Home to Keep: All New Peter Fallico

Heads up, everyone!! For those of you who have been waiting with anticipation for Peter Fallico to launch a new series, Home to Keep premieres tonight on HGTV Canada at 9:30 pm EST - sorry for the last minute notice!

Photo courtesy of HGTV Canada

As I may have mentioned in the past, Peter Fallico is one of my favourite Toronto renovators and designers. His signature look has a clean, classic and modern aesthetic, all rolled into one. Even better, Peter works within a reasonable budget, which I think most of us can appreciate. For this series, Peter once again works with talented designer and stylist Elizabeth Wharnsby (pictured above). The concept of Home to Keep is to work with a new family each week, re-purposing a particular area of the home which doesn't meet the family's needs.

Can't wait to watch tonight's premiere episode!!

Home to Flip: Galley Kichen

I love this kitchen!! Peter, I think you did an amazing job in this space. Most people want an open kitchen concept, but I don't do a lot of cooking, and this galley kitchen would be perfect for me. It's compact, it's modern, it's sleek and it's functional. This example proves that bigger is not always better, since because of this kitchen's smaller size, Peter was able to afford high end appliances and finishes. My favourite detail? The glass tile backsplash.

The Before

Photos courtesy of HGTV Canada

Home to Flip Season 2

If you read this blog often, you already know that I'm a big fan of Sarah Richardson. I mention Sarah's work so often that I feel that I have neglected some of my other favourites, including Toronto designer and tv personality Peter Fallico. Peter's show, Home to Flip, is in its second season right now on HGTV Canada, and so far it's been very inspiring.

The house in this season's Home to Flip is located in Toronto's west end. With an initial purchase price of $680,000 and a renovation budget of $130,000, Peter plans to keep the expenditures to a minimum. We can all relate to spending $5,000 to update a bedroom or dining room.

Front Entry Before

Front Entry After
Love the mosaic tile pattern from Antica!!

Living Room Before

Living Room After

Main Floor Bedroom Before

Main Floor Bedroom After

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After
Love the wall colour!!
(Para Paints Manitou Blue)

Office Before

Office After
Great drapery from InVu!!

Photos courtesy of HGTV Canada.

The season isn't over yet - you can catch the remaining episodes on HGTV Canada, check the full schedule here. You can also watch past episodes online here.