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Mississauga modern home with natural stone, metal cladding and flagstone walkway.

David Small Sees the Big Picture

Renovation Contractor | Summer 2015

For the award-winning architectural designer, orienting and connecting a home with its surroundings is just as important as what happens inside. Project:…

Custom kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets and hardwood floor.

Lorne Park Luxury

Our Homes | Spring 2015

“The challenge was to find a balance between the timelessness of traditional design and current trends. The house had to be exciting to live in now and…

Traditional home with light stone, arched windows and white trim.

Zest for Design

Our Homes | Summer 2014

“The challenge was to create a 4,700 sq. ft. home that respected the transitioning neighbourhood.” says David Small. “The result envelopes the square…

Modern front entry with wood front door, stone steps and horizontal stone wall.

Glass Doors That Welcome - and Protect Your Privacy Too

Houzz.com | Spring 2014

Another option is textured glass. Depending on the pattern, it can obscure the view inside or, as in this case, slightly distort it.

Bungaloft with open concept, wood floor and white trim.

Timeless Elegance

Our Homes | Spring 2014

"I would never have guessed David would have given us the footprint that he did, but once I saw it sitting on the lot where the trees were positioned,…

Mississauga traditional house with green siding, stone skirt and white trim.

10 Things To Do Before The Renovation Begins

Houzz.com | Winter 2014

Mississauga home with natural stone, white doors and white columns.

Details Reign

Our Homes | Winter 2013

“There is truly a sense of Old Port Credit in the design of Damian and Ky's home. The rolling rubble stone exterior creates warmth, french doors on the…

Traditional home with wood portico, natural stone and vertical siding.

Transcendent Design

Our Homes | Winter 2013

Designed by custom home designer David Small of David Small Designs, the manorstyle home is tucked into a storybook setting with a sprawling lot that…

Globe and mail home of the week article.

Homes of the Week

Globe & Mail | Winter 2013

French Cottage with a Lorne Park twist

White kitchen with hardwood floor, tile backsplash and large island.

At Home with Design

Our Homes | Fall 2013

"The couple wanted a Georgianstyle exterior; Tina loves its symmetry and balance. As one drives up to the house, first impressions are of a timeless…

Traditional house with horizontal siding, 3 car garage and gables.

Custom Build With Family Appeal

Our Homes | Fall 2013

David points out that the layout, a traditional centrehall style with the dining and living rooms flanking the foyer, lends the house the formality that…

Stone house with black frame window, cupola and shingled roof.

Copper Corner

Our Homes | Summer 2013

“The house is a shining example of how a modernist footprint can step comfortably into a neighbourhood celebrated for its pioneer history." Project:…

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