Whether you’re dreaming of building a new home or you’ve already started the planning process, you’ve definitely spent some time thinking about the floor plan. Choosing a floor plan is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make about your home. You can easily repaint the walls or put in new flooring, but changing your home’s […]
Choosing the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Dream Home Read More »
One of the most exciting parts about building a new house is the prospect of planning and designing the heart of your home: the kitchen. From the countertops to cabinet placement and layout, you’ll finally have a kitchen that’s built to your exact specifications! Even small spaces can shine with some careful planning of colour,
How to Determine the Perfect Kitchen Layout for Your Needs Read More »
After years of managing a bustling family home, it’s easy to see the upsides of downsizing. It’s amazing how cutting down on chores and clutter can free up time and boost your quality of life! Still, you’re only human. Downsizing to a smaller home is an adjustment, and you’re bound to feel a touch cramped
6 Decorating Tips to Help Make Any Small Space Feel Genuinely Bigger Read More »
Finding an affordable home in cottage country can be tough. It’s no surprise that many families are looking for alternatives to traditional, stick-built homes as a way to afford this luxury without breaking the bank. One unusual concept that has attracted a lot of press recently is the idea of homes built from shipping containers.
Shipping Container Homes vs. Prefabricated Homes Read More »
So you’re thinking about getting a prefab home. Why not? They’re made with healthier materials, better for the environment and built to stand the test of time. But there’s one thing holding you back…you don’t want a cookie-cutter house. You want a place that screams you, not something that looks like it came from the
How to Turn a ‘Cookie-Cutter’ House Into A Unique Home Read More »
Ever wondered what it’s like to have a vacation home in the Muskokas? In many ways, it’s similar to the camping trips you used to take up north. You’ll enjoy sparkling clean water, warm campfires and those majestic lakeside sunsets. But there are a few important differences, too. For one, you’ll have a beach all
Model of the Month: Bala LE, The Cozy Modern Vacation Home Read More »
Whether it is your first home or cottage, or whether you’re building for your retirement years, planning a custom-designed home is an exciting opportunity to create a space to match your needs now, and in the future rather than fitting into an existing layout. It’s a chance to bring your own lifestyle vision into reality.
What it Really Means to Build Custom Read More »
If you’re looking for the simplicity of the bungalow lifestyle, look no further than the Belmont. Introduced to Canada in the early 1900s, the bungalow is a classic architectural design that has stood the test of time. With the trend of living heading towards minimalism and reduced spaces, the bungalow is one of the ideal
Keep Life Simple and Easy with The Belmont’s Light and Airy One-Storey Open Plan Read More »
The only hard part of visiting the lake is having to pack up and say goodbye when the weekend is over. The drive back home to the city is terribly bittersweet. What if you didn’t have to say goodbye? That is the reward of building a home by the lake. Beautiful waterfront homes and four-season lakefront
explore the lakeview Read More »
It’s easy to get confused about the differences and similarities of contemporary and modern design styles. Most people think that modern and contemporary mean the same thing when it comes to home design. But when the terms are used to describe the architecture, interior design and furniture—there is a world of difference. Modern Style Modern
Clearly Distinguishing Modern and Contemporary-Style Homes Read More »
