Tile Maintenance

You have seen in the Temperance home how natural stone tile can bring a unique artistic flare to a home, but there is one concern that homeowners often have about natural stone - maintenance. It's true that natural stone requires a little more TLC than porcelain, just as hardwood requires more care than laminate, but with the right cleaning products and methods, taking care of your natural stone can be as easy as 1,2,3! Basic sweeping and vacuuming is the best method to keep tile floors clean. However, when sweeping just isn't enough a light damp mop job is fine. Mopping can leave a residue on the surface so it is important to do a light cleaning with a mild, non-oil based product which has a neutral PH detergent. Rinse your mop frequently and rinse the area with clean water and a wrung-out mop after you are finished cleaning to help eliminate steaks or residue buildup. This will leave your tile gleaming, ready to show off to all your guests!

Natural Beauty

Just like snowflakes, no two pieces of natural stone tile are exactly alike. The uniqueness that natural stone brings to tile in a home is an element of design that is nothing less than a piece of artwork. From limestone to travertine to marble, homeowners have endless options of the size, colours, and cut of their tile. In the Temperance home natural limestone tile was installed for the kitchen flooring as seen below. Temperance homeowners selected this tile as well as other natural and porcelain tiles for the rest of their home at Centennial's Stone Tile Gallery. Come explore the options for your home and design your artistic masterpiece!

Stairway Transformation

Remember the custom staircase that was being installed a few months ago at Temperance? It has had a makeover! Check out a sneak peak of the finished product with beautiful railings! One step at a time the design concept of this home is coming together.

Entertaining Made Easy

Do you ever wish you could host a party and still have a social presence with your guests? There is a solution in the Temperance home! The homeowners at Temperance added a wet bar to their basement to help them serve guests and socialize at the same time! Not only does this bar have a sink, but it also has a full size fridge, dishwasher, and microwave to help keep the party going! Plus, clean up is a breeze when you don't have to run dishes up and down the stairs! Put your bar dishes in your bar dishwasher and your kitchen dishes in your kitchen dishwasher to end all your sorting nightmares. Here is a sneak peak of the final finishings of the Temperance basement bar.

Let There Be Light

Don't be left in the dark on ways to reduce the electricity in your home. There are several ways to help reduce energy consumption without keeping you in the dark. The type of bulbs you use and the intensity of your lights affect how much electricity you use. In the Temperance home all lights are six and nine watt LED bulbs which use less energy than standard bulbs and do not generate heat. Centennial electricians also installed dimmer switches for the pot lighting, stair lighting, wall lighting, and ceiling lighting allowing the homeowners to create the ambiance they desire while saving energy and electricity. These are just a few ways to reduce energy and save on your electrical bill. So next time you come home feel good about flicking the switch and let there be light!

Window Treatment

The finishing touches of a home are what complete the overall design concept and feel of the space. From cabinetry hardware to window trim, it's the details that bring it all together. In the Temperance home the windows underwent a design upgrade from regular PVC trim to custom frames by Loewen. These window frames are metal on the exterior and ash wood on the interior with a custom stain to match the cabinetry. This design delivers aesthetic beauty while maintaining the highest performance.

Design Details

Cabinetry hardware is an element in a renovation or new build that is often overlooked by many homeowners. It seems like a small detail, but the fact is your cabinetry hardware is a major design component in your home and has the ability to bring an entire design concept together in a room. People often struggle to find quality cabinetry hardware that is unique and fits the design of their space. In this custom home, the homeowners chose to accessorize their cabinets with hardware from German based company Hettich. Not only will the homeowners avoid having to open their cabinets with a butter knife, but the cabinetry hardware also serves a dual purpose of tying the room's design concept together. Take a sneak peak at some of the varying hardware styles used in this custom home.

Light Up Your Life

Light fixtures have come along way since Thomas Edison first invented the incandescent light bulb. Now light fixtures not only provide essential light in a home, but can also serve as a focal point in any room. Handcrafted Hubbardton Forge lighting was used throughout the home to bring a unique design element to each room. Take a look at some of the exquisite lighting featured in this custom home.

Storage Solutions

It's an organizer's dream world! Pull out shelves for easy access, built-in recycling containers, moulded wood cutlery trays, and a pop-out ironing board! This home has all your storage solutions at the pull of a drawer!

Temperance Tour - Basement Bathroom

If these homeowners are looking for a place to relax after entertaining guests in the bar area and recreation room, the bathroom around the corner is a perfect getaway! With in-floor heat, exquisite Italian tile, and a spacious glass shower with a rain showerhead, cleaning up in the basement bathroom is the perfect way to wind down from a night of fun!

Check out this bathroom beauty...