Nov 3, 2022 | Building Process, Custom Home, Design, Sloping Blocks
Many first-time home builders and buyers are hesitant to build on a sloping block. Potentially higher costs, limited build options, strange configurations – it’s no wonder why sloping blocks are seen as a challenge. And it doesn’t stop there. Those tossing up between...
Oct 29, 2022 | Custom Home, Design, Trends
Over the past few years, one feature has been popping up in brand new home designs: a butler’s pantry. Many of our Icon Homes designs, especially the newest ones, have a butler’s pantry as part of the design, and we are finding that more and more families are looking...
Oct 22, 2022 | Custom Home, Design
A corner block offers a unique building experience. When you’re building on a corner block, you have the opportunity to create multiple points of entry, get access to more sunlight, and even build a separate guest entryway. If you’re looking to build your next home on...
Oct 8, 2022 | Custom Home, Finance
One of the most challenging things about homebuilding is sticking to your planned budget. It’s difficult not to get carried away when shopping and browsing through home designs, cabinetry, and facades—everything you see looks amazing, but does everything fit your...
Sep 9, 2022 | Custom Home, Design, Trends
Whether you’re looking for a privacy option, to add a little style to your home, a respite from the sun, or even if you’re looking to reduce energy bills all year round, no doubt you’re scanning the window coverings market and left wondering what to do. Choosing the...
Aug 20, 2022 | Building Process, Custom Home
If you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to knock down and rebuild your dream home, you’ve most likely come across phrases such as “soil test” and “site survey”. Conducting both of these tests before picking out paint colours will help save you money, time, and...
