How would you introduce colour and texture to a sleek white kitchen? I am not really a kitchen kind of person. I don't love to cook (although eating is extremely pleasurable) and baking is not in my repertoire. Plus, for the last 12 years+ our kitchen has been my least favourite room in our house; … [Read more...]
Demolition Premonition
Suddenly reality hits, and you are literally in a cloud of dust..., demo dust. Let's face it, renovating your house is a daunting task for several reasons. It starts off with all of the exciting elements- a more functional space, sparkling new finishes, the latest gadgets. Suddenly reality hits, … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Demolition
Big changes ahead! A home renovation is a massive undertaking! This photo gallery takes you through the demolition phase of our 90+ year old home in Toronto. We are upgrading, reconfiguring and building an addition. Have you ever gone through a home renovation? What tips or advice can you offer? … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for Making a Temporary Space Your Own
During our renovation project we are lucky to have a designer helping us and even more fortunate that she will be contributing regular posts to UrbanMoms. We asked Silvia how to make our temporary space in my sister's basement more our own for the months we will be living here. She gave us some … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Weeks #2 & 3 Demolition
A LOT has happened in the last few weeks. We are out of the house and squatting living quite happily in my sister's basement. But the biggest transformation is the house. Seriously, you can't believe it unless you see it. So, that is exactly what I am going to do - show you. I have highlighted … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Week #1 Purging & Organizing
I know I have mentioned our home renovation before but not in too much detail. Mostly because I knew that not only would it take over my life for the next 4 or 5 months but it would also likely take over this blog. I am pretty sure that everything I do or think about for the next half-year will be … [Read more...]