Thoughts & Happenings

A professional looking interior means staying away from the cardinal sins of home decorating, but what if you have no idea what you shouldn’t be doing? We’ve got you covered! Below is a list of decorating NO-NOs shared by our designer friends.

There’s no doubt that the kitchen is the most important room in the house for modern families. It is where most daily interaction happens, where people usually hang out and is the hub for family homes especially for those with young children.

The above paragraph is why the kitchen has to be the room with the best design in the whole house. We’re not just talking about aesthetics here. We’re talking about function and how well your kitchen fits your lifestyle. For the best tips for a well-designed kitchen, just take a look below.

Ah, the holidays! We’re sure plenty of you are planning on traveling, visiting family, or perhaps going somewhere exotic. We know that you probably already have an insanely long to-do list but one thing you can’t afford to not do is keep your home safe while you are away. Below are some tips on how you can do that.

How to decorate a home for the holidays when it is for sale can be very tricky. If you’re selling, you’d want the last holiday you spend in your home to be memorable but at the same time wouldn’t want to turn away potential buyers. Well, today is one of your lucky days! Below, we share with you some home decorating tips that are perfect for those who have their home on the market this season. Celebrate the holidays in style with the tips below!

Hiring a home inspector if you’re buying or selling luxury real estate is important. Real estate for sale like condos, homes and other properties can be great investments, but you need to know what you’re getting into before you buy. Here are questions you should ask the home inspector (don’t forget to interview more than one!) before you hire them. Remember, a home is the largest and most expensive decision you’ll ever make!

Christmas joy is for every child in Oakville, no matter what their background is. In light of this, Toys for Tots is back for another year to deliver a message of hope to help build children’s self-esteem so that they can grow into community leaders and productive, patriotic, and responsible citizens.

This month is when we usually celebrate a lot of holidays and host gatherings with family and friends. That’s why your home should be at its best! Roll up your sleeves and get your home winter ready with the checklist below to Ensure hassle-free holidays in the coming weeks by rolling up your sleeves and using this checklist to get your home December-ready. Then you’ll have more time to cozy up with your delicious mug of hot cocoa.

Oakville’s Fare Share food bank is currently having its annual Christmas food drive from December 3, 2016, to December 21, 2016. This holiday season’s food drive is meant to replenish the food bank’s empty shelves so that it can continue helping people in need until September 2017.

Build your dream home on this exceptional 119' x 148' south backing lot tucked into a signature street in the heart of Eastlake's Morrison neighbourhood. 119' frontage is a rare find and will enhance your overall design and experience. Large private yard and ideally located close to top schools.

Classic family home ideally located in upscale Tyandaga neighbourhood. South backing with sweeping green views, offers large back deck overlooking south Burlington and parts of Lake Ontario! A large 70' x 138' lot on a quiet tree-lined street with green space across the road. Open concept interior with large kitchen family room area, home office and pass through DR/LV. Meticulous hardwood floors, newer windows and freshly painted. Renovated master bedroom and bath. Finished LL with guest room, rec room, hot tub room and walk-out at grade level. A fantastic area to put down roots.