Luxurious urban living meets great outdoors

Riverside location sets mood for Redview Terrace development

One of the main drawbacks of many new condominium developments is the location. While the building construction might be solid and quiet, the same can’t always be said for its surroundings. Outside noise from irritants such as road noise won’t be an . . .

Posted: 2019-04-27

Their loss is your gain

Owners updated bungalow with every intention of staying

It’s something you don’t expect to come across in a mature neighbourhood such as Southdale. Yet, there it is. A 1, 574-sq.-ft. bungalow with striking, low-maintenance cultured stone/stucco exterior that looks like a brand-new home you’d find in a community such as . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

CONNIE OLIVER: Update your look: add metal to décor

The use of metals as accents is still a popular choice. Metals add a touch of earthiness and a contemporary feel to any setting. In many modern styles of furniture, metals such as brushed nickel, brass, stainless steel and wrought iron, . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

A functional home for the whole family

Design offers plenty of livable space on main level

As important as style is, the first priority for families looking to buy a new home is function. That’s exactly what Randall Homes had in mind when they conceived The Jasper — an 1, 850-sq.-ft., two-storey design — said Randall Homes’ . . .

Posted: 2013-02-09

Pretty poison banked on for insect's survival

The brutish common milkweed, not a choice garden plant, is setting its strange pods now that its muddy pink blooms are waning, but other milkweeds are still flowering, and in a prettier way. The vivid orange clusters of butterfly weed are . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

Logical luxury

Waverley West two-storey doesn’t forgo functionality amid the finery

As ironic as it may be, luxury homes aren’t always that livable. The reason for this can be simple — in striving to produce a stunning home that lives up to its hefty price tag, builders often pull out all . . .

Posted: 2025-04-05

Home of your dreams

McGrath Meadows are expansive and elegant

It’s something many people dream of: owning a home in a private setting that’s countrified, yet close to the city. A new development by Irwin Homes in Headingley — McGrath Meadows — is now offering prospective luxury home owners a prime . . .

Posted: 2017-05-06

Lights to brighten your design

Innovative fixtures can be an interesting feature for any room

Creative new shapes and technology mean home lighting fixtures often do far more than provide illumination: they can be exciting and sculptural works of art. "Designs are now not only a source of light, but a distinctive feature of an interior . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

A modernized marvel

'70s-era house now very 21st-century home

Truth be told, we all could use a makeover from time to time. That especially applies to homes. When they hit the 30-plus-years-old mark, what looked good back in the late 1970s might, well, appear a little (OK, more than a . . .

Posted: 2011-03-19

Getting character out of a new build

Subtle details come to life throughout Artista-designed home

Modern home designs have gained popularity for their clean, bright designs. Yet, builders take a risk when they undertake such a design. Should a home be too modern in theme, it could lack personality and warmth. Designers with Artista Homes recognized . . .

Posted: 2018-02-03