Rea! Estate:The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994 â€" 16 Whether â€"you live in a house, apartment, or conâ€" dominium, decoâ€" Each office by Jill Bates Margaret Liddon rating on a budget is a challenge. There are lots of ways of creating inclependently owned and operated LAKEFRONT CONDO! Luxurious lifestyle in this lovely 2â€"bdrm., 2 bath condo. Eatâ€"in kitchen w/views of Toronto skyline. Sep. din. rm., fam. rm. Rec. facilities spectacular Lake Ontario views. YVONNE LITTLE 338â€"92000 64 SKIPPER LANE SOLD YVONNE LIMTTLE 338â€"9000 LOCATION PRIVACY East Oakville, raised bungalow w/eatâ€"in kit., walkâ€"out to deck ing. pool. Private mature lot. Extras include fam. rim. w/FP, sauna. YVONNE LITTLE 338â€"9000 LOOKING FOR NEW?? Almost new is better, especially backing onto greenbelt for privacy! This delightful 3â€"bdrm. semi gives you lots of extras! $169,9200. YVONNE LIMTTLE 338â€"9000 attractive _ surâ€" roundings very inexpensively. Even on the smallâ€" est budget, the results can still be exciting If your funds are limited, there are two cardinal rules: 1. Be paâ€" tient. 2. Don‘t practise false econâ€" omy. Sure you can purchase a cheap carpet. But, if it is going in the hallâ€" way where everyâ€" one walks, you‘ll find you will have to replace it in no time at all. On the other hand, if the existing carpet is in good condition, but the wrong color, consider having it dyed. You can get great deals on ends of lines or disconâ€" tinued items or even seconds at fabric and wallcovâ€" ering stores â€" but don‘t settle for poor quality because you‘re looking for a barâ€" gain. A good quality mattress and box spring will last 10 418â€"2 North Service Rd. E. w +# to 15 years. A poor mattress can cause back problems, so buy the best you can afford. Here are some helpful tips for a young couple movâ€" ing into their first apartment. LIVING ROOM: * Consider purâ€" chasing a futon for a couch...it can double as a guest bed. * Old tables with their legs cut down look great in front of the Assoc. Broker HOME OF THE WEEK $559,000. Rare opportunity to live on the lake in prime § Bronte location â€" elegant 4â€"bdrm. execuitve home e o features main floor family room with buiiltâ€"in BBQ, wet e bar and FP; spectacular master suite has w/o to ® balcony overlooking the water; greenhouse kitchen ‘ with ceramic floor and sunshine ceiling: new 2 broadloom, all window coverings, upgrades and extrds too numerous to list. Call MONIKA BLEWETT 842â€"7000. REALTY CORP 418â€"2 North Service Rd. E. *Â¥ 5457000 Each office independently owned and operated Sales Representative NEW LISTING $399,000. Lovely 4â€"level home featuring a formal living room with marble F/P, large bright kitchen with w/o, 4 bedrooms, 2 recreation rooms, 2nd w/o to magnifiâ€" cent 0.35 acre lot. Located in exclusive Ennisclare Park. Great area for families, children can walk to seven schools, parks, tennis courts the lake. To view this horne, call GAIL BIRD 842â€"7000. SOUTHâ€"EAST $459,000. Pretty 4â€"bedroom home, main floor office or den located near front entrance, large open concept family room, finished lower level with lots of storage space, walk up to gorgeous 1/3 acre lot. Ideal location in Ennisclare Park; southâ€"east Oakville. To view this lovely home, please call GAIL BIRD 842â€"7000. CUSTOMâ€"BUILT $599,000. Customâ€"built home located on Shoreline Drive across from the Lake in southâ€"west Oakville. Gracious front entrance hall with Scarlett O‘Hara stairâ€" 10â€"foot ceilings, white European kitchen, 2 family rooms plus den or office, completely finished lower level with nanny‘s quarters. To view call GAIL BIRD case, 842â€"7000 If your funds are limited, there are two cardinal rules: 1. Be patient. 2. Don‘t practise false economy. chesterfield. topped with glass, * Interesting but tired old lamps, picked up at garage sales, can come alive with new shades. DINING ROOM: * Architectural columns, removed from demolished buildings and make a unique dinâ€" ing room table. * Chairs that have seen better days, slipcovered in discount designâ€" er fabrics, look fabulous. KITCHEN: * When space is tight, mount a leaf from an old dining room table on the wall. Purchase two stools and voila â€" a breakfast eating area. * To create the illusion of a winâ€" dow in those dark apartment kitchens, try draping fabric over a framed mirâ€" ror. * Paint checkerâ€" boards or other interesting patterns on those worn linoleum floors. + Dark cupâ€" boards can be painted and stenâ€" cilled or blocked to add interest. BEDROOM: + Decorative night tables can be easily made by draping fabric over circles of plywood mounted on boxes. «_ Discarded wroughtâ€"iron fence sections, repainted, can make a unique headboard. You can even try an old door with interesting panels. * Use attractive and colorful sheetâ€" ing, which is relaâ€" tively inexpensive for bedcoverings, window _ treatâ€" ments, cushions, table draping, or even for a wonderâ€" ful canopy over your bed. BATHROOM: * Create coziâ€" ness by sponging walls and/or ceilâ€" ings; it also hides those unsightly cracks and uneven surfaces. There are videos on ‘how to‘ available at many paint stores. Just remember, good planning, proper budgeting, and fresh ideas will help you put flair into your design. Jill Bates and Margaret McLeod operate Bates Liddon, Residential and Commercial Design â€" Consulâ€" tants of Burlington. L i on d onl ce n o e c ce wl s Bd 2. ki id l 6 en L ie o DAE LC L.2 lt s â€" uid n e 101050 60000 c ce