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10 | ourhomes WINTER 2016 contents David Kolody winter 519.979.9449 departments 10 FEEDBACK EDITOR’S NOTE 16 ADVICE 22 Trim & Mouldings 18 STYLE PICKS Welcome To Dreamland 30 COMFORT ZONE 18 Where Custom Is King 52 PEOPLE Rock Solid ON THE 58 HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY 60 FINISHING TOUCH COVER Getting Personal A Lake Erie Masterpiece. Story, page 22. Photography by features Max Wedge. 22 FEATURE HOME A Rare Gem 34 34 DESIGN IDEAS Winning Ways Of White 38 HOME & BUILDER Riverside Condos 46 DECORATING Let the Light Shine 50 DOUBLE TAKE Arts & Crafts 2016 Building with integrity. 54 GOOD TASTE Ciders Exclusive home sites in the Heart of Tecumseh, nestled into the serene Lakewood Park. 56 DECORATING It’s Marbellous! FOR SALE 325 Lakewood Crescent - 1844 sq. ft. ranch 331 Lakewood Crescent - 1900 sq. ft. ranch
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Kalody_W16.indd 1 16-01-05 10:22 AM Thank you to all of our clients for the opportunity to work with them and help them realize their real estate goals. And to all of our family and friends for their time, energy and support in helping us achieve ours. #1 SALES AGENT FOR 10 YEARS IN A ROW. “Mark, Tina and The Legal Edge Team “Mark, Tina and The Legal Edge Team Having known Mark and Tina and the All the best in 2016. went above and beyond our expectations are true professionals. I have known the family personally, I felt like our working for our real estate needs. They were Team for over 30 years and they were relationship was a continuation of the always available, honest, and negotiated there for me when I sold my home and special connection and trust that we have a fantastic deal for our family. If you, or their marketing plan and negotiating shared for many years. The Team was anyone you know, is looking to sell or skills shined in our challenging market. professional, responsive, creative and buy a home, you owe it to yourself to call They were available to answer all of my listened to my wants and needs. They Mark, Tina and The Legal Edge Team!” questions and it was easy to see why worked hard and always made me feel they are so well respected and #1. As a like I was their most important priority. Nick Politi business owner myself and understanding And their marketing and knowledge and Owner/Chef, what it takes to make customers and experience reflects in their success, and Nico Ristorante clients happy I always refer Mark and Tina it worked for me and they sold my home nicoristorante.com and the Team to my family and friends for in a challenging market. I would always all of their real estate needs.” recommend Mark, Tina, and Donna and the Legal Edge Team to my friends and Enzo Mancuso family for all of their real estate needs. Owner/Chef, Enzos Trattoria Joe Fallea enzos.ca Owner/Chef, Il Gabbiano Ristorante ilgabbiano.com
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sill and a header, or as a simple picture-frame wall. This means that where the drywall ends, style. The casing that surrounds your windows there is a small indent or reveal. All of this is would also follow through to the interior finished in drywall with corner beads and a TRIM doors. A general rule of thumb is that a more painted finish. This allows for a completely decorative casing means a more traditional style. clean and simple look. Crown moulding is the piece that covers If you want to achieve a modern look, DETAILS the seam between the wall and ceiling. It you have a few things to consider. First of generally rests against the ceiling and wall all, budget! You may save on materials if you Architectural details are an important part of with a space in between. A crown (or cornice) choose to omit casing, but you will likely your home’s aesthetic, whether they stand out is typically plaster or wood, but more modern spend more on drywalling. Don’t assume that as a dominant feature or remain minimal and materials like plaster and foam are also used. less detail equals less cost. inconspicuous. Crown mouldings, door and In a traditional Victorian home for example, If the budget is tight but you still want window casings and baseboards all aid in the living and dining rooms would have larger- modern, a common choice is simple flat stock. defining your home’s overall style. But what scale cornice in stained wood and the second A simple three-inch board can make a very When time is precious are they for anyhow? Does your home require floor would use a smaller scale. This gave the nice trim piece if done correctly. It is cost trim or can you do without it? Let’s look at the main entertainment space a sense of grandeur. effective and has a contemporary look. Get style is premium purpose of trim and how styles can change Architectural details go way beyond trim. quotes first before making a decision. the look of your home. They include wainscotting, ceiling beams, Choosing these details is tedious and plate rails, chair rails, plinth blocks, or any does require a certain amount of thought The Basics piece of trim that you would apply to walls or and expertise. The scale of everything has to Traditionally, moulding serves a purpose. It ceilings to enhance or define a particular look. coordinate with the scale of the house and is not just “make-up” for your home. Take You need an architectural dictionary to learn with other architectural details. The