The Zoe: a clear cut above the rest

Show home packs plenty of design ideas into a practical, useful space

For one reason or another, some homes possess a style and utility that puts them in a class above other designs. Hilton Homes’ latest show home in Prairie Pointe at 31 Skyline Dr. — a.k.a. the Zoe — is one of . . .

Posted: 2019-01-12

Bungalow with walk-out basement luxurious and livable

Bungalow with walk-out basement luxurious and livable

It’s a challenge that all builders grapple with when building a luxury home: making it luxurious, yet livable.Consequently, when the design team at Hearth Homes designed the Bergen — a 1, 981 square-foot bungalow found at 121 Rose Lake Court . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

Masterfully updated

River Heights gem offers modern appeal with classic style

There are instances when just a cursory glance of a home can be misleading. A prime example would be the 11/2-storey home found at 181 Ash St. in North River Heights. At first glance, it doesn’t look all that big. . . .

Posted: 2016-04-02

An open concept with a twist

Rich, warm colours give home style and function

When you decide to buy a new home, that decision is rarely made based on one singular feature. Rather, that decision is multi-dimensional. In the final analysis, a home’s appeal stems from how a diverse collection of design features come . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Hey, bring your kids over

Plenty of wide-open spaces in this family-oriented homestead

Admit it or not, there are certain advantages to buying a home that's been built in the last five to 10 years. Why is that? Simple: Unlike many homes built from the 1950s up to the 1990s, their open-concept floor plans . . .

Posted: 2010-10-09

In like a Tiger

Fairway Woods hits Grand Slam with Phase 1, starts work on Phase 2

Less than a year after opening its first phase, Fairway Woods Condomiums is getting ready to begin construction on its second phase. "Market demand has dictated that we begin our second phase ahead of schedule, " says Realty Executives' Ken Clark, . . .

Posted: 2008-04-13

A spacious home to roam

It’s something every homeowner dreams about: the ability to live in total, unfettered style.To do that — were the wherewithal at your disposal — you would require a home teeming in space, style and, of course, function. Further to that, . . .

Posted: 2016-10-29

Functional focus

Parkhill's user-friendly new bungalow gets raves

As a builder, it's all too easy to get caught up in creating new-home designs that are infused with wow factor at every turn. When that happens, livability can be sacrificed. In other words, the home might look great inside, but . . .

Posted: 2014-01-11

SOLID choice

Custom-built bungalow loaded with features

Sometimes, it’s difficult to discern what might separate similarly priced homes from one another. Consequently, it’s incumbent upon buyers to take a closer look at features. Delve deeper into the design features a pair of homes possess — say they . . .

Posted: 2016-06-18

Smart design hits the mark

Eldwood III floor plan is equal parts style and function

Whenever a new home design possesses an intuitively livable interior feel, it’s no accident. Designers invest a lot of time and effort into each aspect of a home’s esthetic. When that happens, everything comes together to create a home that’s equal . . .

Posted: 2017-11-18