Fireplaces used to play a vital role in home design. They provided more than aesthetic appeal. Fireplaces were traditionally used to heat homes, but once central heating became common they started to be used more for looks. In cold places like Canada, fireplaces are still often used as a heat source, often supplementing central...Read More

  Designing a kitchen for your custom home is one of the most intense aspects of a home design. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the most used room in the home. While having a beautiful kitchen is always the goal, practicality should always come first. A functional kitchen design means that...Read More

  The kitchen might be the most important room in the home. Interestingly, it also is the room that often reflects societies views. What’s standard in a kitchen has changed throughout the years. In the ’90s and early 2000s, almost every new kitchen was built with a desk area. These days, more people are opting...Read More

  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

  Home design, like many other things, goes through trends and fads. One season one color or material may be extremely popular and sought after, and the next it may be obsolete and dated. This poses a challenge for clients building custom homes. Should you embrace what’s popular and bold now or go the safer...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

  Once you’ve chosen the perfect countertop to go in your custom home kitchen, you have one more choice to make- which countertop edge profile to go with. It’s a small choice, but one that can make a big impact. There are lots of options, some more popular than others, so here is your guide...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