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
One of the biggest advantages of Royal Homes is that they are able to build your dream home on your chosen lot with the least possible damage to the lot itself. You’ve chosen your lot with a lot of care. One of the reasons you want to build there is because the land itself is
Choosing your own lot can be a little intimidating; after all, many Canadians look to developers to make their choices for them. On the other hand, choosing your own lot is a freeing experience – you get to choose where you live, the characteristics of the lot and how you will develop that lot. Many
Your lot is untapped potential. It’s often difficult to imagine just how beautiful it’s going to look when your house is set, the landscaping is complete and you’ve created the outdoor spaces you have imagined. But there are some key questions to ask before you start building. Here’s a checklist that can help you: 1.
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Let’s start with understanding the condition of the land. There are several ways for you to do your research. The web will certainly help, but some regions are less populated and do not have as detailed reports online. Begin by talking to the neighbours and people living in the region. They will be able to
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