When it comes to tiled surfaces, attention to detail means even more than meticulously edited selections. Not only can material, color and texture make the difference, the way they are laid (though often overlooked) adds character to a space. In this bathroom, 6 by 24 porcelain is laid in a herringbone pattern on the floor and the movement created by the pattern is continued up the wall behind the tub. The mosaic on either side ensures that the pattern is not over-done.

A very subtle but strong way to communicate a modern edge in this ensuite was the modern grid pattern that results in the grout line across the floor and up the fully tiled wall. The stacked tile was laid in a specific grid across the entire surface. Though planning is required to ensure proper proportioning, we think it’s worth the effort.

Even traditional material like this honed limestone can be stacked (known as “Stacked Bond”), and when paired with a contrasting grout, it’s a stylish update on a traditional material. The tile size was too large for the powder room space, so cutting it down off-centre was the secret here. Alternating runs of tumbled limestone are accentuated by dark grey grout. Grout can be more than a ‘tile matching exercise’, use it to tie in the rest of the colour motif.

The classically charming white bathrooms, with their light cabinetry and Carrera Marble are pretty timeless… But nothing beats the breathtakingly romantic effect of mother of pearl mosaic, paired with creamy Asian White Marble, and properly lit – a fairy tale ensuite.

This incredible bonded stone mosaic was also placed horizontally on the backsplash and the floor to ceiling fireplace surround.

While on the subject of extraordinary tile, we can safely say that we’ve commissioned some of London’s ‘highest end’ custom mosaic, resulting in thousands of hand-cut pieces of marble, and breathtaking spaces.

Your home is the space you live in; it’s where life happens. These are the details that make life a little better every day.

Millstone Homes pays attention to the most trivial detail – we use a double garage seal that hides the awful appearance of screws, even for our OakSeries Homes in Westfield Village. We like the clean smooth finish which is more pleasant to see pulling into your driveway.

Certain details cost time and money, both of which are endangered species when it comes to builders trying to save on both. We like to think we’re one of the few London home builders that like to go that extra mile in thinking things through and giving a little more. Door switches are one of them. If you’re ever in a Millstone Home and you open a pantry door, don’t look for the light switch. The lighting is door-activated.

Most builders will paint the garage door frame; it’s the normal thing to do. We don’t like to build normal. So, our exterior door frames are always clad. Metal wears a little better than painted wood. Below are images of 7 month old garage door frames.

It started with a ’boutique builder’ building a home for himself in Wickerson Woods; it ended in what you see in the images below. Before he moved in however, a lucky couple toured the home and fell in love. They needed one just like it, but a quick closing was required.

The big hearted house craftsman did what was noble and nice. Now the lucky homeowner is enjoying features like walls completely covered with marble and stone, a stunning kitchen with countless cabinets, and impeccable transitional styling. Accents like the touch activated kitchen faucet are characteristics of the builder’s work.

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Infinity is the name Carrier gave to its highest-end heating, air conditioning and ventilation system that precisely controls temperature, humidity and fresh air ventilation throughout the house. All this climate control accuracy can be controlled in separate zones, and remotely via the Internet. Currently we are the only local homebuilder to install this system in all of our homes. Not only is it the most advanced system as far as features and technology, it is also the most efficient, especially when programmed correctly. As people start understanding the impact of air quality on health, home air purifying systems are becoming a hot commodity. The Home Indoor Air Quality System is the leading air purifying unit within a heating system. Please click on image below for a quick overview of this unparalleled home heating system.

Ontario’s first 52”, 60,000btu Montigo fireplace found its home here… Not only is the colossal size impressive, the blower system dumfounded us with its enormous size and silent, efficient operation (the venting kit alone costs $3000). Custom fabricated in BC, this unit is truly unique, as are all the rest of the units, all with 38” of viewing area. (3 others: basement games room, master bedroom sitting area, 2nd floor bedroom). The master bedroom fireplace is a double sided linear burner model, separating the bedroom and ensuite. The mantles are all custom made on site by our carpenter. Four remarkable fireplace units throughout this residence bring loads of character and warmth to the area they garnish. (60,000 btu’s of warmth in one case…)