Comments on: 09/03/10 – Toronto – Large Single Family >2500 sqft

By: Mid America Mom

Mid America Mom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:21:43 +0000

Today you asked about Living spaces.

First thought – Death to the living room! Say YES to the great room ( WITH conditions).

Our lives seem to be more informal now and the parties tend to spill into your kitchen or family room from your dining and living rooms. It is like your guests have a homing beacon to these spaces. This is the true heart of the home.

Should a large home have a formal living space? No. Look at vacation homes. They tend to not have them. What do those homes have? Comfort, views, design for informal family living.

What do I think is a good recipe for a living space in a larger home? A great room and yes I mean great! This is the place we all want to be. Watch TV, play with games or toys, family Wii night, eat on the couch and relax. Good elements to the design. This room should be able to handle at least two furniture groupings or activities. Like TV viewing in one spot and reading or surfing the net on the laptop in another. My goal is a space that is at least 250 sq feet of which the length or width is no smaller than 13 feet. It needs natural light. I agree that we should try to minimize the view to the assumed close by next door neighbor and place the room on the back or front of the floorplan. If it has a view you want to exploit there should be plenty of windows. Keep in mind this room is destination not a stop to one. Limit circulation through it. My favorite way to do that is by NOT allowing access to another space in the home from the majority of at least three of the walls that define the space. No more walking through the back or middle of the great room to enter an office, get to a staircase, work in the laundry room, or even access the garage or service entry. To expand your living to the outdoors think about placing a patio or other outdoor space off of it. Make sure there is another accessible entry nearby . This would be from another area of the home such as the eating area of the next door kitchen. Think of adding interest with a fireplace, defined space for a TV, built ins.

For those who feel the need for a formal living room in addition to a family space , go ahead assuming you have enough space. The room should be a decent size. Resist making it narrow as this limits furniture placement. Should be in close proximity to the formal entry of the home to maintain that formal sphere. As we assume not much time will be spent in the space it is not necessary for natural light to come from windows at the front or back of the plan. The ability to close this space off is important. This will be that flex room. Maybe a place free of the noise of the family for an office, work on a hobby and keep that clutter away from the world, a play room. If there is bath nearby it could serve as a guest room.

So say yes to the great room and maybe usher in the flex room.

Mid America Mom

By: Laura K

Laura K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:49:47 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: The Elora

Size: 2890 sq ft

Project Address: Euclid Ave

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/toronto-development-2493/floorplans-13216.html

Slow Home Test Score: 9

By: Laura K

Laura K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:41:57 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Edgmere Water

Size:

Project Address: Edgmere, ont

Project URL: http://www.edgemere.ca/Floorplans_Current/Edgemere_FP_1_7.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 15

By: Laura K

Laura K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:29:15 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Dover

Size: 3200 sq ft

Project Address:

Project URL: http://www.minto.com/buy-a-home-in-toronto/Roxborough/Dover~277ht.html

Slow Home Test Score: 11

By: Laura K

Laura K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:25:15 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Doanar Hill

Size: 3257 sq ft

Project Address:

Project URL: http://www.minto.com/buy-a-home-in-toronto/Spring-Farm/Doanar-Hill~217ht.html

Slow Home Test Score: 5

By: Braden

Braden — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:21:21 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Riverstone – Spendor A

Size: 3754 sq ft

Project Address: 9011-9299 McVean Dr Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://www.rosehavenhomes.com/floorplans.asp?pid=14&mid=226

Slow Home Test Score: 5

By: Eunice

Eunice — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:19:53 +0000

Comment: Location points, Environmental points, and a point for living. Of the 5 bedrooms, 3 face the sideyard!

