Here’s how it worked for us. The design team sat us down and over a cup of coffee, just started talking about what we were looking for. I had already done quite a bit of research online. I discovered that the Royal Homes website was a great resource. With more than 50 house plans on […]
For many families, a cottage is a tradition that builds strong bonds. I still remember sleeping in the bunkie with my cousins and telling ghost stories until almost dawn. Well it was really a tool shed with a couple of bunks in it. But it was close to the water, the gentle lapping of waves
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I have to tell you – I’m not a big fan of doing laundry. Call me traditional or old-school, but I have always thought the laundry belonged in a dark corner in the basement. And, as you may well expect, my wife tells me that I am just wrong. she showed me a laundry room
Moving day is a celebration. I am grateful for all the help Royal Homes gave along the way – and I have to say I was just a little taken aback when my design specialist showed up on moving day to give our family a little encouragement. Our Royal Homes team walked through the house
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While I loved the staking out of the foundation and was fascinated by the building process, I have to tell you that the delivery and setting of our custom home was pure magic. You really have to witness it to understand the orchestral beauty of the experience. You can watch it on the website –
I have my own hard hat. It’s a bit of a joke. My wife bought it for me when we decided to build our own custom home. I was really into the process and pretty excited about it, so she bought me one! I was enthusiastic and energized. At first we were a little shy
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I didn’t know that much about building foundations at the beginning of the process, but I knew that a solid foundation was critical to the success of the final build. So as we were researching homes, we wanted to make sure the builder took full responsibility for the foundation. You can visit Royal’s “advantage” page
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Architects call it “universal design.” What it means is to design your home without limitations. Accessibility is an important facet of today’s home design. Even if your family does not have a member with limited mobility, friends and neighbours may. Starting out with an accessible design ensures a delightful and friendly home that invites everyone
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After this winter, you may have little hope for living outdoors ever again! But the spring flowers are pushing through the soil, a sign that winter has finally come to an end! Designing your home to move smoothly from inside to outdoor living spaces is quickly becoming the norm for today’s home owners. The preplanning
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One of the most challenging aspects of designing your custom home is to imagine how each space is going to be used. That’s one of the main reasons families love the open concept homes – it makes it possible for one space to perform multiple functions. When I asked the Royal Homes Design Team what
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