When it comes to resilient flooring materials, there are no better options than linoleum or vinyl. For many people, when they hear these words images of cheap, cracking flooring that covered your grandma’s kitchen come to mind. These products have come a long way in terms of style in recent years, and they’re no...Read More

  When it comes to building custom homes in Toronto, many people are choosing to go modern. Modern homes have a unique feel to them and compliment the bustling city of Toronto. There’s no such thing as cookie cutter when it comes to modern homes, which is one reason why we love building them. Modern...Read More

  We don’t often think about our bathroom floors, but they’re important. They greet us in the morning when we get ready, they’re there after a shower, and while we’re getting ready for bed. Picking the right flooring for a bathroom can make a big impact on daily life even if we don’t think about...Read More

  Love them or hate them, most living rooms these days are all about the TV. TV placement is one of the top questions we get asked about when designing custom homes and it’s also one of the first things people look for when buying a home. Designing around a piece of technology can be...Read More

  The details never end when it comes to custom home building. Once you’ve selected your kitchen sink and countertop, you then have to decide on the sink reveal. A reveal refers to the amount of sink you see “revealed” under the counter. This only applies to undermount sinks, and there are three reveal options....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

One of the most common things we hear from clients is how surprised they are that so many professions work on the project. From architects to electricians, many people play a role in making a home. Here are a few of the most common professions you’ll find involved in a custom home building project.  ...Read More

  Have you ever thought about how much daily wear your kitchen floor gets? Food splatter, daily walking, liquid spills and so much more. The flooring you put in your custom home kitchen should match the style of the room, but it should also be suitable for the type of use it will get in...Read More

建造定制别墅不便宜，在房价很高的多伦多地区尤为如此。如果你想节省开支不超出也算，专业的定制别墅建筑商会告诉你一些后期可以更新换代的软装，比如灯具和橱柜五金都可以购买经济型的，但也有一些地方，绝对不能够为了省钱而省钱。在不该省的地方省钱很有可能造成严重的后果，后续修理代价可能更高。以下是在多伦多建造定制别墅绝对不能省钱的五点。 隔温墙 加拿大的冬季又长又冷，在酷暑寒冬的多伦多。隔温墙用以调节室内温度，让家中保持冬暖夏凉。在隔温上节约可能一开始会省下一笔钱，但好的隔温措施其实长期来说会帮助你节省下暖气、空调等各种费用，因此绝对不要再隔温上省钱。 窗户 窗户和隔温墙一样都能够调节房子的室内温度，高质量的窗户能够保护家中不受酷暑、严寒、暴雨和紫外线的侵袭，因此其实窗户不止能让你看向窗外。窗户质量也是很多买家在购房时会关注的一个重点，因此卖房是对窗户的投资回报会能够真正的显现。一些环保窗户还能够免税，也能抵去一部分的成本。 拥有专业资质的承包商 如果没有专业可靠的承包商，光有高质量的材料和完美的设计一样没有用。很多人想在人工上省钱，但可能因此造成严重且危险的错误。记住找水管工、电工、墙工和地板工人或者设计师时都要找经验丰富且有专业资质的承包商。 地板 说到建造定制别墅时哪里该省，哪里不该省，大多数定制别墅建筑商都会推荐在地板上预算高一点，后期资金充足很多地方都可以再次升级但更换全屋地板就没有那么容易了。地板也是家中损耗最高的部分，便宜的地板会让你的新家看起来很快就又老又旧，因此在家中活动集中的区域尽量使用质量好的地板。 储藏 在住房紧缺的多伦多，储藏空间就是王道。这里的房子可能不大，但住户的物品不会少，在储藏空间上投资会让生活便利很多，也会更吸引买家。确保你在搬家时所有东西都有地方放，记得加入额外的衣柜，在创新收纳方法方面做些功课，也不要忘了楼梯下方之类的低使用空间。在储藏空间上省钱不但对房子整体来说不好，也会让空间显得拥挤，让你的生活变得凌乱。 总结 预算是建造定制别墅中最难管理的一部分，因此我们一直告诉客户，省一点钱没关系，但是有些方面绝对不能太省。很多时候在不该省钱的地方省钱，后续会造成更高的维修费用，因此前期一定要做好功课。如果你有任何问题，或者现在就想在多伦多建造你在多伦多的别墅，请随时联系我们。Read More

  One element people often don’t think about until asked by their custom home builder, is what type of vent hood will you be using? The primary purpose of kitchen ventilation is to reduce heat, condensation, and cooking smells. It also traps grease from cooking and prevents it from collecting all over your kitchen. There...Read More