{"id":6345,"date":"2018-01-02T12:04:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T12:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/karrys-take-big-price-tiny-living\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:39:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:39:28","slug":"karrys-take-big-price-tiny-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/karrys-take-big-price-tiny-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Karry\u2019s Take: Big Price, Tiny Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]Looking for ways to make your small space feel bigger? Get some ideas from this home and then call us for more![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_btn title=”Get Started” shape=”square” color=”white” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fkarry.ca%2Fcontact%2F” el_class=”blog-left-side-btn”][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]The Property<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This 1920s bungalow near St. Clair and Bathurst is a charming example of making a small space work in Toronto. The previous owners made some fantastic renovations to up its value.<\/p>\n

It recently sold for $799,000 and a lot of that goes to the lot size. With 2 bedrooms and 3 parking spaces, there\u2019s a surprising amount of space in this little house.<\/p>\n

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What We Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Curb Appeal<\/strong> \u2013 Curb appeal makes a big impact on property value but it isn\u2019t commonly prioritized in the city. We love that this home does it\u2019s best to present an appealing front. The gardens are well maintained and the bright red door adds interest to an otherwise common facing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Open Concept<\/strong> \u2013 With a property this size, the last thing you want to do is divide it up. The main area is an open concept layout, allowing every square foot to be used efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Use of Height<\/strong> \u2013 The high ceilings over the living area and kitchen are used perfectly. They offer a loft, ceiling fan and skylight; all elements that encourage an open feel and temperature control. The last thing you want in a small space is for it to feel dark and stuffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Clever D\u00e9cor<\/strong> \u2013 The kitchen uses a bright, retro colour to draw the eye to the very end of the space, ultimately making it feel bigger. That green is coupled with white and neutral wood floors, which help do the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          We love the oversized mirror in the eating area. Mirrors are a great way to trick the eye into thinking a space is bigger than it is. The bench seating in the nook is also a good use of space. Three people could likely fit into that bench, whereas only two full chairs could comfortably take up that same area.<\/p>\n

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          1. Backyard Oasis<\/strong> \u2013 This bungalow\u2019s front yard is pretty, but the backyard is literally a garden oasis. It boasts tons of lush greenery and plenty space to sit, relax and host.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

            While this home may not be big enough for a family, it\u2019s the perfect starter home for a young couple or retirees. Every inch of space is used well so it doesn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re missing anything. This is a great example of how to make a small home feel bigger.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_separator color=”#ef4c23″ type=”normal” thickness=”4px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Blog Recommendations” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Recommended Posts:<\/p>\n

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