Eclectic custom family home brings fresh spirit to the Glebe By Hattie Klotz Photos by Tim Skinner Though the path to home harmony has been bumpy for one local homeowner and his family, their story has a happy ending...
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Photos by Justin Van Leeuwen Thanks to Ottawa pros Barry Hobin and Lucie Cadieux, an Ottawa couple’s long-prized waterfront lot has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind home that’s perfect for them, inside and out. “My husband was lucky enough to get his hands on this property many years ago and...
Inspired renovation brings modern panache to a heritage charmer Photos by Justin Van Leeuwen Two decades ago, when the couple set eyes on their century-old Rockcliffe home, they were captivated. Outside and in, the two-storey Arts and Crafts residence had an abundance of personality and charm. The...
By Reba Wilson The process of curating a home with pieces that you ascribe meaning to, even pieces that express elements of your personality, is individual. It happens over time, under the influences of places you’ve been and people you’ve interacted with along the way; it is the product of...
Art & Stone Group earns major kudos for this modern Tudor beauty By Pam Dillon Photos by Kevin Belanger The Brunettas are a busy family. Mom Victoria and dad Josh are sales professionals; she owns Brunetta Real Estate Group and he sells medical devices for Ambu. Their three boys—Niko, 9, Noah...
Interior designer Susan Bryson’s trademark esthetic is classic, layered and chic—exactly how she dresses. By Janet Wilson Photography by Lindsey Gibeau Marrying elegance and functionality can be tricky for any interior designer, but it’s a relationship Susan Bryson has mastered in spades...
By Reba Wilson Photos courtesy of dreamproperties.com Not long ago the home gym was an uncommon luxury. It typically consisted of a large, often basement-dwelling space with bulky equipment and a wall-mounted TV. These days the home gym has reduced its footprint and increased its popularity...
By Pam Dillon Photos: Justin Van Leeuwen In 2019, Jess Gosbee started working with a local couple to transform their living space. The clients, busy with careers and three young boys, were the first people to ever approach Jess for design help. “We have been levelling-up the style of their home...
IN THE REAL ESTATE STRATOSPHERE Photos: dreamproperties.com The name Marilyn Wilson has long been synonymous with the most superlative homes, covetable properties and momentous real estate deals in this region and beyond. Today, her dynamic, multilingual daughter Reba is at her side, running the...
By Reba Wilson Photos: DreamProperties.com In the past year, many people have reflected and changed aspects of their lifestyles. One of the things first to be embraced was a newfound appreciation for personal space and privacy. THE DIMENSIONS OF PRIVACY There are distinct layers of privacy that...
For over 40 years, Nat and Louise Polito have called Sandy Hill their home. Noted for its rich history and early Bytown architecture, the culturally diverse downtown neighbourhood is prized by the family that founded Vesta Marble & Granite Fabrication and the Vesta Design Centre. After all...
Story by Pam Dillon Photography by Marc Fowler Striking a perfect balance between rustic charm and refined luxury Meandering through Henrietta Southam’s Instagram profile is not unlike wandering gingerly, expectantly, through an art gallery. You know as you move along you will pause time and again...
