public, NXT City’s first Public Space
Ice Breakers: New public art installation coming to Toronto’s Waterfront
The founders of the annual international design competition, Winter Stations, have partnered with The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA) to bring a new public art installation to Toronto’s waterfront.The temporary installations, collectively
Shanghai Tower wins the prestigious Emporis Skyscraper Award!
Emporis, the world’s leading database of high-rise architecture projects, just announced the winners of the annual Emporis Skyscraper Award. For the second consecutive year, a tower in China claims the top prize. Over 300 skyscrapers over 100 meters tall
Reid’s Heritage Homes goes the extra mile for a couple in love
It’s not every day we receive heartwarming news from a builder, so this is a rare (and adorable) treat for our readers. Reid’s Heritage Homes New Homes Sales Consultant, Chris Roth, recently conspired with first-time buyer, Philippe, in his elaborate
The 4 most important unspoken rules of the condo gym
Doesn’t everyone want to sweat in style? The days of trekking to the gym are long over thanks to the influx of elaborate fitness centres in condo buildings. Back in the day, the condo gym was an afterthought, housing only a handful of treadmills and a
