Spring is right around the corner...we hope!
With spring hopefully right around the corner, people are getting new ideas for upgrading their homes. From additions or outbuildings to renovating your existing living space, each project that you complete takes you one-step closer to having your dream home. So how do you get from an idea to the finished project? Here are a few things to consider in order to help you on your way to having your own dream home.
The Future Is Now - Designing For Life's Phases
The perfect home design takes into account as many ‘known’ aspects as it can to eliminate the need for major renovations down the road. That is not to say that there will never be some unexpected life developments that may require home alterations; it simply means that planning for anticipated changes is beneficial in the long run
USABLE SPACE IS YOUR COMMODITY - OPTIMIZE
You can probably image how much of an impact an Ontario winter has on a property with a steep driveway. Elevated properties and steep driveways have issues affecting parking, access, and living space enjoyment that perhaps the average home does not.
The Trends of 2016 - What did the year bring?
Well it is almost the end of the year and seems like a time to reflect on the trends of 2016. As always, some are a continuation of the year before and some were new twists on tried and true ideas.
Christmas Best Wishes
The Christmas holidays are a time to forget our day to day routines and open our hearts and our homes to unite with close friends and family.
Each Niagara winter, a little snow must fly
Love it or hate it, winter has arrived in Niagara. That means snow and ice to go along with the sometimes frigid temperatures. Since your home is likely one of your biggest investments, it stands to reason protecting it will be one of your highest priorities.
Hallways - A waste of space...or wasted opportunity?
While most would agree that a well-designed home will keep hallway space to a minimum, it is important to understand that hallways are often a necessary space that are simply under-utilized.
What lies beneath ... your stairs?
So often, the space beneath a staircase is under-utilized or inefficiently used. This area may be unusually shaped, but it can be highly functioning and aesthetically pleasing with the right design and custom renovation.
Fall has arrived
It’s that time of year again… when the changing of leaves means fall is upon us and that means there are a few more chores to do.
'Diva Den' inspired by the 'Man Cave'
Men have their “man caves,” the space where they go to get away from it all, but what does that leave for women?
While there may be discussions, jokingly or otherwise, that women have the rest of the house, it is likely that most people would agree that the home is “shared space”.