bedroom. In keeping with their original request for easy-toclean
surfaces, they also spared no expense on sintered stone
countertops from Italy. Says Cheryl, “They are virtually indestructible
yet look and feel incredibly luxe.”
When asked if she had any renovation-related wisdom to impart,
Cheryl stresses the importance of investing in professional help.
“A renovation is the biggest investment you’ll make in your home,
both financially and emotionally, so do it right and hire a designer
to guide you in making the right decisions,” says Cheryl. “The last
thing you want is to end up with a remodel that looks like the result
of patchwork, where things look retrofitted, details don’t flow well,
and it’s obvious that there wasn’t a grand vision thought out from
the beginning.”
As for the homeowners, they couldn’t be happier, citing the bistro
lounge area and the photo gallery wall at the top of the stairs,
fondly coined their “family wall,” as two of their favorite elements.
“Initially, the thought of leaving our previous home that we already
loved so much and making the move to retire and downsize made
us nervous, but we’ve lived here now for about seven months and
absolutely love it,” say the homeowners. “It’s a transformation that
still amazes us and everyone who sees it. We just love everything
about our forever home.”
Space Designed by Cheryl Tay, Intrinsic Designs + Build Group,
www.idbg.ca; Photography by Anthony Rego, www.anthonyrego.com
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