Homes are one aspect that has seen many trends, and the kitchen is often where these trends are most heavily reflected. The 90’s saw a surge of oak. The early 2000’s were all about multi-colored mosaic backsplashes. These days one of the tops trends in kitchen design is open shelving and storage. While these...Read More

  The entryway of your home is often the first impression people get when they visit. It’s often one of the most used spaces in a home but isn’t always heavily considered during the design phase. In snowy areas like Toronto, the entryway is a vital transition point between outside and inside, so here are...Read More

  The kitchen is the heart of the home, which is why it’s so important for it to have a functional layout. There are many tricks to creating an effective kitchen design, such as the work triangle. While a custom home kitchen has more room for creative designs, most homes tend to stick to these...Read More

  Often when our custom home builders sit down with clients to plan, one of the first things they request is a master bedroom that is a retreat. After a long day, most people look forward to relaxing in a soothing environment. For families with kids, the master bedroom is often the only place that...Read More

  A half-bath, or powder room, is commonplace in many homes these days. It’s typically comprised of just a sink and toilet, and is usually located near the public living spaces of a home so that guests can conveniently use it. Not only do powder rooms add value to any home, they also provide a...Read More

  There are a lot of “rules” when it comes to building and designing a custom home. These aren’t really as strict as people often think, but more like helpful guidelines. One popular design trend these days is to use multiple metal finishes in one space. Mixing metals isn’t always easy though. That’s why our...Read More

  One of the most exciting parts of building a custom home is visiting the job site. Each time you go you get to see your future home a little further along. Between taking in all of the change, you might notice that workers are wearing different colored hard hats. These colors are for more...Read More

When building a custom home, there are a lot of decisions to juggle. It can be confusing and stressful, but it’s important to remember the end goal. Often in the haze of decision making, people forget about their final design. A good luxury custom home should feel consistent as you move throughout it. Having flow...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