Category: Tips

  • What Not To Do: Interior Design Edition

    What Not To Do: Interior Design Edition

    There are some rules of thumb clients should keep in mind when getting prepared to start thinking of their interior. Our Interior Designer is here to help guide you through the process of selecting your finishes, however it is important to have an idea. Think of your classic mood board; what colours, materials and lifestyle components are going to matter. 

    1. Don’t Compare The Samples You Are Torn Between To Each Other: One of the most frequent things we see, is when a client is trying to decide between two flooring samples for example, they are comparing the two samples to each other, versus to the other finishes they’ve chosen. The two samples will never live in the same space together, but they will live with the other finishes you’ve chosen. You will not have an accurate understanding of the colours and feature of the sample when you are not pulling tones from the other finishes that will be around it. When comparing it to the other option, it pulls tones from the other sample versus other finishes.

    2. Not Looking Under Different Lighting: Finishes can look very different under different styles of lighting. Knowing if finishes will be under a warm or cool tone of lightbulb is essential. You also want to take samples to the site to see how it will look under the natural light. Our showroom has a colour temperature lamp stick. This tool allows our clients to test their finish samples under 6 light shades to have an accurate understanding of what the finish would look like.

    3. Don’t Ignore Cohesion: You want your choices to match throughout the entire build. Choose a style (modern, Scandinavian, Victorian, farmhouse etc) and keep it in mind when deciding your finishes. It is best to have a colour palette to keep your choices in the same family. 

    4. Do Not Follow Trends Blindly: It is important to stay true to yourself and style when considering trends. Ensure you are considering the longevity of your choices. Overly personalized designs can lower your future resale value, as potential buyers may see them as a costly renovation project. 

    5. Don’t Ignore Functionality: Consider finishes that work with your lifestyle. Clients should consider facts like if they have pets, and take that into consideration when choosing a finish like flooring. Certain finish types much like flooring, or countertops, could work better for a client versus another, all based on how they will be using the space.

    Written By: Reenie Brydon, February 2026

  • What to Consider When Purchasing a Lot for Building


    What to Consider When Purchasing a Lot for Building


    When purchasing a lot with the intention of building on it, there are many factors to consider. First and foremost, understanding what you’re wanting to build needs to be determined. Knowing if you are looking at waterfront, a walkout to a view followed by a walk down to water, a commercial unit etc will all determine the lot you choose. 

    

    • Zoning matters: What the lot is zoned for will limit what you will be able to do on that space. The property boundaries will also determine where on the property you can build. Having a survey will provide helpful information such as easements.


    • Amenities: Find a location that is in close proximity to the amenities that matter most. If being within 20 KM of a grocery store or highway is important to you for example, consider the location of the lot and potential resale value.

    • Access to utilities: You will need to ensure services such as hydro is available and if it is not, can it be? If you’re looking to be able to have connection to the outside world and not a remote retreat with your build, determine how well you will get cell service in the lot location. If there is not municipal utilities on site, how feasible would it be to add a well or septic system?

    • Accessibility: Ensure there is proper road access. If there is not, what are the costs to build a bridge or maintain a private road?

    

    Once you are confident the land would work for your desired needs, look at the topography. This will be critical for the design of your build. Overall ensure you love the area and the views. Our design team will create a beautiful design with your goals and the topography in mind.

    Written By: Reenie Brydon, 2025