Ajax Pickering Real Estate Blog

The addition of an area rug helps to pull furnishings together, offers visual impact and adds comfort and warmth to a room. It is important to realize that the size and placement really does matter so your rug will provide the most impact.

In a standard living room / family room, a rug should be proportional to a room size with an equal amount of floor exposed on all sides regardless of obstacles such as fireplaces, radiators or furniture pieces. If this is not possible, then the rug should be placed so that it reaches under all or most of the major furniture pieces in the centre of the room to unify the seating arrangement. It is not essential however that the back legs of a sofa or chair are resting on the carpet. If more than two feet of carpet extend behind a sofa or chair, then a table should be added to fill the space.

In a dining area, the rug should extend 18-24 inches past the edge of the table so the chairs can rest on the carpet even when they are pulled away from he table.

In a living room / dining room situation where two rugs are being used, assure that there is space between the two and follow the guidelines already mentioned for the various areas.

In a bedroom, allow about 2 feet of bare floor at the edges similar to the living room space. If the bed is not centred however, the carpet could seem awkward and misplaced, so consideration might be given to using smaller rugs on either side of the bed and perhaps at the end, instead of one large rug.

HINT: to give an area rug maximum impact, customize it by having it bound with decorative edging to co-ordinate with the room colour and furnishings. This can be expensive, so shop around. Cotton, jute, suede and leather are just a few of the many original options available. One of today’s hottest trends is the addition of an extra wide binding.

REMEMBER: Empty houses should be staged to provide the opportunity for the potential buyer to view a property in its ideal state. Sellers are strongly encouraged to regard this as a necessary expense if they hope to successfully negotiate a good asking price for their property. The approximate cost for successfully furnishing / accessorizing / staging a 3 bedroom home is $3,000-$3,500 depending on the size of the home.

Hope these tips have been of some benefit to you in offering suggestions for preparing a home for sale.

Please take the time to check out our website at www.homesteps.ca. You will find several photos taken of homes staged for clients have been exceptionally pleased with the service we have provided for them. Please give us a call and let us help you sell your house.

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No one prefers chips these days. The world is going crazy after any carpet. There are carpet tiles now, in addition to the rugs living rooms and studies of the middle ages are so famous for. You can also have an exclusive all outdoor carpet too.

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If it’s peace and quiet you’re looking for without the sacrifice of convenience, it’s worth your while to check out Rosebank Forest Homes’ Altona Woods neighbourhood in Pickering.

There’s something for everyone in this colourful and growing community located just east of the Toronto border. Pickering offers an ideal mix of urban and rural living at a unique waterfront city.

And there’s lots to see and do around town. Take in the rural charm of quaint hamlets, the scenic shores and the serene beauty of woodlands and meadows that surround the community. Or spend an afternoon enjoying the modern conveniences of a vibrant downtown. Visit the Pickering Museum Village, the new Waterfront Trail, Millennium Square and Splash Park. Go for a stroll across Petticoat Creek Pedestrian Bridge, which crosses over Petticoat Creek. Frenchman’s Bay offers boating, fishing and water sports.

Pickering is a great refuge from hectic city life, but easy access to Hwy. 401 to the south and newly expanded Hwy. 407 to the north keep you connected to the GTA and beyond. Or, let someone else do the driving for you – public transit will take you wherever you need to go.

Rosebank Forest Homes’ newest community, Altona Woods, offers exciting designs on deep lots in a natural setting. Semis range from 1,689 to 1,965 sq. ft. and start from $279,990. Detached homes on 32- and 36-ft. lots range from 1,718 to 2,542 sq. ft. and start from $319,990.

The site’s success soared right from the start. This enclave of just 66 homes is selling quickly – 40 per cent of them sold within the first month. So, don’t delay and get in on the action today.

Architecturally controlled exteriors ensure a pleasing streetscape, and feature clay brick, soldier coursing, brick arches and other masonry details as per applicable elevations. Covered porches and front coach lights offer a warm welcome home.

Homes at Altona Woods are not only incorporated into their natural surroundings without disrupting the area’s natural beauty, designs also bring the outdoors in with a second-floor balcony, as per plan. The indoors are just as impressive as the out. The 36-ft. detached Shellbark is just one of the great designs you’ll find at Altona Woods, featuring stately nine-ft. main floor ceilings and decorative ornamental columns (as per plan).

The purchaser has a choice of quality imported ceramic tiles in the front foyer, kitchen, laundry room, breakfast area, powder room and in all bathrooms. Untiled areas on the main and second floors feature luxurious 35-oz. carpeting.

The gourmet open-concept kitchen features a raised breakfast bar (as per plan), perfect for a quick bite on the go. The purchaser has a choice of laminated countertops and custom quality cabinets. For more storage space, some models even include a pantry.

