Green building, what is it and what does it mean for individuals looking to build a custom home? The global green building is expected to double over 2018, and studies have found that environmentally conscious homes are making up a growing percentage of all existing housing. Currently developing green markets around the world are leading…
Here at RS Homes, we custom design and build new homes. However, from time to time, we are asked to tackle renovations that pose a greater challenge for others. Given the general excitement of home renovation, the possibility of delays is often overlooked. Delays, however, can occur for a number of reasons including: weather, a…
ENERGY STAR homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the Ontario Building Code. They include additional energy-saving features like ENERGY STAR rated windows, higher insulation levels and increased air tightness that make them more efficient than standard homes. By purchasing an ENERGY STAR certified home, you can have all the features you…
Imagine… If you could own just a little piece of luxury Now imagine… If you could own the whole thing An Exclusive once in a lifetime development opportunity to own one of only eleven custom-built, architecturally designed and interior designed, landscaped homes in a spacious wooded enclave in a gated prestigious Aurora neighborhood. RS Homes…
RS Homes… with Landscape Architect Dennis Warenycia of Insite Landscape Architects Dana Holkestad When we think about building a luxury custom home our mind floods with the imagery of marble countertops, impressive herringbone floors, perfectly-crafted staircases, state of the art appliances, or whatever piques your design interests. But if you let your mind wander a little further you’ll find yourself journeying…
In hindsight, 2015 was an impressive year for real estate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The robust growth was both record-breaking and surprising. Considering the recent hits to the economy, this unrelenting upswing was indeed remarkable, and the market shows no signs of slowing as we move through 2016. According to Sotheby’s year-end top-tier real…
At RS Homes, we pride ourselves on designing and building custom homes with character, to meet the specific tastes of our discerning clientele. For this Etobicoke homeowner, traditional beauty of interior and exterior finishing was a priority. We were inspired by the French Chateau style, leading to an elegant façade clad in Indiana Limestone, complemented…
A little over two years ago, my wife and I began searching for our first home in Toronto. We started out looking at condos. After viewing over 30, we were convinced that a home represented a safer and more logical investment. The quantity of condos under development made us financially weary, and the limited space…
RS Homes was approached with a unique opportunity to renovate this dilapidated semi-detached home at Richmond Street and Berkeley, in downtown Toronto. At first glance, it’s hard to imagine the true potential of a property like this. Richmond StreetProject Type: Renovation with Addition – ContemporarySize: 3600 SFLocation: Richmond & Berkeley, Downtown TorontoCompleted: 2014 The contemporary…
Why an Integrated Design Process is Important Looking back on the past 12 months, we’ve seen people with very different projects learn the same important lesson: consult with an experienced builder during (not after) designing your new home, renovation or addition. When you bring your designers together (architects, engineers, interior designers) along with your builder,…
While RS Homes primarily builds custom homes, from time to time we will build “on spec” – that is, for resale on the open market rather than designing to the needs of a specific client. In 2012, we purchased this 1960’s bungalow, on a 36 foot wide lot on Glengarry Avenue, in the Ledbury Park…
We have had the privilege of working with RS Homes on some wonderful projects.The most recent is a beautiful stately home inspired by French Chateau architecture. As is often the case with custom built homes, the client had a variety of items on their ‘wish list’. The unifying theme was the desire that the interior be infused with modern…