One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was to write down everything I wanted in my dream home. Start with the “Must Have’s”. Take this task seriously and don’t get drawn into things that are not essential or your budget will be compromised from the beginning. Once you have all the essentials, […]
It’s a gorgeous day – I’m thinking of ribs, corn on the cob and lick worthy barbecue sauce. When we were planning our home with Royal Homes, we were just chatting about our favourite places for ribs, when barbecue sauce recipes came up – which led pretty naturally into backyard access. The design team was
So it’s just past 8. The sun has turned the evening sky into a soft magenta. I’m sipping dark roast coffee and, as soon as I finish this blog entry, I am going to sink my fork into a miracle of summer… but that’s an aside. Oh, I may have forgotten to add – I’m
When I was a young boy I lived in an ancient farmhouse – in fact, my great-grandfather built the original home. Deep stone walls gave each window well a broad wooden sill. While there were many updates during the years, my parents hesitated to replace the windows. They were unique sizes and hard to replace.
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I don’t want to scare you, but the number of decisions you will make in the span of just a few weeks is just a little daunting. Floors, bathroom fixtures, tiles, cabinets, exterior stones, brick or siding, lighting fixtures…. well, it just goes on from there. I have to say, the design centre at Royal
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Designing your home is a balance of needs and wants. Today’s home buyers are looking for very specific things. Royal Homes design team is always listening to the customer. Essential to every custom home is convenient storage. It can be a challenge to incorporate great storage into open concept homes. The open concept design takes
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One of my friends made the leap and purchased his first custom-built home. He was pumped about it. He had poured over the designs, making sure every detail was perfect for his personal needs. He had selected flooring, cabinets, lighting and exterior finishes. He could already see his first Christmas tree in the awesome bank
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One of the things I appreciate most about Royal Homes is their ability to take your lot – wherever it is – and build your dream home. Unlike traditional stick builders, they don’t have to drag truckloads of building materials to your site. They just bring the home – completely finished. Royal Homes’ unique building
I’ve been forced into my air-conditioned office to write this. I was afraid my laptop would seize in the +40 humid-ex. Ahhh – Ontario in July! It got me thinking about just how important it is to think carefully about how your custom home is placed on your lot. If you’re like me, a lot
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Early in July, Toronto was hit by an unprecedented rainstorm. The city drains were overloaded and the city was a mess. You’ve seen the photos. Dealing with water – especially on a custom lot you purchased – is one of the most critical areas to research. I chose Royal Homes as my custom home builder
