Author: Monique Gorda

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Reno vs a New Build: 10 Things to Consider

Are you considering doing renovations to your home? Or would it be better for you and your family to build an entirely new home? This article will help you decide.

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How to Make an Open Floor Plan Work for You

We all want unobstructed open spaces, but once we have an open floor plan, what do we do with all that space? It can be a luxury and a curse at the same time. In the past, our walls divided spaces; it was clear where one space ended and another

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Luxury Custom Home: Choose Plumbing and Appliances Early

When you are designing the blueprints of your luxury custom home, plumbing and appliance decisions may not be top-of-mind. However, plumbing and appliances need to be chosen very early on. Details about Blueprints in another blog, Blueprints – Custom Home Build: What Do I Need to Know (Part 4) Once

Make Lighting a Priority in your Custom Built Home

The right lighting highlights your home’s design, maximizing beautiful design elements and illuminating its functionality. While most luxury homeowners appreciate good lighting, it’s often an afterthought to the overall design… when it needs to be a high priority. An important function of lighting is to allow tasks to be completed

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Are you Ready to Build a New Home?

Are you ready to build a new home? A first step is understanding the financials, which we discuss in previous blog, Understanding the Cost of Building a New Home. In it, we talk about costs and expenses and what to expect when building your new home. You Have a Budget

Understanding the Cost of Building a New Home

I remember when I was young and my dad had mentioned that someone he knew had purchased a million dollar home, I thought it must be a palace! He described it as a grand castle-like mansion which overlooked the river and had an 10 foot cream coloured stone fence all

Should You Have a Plan Before Finding a Builder?

We are often asked by clients if they should have a plan before finding a home builder. It may seem like a good idea to start with a plan; however, there are many different approaches when it comes to planning a new home build. Some people come to us with

How Much Square Footage Do I Need?

How much square footage you require will depend on the list of needs and wants in your home. During our first meeting with new clients, we do a “needs assessment” to find out which spaces are occupied the most and how many people will be using that space. Once your

Two-Story, Bungalow or Ranch: The Best Choice for your Lifestyle

In the beginning of your custom home build, you will make a few essential decisions. Even before you choose your lot, have you thought about which type of home would best suit your needs? There are many layout plans: bi-levels, walkout bungalows, split levels, multi-level, etc., etc.; however, for many of

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Luxury Home Spa: Decadent Therapeutic Baths and Steam Showers

Imagine, close your eyes… If the sky was the limit for your home spa, what would your dream tub or steam shower do for you? When thinking about the word “decadent”… What comes to mind? If we were talking about dessert, the reference would be the epitome of flavor and


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