Project Name: Centre Point West – The Regency

Size: 3010 sq ft

Project Address: 500 Eglinton Ave W Mississauga, ON

Project URL: http://www.paradisehomescorp.com/pages/projects/CentrePointWest/floorplans/Regency.html

Slow Home Test Score: 6

By: Braden

Braden — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:17:13 +0000

Comment: Yes: living, kitchen, beds, baths, study, laundry, parking
walkscore: 17

Project Name: Adena Ridge – Triple Crown

Size: 3120 sq ft

Project Address: Borland Crescent Caledon, ON

Project URL: http://www.oxfordhomescanada.com/floorplans/3120fp.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Braden

Braden — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:15:45 +0000

Comment: Yes: living, bathrooms, study

Project Name: Woodlands @ Fletcher’s Creek – The Pebblestone

Size: 2937 sq ft

Project Address: 1-55 Percy Gate Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://builder.homebuyers.com/our_communities/woodlands_fletchers_creek/pebblestone/fp_main.htm

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Braden

Braden — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:14:30 +0000

Comment: Yes: Kitchen, dining, laundry, parking, organization, and env. perf.

Project Name: Legacy – The Miro

Size: 3370 sq ft

Project Address: Asner Ave Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.madisonhomes.ca/legacy/floorplans/miro.html

Slow Home Test Score: 8

By: Laura K

Laura K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:11:47 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: The Kettleby

Size: 2700 sq ft

Project Address:

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/toronto-development-2493/floorplans-13215.html

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Eunice

Eunice — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:05:42 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Cornell Rouge – Briarwood

Size: 2903 sq ft

Project Address: Cornell Rouge Blvd Markham, ON

Project URL: http://www.madisonhomes.ca/cornell/floorplans/36_2517.htm

Slow Home Test Score: 2

By: Claudette N.

Claudette N. — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:04:29 +0000

Comment: Hahaha I found another “Thorn” one!

Project Name: Thornhill Estates – The Heathdale

Size: 3360 sq ft

Project Address: 41-99 Dimarino Dr Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.goldparkhomes.com/thornhill/floorplans/heathdale.html

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:51 +0000

Comment: Okay guys, it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to contribute (busy busy busy!). Anyways, I though I’d search for a bunch and then add them at once – sorry I couldn’t write more details and contribute better to the conversation! Hopefully I’ll have more time next week in Dallas.
Thanks!

Project Name: Vintage – Huntingwood

Size: 2825 sq ft

Project Address: 2-44 Rosena Ln Uxbridge, ON

Project URL: http://www.fandorhomes.com/floorplans/UX%20Huntingwood%2050ft.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 10

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:58:38 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Portnall Rise – Luddington Hall

Size: 3235 sq ft

Project Address: 2050 10th Sideroad Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON

Project URL: http://www.emeryhomes.net/floorplans/fl_luddington.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 6

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:57:10 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Laureate Walk – Elite Elevation A

Size: 3092 sq ft

Project Address: 10250 Dufferin St Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.emeryhomes.net/fl_elite.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Eunice

Eunice — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:55:52 +0000

Comment: Now THAT’S an ostentatious staircase.

Project Name: Mesa – The Kokopelli

Size: 2834 sq ft

Project Address: 4200 Garden St Whitby, ON

Project URL: http://www.denoblehomes.com/images/communities/mesa/floorplans/kokopelli.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:26 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Caledon Park Estates – The Massey

Size: 3029 sq ft

Project Address: Mt Hope Rd & Rowley Dr Caledon, ON

Project URL: http://www.alliancehomesinc.com/pdf/rh2965c.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 6

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:58:48 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Caledon Park Estates – The Thompson

Size: 2655 sq ft

Project Address: Mt Hope Rd & Rowley Dr Caledon, ON

Project URL: http://www.alliancehomesinc.com/pdf/rh2655c.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 11

By: BradW

BradW — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:39 +0000

OK, the previous anonymous posting of the Inhabit Claremont project is offside. While it is a very nice infill project, there is no floor plan or site plan that I could find. I hope it wasn’t Paul J who posted this as he was given his due on here last week.

