Point of departure

Floor plan, colour scheme aimed at creating home with a difference

When Jason Arlt and the designers at Arlt Homes conceived The Stoneridge, a new two-storey design found in Sage Creek, they were determined it would be a fresh start from top to bottom. So not only is the floor plan a . . .

Posted: 2009-12-05

A family can move right in

Well-maintained house has lots of space, needs no upgrades

When it comes to buying a resale home these days, especially for young, growing families, getting maximum value for your hard-earned dollar is a necessity. After all, when you're looking at paying $250, 000 to $300, 000 or more for a . . .

Posted: 2012-12-15

Stunning and secluded in Springfield

Sprawling two-storey a spectacular modern country design

When you think about the must-haves for a genuine country estate, three prerequisites immediately come to mind. First, the home must be off the beaten path in a secluded area that’s set well apart from the city. After all, that’s . . .

Posted: 2023-05-13

No. 1 for a reason

The Manchester's unusual, family-friendly features make it a top seller

When the design team at Kensington Homes conceived The Manchester, it's clear their mandate was to dare to be different. According to Kensington's new-home sales representative Sabie Brar, the calculated risk has paid off in a big way. "Plain and simple, the . . .

Posted: 2010-12-31

Turn-of-the-century home remodelled to perfection

In a neighbourhood dominated by turn-of-the-century homes, it’s something you don’t expect to see.74 McAdam Ave. is a home with a low-maintenance front yard and exterior that’s comprised of brand-new brown cement fibreboard siding with a steel accent column with . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Cape Cod meets country

The delight is in the details with rural feel

It's a vintage Manitoba summer day in July: A steady south breeze blowing, the sky a breathtaking azure blue with hardly a cloud in the sky. The location is 20 Oakfield Dr. in St. Andrews, a spot that, although it's only . . .

Posted: 2010-08-07

The Charlotte offers a new design that works

A & S Homes beauty part of Fall Parade of Homes

There’s an immediate sense of ease, comfort and quality when you step inside the Charlotte, a 1, 576-square-foot, two-storey design by A & S Homes. The A & S design team opted to go a different route and that paid off . . .

Posted: 2017-09-09

Country meets contemporary

Oak Bluff West bungalow strikes fine balance between rustic and modern

What does a builder do when presented with the opportunity to come up with a fresh design on an oversized lot in a rural setting? Create a countrified yet contemporary home, says Jennifer Gulay of Royal LePage Alliance, sales representative for . . .

Posted: 2018-05-26

'Move in and enjoy'

Island Lakes home a reasonably-priced winter gem

Although it may not seem like it, winter can actually be a good time to shop for a home. Due to the cold weather, ample housing supply and the fact many people have tapped themselves out financially over the holidays, opportunity . . .

Posted: 2018-01-06

Custom-designed, California cool

Abundance of natural light accentuates Tuxedo home's well-placed spaces

EVERY now and then -- much to your pleasure -- you discover a home design that was ahead of its time. Such is the case with 4 Daventry Place in Tuxedo, a California modern design that was brought to the Prairies . . .

Posted: 2010-08-14