Standing tall

South Pointe two-storey thoughtfully designed with style and function

With its multi-angled rooflines and striking two-tone exterior, 27 Trailside Cres. stands out from the crowd.Step inside and its interior evokes the same feel, said Sean Kirady, sales representative for KDR Homes. "It's a thoughtfully designed home that does . . .

Posted: 2015-10-10

Contemporary castle

Architectural masterpiece hidden from hustle and bustle of the city

Back in the late 1960s a well-known architect was looking for the perfect spot for him and his family to put down rustic roots close to the city.After roughly five years of searching, he finally found it -- an expansive, . . .

Posted: 2015-10-10

Less is MORE

Gardens and flower beds with a small footprint and a big impact

Size matters. A discussion of size, though, in the example of garden space, has less to do with overall dimensions and more to do with the same design principles that apply to any garden, big or small. Unity, texture, scale, . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

Last two days for Fall Parade of Homes

The formal portion of the 2015 Fall Parade of Homes ends tomorrow at 6 p.m. No need to worry though, almost all of the show homes featured will remain open for viewing well after the Parade of Homes ends. The . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

Removing old grout best done with special tools

QUESTION: The grout on the floor of my home entrance looks terrible. It is crumbling and impossible to clean. Is it possible to grout over of the existing grout or should I remove the tile and start over? Ken, . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

Professional interior designers do it right

Saving time and stress are well worth the investment

Hiring an experienced interior designer to plan your renovation may be the best investment you make. Designers are not just people who know where to place the furniture. They are educated individuals who, in many cases, work side-by-side with a . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

Let your decor get a little rough around the edges

A decor that's too perfect can be boring and static.Matching sets of furniture and lamps, clean and polished surfaces and everything in its place just doesn't leave room for drama or individuality.Yes, it's helpful manufacturers of home decor products try . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

SOLD OCT 3

SOLD:RiverbendADDRESS: 66 Red River Boulevard W.ASKING PRICE: $279, 900SOLD PRICE: $269, 000TAXES: $2, 030.21SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 211BEDROOMS: 3BATHROOMS: 2.5LOT SIZE: 52 x 125LISTING & SELLING AGENT: Apee Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty, 204-771-5500SOLD:Sinclair ParkADDRESS: 549 Atlantic Ave.ASKING PRICE: $219, 900SOLD PRICE: . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

Tailor made

Oak Bluff home offers buyers array of choices

Jeff Baertsoen of Paradigm Custom Homes said the concept behind the company's newest show home at 29 Big Sky Dr. in Oak Bluff West was simple."We wanted it to be rustic, but also have a modern flavour, " he said . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03

House of content

Fort Richmond bungalow packed with features

Sometimes, you walk into a home and find features you didn't expect.That's the case with 47 Valence Ave., said Blake Vasko of Sutton Group-Kilkenny Real Estate. "First of all, this home has four bedrooms, which is rare for a bungalow . . .

Posted: 2015-10-03