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The Rise of Multi-Generational Living in Toronto: What It Means for Homebuyers and Investors
As Toronto real estate prices continue to soar, a significant trend has emerged: multi-generational living. Families are coming together under one roof to share resources, split expenses, and provide mutual support. This trend is particularly strong in Toronto, where the cost of homeownership and the demand for housing have led families to rethink traditional living arrangements.
Luxury Living at The Residences of the Ritz-Carlton Toronto
When it comes to Toronto real estate, few properties epitomize luxury and sophistication like The Residences of the Ritz-Carlton. Located at 183 Wellington Street West, this iconic building blends world-class amenities with an unrivaled living experience. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a place to call home during your visits to the city, the Ritz-Carlton Residences offer a living standard that stands out in the Toronto skyline.
Maximizing Your Home’s Value with Simple Upgrades Before Listing
When it comes to selling your home, the key to maximizing value without draining your wallet lies in simple, effective upgrades. Potential buyers make quick judgments based on first impressions, which can often be swayed with just a few strategic enhancements.
Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback
There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US retrospective. Renowned for vibrant, captivating portraits of the wealthy and famous, the Polish-born painter’s highly stylized works helped define the art deco movement, which flourished throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.
Video of the Month: The Gables Estate of Vancouver
In a city known for its natural beauty and sprawling estates, few properties compare to the opulence and serenity of The Gables Estate. Situated on the prestigious SW Marine Drive, this grand manor seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern luxury, set on a verdant 4.25-acre plot that boasts sweeping views of the Gulf Islands.
What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection?
With art fairs such as Frieze London, Paris+ par Art Basel, Art Toronto and The Art Show (ADAA) taking place this October, many homeowners will be adding to, or building, their collections. Though a white box gallery may be art’s stereotypical display, replicating that environment once a beloved work goes to a buyer’s home isn’t always possible—or necessary. A modern, pared-back room can certainly center attention toward paintings, sculptures, or art installations, but so too can the juxtaposition of a historic house’s rich material palette or a traditional home’s delicate details. What’s most important to a home with a great art collection is intentional design.
Video of the Month: A Sanctuary on Stoney Lake, Ontario
Perched on a picturesque 3.34-acre peninsula, 2884 Fire Route 47 is a custom-built estate on Stoney Lake is a stunning example of country living at its finest.
The Best Culture To See In Paris This Olympics Season
In the lead up to the 2024 Olympic Games, hundreds of events, shows, and exhibitions are taking place in cultural institutions across France as part of the Cultural Olympiad—a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program that aims to start new conversations between the worlds of art, culture, and sport.
Living With Nature
Biophilia, literally the love of living things, is used to define our innate inclination to nature. In the 20th century, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm argued that contact with other living beings provides healing and comfort.
Explore 5 Luxurious Summer Rentals
From an island escape in French Polynesia to a remarkable equestrian estate in Florida, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home.
Embracing The ’70s Revival In Luxury Home Design
It may be true that minimalism will always be in vogue — after all, it’s the very definition of a safe choice. But today, many luxury designers and architects are no longer interested in merely playing it safe, and maximalism has become the style du jour.
Which Garden Features Increase Your Home’s Value?
Curb appeal is among a home’s most important assets, offering the best return on investment for your landscaping dollars. The key to curb appeal is good design, but what works for one residence won’t do for another.
The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living
In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer’s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces.
Exploring The Rise Of Vertical Communities
For many, vehicles are required when running a circuit of errands to fulfill a variety of daily necessities. In the near future, all that will be needed is an elevator.
Sparrow Manor: A Historic Icon of Montreal Luxury
Nestled amidst the bustling metropolis of Montreal lies Sparrow Manor, an architectural masterpiece that harkens back to the gilded age of industry.
7 Toronto Neighbourhoods Perfect for Young Families
As Canada’s largest city, each of Toronto’s neighbourhoods have a unique character that can appeal to a variety of people from students to young professionals, retirees, or families.
Video of the Month: A West Vancouver Residence With Prestigious Views
Perched in the prestigious neighbourhood of West Vancouver, 2756 Willoughby Road epitomizes luxury and sophistication.
4 Homes That Use Green To Delightful Effect
Introduced to St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the 18th century, when the shamrock became a national symbol of Ireland, green is a soothing, refreshing hue that brings to mind rolling meadows, leafy groves, and idyllic forests. A welcome reminder of the long, warmer days ahead, it provides any home with a sense of cheer and optimism.
Workin’ It: 4 Polished And Practical Home Offices
Simultaneously fabulous and functional, these quiet, contemplative home offices are private retreats designed to increase productivity and inspire new ideas.
4 Handsome Brick Homes
In addition to a sturdy, stately presence and enduring style, brick provides these homes—from California to Connecticut—with other appealing qualities, including environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and easy maintenance.