Insights on Renovation, Design, and Building in Toronto

Embarking on a home renovation journey in unique Toronto can be a thrilling, albeit challenging, decision for many homeowners. And a crucial question that often arises is, “When does it make sense to undertake a whole home renovation?” SevernWoods...

Welcome to a world where dreams meet reality, the old becomes new, and style meets substance. At SevernWoods Fine Homes, we specialize in whole home renovations, transforming everyday spaces into fabulous homes that inspire and delight. Toronto,...

Cost per square foot is one of the hardest numbers to give us an estimate due to the number of factors involved. From the skill level and construction practices of your renovator to the quality of material you select, and the complexity of the...

Toronto features countless of fantastic neighbourhoods offering stately old homes with character and charm. However, living in an older home can mean skipping modern conveniences and amentities. If you're considering transforming your existing house...

Interested in old-world charm and modern style for your custom home or whole home renovation? Welcome to the captivating world of transitional design, where vintage appeal and modern sensibility coalesce into art. SevernWoods Fine Homes are luxury...

Considering a luxury home with green design or features? Many of our discerning clients are interested in building with energy-efficient outcomes or eco-conscious materials in mind. We’re here to explore the latest trends and techniques in...

Once you’ve established a budget for your luxury custom home, we can’t blame you for wanting to stay within it. We’ve all heard the cautionary tales from a neighbour or friend who ended up paying much more than they bargained for to build their...

Like any blank slate project, building a custom home is both exhilarating and daunting. It’s exhilarating because you have a ground zero from which to build the house of your dreams, and it’s daunting for the same reason. Thankfully, you don’t have...

You’re not so sure about those backsplash tiles anymore. The city says you don’t have the proper permits to remove the trees on your lot. You’ve been looking for the perfect unoccupied lot for your Toronto custom home and keep coming up short. Many...

When you’re ready to have an architect create the blueprints for your home, you’ve likely got big questions about how to find the right one for you. Interviewing potential architects will help you get a feel for what it is like to interact with the...