style baseboard (or skirting) for instance. A all of the terminology! should be continuous. Having a contractor baseboard covers the gap between the bottom bring samples to a site and create a mock-up is of your wall where it meets the floorboards or A Modern Approach the best way to actually see what your choices carpeting. Baseboard is traditionally composed So if all of this trim work has a purpose, how will look like in your home. This is where Jodi MLead Designason Consultant of three parts – the base, the shoe and a cap. are modern homes going without? It actually hiring a professional has value! OH Using a more contemporary approach, the takes (arguably) a lot more work to use NO Design Solutions For Everyone | New Home Build/Renovations | Full-Service Interior Design | 4000 sq ft Furniture Showroom baseboard is one part and then a small shoe to trim than it does to use case, crown and base. cover the gap is applied. The more modern you And cost-wise, you may save on materials, Proudly offering Canadian-made product. go, the fewer parts you tend to use. Personally, but you will pay your drywaller much more I prefer a baseboard without a shoe mould, but for the finishing. And fair enough, because in some instances it’s unavoidable. it’s a lot of work! Casing is applied around a window or door A term that is very common in modern and covers the gap between the window and the architectural detailing is a “reveal.” A reveal wall, or the jamb. Typically, this area is insulated is a small gap that is used in place of a trim Reveal and the casing is a decorative piece of wood that detail. Rather than adding pieces to your wall can be assembled in several parts to include a (casing), a reveal looks like an indent into your 4409 Seminole St. Windsor | 519.974.4663 | urbanhomewindsor.com
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STORY NANCY BELGUE Water, water, everywhere. The focal point of the grand solarium is the lake views. RIGHT: Architectural Designer Phil Fernandes. This is the PHOTOGRAPHY MAX WEDGE second home the homeowners have commissioned from Fernandes. “These clients have given me the opportunity to design great examples of architecture. I’m very fortunate each time a client has full confidence in my HOME work; together we created something special and unique,” he says. WITH A view Breathtaking is the only word that applies. Walking in the door of this grand home literally takes your breath away. The view onto the vast expanse of Lake Erie may be the star attraction but the design… oh, the design is mouth watering. Designed by Phil Fernandes of Philip Fernandes Designs and built by the owners, the French Normandy-style home comprises a total of 10,000 square feet of thoughtful choices, old-world finishes (Tiedeman Construction) and dramatic Bmillwork (Trim Choice Wood Products Inc. and Truax Lumber) on two levels. The Owen Sound ledgerock on the exterior was expertly installed by Pillar Masonry. A two-year commitment, each and every stone was chiseled by hand. Indeed, from the grand approach up the drive, to the foyer, to the salon, to the soaring ceilings in the kitchen (BetterMade Cabinets) there is something beautiful, original and glorious to see. But let’s begin with the view. The homeowners purchased the five-acre lakefront property in 2011 with the intention to build a home that would do justice to the sweeping views, the sandy beach and southern exposure. “I can look out from my terrace and see the place on the dock where I used to fish with my father,” comments the homeowner as she points toward the Kingsville harbour. “I grew up here, moved away, but always wanted to come back. It’s safe to say, I’m back to stay.” Continued on page 25
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The foyer of the home is expansive. It is a room unto itself with a sloping lawn and private sandy beach. Decorated in a soft grey-and- stunning barrel ceiling that runs the entire length of the reception area. white colour palette (couches are from Gabriele BrandSource Home There is a floor-to-ceiling fireplace (Lifestyles by the Firebox), a Furnishings) the neutral shades complement the wall of windows that Yamaha baby grand piano (which is wired into the home’s audio/visual frame the lake and provide the ever-changing dramatic art in the room. system, allowing for some entertaining family karaoke nights). It is all There is a corner bar and a table in front of a fireplace, making the room set against a bank of windows (Golden Windows Limited) that ideal for playing cards, hosting gatherings or sitting for a gentle hour to virtually bring the lake inside. contemplate nature’s beauty. “Every day we have a different sunrise,” the The foyer leads into a grand solarium that sits above the gently homeowners say. “We can’t begin to tell you how beautiful it is.” Continued on page 27
The foyer is absolutely stunning. Notice the curved, side-lit door and barrel ceiling. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: With the fireplace, baby grand piano and generous dimensions the foyer is more than a reception area - it is also a gathering place. Flooring is by Sacwal Flooring Centres. TOP RIGHT: Crafted from Owen Sound Ledgerock Ltd., each and every stone in the home was hand-chipped. The pavers were from Santerra Stonecraft. Landscaping is by George Kroeker Lawn & Landscaping. BOTTOM: The dining room is elegantly dressed for a family gathering.
