Imagine your grandparents and grandkids cooking together in a connected kitchen, while you sip wine on a walkout patio, and then spend family movie nights in your cozy home theatre These are the beautiful family moments waiting to happen when you design and build a multigenerational homeWhether dreams of spending m...
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You’ve spent evenings scrolling Pinterest and weekends driving through your favourite neighbourhoods to create your list of custom home must-haves You can already envision your family’s future in your dream retreat, but what’s the path from turning your vision into an actionable design and breaking ground And wha...
Read MoreWhat would your home look like if you led the design Would you build your basement into a state-of-the-art home gym or finally create that home theatre perfect for movie nights with the family and football Sundays When you work with a custom home builder to create a designer home, anything is possibleAt Bellamy Hom...
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the adorable tiny houses as champions of the movement towards sustainable homes, but how do you approach green building with a more traditional housePicture your dream home Maybe it’s the resort-like perch above Okanagan Lake perfect, or the secluded mountain perch amidst a sea of Ponderosa Pine ...
Read MoreYou’ve secured the perfect lot, dotted with mature oak and maple trees You can already picture a lush bed of grass in the backyard stretching beyond the south-facing balcony that’s perfect for enjoying early morning coffees and a late-night glass of chardonnay But how big is that balcony and the Okanagan custom hom...
Read MoreYou’ve fallen in love with the warmth and vibrance of the community and found a lot nestled amongst Ponderosa pines overlooking an inlet of Okanagan Lake You can already see yourself drinking wine with the neighbours on a beautiful backyard deck, while the kids are running across the lawn But how do you ensure your c...
Read MoreAge in place with a custom home built for the 65+ crowd You’re 67 years old and imagining your future home Do you see years of home maintenance followed by a necessary transition to an assisted living facility Or do you see a brand-new modern home designed to meet your evolving needs so that you can age peacefully a...
Read MoreIt’s where you’ll drink your morning coffee with the sun on your arms It’s a kitchen island with enough counter room for Sunday dinners and each sister’s wine glass It’s waking up to that spectacular view of Okanagan Lake When you’re building a custom home, it’s the floor plan that will let you spend ever...
Read MoreContemporary and Modern Homes: Understanding the Difference There are so many different architectural styles, it is easy to be confused by them For example, “Modern” and “Contemporary” are often used synonymously After all, both define as “belonging or relating to the present”, but when it comes to Archite...
Read MoreNobody thought there would be another development in Kelowna’s coveted Lower Mission, and then last year, a new housing project was announced: The Orchard Situated on a former apple orchard bordered by ALR farmland and within reach of all the area’s top amenities and activities, The Orchard has generated quite a bu...
Read MoreYou’ve thought about the heated floors in the en-suite bathroom, the cherry cabinetry in the dressing room, the over-sized kitchen island tilted just so to make the most of your lake view when you’re entertaining Now it’s time to think about adding a few special touches to make life wonderful for your four-legged...
Read MoreWhen Les Bellamy told a local realtor that he wanted to give his showhome in Woodland Hills a West Coast contemporary design, the agent tried to discourage Bellamy The year was 2013, and at the time, Kelowna had an affection for traditional designs, even among luxury homes But Bellamy had a feeling the city was ready f...
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