Joys of Hearth and home

The Delaware in Bridgwater Forest proves popular

Most home builders had to start their designs from scratch to meet Bridgwater Forest's strict architectural guidelines, but that wasn't the case with The Delaware by Hearth Homes. "This home was actually an award-winning plan for us in River Park South, . . .

Posted: 2012-02-25

Charting its own course

Maric Homes' innovative design adds fashion-forward touches

Every now and then, you come across a new home design that represents a significant departure from current trends. Depending on how "trendy" the design is, it can come across as being a positive departure from the accepted norm -- or . . .

Posted: 2008-11-09

In a class by itself

Mix of traditional and modern creates stunning home

In most cases, it's easy to classify a new-home design as either modern or traditional. That is, unless the builder is Artista Homes. With a design team whose mandate is to conceive home designs that go outside the box -- and . . .

Posted: 2013-07-06

Urban oasis

Exchange District condo loaded with style and convenience

Ask people to define urban living, and they’ll probably mention an apartment or condo in an area dominated by concrete, noise and endless traffic. While the elegant foyer of the Excelsior has a boutique-like, New York feel, the immaculate fourth-floor suite . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

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

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

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

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

Recently renovated River Heights bungalow fresh and affordable

It's a burning question that can confound young couples and empty nesters alike: to buy a single family home, or a condominium? The reason the question lingers with so many buyers can be summed up in one word: affordability. Truth is, . . .

Posted: 2015-07-18