Modern Classic

Stylish substance and understated opulence

NATURAL MATERIALS and clean, contemporary lines lend an air of serenity to the Maric Homes show home at 643 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails — along with serious elements of style. From the get-go, as you approach the front door . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Garden, gardener evolve over time

Subtle changes all part of life, and horticulture

Sometimes the long-distance gardener looks out the window and notices that the maple tree he planted as a two-metre sapling 21 years ago has become a shade tree eight-metres tall and six across. Maturity creeps up on you — in trees, . . .

Posted: 2019-04-13

Fantastic family home in Normand Park

Spacious and stylish two-storey better than new

Every now and then, you run across a home that simply jumps out at you. A stately looking two-storey home at 111 Normand Park Dr. in south St. Vital is one of those homes, says David Phillips of Century 21 . . .

Posted: 2023-09-09

FORM and FUNCTION

Two-storey design in Bridgwater Trails loaded with thoughtful features

As exciting as style is — especially in a new home — one design feature should always trump it. That feature? None other than functionality.Simply put, if a home doesn’t possess a high level of function, it doesn’t matter how . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

The Pearl is ready to shine in St. Vital

Luxurious 50-plus apartment community checks off all the boxes

Whenever a developer takes on an infill apartment complex project, there are a number of issues they need to address before they can start construction. Those issues include the positioning and height of buildings and the footprint of the complex. Finally, . . .

Posted: 2023-01-28

New home, historic setting

Louis Riel House is backyard neighbour

It's something you don't see often these days: a recently built home situated in a setting as mature and historic as 88 Settlers Rd. in the picturesque St. Vital enclave of River Pointe. "This is virtually a new home -- it . . .

Posted: 2012-02-11

Modern take on '60s space

Granville offers subtle balance of openness & separation

As popular as new homes with open-concept great room plans are, not everyone likes a wide-open great room.   That’s why the design team at Kensington Homes conceived the Granville. "It’s a great alternative to an open-concept design, " says Kensington Homes new . . .

Posted: 2020-09-26

Comfort class

Eco-friendly home is warmer in winter, cooler in summer

Over the past several years, interest in eco-friendly homes has jumped dramatically. And justifiably so: Eco-friendly homes can save money and improve health in the long run. That's why custom-home builder Cal Dueck committed to building green homes from the . . .

Posted: 2009-07-26

Good bones

Home built in 1940s affordable, well-maintained

When you're a young family looking for a move-up home, two to three features tend to be top-of-mind. First, that home needs to be affordable. Second -- if at all possible -- the location needs to be as family-friendly as possible. . . .

Posted: 2014-02-15

Making sure you measure up to the task

HERE are 15 tips to make sure you measure up. 1. Anything can be used as a reference for measuring. For instance, a dollar bill is roughly six inches long. Folded in half, it is roughly three inches long. Knowing the . . .

Posted: 2008-08-03