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5 Common Lighting Mistakes You May Be Making
Light. You use it every day. Without it, simple tasks can become nearly impossible. Something so important in your daily life, demands attention to create an environment that not only functions as a day-to-day tool, but also evokes the right emotions. Have you ever...
The Mantel was Hung by the Chimney with Care…
What is your favourite holiday memory? Was it your first Christmas with a new baby or grandchild, a winter wedding, or a memorable snowstorm? It could have been the Christmas story your grandfather told every year, but still had you on the edge of your seat. Those...
3 Design Tips You Should Follow to Elevate Your Space: From an Interior Designer
So you want your home to look and feel like you hired an interior designer but you don’t know where to start? The design process can be overwhelming to say the least, but don’t worry you are not alone! Life is busy enough as it is so you need simple solutions you can...
What are Construction Slots?
A common practice among most home and cottage builders is to say 'yes' to everyone and then try to cram their start dates wherever possible. This quickly leads to a company that's overwhelmed and struggling to provide clients with the attention and care they deserve,...
Choosing Your Heating and Cooling for Your New Home in Manitoba
While choosing a heating system may not be the decision you're most excited about making when building your new home, it's essential. Costs are continually increasing regarding the hydro needed to run your furnace. Fortunately, heating systems have become more energy...
The Steps to Creating a Beautiful Floor Plan
Creating the floor plan is easily one of the most intimidating parts of a custom build, and rightfully so. After all, it’s the base and foundation (literally and figuratively) that everything else stands on. That pressure, combined with the fact that at least 90...
Should You Hire an Interior Designer?
Many people struggle with the idea of hiring an interior designer. Most design-build firms (a.k.a. home builder) will have someone on staff. This person can help walk you through all of the decisions that need to be made in the course of building your dream home or...
How to Pick The Right Lot for Building in Manitoba
One of the most difficult parts of building a new home or cottage is finding your perfect lot. A lot that has everything you want, in the location you want, in a price range that’s feasible for you, can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. As a result,...
The First Step in the Planning Process of Your New Home
Coming up with a starting point for a custom build can be very overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. In the beginning, it can feel like there are a million decisions that need to be made. Between the layout, finishes, size, shape and style, the choices are...
Top 3 Cottage Plans of 2020
When you've built nearly 100 custom cottages in Manitoba you start to see some trends emerge. The joy of building a custom cottage means that you get to pick everything, but starting from a blank slate can be an intimidating process. That's why we have our floor plans...