The main staircase, open to below, is finished with natural oak railings, pickets and posts (as per plan), which leads you up to the second level, where you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, including the master with walk-in closets, and three full baths, including the luxurious ensuite with a raised oval tub and separate shower, both finished in ceramic tiles (as per plan). Welcome to your refuge from the world. All bathrooms feature your choice of laminate countertops and cabinets in vanities (as per plan), oversized plate mirrors, vanity lighting and white fixtures.

The laundry room is located on the main floor for your convenience, and includes washing machine connections, a receptacle for a clothes dryer, a single-basin laundry tub and dryer vent cap. And for even more convenience, homes offer an optional side entrance and access through the garage.

Take advantage of the fantastic bonus package, which gives purchasers the Rogers Cable Bundle plus a security alarm system; a choice of five appliances or air conditioning; or $3,000 in upgrades.

Project Name: Altona Woods
Location: Pickering
Housing Type: 32- and 36-ft. detached two-storey and bungalow homes and 25-ft. semi-detached homes
Starting Price: from the $279,990

New Homes & Condos Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new homes in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Simple doors once were acceptable to anyone. All of that has changed with the advent of french doors. With their smooth sliding and comfortable door knobs, storage is not a problem anymore. They even have a variety of patio doors.

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The location of Great Gulf Homes’ popular community - The Meadows of Ajax, combined with delightful designs and tempting value are a number of reasons why so many people are choosing to live in this picturesque town. In addition to offering deep 41 and 50 ft. lots, conventional semis and unique detached semis (connected only at the garage), the community is close to a raft of amenities including Lake Ontario. Ajax residents appreciate access to water sport opportunities and one of the Waterfront Trail’s most pristine sections.

Eventually home to 350 families, The Meadows of Ajax is just minutes from Pickering and Whitby as well, plus both Highways 401 and 407 are convenient. Strategically situated on the west side of Westney Road, north of Rossland Road, the community itself will encompass schools and parks. In the vicinity are many other schools and parks, the Greenwood Conservation Area, community centres and clusters of warehouse outlet stores, as well as malls and specialty shopping venues.

The Ajax Recreation Services department offers a wide variety of programs, from pre-school and youth activities, to active living programs for adults and seniors. And golfers take note – The Meadows of Ajax is within blocks of Seaton Golf and Country Club, Deer Creek Golf Course, Annandale Golf and Curling Club, Carruthers Creek Golf Centre and Ken Fulton Golf Centre.

The subject of books and documentaries, the Town of Ajax has a history unique in Canada. It was founded in 1941 as the site of a wartime shell filling plant. Housing here was originally constructed for those who came from across Canada to work at Defence Industries Limited. Over the years, it has gone from being a bedroom community to one where residents can truly live, work and play.

The community plan for The Meadows of Ajax is charming, with streetscapes highlighted by heritage-style architectural touches that reflect the area’s proud history. Home designs incorporate features such as masonry detailing, peaked gables and inviting porches. Interiors will surround homeowners in luxury standards that include quality kitchen cabinets, rich ceramics, natural finish oak railings and pickets, plush broadloom and much more.

The 2,715 sq. ft. four-bedroom Fairhaven (Elevation B) is just one of the detached designs available here on a deep 41-ft. lot. This home presents a charming façade adorned with peaked gables that frame fishscale trim, and an inviting front porch with a railing and country style posts. Inside, the foyer offers a view to the formal parlor over a parapet wall, and the separate dining room is perfect for elegant entertaining. The open concept family room has a cosy gas fireplace, and is handy to the breakfast room and kitchen, which has a built-in pantry. The main floor laundry room is pure convenience, as is the powder room on this floor. Upstairs, the master bedroom encompasses a walk-in closet and an sumptuous ensuite complete with a corner oval tub and separate shower.

At The Meadows of Ajax, conventional semis are available in sizes from 1,420 to 1,670 sq. ft. and are priced from $212,990. Detached semis range in size from 1,450 to 1,840 sq. ft. and are priced from $228,990. Detached homes on 41 ft. lots ranges from 1,685 to 2,715 sq. ft. and start in price from $265,990; and on 50 ft. lots from 2,250 to 3,365 sq. ft priced from $301,990.

Celebrating over 28 years of homeowner satisfaction, Great Gulf Homes is one of Ontario’s largest builders, and was named Builder of the Year in 2002. More than 33,000 families now call a Great Gulf community home.

Project Name: The Meadows of Ajax
Location: Ajax
Housing Type: Detached semis; conventional semis; detached homes on 41 and 50 ft. lots.
Starting Price: Semis from $212,990; detached from the $265,990

New Homes & Condos Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new homes in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Contact the Jeffrey Team for more information - 416-388-1960