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The couple are devoted to their four grown children and eight grandchildren – all of whom are frequent visitors. A professional-level cook, the homeowner, who indeed spent several years as a restaurateur, spent a significant amount of time and attention designing her kitchen. Working with the staff at BetterMade Cabinets, she fashioned the most glamourous yet functional kitchen imaginable. Every major room in the home is situated to provide panoramic views of the lake and the kitchen is no exception. The eat-in area is tucked into a southern corner that gives the homeowners a flood of light as the sun moves from east to west every day. For a quick snack, the granite island (Dimanti Stone Works), with its comfortable bar stools, is a place to sit and chat while the cook creates marvellous meals inspired by her fantastic surroundings. The ceilings throughout the home deserve a special mention. From the barrel ceiling in the foyer, the timber truss and cathedral ceiling in the family room, the quatrefoil ceiling canopy over the kitchen and the fireplace that dominates the room. Opening onto a stone terrace that coffered oval ceiling centrepiece in the dining room – each and every seems to have been transported from Italy, the great room is grand – yet ceiling in the home has been crafted with care, attention to detail and welcoming and comfortable all at once. for maximum effect. “The ceilings were a particular passion of the “We love this terrace,” say the homeowners. “We agreed to design homeowners,” says Fernandes. “In a home as grand as this one, each it so that the seating area would be angled to give us the best possible ceiling is like an art piece and is unique.” view of the lake and the spot on the dock where I fished with my dad. The family room is one of the homeowners’ favourite spots. It We brought the back of the property up by 16 feet so we could see this is situated diagonally on the property to maximize the views. The view.” As the terrace winds its way around the house, there is also a limestone-carved mantel surround was custom made and each pillar wood-burning fireplace and seating area that is slightly more sheltered weighs 1,500 pounds. It is the perfect frame for the handmade stone from the lake breezes. Continued on page 28
The stone terrace was angled to offer the best view of the Kingsville dock. It feels like something you would find on the French Riviera. ABOVE: Appliances in the stunning, custom- made kitchen are from Reis Appliance Ltd. RIGHT: The kitchen table is from Essex Home Furnishings. OPPOSITE, TOP: The back view of the home. It has a private, sandy beach where the homeowners’ grandchildren love to play. Oversize banks of windows make the most of the stunning lake view. BOTTOM: The elegant family room is where the homeowners spend most of their time.
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The master suite runs the entire width of the home. It comprises a master bedroom with its own private deck and hot tub overlooking the water, an en suite with an expansive unique walk-in shower, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in closet that houses its own laundry facilities (one of two fully equipped laundry rooms in the home). The home’s electronic system was designed and installed by Dave Cartier of APW Custom Home Theatres. “We cannot say enough about Dave,” the homeowners comment. “He was absolutely amazing to work with. The windows, shades, lighting, security and temperature – you name it – are controlled from my smartphone and iPad.” The dining room adjoins the foyer. NOW AVAILABLE Although grand, it is where the family gathers Green Rug Cleaning together to give thanks and celebrate special 519.990.9115 A N D E S R N
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THE PLACE: Founded 25 years ago by Vern Myslichuk, BetterMade Cabinets is a Windsor institution. Known for craftsmanship and design, BetterMade is also one of the true custom cabinetmakers in Windsor. “You can go to the showroom and see it being built,” says Myslichuk. “Walk through the shop and talk to the guys. And because we actually manufacture right here, most times if there’s any kind of a situation we can turn it around in five minutes, not five days.”
THE STYLE: Craftsmanship is key. Hand- built, custom, quality cabinetry takes the lead and all else follows. BetterMade prides itself on producing unique, one-of- a-kind designs. They are known for thinking outside the box: enclosed bulkheads, FAVOURITES: curved woodworking and detailed Myslichuk loves classics is quartz,” says Myslichuk. “It is a harder mouldings are just some of their specialties. like hand-carved mouldings but is product requiring no maintenance and The showroom’s high-gloss, curved quick to point out that “we also love no sealers.” Customers are always on reception counter is a perfect example to do something that is just a little the lookout for “that unique thing,” of their touch with modern design. “Not unique – things that take cabinetry to comments Myslichuk. “Because of the everyone can do it,” points out Myslichuk. a new level.” BetterMade may be best Internet they come with ideas, and “Our niche is very much a custom niche. known for its skill with wood but it is also because we’ve been in it for 25 years we Over the course of several years, a number expert at design-forward, modern looks. can expand on it. There are no limitations of local manufacturers have gone more into The current residential trend is “lean, here. If you think it, we can build it. We purchasing ready-built products. So when clean lines and 50 per cent of what we really try to get people to think in terms people want very specific things they come do is contemporary, cool and sleek,” of furniture, so that when they see their to us. The fact that we manufacture our says Myslichuk. He points to one of the new cabinetry their reaction is, ‘That is so designs right here on the premises allows showroom’s displays. “Notice how there flippin’ cool.’ We strive to add that one us to be in the driver’s seat. We are able to is no hardware. The cabinets open at a thing to every project that is just that little do things other people can’t.” touch, automatically.” bit unique.”
