One aspect of custom home building that people often don’t think about until they’re asked by our home builders, is what type of interior doors they want for the various rooms around a home. Interior doors are a necessary feature in any home, by in addition to providing privacy and separation they also add...Read More

  Building a custom home in Toronto is both expensive and time-consuming. For many of our clients, they want the home they’re building to be their last. Obviously, life can throw curveballs your way, but if you’re planning on building a forever home here are a few key tips to keep in mind!   Think...Read More

  Home design trends come and go, but one of the most popular interior design styles right now is “rustic” or “modern farmhouse”. A major element to come out of this trend is the use of barn doors. Barn doors are inspired by the rolling doors traditionally used on barns, as the name implies. These...Read More

For many pet owners, their pets aren’t just animals, they’re family! As custom home builders, we often get requests to include pet-friendly features in the home design to accommodate our clients furry family members. Here are some of the best designs to include to make your custom home pet-friendly!   1. Enclosed Porches Toronto weathers...Read More

  Being a custom home builder is a fun and exciting job. It’s a chance to express creativity while also producing something that will be so personal to our clients. As great as the job is, there are some things clients often do that just drive home builders crazy.   1. Asking Us to Build...Read More

  One of the first things we ask new custom home clients during the design stage is whether they like a more traditional closed off floor plan, or the more currently popular open concept layouts. While open concept layouts may be more popular these days, they’re not always the best option. People should really consider...Read More

  Picking the perfect paint color is a challenge. Even once you settle on a general color, there are still tons of options to choose from. From shades to tones, picking paint isn’t easy. Any interior designer or home builder will tell you that some colors are easier than other’s to find the perfect shade. Here...Read More

If you’re looking to remodel or build a home, chances are you’ve heard to term “load bearing” before. Understanding load-bearing walls are key to planning and designing any home plan or remodel. Here is what you should know about them, and how to identify if a wall is load bearing or not.   What is...Read More

  While the dining room isn’t often the star of the home, it does serve a vital function. It’s where families gather for holidays, homework is done, parties are held, and meals are eaten. Here are a few great tips for planning the perfect dining room for your custom home!   Open, Closed, Formal or...Read More

  People often like to think of a home as a living body. The walls are the bones, the kitchen usually the heart, but it’s the electricity that’s the blood. It’s what keeps all the different systems running. Clients are often shocked to learn that after designing their home layout they then have to design...Read More