North Drive Community - Humber Valley Village - Etobicoke Approx 6,600 sq ft of living space 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms Lot Size 50'x465' (widening to 100' at rear) Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator, who designed…
DESIGN THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME A 45-year-old house, updated for today’s lifestyle, looks fabulous after all these years IN 1973, WHEN THIS OPEN-CONCEPT HOME in the Kingsway area of Toronto was built – inspired by acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Fallingwater home in rural Pennsylvania - the idea of a Zen home would have been as…
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -- Helen Keller
WATERSHED MOMENT These flood-control regulations present a challenging scenario for any builder wishing to rebuild or renovate a home on the edge of these ravines. Rose Barroso and her Toronto-based company Barroso Homes (see our last issue for a profile) were ready to tackle these complexities when Rose sought approval…
A growing raft of technologies is allowing us to create environmentally benign homes It’s coming: the day of the sustainable home. Technological innovations are moving us ever closer to homes that exert a soft footprint on the planet. Toronto Home asked builder Rose Barroso of Barroso Homes for her input…
Humber Valley Village - Etobicoke Approx 5,000 sq ft of living space 5 Bedrooms - 7 Bathrooms Lot Size 55'x150' Modern design is a trend these days especially for those people whose main focus is the function of their home. Aside from that, the clean look of modern interiors make…
HumberValley -- Etobicoke Approx.: 8,300 sq ft 4 Bedrooms - 7 Bathrooms Lot: 91' x 210' Quite possibly the most definitive attribute of this style is that it avoids the extremes such as the ornate character of traditional styles, as well as the extreme austerity of modern styles. This home…
The word LUXURY triggers the want for plenty of conveniences such as, pools, saunas, in house gym, games rooms, fully climate controlled wine cellar, high end kitchen appliances and complete with home automation. This particular home is the Poster Child for LUXURY...
Kingsway Living - A custom home with exceptional modern lines, a generous 4 bedroom plan, signature outdoor space and finishings inspired by couture and luxury modern living. Exceptional flow suited for daily life and glamorous entertaining, this home is steps to Exceptional schools, Bloor West shopping and High Park. House Design byUrbanScape Group (Ali Malek) & Rose Barroso. Interior design and Staging by Rose Barroso
HumberValley -- Etobicoke Approx 7,500 sq ft 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms Lot size: 105 x 315 The Architectural shape of this home was dictated by the uniqueness of this sites conditions and taking into account the lifestyle of a modern and busy family. It balances freshness with warmth and contrasts…