As the second post in our two-part Mother’s Day series, we would like to introduce three more mothers and their children who, as a part of our community, have helped to shape our understanding of the concept of home! Meet Miranda, Farah, Gabrielle and their children who, in a short Q + A, share their …
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As much as the Homekin team loves a camera-ready, picture-perfect room, above all else, we are obsessed with the way a space makes us feel. As the name of our company suggests, our focus is bringing meaning to the idea of home through beautifully-curated spaces that feel deeply personal and custom tailored. Over the years, …
Something about the start of the spring season in particular always makes us crave little changes with big impacts. Perhaps it’s simply a symptom of living in the City of Toronto where let’s face it, the grey, cold winter goes on just a touch too long! It doesn’t take much – the occasional sunny day, …
If you’re at all familiar with the world of luxury vehicles, you will know that it isn’t all that different from interior design. Like the spaces we work on, a lot of thought goes into the design of these cars. The curvature of the body, the particular pigment of the paint, and the suppleness of …
Throughout the years, thanks to Hallmark and Rom Coms, we’ve been taught to believe that Valentine’s day is all about extravagant gestures in the form of chocolates, jewelry, long-stem roses and romantic dinners. Don’t get us wrong, we love all of those things… especially the chocolates and well, jewelry is nice too… BUT at the …
On a charming street in a pocket of Toronto that is very near and dear to our hearts, our client purchased a home that. Shortly after moving in, although the home was an incredibly-beautiful new build, she realized that lacked some of the personal touches and customization that desired. Like so many homes, our client’s …
Immediately upon entry, you are met by a warm and welcoming space that exudes style but also the necessary comforts for family life. With every room thoughtfully furnished, you might think that the family has lived there for years but in reality, they only just arrived! Most of our clients would agree that although the …
After the long reign of open-concept living, we are now seeing a return to homes consisting of separate and divided spaces, each designed for a specific purpose. With this resurgence, we are speaking with more and more clients who desire a separate dining room, away from both the kitchen and the noise of the family …
Although we are always thrilled with the prospect of any project, no matter how small, we can’t deny that we get especially excited when we have the opportunity to help transform an ENTIRE home! This story, which takes place in a home on Glen Road, is particularly near and dear to our hearts though. The …
When it comes to designing a space for children versus babies and newborns, the approach is actually quite different. While nurseries are a reflection of a parent’s tastes and wishes for their baby, a toddler or kid’s room has to incorporate some of the child’s, now-established, likes and interests. If your child is of the …
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