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Extraordinary Estate

There’s nothing quite like a spectacularly designed estate that’s both sensorily engaging and super inviting — this one strikes the perfect balance. We spoke to designer Robin Nadel about how sheexpertly infused warmth and comfort into this palatial abode.

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Behind Closed Doors

Bathrooms are certainly the smaller, private spaces in a home, but when they’re flawlessly designed and superbly executed — like these exquisite rooms created by master designer Lori Morris — they’re undeniably as dynamic and impactful as shared quarters.

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A Window of Opportunity

Tilt-and-turn windows are currently all the rage, with designers and builders consistently choosing them for high-end custom homes. Here’s what Edgar Sigal, president of Chateau Window & Door Systems, told us about the benefits and innovation behind these windows.

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Beneath The Surface

Cava Surfaces prides itself on providing clients with hand-selected stone and building materials from around the world. Here, Tariq Darwish, the company’s sales manager, explains the differences between the stones and the pros and cons of each.

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The Perfect Blend

Designer Vanessa Ferro has a unique aesthetic that draws a very specific sort of client to her. Any home she designs will be full of personality and drama that invite you in. She's all about mixing time periods, styles, colours and textures to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces for her clients.

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The Evolution of 85 Bedford

It was 2017 when architect and interior designer Dee Dee Taylor Eustace purchased a red-brick Edwardian building in Yorkville that, a few years later, would be transformed into three exquisitely designed boutique condos. Here’s what she told us about her inimitable work and bringing in contemporary design while paying homage to the original dwelling.

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The Dream Team

When entrepreneur and designer Edilka Anderson decided it was time to relocate, she couldn’t have asked for a more sublime place to build her dream home than Heritage Lake Estates. Here’s how the remarkable team at architecture and design firm Claxton + Marsh helped bring her plans to fruition.

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The Bold and The Beautiful

Robin Nadel of Wise Nadel Design is an expert in using striking architectural features in the homes she designs. For this chic estate in north Toronto, she employed a multitude of key elements thatare, at times, contrastingand daring, all whilemaintaining a timeless,elegant and welcomingfeel.

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When One Door Opens

Edgar Sigal, president of Chateau Window & Door Systems, says pivot doors create a spectacular entrance and can work wonders in a home when it comes to enhancing design and usability. Here’s what he told us about their benefits, materials and why they’re a good choice.

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