Considerations When Building a Custom Home or Buying a New Home in Vancouver
When buying a home in Vancouver should you spend your time looking at existing homes or consider building a custom home to suit your specific needs? Here are some key considerations to consider when deciding whether to purchase an existing home or build a new one....
Custom Home Design Ideas To Make Your Vancouver Home More Energy Efficient
Who doesn’t remember the parent or grandparent who kept vigilant guard over the thermostat? Even if we didn’t personally know someone like that, it has become a common trope—and for good reason: energy is costly! Every degree on the thermostat accounts for a...
3 Features To Maximize The Curb Appeal Of A Custom Home
Deciding on all the parameters for a custom house is an exciting task. It provides the opportunity to showcase creativity while designing the perfect, custom living space—and the first thing that visitors will notice about this space is its curb appeal. Here are some...
Making the Most of Space in a Custom Home
Designing your own custom home is a lifelong dream for most. You get to control every aspect of the design. From the foundation to the detailing, it is all up to your imagination. However, making the most of space in a custom home requires a bit of a unique touch....
Interesting Wall Covering Ideas
When you are planning the construction of a new home or renovating an older home, there are lots of interesting things that you can do with walls that are unusual, offbeat, and/or cutting edge. Here are few ideas for you to think about. Plant Wall Something that we...
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...