When building a custom home, hiring the right professionals is important. But understanding key choices will also help the process go smoothly for everyone. There are a lot of subtle things that go into designing each room in a home, everything from how wide to make aisle sin kitchens to what size rug to...Read More

  Toronto’s real estate has had a tough time lately. Earlier in the year sales slumped thanks to the foreign buyer tax, tighter mortgage restrictions, skyrocketing prices, and increased interest rates. However, the GTA’s real estate market is now bouncing back.   A new report by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada showed that luxury home sales...Read More

  Picking the right appliances is both exciting and nerve-racking. There are a lot of brands and features to chose between. One thing to also consider is the finish. There are more colors available today than in the past, but stainless steel is still our top pick. Here are a few reasons why we love...Read More

  Bricks have been used on homes for centuries. It’s a classic building material that can withstand the test of time. But just because it survives a long time doesn’t mean it remains nice looking. Whether it’s a brick exterior or a brick fireplace, sometimes a little update can make a big difference. Here are...Read More

  DIY (do it yourself) culture has taken off in the past few years. Pinterest is full of ideas and tips, Instagram has accounts just dedicated to DIY videos, and HGTV has been the driving force behind getting this movement going. As a custom home builder, it’s great to see homeowners take an interest in...Read More

  Building a custom home, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, can be expensive. If you’re looking for ways to keep costs down or stay within your budget, there are certain places that costs can be cut. Custom home builders usually recommend purchasing less expensive items that can easily be upgraded later on like lighting...Read More

  Whether you have an old home or a newly built custom home, all are at risk of flooding, especially in basements. Basements are prone it flooding during heavy rainfall, like the storms recently, or when snow and ice are melting. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to reduce the chance of...Read More

客厅可以有很多种不同的形式和功能，不管你是想要一个正统的座位空间还是想要一个休闲的会客室，你都应该考虑以下几点。规划定制别墅的布局和功能时，忽视这些关键的方面会破坏你新家的舒适度，所以拿小本本记下以下9点，在布置客厅时千万牢记。 1. 位置 客厅在整个房子中处于的位置会大大影响设计。如果客厅连着厨房，那么你需要在设计上让两个房间有所衔接，最起码两个房间审美上不能冲突。如果客厅离厨房不近，那客厅的风格可以更加独立一些。 2. 灯光 灯光在房间布局和设计中起到很大的作用。房间是不是有足够的自然光？房间朝向是怎样的？顶上的灯光应该怎样布置？这些都应该考虑进去，风格一致的布灯能让房间整天都很敞亮，建议最好是有可以一盏调节亮度的灯，这样房间的灯光可以按照氛围调节。窗户和自然光也会影响室内设计的选择比如墙漆、灯光、地板、家具布局和窗户安装。 3. 功能 在你开始在纸上规划你的客厅之前，先问问自己这个房间最多的用途会是什么。这会是一个大多只有成人使用的房间，还是一个适合全家使用的房间？客厅里放不放电视或者娱乐设施？知道这个房间的用途会让让规划和设计这个房间简单很多。通常的做法会在这些空间很大的房间里安装壁炉和窗户，但如果想让客厅适合全家使用，这些都会成为安全隐患，而电视也无处安放。想避免这些错误，就得先从功能性考虑。 4. 动线 别墅的动线很难定义，但一座房子有没有动线是很明显的。一个房间需要既有室内动线、又有室外动线。在室内，住户要能在家具之间移动，通道要无障碍，空间分配要明确。沙发、地毯等制造焦点的物品都可以让室内动线更明晰。客厅也要和其他房间搭配好，在别墅中的位置要合理。 一般讲到动线，很多人都会想到休闲：人多的时候，大家会不会有足够的空间交流、交谈？客厅和厨房、餐厅怎样产生关系？还有很容易忽略的比如客厅和客人使用的洗手间位置是怎么样的。客厅要和化妆室近一点这样客人容易找到，但最好又能有一些距离这样可以保证隐私。 5. 家具 很多人在定制别墅中设计客厅时和容易忽略的一个问题是家具。如果你有现有的可以用在客厅的家具，量好尺寸保证新客厅可以容纳下现有的每一个家具。很多时候，业主只关注怎么设计客厅能看起来更漂亮，但不会注意家具的摆设布局，不是电视机在壁炉上的位置太高了，就是沙发把通道挡住了。家具的布局没有安排好可能会完全毁掉一个客厅的美观程度。 6. 客厅小细节 客厅的小细节是决定功能性的关键。比如灯的开关、插口、空调通风口这些都有关系，它们应该在方便而隐秘的位置，谁都不想开关就直接在电视机旁边吧。 7. 私密性和噪音 客厅是除了厨房之外活动最多的房间，你会在这里喝红酒、或者和孩子一起看电影。因此规划客厅时，记得考虑噪音和私密性的问题。孩子在看动画片时会不会吵到你下厨？你希望在厨房和客厅之间可以关门吗？这就是需要考虑客厅和厨房需要开放式还是隔断式的时候了。虽然现在来说，开放式更受欢迎，但适合你家的就是最好的。 8. 尺寸 作为定制别墅建造商，我们遇到过无数个想要超大客厅的客户，我们也会满足他们的需求，但当他们入住后，常常会发现空间太大了，因此考虑客厅空间需要多大的时候要现实一点，房间越大，需要的家具越多。这会有点困难，尤其是当你有一个主要焦点时，会很难注意掉其他家具。客厅在尺寸上来说需要和房子的其他部分契合，因此要确保尺寸正确，大小合适。 9. 将来 考虑将来很让人焦虑是有原因的，因此你的客厅要既契合当下又考虑到将来。谁都不想客厅现在很漂亮，但是过几年就不再对你的家庭适用了。孩子是一个重要的因素，如果你有孩子，房间需要和他们一起“成长”，确保客厅在将来也对你的适用。比如年纪大了后，有层高的客厅是不是太不方便了；一些昂贵的设计是不是反而会降低将来卖出的价格？对未来的的考虑不应该成为你规划客厅的障碍，但是要绝对考虑未来。 现在就联系我们，建造你在多伦多的定制别墅，或者向我们问询客厅设计的建议吧。Read More

  If we had to pick the most polarizing architectural style for homes it would have to be Victorians. Victorians homes are extremely distinguishable, but its old-world feel is either loved or hated. When people hear “Victorian” they typically picture a dollhouse with detailed trim and bright colors, and this image isn’t wrong although not...Read More

  Trends are always tricky when it comes to custom homes. While you want your home to look updated and fresh, trends can fade just as quickly as they come. Home builders always recommend homeowners stick to classic, timeless choices for larger items that can’t be changed easily. Design elements like hardwood floors and stainless...Read More