Room with a view

One of the challenges associated with building a show home is to ensure it’s not too lavish. The home should indeed be spectacular, but not to the extent it overshadows the overall design, which should be as functional as it is . . .

Posted: 2017-08-26

Quick quality

Innovative infill design eases building process

Tri-West Homes -- a division of the A & S Group of Homes -- is introducing a fresh take on building new.Under traditional building guidelines you buy a lot in a sub-division and hire a builder to build your dream . . .

Posted: 2016-02-06

Aspire to loftier heights

Exchange penthouse suite oozes character, charm

There are those who say -- when you're looking for a home, that is -- that it's rare to find everything you're looking for in one tidy package. That said, if you happen to be looking for a distinctly urban condominium . . .

Posted: 2010-04-03

Refreshed and ready in Riverview

Large home loaded with class and character

Way back in 1909, a land developer, financial broker and builder by the name of Geoffrey Walton built his dream home in Riverview. Situated on a large 50 x 128-foot lot, even for a 2.5-storey home it was an impressive 2, . . .

Posted: 2021-10-02

Mid-century marvel

Unique features abound in Garden City gem

For nearly a quarter of a century, the mid-century modern movement was front-and-centre in home design across North America. Featuring functional, uncluttered designs that incorporated clean lines, gentle, organic curves and the use of different materials, the movement dominated home design . . .

Posted: 2021-10-16

Basement magic

Gritty grotto transformed into luxurious family area

When guests enter Chris and Lenore's renovated basement in south Winnipeg, they are touched by a sense of magic.That's because the walkout basement, which fronts on a river, was renovated by a person who "performed magic" when she transformed the . . .

Posted: 2012-11-17

Space and versatility aplenty

Highview has variety of livability-related options

GROWING families and multi-generational families have one thing in common when looking for a new home. OK, make that two things: the need for space, and versatility. When you have, say, six or more people living under the same roof, you . . .

Posted: 2015-05-02

Set your sights on getting it right

Is your heart set on buying and planting a tree?

  Deciding which tree to buy and where to plant it is one of the more significant decisions you will make as a homeowner. In the overall scheme of things, the tree you choose will define your property, not only by . . .

Posted: 2020-05-02

Condo a rare starter-home find

Apartment-style unit perfect for young people on a budget

With move-in-ready starter homes typically selling for more than $300, 000, young people on limited budgets need to consider all the options when it comes to finding an affordable first home. One of those options is an apartment-style condominium. However, two prerequisites . . .

Posted: 2019-10-05

Country living in the lap of luxury

Huge home near Portage a little piece of heaven

There’s something about being surrounded by nature that restores our soul. That’s surely a big reason why so many people secretly long for a home that’s off the beaten path, surrounded by nature, yet not too far from city conveniences. Warren Neufeld . . .

Posted: 2021-06-19