By: Paulina

Paulina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:56:03 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: MacKenzie Ridge – Ashton Gables

Size: 3650 sq ft

Project Address: 10958 Dufferin St Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.mackenzieridge.com/assets/pages/models/pdf/ashton_gables.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 4

By: Mid America Mom

Mid America Mom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:27:00 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Vintage – Plantation

Size: 3655

Project Address: Uxbridge ON

Project URL: http://fandorhomes.com/iplans/index.html?designid=54B#

Slow Home Test Score: 10

By: Mid America Mom

Mid America Mom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:17 +0000

Comment: Wide lot. This site you can place furniture.

Project Name: Vintage- Arbour

Size: 3240

Project Address: Uxbridge ON

Project URL: http://fandorhomes.com/iplans/index.html?designid=52A#

Slow Home Test Score: 11

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:35:47 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Inhabit Claremont

Size: 2000

Project Address: 91 Claremont Street Toronto

Project URL: http://inhabitclaremont.com/

Slow Home Test Score: 17

By: Mid America Mom

Mid America Mom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:18 +0000

Comment: You may want to check out this site of a builder in both the US and Canada as they have a section called resource center and in there, real estate 101. Other areas you can find out information on financing, loan insurance…

As for this unit is it far out of the city near another large city but people do commute to Toronto from there. I choose the 5 bedroom with 3.5 bath. Keeping in mind this is a large home and they have the seemingly prerequisite living,dining, kitchen with eat in, a massive stair, and family rooms on the first floor … it measures up.

Yes that is a side entry with a balcony but I like that it is different. There is only a 2 car garage. All rooms on the first floor face the front or back yard. The family room we can float furniture in there. They found a way to have all 5 bedrooms facing, or partially facing, the front and back yards. The bedroom sizes and closets are good. Each bedroom shares a bath with another and surprise they are NOT supersized. The master needs help with the tub and why do we need split walk in closets?

My only real issues with the plan is the kitchen area. Again we have a eating area that is too small for all the circulation needs. The island cuts into a leg of the work triangle. The refrigerator is in never never land.

Mid America Mom

Project Name: Ancaster Arbor- Freesia

Size: 3598

Project Address: 500 Kitty Murry Lane Ancaster, ON

Project URL: http://www.mattamyhomes.com/GTA/Communities/Ancaster/D66/Freesia/Freesia.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 10

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:10:00 +0000

Comment: Decent room by room, poor walkscore (23) and a meaningless site plan, poor overall organization and no environmental component.

Project Name: Bayview Meadows – Everett

Size: 3265 sq ft

Project Address: Halldorson Ave and Mavrinac Blvd Aurora, ON

Project URL: http://www.countrywidehomes.ca/index.cfm?ci_id=8307&la_id=1

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Eunice

Eunice — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:07:38 +0000

Comment: Living, library and dining rooms all cut off from eachother and from ‘informal’ conjoined space at the rear (family, nook, kitchen). To convey a sense of refinement, formal spaces get the bevelled look. A bad circular stair completes the style. One thing that really bugs me in the kitchen is the location of the pantry and fridge – it would have been easy to just put them closer so that you don’t have to walk around the island all the time. Not a cook’s kitchen for that reason alone I’d say. On the second level those bathrooms make you give your head a shake. Bedrooms seem ok, as does the access to the outdoor space. I also gave a point to the living spaces, though separated, they both have good access to light and a view. The site plan shows these homes facing only north or south, so you can decide which rooms you want to get the shade. I’d prefer a south facing rear yard so that the garage didn’t cut off that nice south light.

Project Name: Residences at Victoria Square – The Austin

Size: 2967 sq ft

Project Address: 2862-2998 Elgin Mills Rd E Markham, ON

Project URL: http://www.countrywidehomes.ca/index.cfm?ci_id=7774&la_id=1

Slow Home Test Score: 6

By: Joti Singh

Joti Singh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:00:25 +0000

Comment: Features the “Eco-Eclipse Program” with Energy Star. A huge and wasteful house, giving primacy to the master suite, formalized duplicate spaces, retrogressive luxury ‘splendor’.

