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SPRING 2013
ENCHANTING
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BURLINGTON
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CHOOSING PAINT COLOURS tortures both me and the people
around me. I’ve spent the last few months tacking swatches to every
available surface, comparing light and colour schemes and whether it plays
nicely with my floors. I’ve purchased enough sample pots to play colour
by numbers on my walls. (A great no-risk tip is to paint foam boards you
can buy at the dollar store. Voila! You have a fairly large sample that you
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can move around the room!)
With the help of a colour consultant, I finally decided on Stone Hearth
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that complements my flooring, window treatments, and current

furnishings. I was in love. Problem solved, right? Wrong.

Even after my decision, I worried that the colour would be too dark,
too flat, too beige, and too grey. Then, during a recent visit with a local
homeowner, the newly painted walls immediately caught my eye and drew
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me in. This was the colour. The colour I’d been looking for, the pinnacle,
Old Oakville. the icing, the perfect hue. The colour was Smoky Taupe.
I hightailed it back to the store with the name clenched in my fist and
triumphantly relayed my victorious find. The colour consultant smirked
$2,495,000
and laughingly informed me that Smoky Taupe is Stone Hearth. It’s just the
name they call it in the United States. Sometimes, you just have to trust
your instincts and put yourself in the hands of the experts!
Our feature homeowners put their trust in the design team at
Great value in this in-town landmark heritage home. Location/character/scale +! Elizabeth Interiors with stunning results.
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The pros in our Shop Spot feature are veterans in their fields. You’ll want
exquisite finishes with the feel and freshness of a very high-end new build. Perfect as
them on board, whether you’re making changes or embarking on a renovation.
is or add value with an expanded second floor. Gren Weis concept available.
In our Home and Builder feature, David Small Designs is proof positive
that a professional can do anything well.
As you embark on your next project, remember to trust your instincts.
Specializing in downtown, southeast You may already know what you want, and if you don’t, the experts are VISIT OUR DESIGN STUDIOS
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SHOP SPOT
Home Improvements
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PEOPLE
Spring Revival
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ADVICE
Innovative Kitchens
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HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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FINISHING TOUCH
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Story, page 36. Old World With A Modern Spin
Specialists in the Design of Custom Homes and Renovations
Photography by 26
Jason Hartog. REAL ESTATE
Buying And Selling Homes
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FEATURE HOME
Sensational Redesign
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DESIGN IDEAS
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simply it’s yes! colour help was being compromised. We Walls at Colour Land Paint & Decor.
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of tile or fabric the item can easily be
service and pricing. its kind, here in Burlington, Ontario.
viewed with multiple colours in a fraction
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TO SET A TABLE
(4) Coffee Maker And Cups This spring enjoy fresh, delicious food
Spring is in the air with these brilliant
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very own personal chef
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