Over the last several decades, you have probably seen a lot of home design trends come and go. There was plastic-covered furniture, corduroy sofas, super minimalism, and now the everything-old-is-new-again fashion. While the peak of renovation season is quickly approaching and we are still early in the year, we thought we’d explore the (much improved) fun and functional home décor choices you can expect to see throughout 2024.

A General Contractor (GC) takes full responsibility for ensuring a renovation or custom home build is completed on time, on budget and to the level of quality their client expects. Whether you’re looking to build your dream home or remodel a section of your home, knowing what to expect from your Markham area contractor before the project gets started is key to success. You can better prepare yourself by choosing a GC whom you trust and can rely on for the entirety of the project.

It’s time to get real about getting smart. Smart technology is an inevitable progression of cohesive and convenient options built into everyday home appliances and features. You can spend a few hundred dollars making select smart home upgrades, or spend $20,000 or more to upgrade to mostly smart features in your custom home. Whether you’re ready for a big or small commitment, incorporating smart technology can improve your daily experience and augment your efficiency.

It seems like you can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about devastating heatwaves, record-breaking flooding and droughts triggered by climate change. Like many Canadians, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you can do to protect the environment. If you’re planning to update your Markham home soon, a green renovation offers important benefits for you and the planet.

If you are the owner of a heritage home, at some point, you may look to create more functional space. When the owners of a beautiful home in Toronto decided to renovate, they contacted Master Edge Homes and we met with them to discuss how we could modernize it together. While many of the changes they envisioned were aesthetic, they also wanted to preserve the home’s character stemming from its late 1800s roots.

As a homeowner, you know that storage is a constant issue—ultimately, you can never have enough. That is why particularly small spaces can benefit from expertly designed built-ins. Organizational systems for your closets, under your basement stairs, and kitchen pantries are customizable based on your individual needs and lifestyle. Let’s explore these 3 often-wasted spaces in your home to usefully maximize storage!