Project Name: The Residences at King’s College – Caldwell House

Size: 3795 sq ft

Project Address: 3470 Mississauga Rd Mississauga, ON

Project URL: http://www.townwoodhomes.com/kings_college/homes.cfm

Slow Home Test Score: 6

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:56:04 +0000

Comment: walkscore 23/100. Energy Star. Site plan shows all orientations, which I take to mean NO orientation (the house can face any which way).

Project Name: Bayview Club – The Orion B

Size: 3357 sq ft

Project Address: Halldorson Ave and Mavrinac Blvd Aurora, ON

Project URL: http://aspen.thebrandfactory.com/media/floorplans/orion.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 4

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:38:13 +0000

BradW,
I agree with the upper floor on Oakdale in the Reserve. I meant to point out that I was evaluating on the version that does not have that fitness space. It had a “teen lounge,” which I thought was okay.

MollyK,
I agree with you regarding the tight space for a deck door next to the kitchen table. One would think that a central doorway would be much preferred. And most people do eventually fix up their basement spaces to make them pleasant, but for the new home market it seems that the house has to have X many elements, all ready to be used by the buyer today, so they cram it all in. Not a great result usually, for sure. It’s amazing to me that there are so many that conform to this plan. You’d think that they could offer just one plan that’s different, even if not many choose it because they think they need the X required elements found in the rest.

By: Rita H.

Rita H. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:34:58 +0000

Comment: Matthew, this one is for you because I know how much you love a spiral staircase! I love how the plans have the sales pitch written right on them. For example, the “spa inspired” master ensuite should also include its square footage, since it’s bigger than the whole kitchen. Walkscore 37/100. Energy Star features.

Project Name: Forestbrook – The Sprucehill

Size: 3474 sq ft

Project Address: Rothbury Rd Richmond Hill, ON

Project URL: http://www.heathwoodrichmondhill.com/projects/forestBrook/floorplans/sprucehill.html

Slow Home Test Score: 5

By: Eunice

Eunice — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:30:14 +0000

Comment: Semi-circular stair just to aggravate you (or strike you with awe), certain spaces get the royal ceiling treatment that makes them look like a bank (or a church), supersizing is a recurring problem throughout. The master suite, for example, is maximized leaving the rest to ‘just deal with it’. Or how about the kitchen and its 3′ tall dance floor – I mean island. And, not to flog a dead horse here, but that dining room would easily fit all of the knights AND their table.

Project Name: Country Estates – The Promenade

Size: 3000 sq ft

Project Address: 10937 Regional Rd-27 Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.wycliffehomes.com/

Slow Home Test Score: 2

By: Joti Singh

Joti Singh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:09 +0000

Comment: room by room got 2/10, yes to context and yes to environmental performance. There’s a ton of wasted space in that master bedroom. The kitchen also has my hated corner sink, and to take up the space lost in the corner it has a “plant ledge”. OVerall, this plan is marred by bad angles, a curving staircase, stupid decorative pathmarking columns, and a really awful second level to top it all off.

Project Name: The Reserve at The Woodlands – The Elmwood

Size: 3252 sq ft

Project Address: 101-109 Humberland Dr Richmond Hill, ON

Project URL: http://www.heathwoodrichmondhill.com/projects/theReserve/floorplans/elmwood.html

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Eunice

Eunice — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:56:59 +0000

Comment: WOW. wasn’t expecting this one. I think that the square footage is off. Walkscore is 62, in a mixed density community. Energy Star home. The outdoor living space gets great south light. The only issues I have are with the kitchen – which is small and separated too much I think from the rest of the spaces – and the bedrooms – which are kind of small and very separated with one in the basement and one on the loft while the master suite is given all the glory (and which it takes and takes leaving a lot of leftovers on the plate). Otherwise, I think it’s pretty good. Good overall proportions. The formal dining room could be more multi-functional, and not so big, but given the kind of house this is, it is probably a sought-after space.

