Before and After: A slim contemporary deck opens up a small backyard in Hillcrest

As you can see in these before and after shots, a narrow deck and railing cut this Hillcrest home off from the existing pool and lounge space. A minimal deck, without a railing, connected the two spaces, while a new cabana cleanly added storage space and concealed the air conditioning unit.

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Before and After: Creating a private refuge in Rosedale with a modern deck pergola

The existing deck was a large park of this compact Rosedale yard, but it required more shade and privacy to be a comfortable lounge space. A modern cedar pergola created a warm, room-like space, and defined the edges of the deck, providing a sense of separation from the adjacent yards. 

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Modern Newmarket pool retreat coming along nicely

We have made lots progress here in Newmarket with this new in-ground pool and new Cabana.

The Cabana was designed and built to match the house addition and all aspects from the windows to the roof line and siding were perfectly coordinated. A new pergola and sunken flagstone terrace will provide a comfortable, private lounge area right next to the new sundeck.

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Complete Facade Makeover with a Corten Steel Wall and new front Porch

A tired old traditional front porch and house facade were transformed by adding some sleek utility in the form of a new Corten steel retaining wall and steps along with a new porch and cloakroom enclosure.

The house brick was stained a uniform cool grey and the roof, soffit and fascia were all updated withnew Cedar siding and a porch roof warming up the entire front of the home.

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Custom Metal Work as a Design Feature in the Garden

Metal and stainless steel can be wonderful elements in the modern garden due to the strength and beauty of steel as well as the unrivalled flexibility this material offers during fabrication. Steel can be elegant and delicate, sleek and shiny or rough, weathered and robust. Given our harsh climate here in Toronto, a material like steel that holds up well for years and decades even is most welcome.

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Designing Fun and Activity Into a Residential Space

There are many ways to introduce some fun outdoor fun onto your property, besides installing a swimming pool and spa. Over the years, we’ve been able to work with some clients who wanted to step away from the typical back yard configuration and implement some dedicated play and activity spaces onto their properties.

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