Wake up to a great view, natural light

Luxury home is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee

Standing in the master suite of 3 Hill Grove Point, realtor Garry Loewen gazes out a pair of windows on its rear wall at the serene wetland behind the home. "What a view to wake up to, " says Loewen, who . . .

Posted: 2018-08-25

Tri-pane windows OK for growing indoors

QUESTION: Is it possible to grow herbs in front of windows that are triple pane, low-E and UV safe? We recently installed new windows in our older home and they are all triple-glazed with low-E coating. It is my understanding that . . .

Posted: 2010-05-29

High-end finishes make a world of difference

The right materials promise both a luxury-house feel and functionality

Go through any condominium community and one thing quickly becomes apparent.That one thing? Though all units might be similar in sizes and appearances, they’re all different in how they’ve been finished by their owners. Some might feature basic finishes, others . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Go big and go home

Spacious and stylish two-storey luxurious and livable

When designing a home it’s always easy to go big. But putting all that space to good use in a king-sized layout can be a challenge. Foxridge Homes’ design team went big and nailed it with this spectacular show home at 725 . . .

Posted: 2021-05-01

Hidden gem

Stately home on the river has great rooms, views

ON rare occasions, you come across a home situated in a spot so serene that, when combined with a seamless, well-conceived design, literally takes your breath away. One such home is 218 Oak Forest Cres., a stately two-storey design by Irwin . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Great... just great

Fully integrated living area a big hit with homebuyers

When it comes to home design, changing trends are a fact of life. That's why Huntington Homes' Rob Swan marvels at the layout of the main living area in his newest show home, a 2, 320 sq. ft. walk-out bungalow at . . .

Posted: 2009-10-11

Otherworldly masterpiece in The Oaks

Stunning property owned by former NHL player

Back in 2011, Travis Zajac — a Winnipeg native who played 15 distinguished seasons in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders — built a home in The Oaks. It wasn’t just any home; it was . . .

Posted: 2022-10-08

Masterfully remodelled

Fully updated La Salle two-storey luxurious and livable

One of the drawbacks of homes with open-concept floor plans is — for better or worse — everything is right in front of you when you walk into the main living area. And while flow between spaces is seamless, you . . .

Posted: 2025-11-01

Great fit

Mission Gardens bungalow move-in ready

Those looking to purchase a move-up or move-down home usually have one item at the top of their wish list. That item? The home they're moving into must be in move-in condition; even better if it's been updated in such . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Maximum Impact

Unique features carry a knockout punch

SIGNATURE HOMES always seems to march to a different tune. If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect in the company’s show homes, it’s an element of surprise, and the knockout four-bedroom model at 349 Willow Creek Road does not . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20