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A Thoughtful Revival - A Basement Renovation Story
Transforming a Mid-Century Bungalow Basement with Sustainable, Period-Inspired Design Every home has a story, and this mid-century bungalow has been telling its own for more than half a century. When our clients approached us to redesign their basement, they expressed a clear desire: to honour the original character of the home while using a sustainable approach in creating a refreshed, comfortable, and highly functional lower level for modern living. This became the founda
Jen Nickel
Dec 9, 20254 min read


Linoleum flooring: A natural choice
The word LINOLEUM often conjures images of grandma’s 1950s kitchen floors - a relic of the past. It’s a word that has been largely misunderstood, most often being confused with vinyl. But unlike vinyl - which is made of petroleum-based plastics and toxic ingredients - natural linoleum is made from simple, plant- and mineral-based ingredients: linseed oil, limestone, wood flour, jute, and natural pigments. This blend makes it not only eco-friendly, but also healthier, dura
Jen Nickel
Aug 25, 20253 min read


A Muskoka retreat in the Niagara region
In the picturesque town of Ridgeway, Ontario, just moments from the serene shores of Lake Erie, stands a transformed two-storey residence that seamlessly blends old and new, traditional and modern, indoor and outdoor. This thoughtfully designed addition and interior renovation is our project "Dusted Olive", a successful collaboration between INVISION Design Solutions, Jordan Station Design Co., and Steve Built Inc. Join the design team for a tour of the completed project, a
Jen Nickel
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Rammed Earth Open House
Natural building has been a growing interest and passion of mine over the years. Most recently, I have been captivated by the beauty and simplicity of rammed earth construction – a method of compressing earth into durable concrete-like walls that create the structural shell of a building. This construction method is so different than our conventional Niagara region homes, I was excited to learn more. My intrigue led me on a journey to scenic Prince Edward County to visit a
Jen Nickel
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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