I want to be clear as I start writing this article — while the trends are interesting and we can take a lead from the trends, I urge you to start with what you like. It’s very interesting, because many people find that when they ease back on the urgency of following the current trend […]
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There is a trend to building smaller homes. It just makes sense. As the economy struggles to regain its equilibrium, families are looking for cost-effective solutions to managing their budget. Downsizing allows you to focus on your priorities while keeping frivolous spending to a minimum. Smaller homes require fewer furnishings – so you can invest
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how have homes changed? I think of this little 1176 square foot home, the Cactus, which was a post war hit for families. While we can hardly imagine a family home with two bedrooms, bunk beds were an efficiency employed by many families of the 40’s and 50’s. Sharing a bedroom wasn’t questioned. The lovely,
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I took a little time today to dream about the future. Top architectural magazines and journals are on the cutting edge of the next trend. Some of the trends may not find their way to suburban developments, but I think many of the ideas will be adaptive to our changing world. You might want to
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Flexible housing is an intriguing idea to maximize the functionality of your home. For families investing in a family home and property they hope to live in for their entire lives, building with flexibility in mind is a great way to design. Your family’s needs change. The most important thing to think about in building
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I don’t want to scare you, but the number of decisions you will make in the span of just a few weeks is just a little daunting. Floors, bathroom fixtures, tiles, cabinets, exterior stones, brick or siding, lighting fixtures…. well, it just goes on from there. I have to say, the design centre at Royal
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Designing your home is a balance of needs and wants. Today’s home buyers are looking for very specific things. Royal Homes design team is always listening to the customer. Essential to every custom home is convenient storage. It can be a challenge to incorporate great storage into open concept homes. The open concept design takes
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Architects call it “universal design.” What it means is to design your home without limitations. Accessibility is an important facet of today’s home design. Even if your family does not have a member with limited mobility, friends and neighbours may. Starting out with an accessible design ensures a delightful and friendly home that invites everyone
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After this winter, you may have little hope for living outdoors ever again! But the spring flowers are pushing through the soil, a sign that winter has finally come to an end! Designing your home to move smoothly from inside to outdoor living spaces is quickly becoming the norm for today’s home owners. The preplanning
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