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

  There are a lot of inside elements that go into building a custom home, but a house is more than it’s interior. The exterior of a home is just as important as the inside. Indoor-outdoor living is huge right now, and although Toronto doesn’t have the best weather all year round, that is just...Read More

  Building a custom home is a long process, one that starts before construction even begins. It’s not uncommon for people to spend years picking the perfect lot and designing the layout before even breaking ground. Preparation is key, but once that’s done you may be wondering when’s the best time to actually start building?...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

  Before drywall became popular, wood paneling was used to both protect and decorate walls. Historically, the lower walls of homes were dressed in decorative paneling. This has continued today, with wood paneling being used to add extra style and design to homes. If you’re considering adding wall details to your custom home, here are...Read More

It’s sweater weather in Toronto, which means winter is quickly approaching. Winter is one of the toughest seasons on a home, both inside and out. Your home should be a place to get cozy and warm once the icy weather sets in, so make sure your home is ready! Here are a few tips to...Read More

建造定制别墅时，有很多事情要考虑。从装修材料到室内色调的选择，需要多少绿化，这些都要决定。很多人容易忽视的一个问题是空气质量。非常幸运的是，多伦多的空气污染很少，但豪宅室内的空气质量可以更加提高。我们呼吸的空气质量非常影响我们的健康，因此优良的空气就等同于优质的生活和居住质量。 1. 勤开窗 这条小贴士看上去很直白，但开窗通风，让清新空间进入室内是净化室内空气的最好途径。开窗可以提供自然通风，也能够减轻室内的污染。这对刚装修完的新定制别墅尤其重要，因为刚刷完油漆、新铺的地板和新搬入的家具可能会有有毒的化学物质和残留的味道。 我们建议每天开窗五到十分钟，让清新空气进入你的家中。如果家里有人有一些季节性的过敏症，那要记住在过敏季节开窗的频率。 2. 不要在室内吸烟 这是另外一个很直白的提醒，但很明显室内吸烟会污染空气质量。每根香烟含有超过4,000种化学物质，吸烟时呼出的化学物会进入你家中的空气，还有二手烟污染的风险和残留的烟味， 都是在吸烟后依然会留下的长久结果。 在室外吸烟代表烟味不会残留在室内，因此如果家中有吸烟者，您可以请他们去室外吸烟，记住不要在开着的窗户边吸烟因为这样烟味还是会流向室内。如果您的家中有人吸烟，我们推荐你建造一个带顶的室外空间，这样天气不好时，他们也可以舒适地在室外吸烟。 3. 坚持清洁 定期清洁也是保持家中空气清新的一个好方法，灰尘和污渍很多时候看不见或者并不是不干净，但他们会对家中的空气产生不好的影响。每个家都会有灰尘，这很正常，但是定期清洁能够避免灰尘堆积。 使用门垫来避免污渍进入家中，确保定期为家里吸尘和拖地，起码一周一次。另外不要忘记定期为你的家居清理灰尘，并且定期清洗会吸灰的家具比如沙发、地毯和窗帘。 4. 保持健康的湿度 很多人可能不太会注意湿度，多伦多很幸运是一个比较干燥的城市，但你有没有注意到每次暴雨之前湿度上升呼吸都会有点困难？灰尘和霉菌最爱高湿度，因此在家中维持健康的湿度可以避免灰尘和霉菌的增长，此外空气湿度的稳定也有益于木制家具和硬木地板。 5. 尽量不要使用人工香料 大家都喜欢自家的定制别墅闻起来像美妙的夏威夷微风，因此很多人会在家使用空气清新剂、衣物芳香剂、香水和肥皂等，但这些人工芳香剂有时会有害。这些产品包含挥发性有机化合物（VOCs），很有可能引起呼吸系统问题。而使用自然或者绿色原料可以减少家中的挥发性有机化合物。 因此尽量不要在家使用人工香料，因为其实市面上有很多天然芳香的制品，又或者你也可以在Pinterest上学习下怎样用一些DIY方法自制天然芳香剂，比如烘烤一些有暖箱的香草或者新鲜切开的柠檬，可以向室内释放一些好闻的天然气味。 6. 清洁或更换滤网 作为业主，有一项工作是需要对定制别墅进行定期的维护，其中包括定期清理、更换空调的滤网。这些滤网是空气循环时所有灰尘和污渍残留的地方，也是细菌在空调管道中传播的必经之路。如果滤网没有被定期清洁和更换，这些灰尘和细菌就会通过空调在室内循环。 你需要理解空调系统多久需要更换一次，如果你在建造定制别墅并且你关心室内的空气质量，那就买质量好些的空气净化器和滤网。如果你觉得空气不怎么好，就检查你的空调滤网，因为你可能需要更换它们了。 7. 放置可以过滤空气的植物 在家中放置一些植物不仅对你的身心有益，还能够提高你家里的空气质量。一些家居植物本身就能够减少苯、三氯乙烯、甲醛等有毒元素。有些植物还能够吸取挥发性有机化合物。植物不能够去除所有的有害物质，但能够帮助提高室内空气质量。 结论 提高并保持定制别墅的空气质量不一定很困难或者需要花费高价。一般来说，一些简单的小技巧比如定期清理灰尘、更换滤网甚至开窗通风都可以起到作用。而如果情况严重，你可以向你的定制别墅建造商询问使用绿色环保材料的相关事宜，来减少挥发性有机化合物。如果你还有任何问题，欢迎随时联系萨蒂庭建筑，我们是多伦多地区最佳的环保定制别墅商之一。Read More

  When building a custom home, a lot of different terms get thrown around. For someone who doesn’t have a background in design or construction, it’s easy to get these words confused. Here is a quick guide to commonly misunderstood design terms and what they actually mean.   Modern vs. Contemporary These two terms are...Read More

A colorful front door is one of the easiest and most effective ways people can update their home and boost curb appeal. But did you know that red front doors have cultural significance in many countries? The color red is full of symbolism. The color is associated with strong emotions on both sides, from love...Read More