In a rising luxury real estate market, Sam Mizrahi finds himself at the apex of Toronto’s transformation. The president and CEO of Sam Mizrahi Toronto Developments, whose beginnings can be traced back to the brick-and-stone faces of Forest Hill’s coveted custom homes, has reached a new plateau with his imminent Yorkville development. Sprinting down the …
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” These stoic words represent a palpable maxim for Stefano Guizzetti, Jack Scivoletto and Albert Gasparro. The result couldn’t be grander. Aligned under the Guizzetti Corporation banner, this trio has embarked on a landmark …
Interior design is an expression of lifestyle. The interiors that we have created throughout our design career may vary in esthetic language, but all convey a luxurious and timeless lifestyle that focuses on quality and refined detailing. There are many ways one can live and many reasons why one may change or adjust a lifestyle, …
It's hard not to love the serenity of a starry night or a sun-kissed sky. Universal Stretch Ceilings offers these blissful views indoors, making your home dream-worthy. “Our ceilings can give a room so much life and vibrancy,” says Melissa Gooding, director of business development. “They not only help make the most of a space, …
Seventeen and a half years ago, Shawn Gibson partnered with Michael Pellegrino to create Teatro Verde, Toronto’s “giant mixing bowl” of unique and luxurious gifts. Blending his theatrical background with Michael’s landscaping expertise, this pair of designers open their doors to a world all their own. THE PITCH “We pay attention to the trends, but …
Add special pieces to your home that will make all the difference. 1. GUIDING LIGHT Put the spotlight on ambient light fixtures with this beaded lamp by Tucker Robbins. www.vivre.com 2. VANITY FAIR Clean, simple bathrooms with an area of visual interest are key to a modern home. www.canaroma.ca 3. SINK OR SWIM A decorated …
What could be better than a kitchen custom-designed with all the right appliances, lots of counter space and storage, perfect lighting and a place for everything? A kitchen that is both functional and beautiful, where you want to spend time, create special meals, and share precious time with family and friends. Almost every home today …
It's an unusual world, the one Karim Rashid occupies. It’s an environment comprising smooth, glossy plastics, bustling with seemingly nonsensical, free-flowing shapes and radiating with bold, vivid colours that defy conventional standards. It’s a surreal landscape that he envisions, but it’s also a contemporary one. It’s a world made to match our technologic existence; yet, …
Custom real estate projects require personalized care and extreme attention to detail. That’s why the father/son developers of King Station have distinguished themselves by slowing down in a seemingly fast-paced market, concentrating solely on 15 clients a year in a development that will eventually consist of 83 luxury homes ranging in size from 3,000 – …
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of our industry is the ability to be fearless, otherwise, we are just going to be mediocre. Sometimes designers get caught up in formulas, but there isn’t a formula in design. Each project requires its own strategy from its own perspective; some projects demand colour, …