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Sumptuous Neutrals D Benjamin Moore: B OC-23 Classic Gray One of the best ways to emphasize the crispness of white is to give 1the eye something to compare it to. A dash of cream or pale grey will let the white sparkle by comparison, while E Hang sheers as wide Benjamin Moore: 2124-70 Distant Gray also giving your palette some depth. Try C as possible, covering Benjamin Moore’s OC-23 Classic Gray for a whole wall. a subtle contrast.
Gold is a must-have 2metal, and A Natural Materials Undercover Colours Finishing Underfoot a classic way to Wood floors work for virtually any Navy is a special kind of colour: it’s Spreading your colour palette warm up a chilly sort of space, but they’re especially a true neutral, but also a radiant throughout a space creates space without 5essential to making a white room 7hue. It’s a perfect go-to when you 9cohesiveness, and this is true even resorting to hot feel like home. Don’t have hardwood to want to add some interest to your palette for white. Use rugs, ottomans, or other hues like red or show off? Add some in with accents like without overwhelming other colours – low pieces to add hits of white into the orange (which woodblock side tables, wooden picture plus it helps make whites look extra clean centre of the space, so it isn’t only found can go out of frames, a butcher-block counter or some and bright. on the walls – this way the entire room will fashion much more simple driftwood art. feel tied together. quickly). Switch out Leafy greens are another option aluminum-legged tables or plain black Marble, quartz and other stones that feels like a neutral “non- As a final touch, a bold black frames with a gold upgrade to add a bit of are a rich source of organic 8colour” while actually sneaking and white rug can’t be beat. STORY YANIC SIMARD unexpected but inviting sparkle. 6patterning that adds visual interest a new hue into the room along with a 10Even a clean white space PHOTOGRAPHY TED YARWOOD and even more texture to a space, further sense of natural life. Grab anything from can use some graphic black to punctuate How To: Use an off-white paint for details highlighting the crispness of white while an oversized fiddle-leaf fig tree to a small it, and a geometric pattern adds some in the space such as cabinetry, window adding some perfect imperfections to easy-care cactus to give a room a breath dynamic energy that keeps the space trim or banisters (which will also help hide keep the look from feeling clinical. of fresh air. engaging, no matter where you look. fingerprints), and hang a few gold-framed mirrors for double depth. How To: Use stone and wood for surfaces How To: Add navy upholstery, pillows, or How To: A timeless black and white stripe like flooring, counters, backsplashes and accessories – and a living plant – to cheat works anywhere, from the living room to the tile, or introduce these natural elements some colour into an all-white scheme without bathroom to the foyer. For an alternate option, BRINGING Touch-Me Textures through stools, chests, tables and other small disrupting the breezy ambience. try a classic black-and-white cowhide, which furnishings. can fit into small or odd-shaped spaces. OH Breezy sheers are virtually essential to creating a light and airy white- 3on-white look: they evoke the feeling of beach-front resort residences. F Hang them floor to ceiling, even letting them puddle just slightly on the floor, for Flooring in an easy, casual elegance. wood or stone Every space needs texture, makes a white especially a monochromatic one. room feel like 4Contrast light and soft materials with heavier fabrics (like rich velvets or home. to life rugged wool) so the tactile palette is A. CURREY & COMPANY: Delano Occasional Table Here’s a trick question: How do you make a stark diverse, even when the colour scheme B. EQ3: Solid Teak Wood Stool – Rectangle C. THE PILLOW COLLECTION: Hertzel Solid Pillow in Sapphire white space feel like a cosy home? My first step is is simple. D. TANDY LEATHER: Hair-On Cowhide in Black and to cheat with a near-white shade, like Benjamin White E. ZUO: Arizona Rug F. EQ3: Pouf in Natural Moore’s 2124-70 Distant Gray. If you love this clean How To: Hang sheers as wide as possible (covering a whole wall for the ultimate but welcoming look, read on for 10 more tips to take European resort effect) and pile on plush Get more design ideas at PHOTO: BRANDON BARRE online your space from blank slate to beautiful. pillows to round out the fabric palette. ourhomes.ca/mag/design
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Taking a walk through the quiet, tree-lined streets of Olde Riverside is like strolling through a village where friends greet each other, know the names of your children and invite you over for dinner. It is for precisely this reason that CONDO LIVING devotees of the neighbourhood find it impossible to leave. Welcome to Rivertown Terrace condominiums – a beautifully designed development in the heart of one of Windsor’s most beloved neighbourhoods. Peter Valente, owner and president of Valente Development Corporation, recognized the unique appeal of this charming area and in the heart of Olde Riverside Tforesaw that as baby boomers age out of their larger homes and start to STORY NANCY BELGUE | PHOTOGRAPHY MAX WEDGE think about downsizing, many would want to stay rooted in the place they have lived for so long. “We saw the need for a condominium in this location,” he says. “Riverside has an exceptionally loyal community and I wanted Rivertown Terrace to offer the area’s residents a sense of the familiar while giving them the freedom to come and go as they please. Many of the people who are moving into condos want to spend half the year in Florida or pursue other travels. They want to lock their door and leave without having to worry about who is going to maintain their property while they’re away. But they also like the idea of ownership.” Continued on page 40
A model suite from one of the brownstones. The light and airy furnishings make the most of the roomy and sophisticated floor plan. OPPOSITE RIGHT: Award-winning developer Peter Valente of Valente Development Corporation.
