As we enter 2026, I love taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished. A standout highlight of 2025 was completing a model townhome that truly resonated with visitors. Seeing their excitement and hearing how buyers wanted to incorporate its elements into their own homes was incredibly rewarding. The experience was made even sweeter when we were honoured with Best Model Home at the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction.

This home became a canvas to merge elevated design with real-world functionality, proving that luxury can coexist with comfort and livability. Designed with balance in mind, it blends formality and warmth throughout.

Keeping clients top of mind

From the outset, I envisioned clients who are well-travelled, design-savvy and love entertaining. That vision guided every choice, resulting in a carefully curated mix of high-low furnishings, bold silhouettes, playful textures and a classic colour palette.

Inspired by European elegance, the interior was designed to feel collected, cultured and timeless reinterpreted for modern living. The colour story unifies these influences: Layered blues from deep navy to teal, dramatic aubergine and soft pastel pinks, all grounded by warm walnut, brass accents and ivory tones. Walnut anchors the design with tradition and depth.

In the open-concept kitchen and breakfast area, a dramatic range wall framed by an arched alcove of full slab Statuario marble contrasted with a subtle plaster finish, becomes the architectural focal point. Curved forms are repeated throughout in archways, furniture silhouettes and feature walls, establishing a harmonious flow from one room to the next.

A custom teal stain developed with our kitchen manufacturer, paired with rich wood floors and cabinetry detailed with brass inlay, enhances the model’s timeless aesthetic. This space exemplifies how luxury can be thoughtfully integrated into a pre-construction home.

Innovation and refinement

Years of experience, European design inspiration and advancements from our vendor partners helped us elevate what buyers expect from a new home. Improved technologies – from appliances to plumbing to porcelain materials that beautifully mimic natural marble cost-effectively – make achieving a high-end, custom look more accessible.

This model home demonstrates what thoughtful architecture, innovative materials and intentional space planning can achieve. It strikes a balance between current trends and enduring style, inspiring homeowners and shows just how extraordinary a pre-construction home can be.