Tailor-made

Kensington Homes design offers buyers wide array of choices

If there's one thing Winnipeggers know, it's value. That applies especially to new homes. Should a design look good on the surface but ultimately fall short in delivering value, they'll look elsewhere. Provide true value in every aspect of a . . .

Posted: 2016-02-13

Function meets flair in Sage Creek

Spring Parade of Homes entry large and luxurious

Sometimes, a builder finds a lot and immediately gets a vision for the type of home they want to build on it. That was the case with a mid-sized lot Artista Homes found at 12 Siskin Bay in Sage Creek. With the . . .

Posted: 2022-03-05

Large and loaded in Charleswood

Grand two-storey smart and splendid

When it comes to a home’s livability, it is determined by how well all its available space is used. Use it poorly, and the end result is a spacious yet bland home. Use it well, and the result is a sensibly . . .

Posted: 2021-07-24

Vintage in the best way

Modern and mid-century styles come together in this charming bungalow

The term vintage can be an ambiguous term — especially as it’s applied to houses. In one instance, it can mean a home, though older, possesses features that endow it with characteristics that give it a timeless quality. Conversely, the term has . . .

Posted: 2019-11-30

Hang seasonal wreaths to store

Question: I own several Christmas wreaths, which I pile into plastic totes in my basement when I put them away. Every year I waste hours fluffing up each wreath before hanging them. Do you have any idea of how I . . .

Posted: 2016-12-24

Charleswood charmer

Segmented, open-concept blend makes for cool combo

Today, homebuyers are undoubtedly well-acquainted with open-concept home designs. Back in the late 1980s, however, traditional -- or segmented -- floor plans were still the rule, rather than the exception they are today. That is, unless you come across a . . .

Posted: 2010-10-02

Standing tall in Highland Pointe

Stylish two-storey laid out to perfection

A home’s appeal is derived from two separate but intertwined design qualities. First, a home’s layout must be logical and well-thought out for it to be as user-friendly as possible. Second, its overall design must possess a creativity that’s rooted in . . .

Posted: 2024-08-31

Rising to great heights in Bridgwater Centre

Quality construction in desirable area

While the construction quality of wood-frame condominiums has improved markedly, nothing beats a building constructed of steel and concrete. That’s exactly why Streetside Developments’ design team opted to go that route with the Rise Condominiums in Bridgwater Centre, says Myles Viklund, . . .

Posted: 2019-05-18

A winning combination

Style and function go hand in hand in this home

Even though it’s something prospective homebuyers may not dwell upon, flooring can greatly influence the look and feel of a house. That’s certainly the case with the main living area in Randall Homes’ new two-storey, 1, 433 sq. ft. show . . .

Posted: 2025-09-13

Classy and contemporary in River Heights

Spacious bungalow bright and beautiful

From the outside, 668 Brock St. looks like a typical River Heights-area bungalow — with one exception. Take a close look at the home — a cursory glance won’t do the trick as you walk or drive by the 1, . . .

Posted: 2023-06-03