What to Consider When Choosing Flooring for a Custom Home
Some of the big choices to make when designing a custom home are the interior finishes. And flooring is one of the biggest of these choices. You will be looking at, walking on, and cleaning your floors for years to come. Floors will also be a big-ticket item, and they...
Interior Design Tips for New Homes
Designing a new home can be a lot of fun and it can also be stressful. What should you have for finishes? Here are some our design tips for those planning for new home construction or a large renovation. Trim Trim can be anything from medium-density fibreboard (MDF,)...
Custom Home Design Considerations: Open Concept or Separate Rooms
Building a custom home is a big event and sometimes it's the biggest investment a family will make. It is very important to make the right decisions that will lead to the beautiful residence you have envisioned. The process kicks off by partnering with a competent and...
Tips on Hiring the Best Vancouver-Area Custom Home Builder
If you are looking for a custom home builder in the Vancouver area you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Building a beautiful home is exciting, but it can come with stressful decisions, unexpected budget issues, and challenging elements. Building custom homes in...
Tips on Obtaining Necessary Building Permits in Vancouver
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the Development and Building Services Centre for the City of Vancouver is currently closed except by appointment only or for payment. If you are trying to get permits right now, you would have to contact them directly by email...
Interest Rates: Is Now the Time for That Dream Home Renovation Project?
If you look at the big picture of, say the last 40 years, mortgage rates are pretty low. For example, at the end of 1981, average five-year rates peaked at over 21.4 percent. Today, in contrast, five-year published rates are around five percent. So, the question...
Top Dream Kitchen Renovation Ideas
In a new calendar year, it's always interesting to read about what are the latest trends in design. For some clients capturing the newest trends is an important consideration. For other clients, however, the definition of a dream kitchen may be something else...
What Are the Stages of New Home Construction on the Lower Mainland?
The stages of new home construction on the Lower Mainland or Greater Vancouver area are similar to the new home construction stages elsewhere in British Columbia. There are typically five stages: pre-construction, foundation work, framing, interior and exterior, and...
Is a Lower Mainland Custom Home Worth the Investment?
If you're wondering whether building a customer home on the lower mainland is worth the investment, the answer is yes, it is, for a long list of reasons. We'll give some of them to you here. Why is building a custom home on the lower mainland worth the investment? 1....
Top 4 Planning Considerations When Building Your Perfect Custom Home
Building a custom home is a big deal. It takes time, patience, and money. We’ve been building new homes and completing large-scale residential renovations for over 15 years. Here are the top planning considerations that we recommend you consider. 1. Light Natural...