Without a doubt, loft living in Toronto has its charm today, so much more than when the concept took root in the City of Toronto in the mid-1980s. Initially the very first Toronto loft spaces were crafted by converting existing factory buildings into workplaces or residential areas. The idea marks the adaptive reuse of a structure – one built of poured concrete or wood beam timbers and wood, construed to last eons for industrial or commercial production. Touting spacious... [read more]

Could you live in a church in Toronto? Well, kind of. Swept up in the condo frenzy, the city has been taking historical churches and converting them into livable condo developments. If you were looking for something more than a cookie-cutter Toronto condo for sale, here’s something to get your attention. Yet another church conversion has been planned in Toronto, according to a development application filed with the city on Wednesday. Established in 1906, St.... [read more]

Condo residents are always in a conundrum when it comes to selecting light fixtures that make up for the minimal floor space and lack of natural light, and make the condo come off as spacious. To give your condo a well-lit makeover, here are a few expert tips on choosing the best light fixtures for your space. Incorporate Eye-Catching Ceiling Fixtures Incorporate a bold ceiling fixture to make your space seem open and draw your attention upward. A large, over-scale, ceiling fixture... [read more]

Caught up in the throes of a severe housing crisis, Toronto is addressing its accommodation challenges in a somewhat unconventional manner; condos seem to be getting smaller each year and doors and walls are being replaced by glass! I have been sifting through listings recently, and every day, I see a few Toronto condos for rent or sale where glass sliding doors stood where one could expect to see traditional bedroom doors and walls. Seems like this is a ubiquitous configuration in the... [read more]

If you are selling your condo, be prepared to compete against a glut of shiny new condos with fancy amenities. While you may think your home can pretty much speak for itself, Pinterest and Instagram makes sure buyers won’t see it that way. If you want your condo to leave a great impression, staging is your best friend. The goal of staging is to put the best possible face on your property in a way that allows buyers to see its full potential, without the usual... [read more]