Design

Planning your new build’s outdoor space is as important as planning the inside. Here are some tips to create an outdoor oasis.

Wide doorways, open floor plans, strategic use of color and smart flooring choices let homeowners age in place on their own terms.

The ranch-style home floorplan is becoming more popular with homeowners of all ages, thanks to its comfortable and efficient design.

When designing a functional kitchen, start with an inventory of tasks you do most often and assign design elements accordingly.

Using simple text prompts, generative AI Midjourney can create detailed interior designs. How do you use it, and what are the limitations?

Picking decor and finishes is an exciting part of a new build home, but having so many options can be overwhelming.

Flex rooms enhance the functionality of a home and let homeowners adapt easily to changing priorities, without having to move or renovate.

Color can be transformative in a home. New home color trends in 2023 return to bold choices, jewel tones and nature-inspired hues.

Kitchen islands are still as popular as ever, with homeowners embracing the functionality and decor opportunity that a kitchen island offers.

Art in model homes serves to strike an emotional chord with buyers. Artwork is selected carefully, keeping this goal in mind.

Upgrading lighting in a new build adds value, but homeowners need to plan ahead and understand the role of different types of lighting

Biophilic design and décor are among the hottest trends this year, with homeowners increasingly focusing on health and wellness in their homes. Biophilic design is derived from the biophilia hypothesis, which suggests that humans have an innate and primitive need to be connected to nature. As a design strategy, elements that occur naturally outdoors are brought inside or replicated.

When moving into a brand-new home, having appropriate furniture for the new space’s scale, size, and style is essential. New furniture will make a new construction home look and feel finished and enhance usability.

Stress less and enjoy the season.

The onset of the pandemic saw many people turning their homes into potted plant jungles. Stuck at home, people all over the world turned to…

Richard Witt, principal at the Toronto-based architectural firm, BDP Quadrangle, and chair of the Canadian chapter of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), told Livabl his theories on why the city hasn’t seen a condo cross that threshold despite the race to build ever higher.