Project Name: The Bungalows @ Kilgour Estate, The Hadsleigh

Size: 4652 sq.ft.

Project Address: 50 Burkebrook Pl Toronto, ON

Project URL: http://www.kilgourestate.com/bungalows/floorplan_hadsleigh.html

Slow Home Test Score: 18

By: Manolo

Manolo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:46:16 +0000

Comment: I’m going there – this is a baroque home. Look at how those spaces are made to fit into those pretty little shapes in plan. Energy Star House. As per site plan, the house faces south facing onto a forested slope. On the second floor, the master suite is what mattered most to this one – selling the idea of luxury to the buyer, and chunking in the rest of the bedrooms to fill it up. Saved from a 2 by the orientation and the ‘green’ points.

Project Name: Traditions – The Regency

Size: 3415 sq ft

Project Address: 1500 Main St W Milton, ON

Project URL: http://www.heathwoodtraditions.com/floorplans/regency.html

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Manolo

Manolo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:42:10 +0000

Comment: Solarium might be nice, dining room is in a really bad spot, master bathroom is very awkward, don’t like the overall organization. Energy Star home, walking score 38.

Project Name: Traditions – The Cloverdale

Size: 2725 sq ft

Project Address: 1500 Main St W Milton, ON

Project URL: http://www.heathwoodtraditions.com/floorplans/cloverdale.html

Slow Home Test Score: 8

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:58:34 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Castlegate – 45 Series 3327

Size: 3327 sqft

Project Address: 9871-9899 The Gore Rd Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://www.hr-newhomes.com/castlegate/images/45series/3327.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:27 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Castlegate – 38 Series 3190

Size: 3190 sqft

Project Address: 9871-9899 The Gore Rd Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://www.hr-newhomes.com/castlegate/images/38series/3190.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:30 +0000

Comment: Walkscore of 47/100 gets a generous yes. This plan is the attack of the 45!!! Geometry causes all kinds of problems. Energy Star Home. Back entry is wayyy too tight. Living room is ok. Half wall separating family room from breakfast nook cuts door to outside off from being used easily and the table already would block the door anyways. Kitchen is very small and lacks counter space. Dining room is very separate and faces into the side yard. SO much wasted space, weird jogs in the bedrooms, though I appreciate that none are sideyarded. UGGGHHH to that master bathroom, family bath is cruddy. Study is ok, laundry is ok. Parking is too narrow to move around the cars.

Project Name: Country Lane – The Buckingham

Size: 2761 sq ft

Project Address: 48-98 Campbell Dr Uxbridge, ON

Project URL: http://www.heathwood.com/projects/countrylane/floorplans/buckingham.html

Slow Home Test Score: 8

By: Rita H.

Rita H. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:49:42 +0000

Comment: Some mistakes in this one keep it from working – for example, the stair location is awful. Angles and wasted space too. I wouldn’t like working in that kitchen with the appliances where they are.

Project Name: Vaughan Valley Estates – Umbria

Size: 3350 sq ft

Project Address: 10462-10598 Weston Rd Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.fieldgatehomes.com/index.cgi?d=homeDetail&m=862848440&c=77140806

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Rita H.

Rita H. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:47:20 +0000

Comment: Room by room only missed out on dining room (due to sideyarding) and bathrooms (look at that grotesque master bathroom, and the silly shared bath that takes good light away from bedroom #4). walkscore is a 12.

Project Name: Vaughan Valley Estates – Lazio

Size: 3014 sq ft

Project Address: 10462-10598 Weston Rd Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.fieldgatehomes.com/index.cgi?d=homeDetail&m=15491690&c=77140806

Slow Home Test Score: 8

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:43:56 +0000

Comment:

Project Name: Westown – 32 Series Model 2980

Size: 2980 sqft

Project Address: 2277 Sheppard Ave. West Toronto, ON

Project URL: http://www.hr-newhomes.com/westown/images/32series/2980.pdf

Slow Home Test Score: 8

By: Claudette N.

