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lanning your renovation is P both exciting and challenging. You want to create a home that suits your lifestyle and your budget. You also want to protect your investâ€" ment by making wise decisions that let you recoup all, or most, of your money on resale. Recently, a group of GTHBA professional renovator members were asked what design advice they most often give to their customers. Here are some of their answers: Professional design tips can help you plan en e e e e esn L. h db c _A _ M M AA m 1 Yesterdays charm but today‘s conveâ€" Great 3 bedroom townhome in Glen in the Granary, 2 bclcomes, '03? niences! $489,000. Abbey. $154,900. w/windows, 1,627 sq. ft. $ YOKA FERERWEE*/TINA PRITCHARD*® TINA PRITCHARD* CAROL ROGERS* Lovely 2 storey, 4 bedroom home on the bay. Elegant principal room. $689,000. GREAT HOME, GREAT LOT COULD BE COUNTRY Exceptional family home. Large principal room. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. $695,000. YOKA FEBERWEE* Large elegant home. Beaqutiful kitchen superb family room. $749,000. REAL ESTATE 321 Lakeshore Rd. E. W H.BOSLEY C Be realistic about the space you MAGNIFICENT BUY STEPS TO LAKE â€" EAST _ EMPTYNESITERS ORRENOVATORS â€" sOMETHING DIFFERENT need. Homeowners often overestiâ€" mate the amount of space that they will need, and underestimate the amount of space they already have. Look closely at your home and try to "see past the walls"; rearranging rooms and eliminating separations may give you all the space you really need. When you do decide to add more space, make sure the design will continue to work as your family changes. "Overâ€"building" your home can make it less comfortable in the long term.] Superb 2 bedroom condo in Bronte area Elegant decor! $189,2900. Immaculate centre hall. Sun room overâ€" _ Pride offioiwfiafiiaf‘h?ou'gfioaf 3 bedrooms, looks deck, pool. $379,000. family room with fireplace. $229,900. Immaculate centre hall. Updated are welcome! Rustic open concept, tons _Reno. customized to sui;lorge family. kitchen, finished basement. $449,900. of potential! $229,000. 1/2 ac of privacy. Large rooms. $625,000. MARGARET DYNE* MARIONMATCHUEK*/SUSANSALTER* VERONICA KOEHLER** o MOVE TO EAST OAKVILLE DOWNTOWN ELEGANCE Charming townhome updated with walkâ€" out from recreation room. $94,9200. SWEETHEAR * Add natural light to create an open, spacious feeling. In older homes, windows are often small and located high on the wall, reflecting an era when windows were both "energyâ€"consuming" and expensive. Today‘s energyâ€"efficient windows, skylights and glass doors bring the outside into your living spaces, bathe your home in light and add wonderâ€" ful decorative touches throughout the house. e Look at your neighborhood. Older, established neighborhoods 4 bedrooms, main floor family room 99,900. e Granary, 2 balconies, '%z? kitchen â€" 3 bedroom bungalow. Hordwood floors, w/windows, 1,627 sq. ft sitâ€"in kitchen. $229,000. Walk to town.Country style home. Two main floor family room‘s. Pool. $449,900. Spectacular views from eveg/ window Walk to town "GO" VERONICA KOEHLER** usually have a balanced overall design; homes and lots have similar proportions and styles, creating a pleasant and harmonious streetscape. When your renovation involves external changes or additions, spend some time studying your street before you decide on a design. Additions that blend with the existâ€" ing streetscape will probably add to the most value to your home, and they will certainly be appreciated the most by your neighbors. "Granary" carefree living. View of harbour. $348,000. FINOLA RAYNER* ING â€" EAST (See ‘Kitchen,‘ page 9) Feature Home QUIET LOCATION BACKS ONTO 14 MILE CREEK Traditional 4 bedroom. Tasteful decor. Inground pool. $299,900 SYLVIA BOTTRELL*