Ready to go in Royalwood

Large two-storey beautifully maintained

Families looking for a larger, more well-appointed move up home often find themselves mired in a vexing quandary. Which is to say, as much as they would like to buy new, the price of purchasing a brand-new residence — which . . .

Posted: 2023-03-04

Bridgwater delight

Qualico home offers a surprise around every corner

When Qualico Homes signed on to be one of the builders in Bridgwater Forest, the commitment wasn't made without a little trepidation. The reason for that was simple: Brand new architectural controls forced them (along with other builders) to come up . . .

Posted: 2011-02-12

Function with flair

Open-concept design decidedly livable

When home builders design a show home, it's entirely understandable that they would want to use it to showcase the full range of their capabilities. Sometimes -- unfortunately so -- there's a tendency to get carried away. The result can be . . .

Posted: 2008-06-08

Designed from the ground up

Home puts walk-out basement to good use

There are times, it seems, when thinking in inverted fashion has its advantages. Take 70 Blue Sun Drive, a 1, 617-square-foot walk-out bungalow designed by Arlt Homes. While it would have been all too easy to build a conventional design, Jason . . .

Posted: 2011-01-08

Trees, please

Expert tips on what to consider when buying and planting your new tree

Selecting a tree for your landscape is an important decision. In today’s column, Carla Antonation, an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and co-owner of Trilogy Tree Services, shares her advice and recommendations. “To start with, when selecting . . .

Posted: 2024-05-18

Love the livability

Square-footage boost elevates Sage Creek bi-level

Sometimes, it's the little details that can take a new home design from good to great.An example of that is the Kendal, a 1, 520-sq.-ft. bi-level design, said Hearth Homes sales manager Liam Milne."This version of the home is up . . .

Posted: 2015-02-14

Impressive from every angle

Function meets flexibilty with this thoughtful design

A foyer doesn’t just serve as an entry point — it also sets the tone for the rest of the home. Paul Michael Saltel, sales representative for the Brunswick — a new Randall Homes show home found at 331 Tanager Trail . . .

Posted: 2020-04-25

'You've got to see it to believe it'

The Brisbane a stylish, user-friendly home

IN life -- as most of us know all too well -- it's rare to get more than you expect. Consequently, we all tend to operate in Low Expectations Mode. Do that, and you (usually) avoid the disappointments that can come . . .

Posted: 2010-01-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Hardwood flooring isn't just for walking

Today's hardwood flooring options work on floors but also on walls and ceilings! The options are endless for decor possibilities with this unique flooring. Consider using it to make a headboard as a feature in the bedroom, or cover the entire . . .

Posted: 2014-04-05

Living large in a compact space

Broadview design's clever use of space makes it seem bigger than floor plan suggests

Builders typically have two goals in mind when they come up with a new plan for a show home. As might be imagined, those two goals are intertwined. On one hand, they want the plan to be memorable, to distinguish it from . . .

Posted: 2020-08-29