'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

GARDENING: Beautiful begonias

New varieties bring character to the garden

Choosing the right combination of plants for an enticing outdoor display is not always easy. Sure, the folks at the garden centres are eager to assist but imagine selecting just one species of plant that does the job all summer . . .

Posted: 2014-04-12

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

A home with a view

Rooftop patio the crowning jewel of this infill gem

Take a drive through Elmwood and you’ll pass by homes that fall consistently into the 30 to 100-year-old range. Imagine, then, coming across a modern-looking home — with rooftop patio, no less — that stands out from its venerable neighbours. As . . .

Posted: 2018-09-08

Covering all the bases

Prairie Haven offers value, space and flexibility

Generally speaking, large families are looking for three things in a new home. That home has to offer value, it must be large enough for the family to spread out, and it must possess a flexible floor plan. The Prairie Haven — . . .

Posted: 2019-12-21

Baby, it's a grand prize

Tuxedo home offers a spectacular jackpot

It's fitting a grand-prize show home features grand style and be in one of the city's grandest neighbourhoods. That's what's transpired with the latest Health Sciences Centre Foundation's grand-prize show home. Located at 137 Aldershot Boulevard in Tuxedo, the custom bungalow . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Change of space

Condo unit dazzles like never before

Sometimes, life just happens in random, unforseeable fashion. Like the sale of a totally remodelled loft-style condominium found tucked away in the rear of Tuxedo Estates' serene confines. One day, Lisa Duxbury and her family were calling it home, the next, . . .

Posted: 2011-04-09

Slim, stylish digs

Canny planning means slender silhouette doesn’t restrict two-storey’s features or livability

These days, home builders are routinely building 2, 000-plus square foot homes on lots that aren’t nearly as wide as they used to be. In this instance, A & S Homes built the Devanshi II — a spacious, two-storey home . . .

Posted: 2023-12-09

Springfield oasis

Big House on the Prairie offers stunning vistas, minutes from the city

Drive by the housing enclave where Bluegrass Road is located, and you wouldn’t know it’s there. The slopes of the adjacent Springhill Ski Area cut off any view of the development, which is something of a shame because, while countrified in . . .

Posted: 2011-05-07