The other day, Roger and I were talking about our new home build, and I brought up the ensuite bathroom. “We need to figure out the design for the vanity soon,” I said. Roger, always practical, suggested, “Why not go with a pre-built one?” Honestly? My first reaction was, “Absolutely not.” I’ve been dreaming about […]

Custom vs. Pre-Built Vanities: How to Make the Right Choice for a Stunning Bathroom

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The other day, Roger and I were at the flooring store, starting to narrow down options for our new home build. We’d pulled a handful of engineered hardwood samples, and as we looked at them, Roger leaned a few against the rack to compare. I stopped him. “Wait. That’s not how you should test flooring.” […]

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Testing Paint & Flooring Samples—And an Easy Fix

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Woman testing hard wood flooring samples

When we started our new home build journey, I never imagined that one of our first major decisions would be about windows. But here we are, and it’s both exciting and a little overwhelming! After finalizing our design plans, we’ve settled on casement-style windows for most of our home. These windows are hinged on the […]

Window Shopping: Why the Right Colour Can Make or Break Your Home Design!

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