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The kitchens in the brownstones feature granite or quartz countertops, designer touches like glass backsplashes and hardwood or ceramic tile floors. Best of all, buyers can choose their own finishes. OPPOSITE TOP: The elegant white living room with dark hardwood floors is a perfect example of how each unit can be designed to suit the style and taste of its new owner. BOTTOM: Valente sales agents Ida Sproule (standing) and Rachel Lefaive can help clients with all their enquiries.
To fulfill all these needs, Valente acquired Attractively priced from $189,900 to property at 8475 Wyandotte St. E. “This $269,900, the development offers two distinct is a perfect location for so many reasons,” lifestyle choices. “For those who want to drive comments Valente sales representative Ida up to their door and prefer townhouse-style Sproule. “There is a full service commercial living, the brownstones are the perfect solution,” area within walking distance offering easy comments Sproule. Efficient floorplans and access to a bank, a pharmacy, medical services high-end finishes have ensured that the and a variety of restaurants. For people brownstones are a hot commodity. Several of the interested in an active lifestyle the Ganatchio six units sold soon after they were listed. Trail is a short walk away for biking, hiking “The concept for this development has hit or strolling along the river. The development a very responsive chord with a wide variety is also located near the WFCU Centre, which of people,” says co-listing sales representative offers a Life After Fifty recreation centre.” Rachel Lefaive. “So many people are looking An award-winning developer with a clear for a simpler lifestyle these days and I’m seeing vision, Valente conceived of an appealing this starting earlier than it used to. I’ve talked mix of one-and-two bedroom brownstones to many people in their 50s who are either just and condominiums ranging from 880 to getting ready to retire or who are thinking 1,440 square feet. Built of brick, stone and ahead to the day they are going to want to be stucco in the American Craftsman style, the able to lock up and go. A turnkey lifestyle is buildings blend in beautifully with the Olde what they tell us they are looking for. And this Riverside ambience. development is perfect for them.” Continued on page 42
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The brownstones have two bedrooms. Both brownstones and condos include one parking space. Additionally, as a value added feature, a garage can be purchased for $19,900. Recover in Pursuit
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STORY MELISSA HARE Light It Up 2 Locate Illuminate Budget Whether it’s a dinner party or a weeknight meal, You’ve made your measurements, now it’s time While style and aesthetics are important, you Dining room fixtures vary widely in price. to find your electrical box. Ideally you want also want to ensure that the light you choose It’s a good idea to have a budget in mind a formal dining room or a causal dinette, your the electrical box centred over your table, but will provide the appropriate illumination for when setting out to find the perfect light. A dining space is an important part of your home. sometimes this isn’t the case. Here are a few your space. If you’re replacing a light fixture, lighting consultant can help narrow down the options to correct an off-centre electrical box. check the current number of bulbs and wattage. options that fit both budget and style. It’s also • Swag It: For a quick and easy fix, Is it enough? Do you need more light? If you are important to note that lighting showrooms consider installing a swag hook above satisfied with the amount of light you currently will often offer a multi-product discount so the centre of your table. This means you have, make sure you choose a light with equal it’s a good idea to consider other upcoming Choosing the right light will not only provide should be looking for a light with a chain, wattage. When in doubt, choose a light with lighting needs. OH a visual focal point in your room, but will so you can drape it from the electrical extra wattage. You can always install a dimmer create the ideal atmosphere for each dining box to the hook. When installing the switch that will allow you to control light levels occasion. Before visiting your local lighting hook, don’t forget to secure it to a for each occasion. Now is a great time to switch 1. FEISS: Hobson 3-Light Chandelier 2. HINKLEY LIGHTING: ceiling joist. Fulton Chandelier Castello Chandelier showroom, consider these tips to help narrow to energy-efficient bulbs if you haven’t already. 3. ARTCRAFT LIGHTING: 4. HINKLEY LIGHTING: Karma Chandelier 5. DVI LIGHTING: Hide an off-centred electrical box by your search for the perfect light. • Hide It: In some instances, the existing Speak to your lighting consultant about energy Uptown Pendant 6. FEISS: Chateau 8-Light Single Tier electrical box isn’t far from the middle selecting a fixture with a long cover. efficient lighting options for your dining space. Chandelier 7. PROGRESS LIGHTING: Trestle Four-Light Pendant CMeasure of the table. It’s possible to create the illusion of a centred light by selecting a Before hitting the stores, consider the fixture with a long electrical box cover. proportions of your room and furniture. The This will allow you to conceal the location Choose a similar finish or style following three measurements will help of the box and make the light appear to for other ceiling lights, lamps or determine the size of light that will best be hanging directly over the centre of 7 wall sconces nearby. suit your room. the table. • Ceiling Height: The height of your • Move It: If you’re willing to invest ceiling will determine the approximate some extra money, consider having an length of light you should be looking electrician visit to discuss the option of for. When hanging a light over your relocating your electrical