By Marg Russett Richard Rutkowski is sitting at a spacious wood table chatting with an attractive couple. They’re gathered in the informal eating area off the kitchen of a spectacular custom-built, 12,000 square-foot home. Through full-length windows, a sweeping resort-style pool and patio area is...
Former Ottawa Senators right winger Chris Neil and his wife Caitlin have stickhandled the construction of their new luxury home. Story by Pam Dillon, Photos by Miv Fournier Most people don’t have the know-how, nerve, contacts or time to build their own home without using an architect and designers...
By Bryan Thaw, LL.B.,LL.M You have watched hours of Fixer Upper and Property Brothers and are now ready to apply that knowledge to create your dream home. But, are you ready to take the plunge? Whether you are upgrading your existing home or building your dream home from scratch, you should always...
Strong contrasts plus seamless design make this custom home nothing less than a showstopper By Pam Dillon Photos by Kevin Bélanger, courtesy of Studio 853 Design From its distinctive curb appeal, with a custom address sign and landscaping, right through to its custom fireplace in the screened-in...
Today’s lower levels are opulent and functional extensions of the home. By Pam Dillon To elevate the quality of your home life and the value of your home itself don’t hesitate to go down … down to the basement, that is. “It’s a big chunk of valuable real estate,” Norm Lecuyer points out. As...
A tranquil waterfront home filled with quiet elegance and charm is an idyllic retreat for this sprawling custom Manotick home.
After a decade of renting and at the top of the private wealth management game, world traveller was ready to match his lair to his lifestyle.
It’s all natural for OPttawa's award-winning designer Christopher Simmonds of Christopher Simmonds Architect.
Why waste time trying to get away from it all when you can have it all in your own backyard?
It’s all in the details for Stittsville’s style-savvy designer Jennifer McGahan By Julie Beun Photography by Tiffany Sanford Perched in a patch of sun at the Stittsville Barley Mow on a Friday afternoon, designer Jennifer McGahan doesn’t sound very Canadian. She is, of course — from her wide...
Sean McAdam travelled the globe seeking ideas for his sustainable village in Old Chelsea By Karen Turner Sean McAdam can’t tell a squash from a zucchini and has no clue how to herd cattle, but like any good farmer, he knows how to make the most of prime farmland. In 2011, the developer bought 107...
The Residences at Island Park Drive seek inspiration from Ottawa’s iconic buildings By Karen Turner In a housing market dominated by sleek, modern and contemporary condos, Sam Mizrahi is making a bold move by recapturing the classic beauty of Ottawa’s historic...
