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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Finding the perfect plan is a long, difficult search. You may have already found 10 that are exactly what you want. Each one of those ten have characteristics that you want in your own home. After chatting with families who have chosen to build their own home on their own lot, here are some principles
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While some people might debate it, the kitchen really is the heart of the home. People gather around the amazing aroma of simmering sauces. Granted, not all of our kitchens simmer sauces, but I’d say the fridge is still a great draw for family activities. If we get past the romantic idea of the warm
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The floor plan is the “story board” for your custom home. Like Pixar starts with a line drawing of every scene in the movie, the home builder starts with a line drawing that tells the story of your home. But for many people, the floor plan is like reading gibberish. So I thought I’d give
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