box. You may table, ensure there is enough space even want to add extra electrical boxes 30-36” between the bottom of the light and your to accommodate several pendants over Add extra electrical boxes to accommodate tabletop. Generally, this is about 30 to your table. Consult with your electrician 36 inches. to discuss your options before choosing several pendants over your table. • Table Size: A common rule of thumb is to your fixture. choose a light that is one-half to three- quarters of the diameter of the maximum Style width of your table. No longer are you confined to a limited • Room Dimensions: If you’re purchasing a selection of chandeliers and pendants. Today’s light before picking your table, consider lighting options include lanterns, orbs and a using the dimensions of the room to variety of geometrical shapes, allowing you to determine the right fit. A simple formula truly incorporate your lighting into the overall that many lighting experts use is to add style of your home. Consider other elements the length and width of the room. The in the space, such as hardware finishes, accent total of these two dimensions in feet will equal the appropriate chandelier colours and design style, before narrowing diameter in inches. your selection. Are there other ceiling lights, For example: If your room is 12 by 14 lamps or wall sconces nearby? If so, you may feet, you will be looking for a light that is want to consider choosing a light with a PHOTO BY JASON HARTOG approximately 26 inches in diameter. similar metal finish or style. PHOTO COURTESY OF PROGRESS LIGHTING
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K a family business you really care about making it the best it can be. I come who have been part of the business,” Casagrande says proudly. it’s “When and “Mycustomer nephew service. makes six generations of stone workers they built on the company’s solid reputation for craftsmanship excellent so to speak.” In the 1980s Ken joined his dad in the business and together company in 1971,” Casagrande says. “He built the business from the floor up, Ltd. accounts in large part for the success of It is undoubtedly this combination of enthusiasm and people that skills customers.” the is part best the “But says. he stone,” with working love “I business. granite energy and enthusiasm as he describes the Ken Casagrande is a whirlwind. He radiates The other part “Myis experience. dad, Gino, started a flooring Casagrande Granite&Marble
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PHOTO COURTESY OF CASAGRANDE GRANITE & MARBLE colours colours and options.” have there been more choices. There are hundreds literally of affordable banner year. and “Granite stone have never been more affordable nor has been a significantincrease in business. He reports that 2015 was a and machinery consult with customers.” The result of all this effort on the shop floor, negotiatewith suppliers, evaluate a piece of new used very to multitasking,” he says. “On any given day I can spend time revamp the company, making it even more efficientand effective. “I am business side and over the past two years has worked tirelessly to work is the only secret to success that I know of,” he laughs. out. “We have a responsibility to do it right, on time and on budget. Hard customer firstand we putour name onour company,” Casagrande points has definitelydiscovered“We it. do all thefabricating on site, we put the are lined up, waiting to be cut. If there’s a secret to success, Casagrande to choose from. Back out on the shop floor, giant slabs ofgranite and quartz finely honed skills. In the showroom, there areliterally hundreds of samples in a timely fashion, the company employs fabricators six full-time with tilt. To make sure their customers’ needs come firstand orders are delivered fabrication shop underscores the fact that the company is at running full customers come and go. The sound of from machinery the on-site as Casagrande’s nephew enters the showroom to ask a question and the demand. The phones ring constantly. The shop door swings open surrounds, shower walls and tables.” marble and quartz for countertops, bathroom vanities, fireplace and commercial customers. Our specialty is custom granite, limestone, exclusively on stone fabricating and for installation both residential “So, in 1999 we made the decision to move from flooringand focus made so the ideal look and perfect fit guaranteed.” are to know we have been doing this for generations. is Everything custom- investment for people and that’s why it’s reassuring for our customers from a family of craftsmen,” he continues. “We know that this is a big Although Although he loves working with stone, Casagrande also loves the As of 2015, the company is so busy it is a tochallenge keep up with “In the 90s granite just Casagrande remembers,exploded,”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CASAGRANDE GRANITE & MARBLE PHOTO COURTESY OF CASAGRANDE GRANITE & MARBLE showroom. showroom. He smiles. “Business is calling.” shop floor. “Excuse me,” he says as he leaves the the back to speak to one of the craftsmen on the Casagrande fields the call disappearsthen into “It’s a super ride.” daughters. “Life is he full,” truly says. Casagrande is a devoted dad to his two or in performing one of his three bands, to heavy metal.” we play from everything old school 70s music county. We’ve been together since the 80s and right now,” he says. “We play live all around the County for over 30 years. “I play in three bands and throughoutperformed Windsor and Essex passion for all kinds of music and has played Growing up in Windsor, he developed a strong extends to other aspects of his life as well. With that observation, the phone rings, When he’s not his running company Casagrande’s passion for his business ourhomes WINTER 2016 |53 OH good taste
We love to serve cider up hot on a cold winter’s day. This recipe will not only warm you, it will warm your home with the aroma of apple and spice and everything nice.
