SOLD & OFFERED: Feb. 26-11

Southdale Address: 14 Bromton Asking Price: $199, 900 Sold Price: $227, 000 Taxes: $2, 468.00 Square Footage: 844 Bedrooms: 2 + 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 52 x 110 Listing Agent: Terry Isaryk, RE/MAX Performance, 231-5557 South St. Vital Address: 245 Wales Ave Asking Price: $249, 900 Sold Price: $272, 000 Taxes: $2, 953.93 Square . . .

Posted: 2011-02-26

Let in the light

Four-bedroom beauty makes use of lots of glass

With today's new breed of windows being so energy-efficient, an increasing number of builders are capitalizing on that feature. One of the builders most notable for its use of glass is Artista Homes, whose show home at 60 Brookstone Place shows . . .

Posted: 2011-02-26

Centre of attention

Wellington Crescent condo convenient, affordable

Real estate agent Andrea Wiebe says there's a perception -- which is incorrect in many cases -- that condominiums on Wellington Crescent aren't affordable. "People think they're incredibly expensive, " she says. "While that's true in some cases, there are units . . .

Posted: 2011-02-26

Energy-efficient home will save you cash

Winter is a great time to look at what can be done inside our homes to make our indoor environments healthier for us and the planet. There are both simple and more complicated steps that can be taken to improve energy . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

Books to help you think big about living small

Five inspired books to help maximize your small living spaces 1. Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Cool Spaces. Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, 303 pages. $35. Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, a hugely popular teacher and interior designer, started Apartment Therapy in 2001 as an interior design . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

Bathrooms redux

You don't have to take a bath to update your WC

The smallest room in the house can cost big bucks to renovate: $40, 000 or even $50, 000 isn't beyond the pale for a new, high-end bathroom. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to the experts. By knowing . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

'70s better second time around

Warm colours, retro accents add character to modern rooms

There's some good news and some bad news for 2011's hottest interior-design trends. The bad news: The '70s are back. The good news: They're not what you remember. In fact, from lighting and paint colours to carpets and furniture, designers are reimagining the . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

CONNIE OLIVER: Cheery sunroom stems winter blues Summer inside

Winter may not be over, but cheery sunroom can help

There's nothing that beats the winter blues like a cheerful sunroom. If you have a sunroom, you should make the most of it during this time of the year. While the days are getting longer now, it has been a . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

Decoding the wedding planning puzzle

Settling on 'jumping off' point for flowers can make process easier

WEDDING trends change from year to year based on what is going on in the fashion and interior design worlds. Certain colours go in and out of vogue, bouquet styles change, even the shape of the reception tables read modern . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19

Doyenne of design shares secrets

New series, book keep Richardson busy

Sarah Richardson is painting a bright picture for those looking to spruce up their homes. Her latest show, Sarah 101, which premièred on HGTV last month, presents her vision of the building blocks for great design. Tie that in with her recently . . .

Posted: 2011-02-19