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So you have the architectural drawings in hand complete with proposed floor plans, structural detailing, plumbing, electrical but what design elements are often overlooked during the framing stage? 1. Blocking - TV Mounts, Wall Art, custom lighting, towel bars, bathroom accessories, all of these items require blocking to ensure they are anchored to the wall surface efficiently and to avoid them from failing in the future. 2. Specialized electrical items - in ceiling/in wall speakers, motorized blinds, specialized light fixtures, these items need to be accounted for early in the building process to allow for adequate planning and to avoid having the hassle and cost to redo the structural work later in the building process. 3. Built-in storage - storage is one of the most important considerations in home design, it’s how you organize your life and forms how you operate on a daily basis. Planning ahead for built in storage is incredibly valuable especially when working with homes with a smaller footprint. 4. Niches or Shampoo ledges (even better)- similar to point 3 bathrooms and shampoo niches need to be planned for before waterproofing/tiling, take into account the size you will need to function for your needs. Designers take great care in putting together a design package encompassing the desired design aesthetic from fixtures to finishes, but improving how the home owner operates in that space is paramount and these (often forgotten) design elements aid in providing just that Build by @walker.build #interiordesign #homedesign #toronto #torontohomes #homedecor #beforedrywall #framing #torontointeriordesigner #homedesign #renovation #reno #homereno #designertips #professionaladvice #architectureanddesign #homerenovations

One of the more popular questions about wood flooring that comes up again & again………in a nutshell….

Solid timber flooring is 100% hardwood from the top to the base, meaning that the plank is solid wood all the way through.

On the other hand, engineered timber flooring is made up of a 3-6mm top layer of solid hardwood, which is glued to an engineered base of layered ply or birch. The mm's top layer is dependent on the board width and can vary between brands.

There are a lot of pros and cons to consider before making a decision about whether to go with solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring.
Here are some quick facts of both types of flooring:

-Solid wood flooring is more durable than engineered wood flooring and can last longer without need for major repairs or replacements.

-Solid wood flooring is more expensive than engineered wood flooring.

-Solid wood flooring is preferably made from a single piece of wood, whereas engineered wood flooring is made from multiple pieces of wood that are glued together. This means that solid wood flooring may have a more authentic appearance than engineered wood flooring, but there are many, many great options for engineered wood flooring that appears just like the real deal.

-Solid wood flooring is heavier than engineered wood flooring and may require special equipment to install.

- Engineered wood is more environmentally friendly as it utilizes a lot less of the tree per plank than solid hardwoods, making it a more environmentally sustainable, natural product.

What flooring should you use for your home?
This really depends on the application, your budget and your lifestyle but understanding the maintenance, performance and cost of each greatly impacts the final selection

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