When planning a kitchen remodel or new kitchen most homeowners know exactly how they want their kitchen to look. They have clear ideas of what cabinets and countertops are preferred, how pots and pans will be stored, where cutlery and utensils should be placed for easy access, and how cookie sheets and the pantry cupboard should be organized. Appliances have been very carefully researched and placement is planned precisely. All of which is a very exciting part of the design. 

If you already have an exposed brick or stone wall in your home, you may feel like you have already won the lottery…because without added expense or efforts on your part your home probably has the organic charm, character and/or elegance that you cherish—All you have to do is accessorize properly.

If you are looking to buy a different home in a seller’s market, you may want to ask yourself if it is really worth it.  It’s important to ponder the question “What does a seller’s market usually entail?”

Once again, we contemplate just how fast time flies as acknowledge that it is already February of 2018.  Where has the time gone? 

Being located in the centre of Niagara’s ‘Wine Country’, offers a great opportunity to enjoy some of the finest wines Niagara has to offer. It has become quite popular to take a wine tasting tour or frequent one of the many wonderful winery restaurants in the region. However, many people also choose to enjoy their favourite wines with family and friends in the comfort of their own homes.

Love it or hate it, winter has arrived in Niagara. That means snow and ice to go along with the sometimes frigid temperatures.

With spring hopefully right around the corner, people are getting new ideas for upgrading their homes. From additions or outbuildings to renovating your existing living space, each project that you complete takes you one-step closer to having your dream home.  So how do you get from an idea to the finished project? Here are a few things to consider in order to help you on your way to having your own dream home.

The perfect home design takes into account as many ‘known’ aspects as it can to eliminate the need for major renovations down the road.  That is not to say that there will never be some unexpected life developments that may require home alterations; it simply means that planning for anticipated changes is beneficial in the long run.  

Well it is almost the end of the year and seems like a time to reflect on the trends of 2016. As always, some are a continuation of the year before and some were new twists on tried and true ideas.