Category Archives: Design

He said he’d be there Tuesday…

Posted on June 18, 2013 by William

One of my friends made the leap and purchased his first custom built home. He was pumped about it. He had poured over the designs, making sure every detail was perfect for his personal needs. He had selected flooring, cabinets, … Continue reading →

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Architects… Take note

Posted on May 27, 2013 by William

Almost 100 years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright had a brilliant insight – why not build in factories, with pre-cut framing and factory built parts. But Wright was ahead of his time. As many of his designs were lauded in Europe, … Continue reading →

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Just Right… when size matters

Posted on January 30, 2013 by William

I know that there is a trend towards massive homes. You’ve seen them. But I know that many families are looking for a great home that uses space effectively and efficiently. I have to say that I was pretty impressed … Continue reading →

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Dream a little…go to the Lifestyle Home Show!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by William

I get excited about the Home Show season – and the London Lifestyle Home Show is a great place to discover innovative solutions for everything in your home. Royal Homes will be at the show – so I encourage you … Continue reading →

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Building with Special Needs in Mind

Posted on November 26, 2012 by William

I just took a tour of the Lynden, Royal Homes’ latest addition to the Wingham Design Centre. WOW! What an amazing experience. For families who have special needs, this barrier free home is an ideal solution to family living. This … Continue reading →

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Right-sizing

Posted on November 14, 2012 by William

I can’t tell you how much I looked forward to the empty nest. I imagined long afternoons on the couch reading, well maybe napping. I looked forward to walking in my front door without having to walk through a mine … Continue reading →

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The “Builder’s Beige” is GONE!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by William

One of the things my wife was most excited about was decorating our Royal Home. But once we started finalizing the floor plans and seeing the lot laid out, it became apparent that decorating was going to be a big … Continue reading →

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Make your own plans!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by William

At Royal Homes we’re proud of each and every one of our home models. You can view the floor plans for each model on that model’s page on our website. With dozens of different models and thousands of customizable options … Continue reading →

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Visit a Design Centre!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by William

I never get tired of visiting the Royal Homes design centres. There’s so much to do, see and learn. The knowledgeable staff there are always happy to answer any questions you may have, and there’s plenty of fascinating literature around. … Continue reading →

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Going Underground

Posted on August 13, 2012 by William

When I was growing up, we never had a finished basement. The basement was for storage only – it was cold, dark and sometimes flooded – why on earth would anyone want to spend more time down there than they … Continue reading →

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