At Branthaven / Design Tips and Trends

The Branthaven Design Centre is a 3,000 sq.ft. home style show room and design consulting service provided to our home buyers to make their home buying experience exceptional. Our staff designers are loaded with great ideas, trends and tips to help make your home unique and beautiful — check back for an ever growing list of articles for your enjoyment.

 
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Hamilton Spectator features Bravo!-by-the-Lake Community

“Burlington-based, award-winning Branthaven Homes has recently launched its very successful Bravo! line of homes to the Grimsby/Stoney Creek neighbourhood…

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Doon Creek Models featured in New Home & Condo Guide

“Branthaven Homes recently unveiled two model homes at the company’s Doon Creek community. Both homes are fully decorated by the internationally renowned interior design firm, Norma King Design Inc…

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The "Now or Never" List!

When you are planning your new home options and upgrades, please keep in mind the list of upgrades that are difficult or impossible to do later…

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Choosing the Bathtub that is Perfect for You!

Sit in a bathtub before buying it. Bigger isn’t always better. A 60-inch tub is fine for most people. It offers enough room to stretch out and provides a secure foothold, so you don’t float into oblivion when the tub is full. Evaluate the angled back and lip for comfort and neck support –- a…

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Paint selections, tips to make your room look bigger.

The colours you paint your walls have a big impact on the size of your room….well, the illusion of the size of your room. Light colours will make your space look bigger and brighter as they reflect light, giving the illusion of a more spacious and airy room. Paint your wall trim and moldings a…

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Choosing Style and Color for Kitchen Cabinets Design

When choosing the cabinet style consider the overall style of the home and what mood and atmosphere is desired for the kitchen. For a traditional style, look for cabinets with lots of detail and furniture-like features such as molding, corbels and cabinet legs. For a modern look, choose kitchen cabinets with doors that fit flush…

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Your Kitchen - Help our Designers choose what is right for you...

A few questions that will help us create the kitchen design that is right for you: How many people live in your household? What are their ages, and do any of them have special physical needs, including allergies? Do you have any special interests that need to be accommodated in the kitchen area, such as…

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Your Personal Style

Our design process helps to tailor your home to you. Regardless of style genre, first-time buyer or Branthaven alumni, our standards are stylish and upgrades divine!

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