Staircases do more than take up between different levels of a home. Historically, staircases have been a statement element in homes. Many clients often want that same grandeur when building a custom home. Stairs require special attention due to how they’re built and engineered, and can be costly, but they sure do many an...Read More

  Does your Toronto home suffer from a low ceiling? There are a number of reasons the ceilings may be lower than normal, or just appear that way. It’s a common problem that can impact a number of other design choices. Luckily there are a number of tricks you can do to make them appear...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

  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

  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

  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