A love storey

Artista has fun with varied floor levels in two-storey home

Designing a new home is a tricky proposition.On the one hand, builders want to come up with a design that's striking and memorable. At the same time, however, that design must be practical, which is to say it must be . . .

Posted: 2015-06-20

Almost perfect

Design change adds room to popular cab-over

When it comes to home designs, one needn't reinvent the wheel to create a winner. All that's needed are some revisions in key areas, Hilton Homes' Spencer Curtis said. "In the case of the Amherst III, it's one of our older, most . . .

Posted: 2012-01-14

Ventura bungalow meets specifications

The Newport can be configured to fit homebuyer's lot, budget

ALTHOUGH it doesn't seem like much, the addition -- or subtraction -- of 100 square feet in a new home's design can make a big difference. A difference that not only translates into additional or less usable space, but can also . . .

Posted: 2010-11-06

Exterior design gives home curb appeal

Young, growing families will appreciate these features

About five or six years ago, Qualico Homes came up with a unique new home concept. Known as boulevard homes, the two-storey abodes were conceived to offer a clear alternative to apartment-style condominiums. Checking in at just over 1, 700 sq. . . .

Posted: 2018-01-13

Timeless design

The Granville offers great style, function and value

Builders often make lots of noise about new, cutting-edge home designs.And while new designs are always exciting, it’s easy to lose sight of older designs that have been subtly tweaked as the years have passed and still work perfectly.The Granville . . .

Posted: 2016-07-30

The Emerald has style, value

It's not your run-of-the-mill bungalow

As exciting as it is for prospective new home buyers to look at show homes, the homes can be deceiving."That's because, as builders, we like to show off what we can do by loading a home with upgrades, " said . . .

Posted: 2013-01-12

Unmatched attention to detail in Sage Creek

Bold and beautiful bungalow loaded with class and features

There are times when looking for a new home can be an exercise in frustration. That’s because with builders going all-in on the latest design trends a high percentage of show homes often look similar to each other in terms . . .

Posted: 2022-12-09

Creative castle

Bridgwater Lakes two-storey features 3,600 sq. ft. of inspired living

When it comes time to choose a new home it's the subtle design features that most often separate one home from another.Those features are especially important when you're buying a luxury home, as you want it to be different from . . .

Posted: 2015-08-01

Curve appeal: Design features set Kildonan Green show home apart

When Spencer Curtis and his design team at Hilton Homes conceived the great room design of The Evelyn -- a 2, 055-square-foot, two-storey show home at 386 Kildonan Meadow Drive in Kildonan Green -- they put a lot of thought . . .

Posted: 2013-07-27

A lot to work with

Builder saw the land, imagined the home right away

When Jason Arlt saw the lot at 50 Highland Creek Rd. in Bridgwater Forest, he immediately felt a quiet excitement. That's because he visualized the design of the home right away. "It was a gorgeous lot with good width (58 feet) backing . . .

Posted: 2011-04-23