Colour has Power
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul:” Wassily Kandinsky. Selecting colours for your new custom home is an enjoyable and important task. Colour sets the tone, mood and impression your home makes to you and others. ...
The Allure of Fire
There is something distinctive about the allure of a flame; its ability to warm us on a cold winter’s eve or to cheer us on a late summer night. Just like the campfire lyrics “Fire’s Burning, fire’s burning, draw nearer, draw nearer” we are drawn to a fire as it...
What’s Under Your Feet?
To feel grounded and connected in your home there is nothing better than hardwood flooring under your feet. This beautiful naturally sourced covering brings nature in. Hardwood flooring is a highly desired flooring option that provides these benefits:...
Bathrooms: functional, efficient and luxurious.
There is no disputing that functionality is a must for bathrooms. Elevating a bathroom from a functional space to one that creates a luxurious retreat and provides efficiency satisfies the needs of discerning homeowners. There are many...
Enduring trends in home building
Home design trends that are connected to societal themes are expected to endure for a period of time. Theme: Time Time is luxury. Time is a limited resource. Impact on home design: Home automation makes a busy life easier. Smart homes designed for the...
Is Custom Right for you?
A custom home is a dream for many and while the end result is incredibly fulfilling the process requires time, dedication, patience, vision and passion. Here are some considerations to help determine if building a custom home is right for you: Time. Plan on...
What’s on the inside matters…
A beautiful home gets lots of attention but one that is also well built endures over time, is energy efficient, and these days environmentally friendly. A well-constructed home can be difficult to detect because it is often what is on the inside that matters....
The Heart and Soul of the Home
Kitchens have reigned as the heart of the home for some time now and there is no expectation that this will change. The kitchen is the central gathering place to connect, nourish, and share. Today’s home designs provide kitchens that are highly functional for...
A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place
The adage “You can never have too much storage space” is particularly true when it comes to building your new home. A well designed home will provide ample storage that is smart and well-proportioned within the home. The storage space should not take away...