Insights on Renovation, Design, and Building in Toronto

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...

Architect, designer, and builder, oh my. Assembling the right professionals to create your Toronto custom home from the ground up can be a murky process, especially when figuring out whom to include on your team and what role each member plays. One...

Ready to get real about your new Toronto home? You need a plan. If you’re researching the cost of an architect to design your custom home or residential renovation, you’re likely getting ready to make the first steps. Arm yourself with the knowledge...

As luxury custom home builders and renovators in Toronto, SevernWoods has the distinct honour of working in fascinating places with striking character, aesthetics, and amenities. Here are some of our favourite noteworthy niches in Toronto. 

When you’re planning a custom home in Toronto, there are many things that have to be taken into consideration. Not only must you consider the design, style and cost of your custom home, but also the lot size, zoning restrictions on that lot, number...