INGREDIENTS: 2L hard apple cider (not sparkling) 4 cinnamon sticks celebrate 1 tsp whole allspice 1 tsp whole cloves WITH 1 orange, sliced into thin rounds 1 cup rum, apple brandy or CIDER whiskey (optional) STORY SHELBY HILSON 1 tsp lemon zest
DIRECTIONS: Stock your bar with something a little different • Combine all ingredients in a large to offer guests this season. Served hot or saucepan and simmer gently for 30-45 minutes. Do not boil. chilled, cider is a great choice for entertaining. • Strain through a sieve and ladle into glass mugs. • Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks and/or star anise. OH
Often referred to as “hard cider” to tannins, the fruit must also contain high sugar differentiate from its non-alcoholic cousin, levels to encourage fermentation and raise the cider is experiencing a revival in Canada. But final alcohol levels, which generally reach five make no mistake, it has been around a lot to seven per cent in North American varieties. longer than you and me. Cider was the choice When cider fell out of favour with beverage for early North American settlers and Canadians, many growers started producing is documented as being enjoyed in England as cooking and eating apples rather than far back as 55 BC. “spitters.” A few brewers persisted, and in At that time, there was no such thing as the early 2000s, we began to see craft cideries non-alcoholic apple cider. The Temperance popping up again. OMovement of the 1800s and Prohibition Era The Ontario Craft Cider Association was of the early 1900s inspired the non-alcoholic founded in 2013 and has grown from seven to alternative that many of us still enjoy 19 members in less than three years. Not just seasonally. After the end of Prohibition, for apples, some cideries brew with pears or beer became the favoured drink due to the other fruits to create unique flavours. Like population moving into cities and away from every brew of beer and every harvest of grapes orchards, as well as the longer shelf life and for wine, every batch of cider is different. easy transportability of barley. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for Quite simply, hard cider is made from the entertaining. Try a sparkling variety in place of fermented juice of apples, but not just any champagne at a celebration, add it to punch or apples. Cider apples are also referred to as use it to top up a cocktail. 1245 Lauzon Rd. 519.945.2001 phoenixhomeandgarden.net shopphoenix.ca “spitters” because of their bitter taste. High in
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1. CURREY & COMPANY: Thompson Console Lamp, Brass 2. MADE GOODS: Jasmine Carved Marble Bowl 3. MADE GOODS: Hayden Marble Columns 4. CB2: Marble Wall- Mounted Shelf 5. EQ3: Spot Wall Knob 6. KOHLER: Botticelli Vessel Sink 7. MADE GOODS: Caspan Stool/Side Table 8. WILLIAMS-SONOMA: White Marble Stand, Large 9. EQ3: 18 Mono Umbrella Stand 10. ARTERIORS: Quirin Table 11. CB2: Marble Trivets 12. POTTERY BARN: Marble Cheese Knives 6 13. ARTERIORS: Exton Tray 14. CB2: 2-Piece Marble Dip Server 15. WEST ELM: Diamantini + Domeniconi Cuckoo Clock 16. JONATHAN ADLER: Short Canaan Table Lamp 8 17: JONATHAN ADLER: Brass Tic Tac Toe Set 18. DECOR-REST FURNITURE LTD: Boston Square Coffee Table OH
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OUR HOMES attracts the area’s finest businesses to advertise in our pages, and utilize our unparalleled distribution and coffee-table appeal to market their products and services. We’re making it easier for you, our readers, to become educated as you plan your home- and real estate- related purchasing decisions. View these business ads online at ourhomes.ca/windsor. The listings below are organized alphabetically by industry.