Claudette N. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:32:50 +0000

Comment: And another one with “thorn” in its name!
Look at that staircase in this one!! The hallway on the second level is pretty bad too! Lots of other things I don’t like: master bathroom, computer loft is a waste of space, shape of the breakfast, living room is bad, master bedroom as has lots of wasted space.

Project Name: Thornhill Valley: The Jordan

Size: 2821 sq. ft.

Project Address: Dufferin St and Rutherford Rd Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/thornhill-development-2851/floorplans-16239.html

Slow Home Test Score: 2

By: Richard J

Richard J — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:27:36 +0000

Comment: Perhaps this is the worst family bathroom I have ever seen! Giant sized family and living rooms, repulsed by one another, flung into opposite corners of the house. Got my points for bedrooms, study (a gimme point since there isn’t one), and parking.

Project Name: Vellore Village – Brunello

Size: 2860 sq ft

Project Address: Rutherford Rd & Via Campanile Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/woodbridge-development-999/floorplans-8823.html

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Claudette N.

Claudette N. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:16:02 +0000

Comment: This one got location point and environmental point, same as the other one I did. The difference is that this one got outdoor living and kitchen as well as study and laundry. Score is shifted by the 5 points coming from just putting in some green features and having an ok location – it was 48/100 on the walkscore.

Project Name: The Valleys of Thornhill: The Orleans

Size: 3307 sq ft

Project Address: 9905-9999 Dufferin St Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/search/floorplanpopup.jsp?modelID=17460&floorID=1

Slow Home Test Score: 9

By: Claudette N.

Claudette N. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:11:24 +0000

Comment: Super sized kitchen, dining areas, master bathroom, master bedroom, family room. Having this amount of square footage just devoted to single uses makes everything seem more expensive, but I think it’s just a waste of space.

Project Name: The Valleys of Thornhill: The Versaillles

Size: 3734 sq ft

Project Address: 9905-9999 Dufferin St Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/vaughan-development-3094/floorplans-17462.html

Slow Home Test Score: 7

By: MollyK

MollyK — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:55:19 +0000

Terri,
I’m not advocating multiple doors in a kitchen/family room layout. My beef is with the location in the breakfast area. The floorplans I’ve been seeing in the single family homes overwhelmingly have the door to the outside (patio door) in the breakfast area…most are not big enough to allow circulation around the table.
I hear what you’re saying about basements. However, surely with proper lighting, good wall color, and smart interior decorating a basement couldn’t provide a relaxing and usable family space.

By: Claudette N.

Claudette N. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:53 +0000

Comment: Hello all! I am around today to post a few plans. This one is my first, hopefully I can do better…

Project Name: Upper Thornhill Estates: The Trillium 3

Size: 3250 sq. ft.

Project Address: 1-99 Little Natalie Ct Vaughan, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/thornhill-development-2370/floorplans-15122.html

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Matilde

Matilde — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:41:47 +0000

Comment: This one is pretty much the same.

Project Name: The Ravines of Dufferin – The Exeter

Size: 3450 sq ft

Project Address: Blue Iris Trail Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/maple-development-2371/floorplans-18248.html

Slow Home Test Score: 3

By: Matilde

Matilde — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:40:29 +0000

Comment: Walkscore was 12/100. This house is not good. Many rooms pushed to the sides, leaving a big hallway separating everything. Have a look for yourself and see. Maybe I’m a bit mean, but I think in this many square feet you could do a lot better.

Project Name: The Ravines of Dufferin – The Cape May

Size: 3175 sq ft

Project Address: Blue Iris Trail Brampton, ON

Project URL: http://www.newinhomes.com/ontario/maple-development-2371/floorplans-14070.html

Slow Home Test Score: 1