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Helping you love your home again - or list it with confidence.

Total Home is an award winning company that takes great pride in creating dream interiors for the home you live in or are wanting to sell. We are featured on Trusted Pros and are winners of 'Best of Trusted Pros 2014-2021' in the ares of 'General Contracting', 'Basement Renovations', and 'Home Staging'. We are also featured on Houzz and are winners of 'Houzz 2015-2022' in the category of Customer Service. Your investment is worth the guarantee, so we offer a 3 year guarantee on all labour for your renovation!

01/10/2026

CREATIVE CABINETRY DESIGN

Sometimes it’s the space you’re not using that makes all the difference.

One of several changes I designed for this kitchen was addressing the open space above the existing cabinetry.

Rather than replacing perfectly functional cabinets, we had custom upper cabinets made to fill the gap between the existing cabinetry and the ceiling.

Glass-front doors were used across the main run to keep the additional cabinetry feeling lighter and more open, with interior lighting adding a soft layer of ambience in the evening.

Beside the window, the design needed a slightly different solution.

Here, I chose a solid-door upper cabinet and extended the cabinetry down to the counter with an appliance garage. This gave us practical concealed storage, but just as importantly, it added the visual weight needed to balance this side of the kitchen.

The result is cabinetry that feels taller, more intentional and more integrated with the architecture of the room — without replacing everything that was already there.

Good design isn’t always about starting over. Sometimes it’s about seeing the potential in what you already have.

Interior design by Total Home

26/09/2026

DECK STAINING | beautiful day !

01/09/2026

TRADE QUOTES
| Are you really comparing apples to apples?

When you're gathering quotes for a renovation, having a clear scope of work is incredibly important.

If Contractor A is given one version of the project, Contractor B is given slightly different information, and Contractor C has made assumptions to fill in the blanks based on their understanding, the three prices you receive may look vastly different.

But that doesn't necessarily mean one contractor is more or less expensive.

Each may simply be quoting their own understanding of the project.

This becomes even more important when the design direction hasn't been established, or when you make changes to the scope based on discussions after each trade site visit.

A preliminary quote based on standard cabinetry, basic lighting and keeping the existing layout can change considerably if the final design includes custom cabinetry, relocated electrical or plumbing, structural changes, upgraded finishes or more detailed mill-work.

The scope changed — so naturally, the price changed too.

Before requesting quotes, establish as much of the project as reasonably possible and provide each trade or contractor with the same information, drawings, specifications and expectations.

Then, when the quotes come back, you can make a much more meaningful comparison.

A good renovation budget starts with a good plan.

26/08/2026

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE MATTERS

It's easy to look at a finished kitchen and focus on the cabinetry, counter-tops, back-splash and all those beautiful finishing details.

But this kitchen transformation involved so much more.

We completely gutted the existing kitchen and re-imagined how the space could function. The original corner walk-in pantry was removed to gain valuable space, the central island was enlarged and straightened, and the standard-height door leading to the laundry room was replaced with a custom 8' pocket door — a detail that helps draw the eye upward and accentuate the ceiling height.

From there, the kitchen was rebuilt from the inside out.

As a design-build company, this is where we believe there is a real advantage to having design and construction working together. The layout, cabinetry, electrical, mechanical requirements, materials and finishing details are considered as parts of one complete design — not individual decisions made along the way at random.

And then comes what you *do* see: a fully custom kitchen designed specifically for this home and the people who live in it.

Beautiful finishes matter.

But so does everything it took to get there.

That's the difference thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship can make.

18/08/2026

Furniture shopping can be exciting—but with so many styles, sizes, fabrics and finishes to choose from, it can also become overwhelming very quickly.

Showroom shopping with a designer helps take the guesswork out of those decisions.

Together, we can consider the right scale and proportions for your room, coordinate colours and fabrics, think through comfort and function, and make sure each piece works with the overall look and feel you want for your home.

The goal isn’t simply to find beautiful furniture. It’s to create a room that feels comfortable, cohesive and uniquely yours.

Total Home | Interior Design
Helping you create a home that feels like you.

13/08/2026

D E S I G N | D E C I S I O N S

One of the biggest mistakes we see when homeowners are making design decisions?

**Choosing each item individually instead of looking at the room as a whole.**

People often know what they like but it's executing the full plan that can sometimes trip them up.

| You might love the flooring.

| Love the countertop.

| Love the backsplash.

| Love the cabinet colour.

But that doesn't necessarily mean they'll love each other.

Good design isn't about finding the prettiest individual pieces. It's about creating a relationship between colour, undertones, scale, texture and materials so the finished room feels intentional.

This is one of the reasons we encourage our clients to look at their selections **together** before making final decisions.

Sometimes the back-splash you loved on its own isn't the right back-splash once it's sitting beside your counter-top, wall colour of window treatments.

And that's okay.

The goal isn't to choose beautiful things.

**It's to create a beautiful room.**

🌱 Styling Tip
Always view permanent finishes together — and whenever possible, look at them in the actual room and its natural light before committing.

29/07/2026

Did you know that some of Benjamin Moore's most beloved paint colours were inspired by 18th and 19th century North American architecture?

As an interior designer, I often find myself reaching for colours from the Historical Collection because they have a quiet confidence that never seems to go out of style. They're rich without feeling overpowering, timeless without feeling dated, and they work beautifully in both traditional and modern homes.

A few long-time favourites include:
• Hale Navy HC-154
• Revere Pewter HC-172
• Edgecomb Gray HC-173
• Saybrook Sage HC-114
• Essex Green HC-188

These colours have remained designer favourites for decades because they're inspired by heritage architecture rather than passing trends. Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection now includes 191 colours that continue to be among the company's most enduring shades.

When choosing paint, I always encourage clients to think beyond what's currently trending. The best colour is the one you'll still love years from now.

Which historical Benjamin Moore colour is your favourite?

13/07/2026

KITCHEN DESIGN - With Quinton

All in a days work 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Tile, counter and paint samples coming together for our kitchen Design | Buid Renovation

09/07/2026

PANTRY STORAGE - Styling Tip 🌱

Cindy shares a brief tip on getting rid of messy packaging in your pantry or cupboards, and replacing it with decorative containers for better aesthetic, less clutter, and ease of use.

Check out her video for more information.

05/07/2026

🏡 Today Sunday July 5th – Staging Décor Clear-out Sale & More!

We're clearing out years of home staging inventory, along with plenty of other great finds!

You'll find:
✨ Home & staging décor
🪑 Lawn furniture
🛠️ Tools
🏠 Household items
👕 Adult clothing
📚 Books
🖼️ Kitchen items
…and lots more!

🕗 Starts at 8:00 a.m.
📍 4103 Country Rd 43

**Cash or e-Transfer accepted.**

Whether you're decorating your home, furnishing a cottage, or just love finding unique bargains, there are plenty of treasures waiting. Come by and have a look—we'd love to see you!

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