Designing a model home is different than our typical Ethel Design project. Instead of getting to sit down with a client to talk about their needs and wants for their space, we have to imagine who the potential buyer is and what would they be looking for in their dream home. Model homes used to be about selling the fantasy, but in today’s world, they’re a great way to show potential owners how to use the space and to help them see how attainable a beautifully designed home can be. Our latest model home project is part of the Clairlea Gardens development, in the established Clairlea neighborhood near Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue in Scarborough. This development is by Georgian Homes, http://www.georgiangroup.com/, a small home builder that has been in business since 1969. We started the project with a walk through when the townhouse was in the early stages of construction. We knew we were designing a three bedroom, two and a half bath house, but we had to use our imagi
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Furniture revamp contest!
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