APPLIANCES FINANCIAL/MORTGAGES/INSURANCE LIGHTING Reis Appliance Ltd., 29 Sun Life Financial – Jenny Minello, 51 The Appliance Shoppe, 59 The Appliance Shoppe, 59 FIREPLACES & STOVES NEW HOME COMMUNITIES ARCHITECTS/ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Forest Glade Fireplaces, 45 Bob-lo Island Development Inc., 61 ADG Architects Inc., 19 Scotts Fireplace, 6 Evola Builders, 21 Philip Fernandes Custom Residential Kolody Custom Homes, 13 Design, 29 Reaume Homes, 5 FLOORING LOGO DEVELOPMENT V3 Seven Lakes, 7 Palazzi Granite & Tile, 3 Timberland Homes, 32&33 ART/ARTISANS/GALLERIES Palazzi Rugs, 29 Valente Realty, 64 Nancy Johns Gallery, 43 Roma Tile, 37
OUTDOOR FURNITURE AUDIO VIDEO/HOME AUTOMATION FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR Phoenix Home & Garden, 55 Get Wired Custom Home Audio, 11 Danielle Nicholson Design, 51 Urban Home, 17 Lionheart Collection, 19 Nancy Johns Gallery, 43 Don’t forget to BBQ’S & GRILLS THE THE Phoenix Home & Garden, 55 PAINTING & DECORATING check out the Forest Glade Fireplaces, 45 Urban Home, 17 Decorating Ideas, 19
CARPET/TILE/UPHOLSTERY CLEANING HEALTH & WELLNESS PHOTOGRAPHY 4072 Walker Rd., Windsor 519.969.0152 NuLook, 49 Pursuit, 43 Max Wedge Photography, 43 your home starts here www.theapplianceshoppe.com Palazzi Rugs, 29
HEATING & COOLING POOLS & SPAS COUNTERTOPS/GRANITE & STONE Harris Heating & Air Conditioning ClearDeck, 6 Bayview Glass & Mirror, 51 THE THE Services, 36 The Great Outdoors, 4 Casagrande Granite & Marble, 7 Palazzi Granite & Tile, 3 Roma Tile, 37 HOME THEATRE REAL ESTATE Audio Two, 8 Deerbrook Realty – Meghan Boschin, 61 Manor Realty – Mark Eugeni, Tina Pickle your home starts here your home starts here CUSTOM CABINETRY/DESIGN 14, 15 BetterMade Cabinets, 49 INTERIOR DESIGN/INTERIOR ReMax Preferred Realty – Larry Pickle, 36 Cremasco Fine Cabinetry, 9 DECORATING/HOME STAGING Royal Lepage Realty – Layla Di Meo, 59 Mastro Kitchen Studio, 63 Danielle Nicholson Design, 51 Valente Realty, 64 HouseWears, 8 THE THE Lionheart Collection, 19 CUSTOM FRAMING Urban Home, 17 RUGS Nancy Johns Gallery, 43 Palazzi Rugs, 29 KITCHEN & BATH CUSTOM GLASS PRODUCTS Angileri Kitchen & Bath, 19 SPECIAL/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS your home starts here your home starts here Bayview Glass & Mirror, 51 Bayview Glass & Mirror, 51 Transition To Betterness, 43 BetterMade Cabinets, 49 CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS Cremasco Fine Cabinetry, 9 WINDOW FASHIONS Coulson Design Build, 2 Mastro Kitchen Studio, 63 Decorating Ideas, 19 Evola Builders, 21 Vertical Concepts, 45 Kolody Custom Homes, 13 LANDSCAPING/LAWN & GARDEN 5 Reaume Homes, Landscape Effects, 11 Timberland Homes, 32&33
OUR HOMES is committed to ensuring the businesses above appear under the correct headings. To make a correction, or to have your business listed under more than one heading, please email [email protected]. To have your business listed in our Home Resource Directory, call us to advertise at 519.564.6014.
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DECORATE Incorporate your family name, favourite place or motto into your décor.
Customize your space with a vinyl wall decal. Continued on page 62
LEAVE 1 YOUR MARK Personalize your home with letters or words.
PHOTOGRAPHY TARA WEST
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ORGANIZE 1. POTTERY BARN: Ella Door Knocker Homes remain tidy when 2. POTTERY BARN KIDS: everything has its place. Mini Harper Letter Hooks 3. POTTERY BARN KIDS: Round Sabrina Hamper with Navy Harper Sabrina Liner 4. INDIGO: Monogram 2 Mugs 5. INDIGO: Monogram Wax Seal Set 6. WILLIAMS-SONOMA HOME: Monogrammed Soaps
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Eliminate messy mudrooms with a letter hook for each family member.
GIFTS You can monogram absolutely anything these days. Monogrammed gifts show you’ve taken a little extra time to make gift giving extra special.
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5 Masters of Distinctive Cabinetry CHILDREN’S ROOMS Letters and words inspire, teach and 6 add personality to a nursery or child’s room. 2863 Howard Ave., Windsor 519.250.6336 mastrokitchenstudio.com
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