Sinclair Homes is proud to introduce the Nestings Community! Simcoe’s newest home community is synonymous with luxury bungalow living, embracing nature and healthy living inside and out. Whether you are looking put down roots to start your family, or you are looking to scale down and are gearing up for a safe, happy and quieter days in your life, you will find the Nestings Community is a perfect fit for you. Here are 5 reasons you will love “nesting” into your new Sinclair home.

Simcoe Is The Best Of Both Worlds

You get the best of both worlds living in this friendly neighbourhood town. Residents are drawn to its small-town charm and its large selection of amenities for all ages. Relax on some of Ontario’s most beautiful beaches as Lake Erie is just a 15-minute drive. Take a trip into nearby big cities such as Hamilton, only 40 minutes from your new home or Toronto and Niagara Falls, just 1.5 hours away. A major attraction is Simcoe’s low cost of living providing more opportunities for a balanced lifestyle.

Norfolk County was named on Maclean’s list of Canada’s safest places to live in 2019! Which is why Simcoe is the perfect town for your growing family and aging in place.

Feel Good In Your Home

Sinclair Homes’ energy-efficient homes program is a testament of quality built homes. In addition to the functional home designs, maximizing living space and homes with curb appeal,  Sinclair Homes are built for a healthier living inside and out, affordable luxury, lower carbon footprint on the environment, lower operating cost of living and much more.

Plenty of Room for Family

The new luxury townhomes at the Nestings Community offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom bungalofts, perfectly fitting your active lifestyle, with beautiful guest rooms for your grandbabies when they visit. Or impress your friends or family with the grand living space, tall ceilings and the loft overseeing the living room below.

New Builds Are an Ideal Option

Moving into a new build fitting to your family and lifestyle needs takes a lot of stress out of the moving process. You deserve to enjoy yourself, your family and your new home. Living in the Nestings community means more time to relax and enjoy your new home, location, and community. Renovations and maintaining the home for resale are no longer a concern when you’ve moved into your new home at the Nestings. Nesting’s sense of community will make your transition into a new neighborhood feel that much more comfortable and safe.

Sinclair Homes is on Your Side

Whether you are looking for room to grow, or a place to retire, Sinclair Homes has the expertise and experience to offer you new-build options that fit your lifestyle. Learn more about the Sinclair Homes family-friendly business here.

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One of the most important aspects of designing your home is choosing a colour scheme, from the paint on the walls to the cabinets, and right down to your furniture. Sinclair Homes’ designer, Joanne, has helped us put together a list of things to keep in mind when choosing the colours for your new home:

1. Determine your style

Before you make any colour decisions, it’s important to figure out your decorating style. Do you prefer a traditional look or country feel for your home? Do you lean towards classic looks that never go out of style? Perhaps you like a contemporary or modern feel for your home. Being able to give your personal style preferences a name will help you focus your decision-making.

2. Decide on a colour scheme

Narrowing down the type of colour scheme you like will be helpful for making specific colour decisions. Decide whether you prefer a colour scheme with neutral browns and taupes, neutral and cool greys (this is one of our most popular choices!), or bright and bold colours. It’s also important to consider whether you prefer light or dark colours. Be sure to take your new home’s layout into account when considering colours. Joanne suggests sticking to lighter colours to help your home feel spacious in areas where there is a lack of natural light.

3. Start with the main living areas

Choose the colours for the walls, floors and accents in your living room and kitchen, then work your way to the bathrooms and bedrooms.

Expert Tip: Contrast your cabinets with the countertops or flooring. The darkest colours should be on the bottom to ground the room, working your way up to the lighter colours. You can also contrast warm with cool, such as warm wood floors with cool grey furniture.

4. Incorporate your furniture

If you’re buying new furniture for your home, choose all of the colours for the walls, cabinets and floors first, then shop for furniture that works within the space. If you’re working with existing furniture, bring in a couch cushion, or photos of your wood furniture and accent pieces like rugs or artworks. This will make it easier to work with a designer to come up with the perfect colour scheme to match your furnishings!

5. Add some black to the room

One of Joanne’s favourite design tips is to add a little bit of black to each room when possible. Black accents are timeless and trendy all at once, and add a ton of style to your space. Cabinet hardware, faucets, door handles and light fixtures are all great ways to add black to a room without disrupting the rest of the colour scheme.

6. Use the 60-30-10 rule

If you’re having trouble getting the right proportions for your colour scheme, the 60-30-10 rule will help. The dominant colour should take up about 60 percent of the space on the walls and floors. The secondary colour is for your furniture and cabinets, and should make up about 30 percent of the space. The last 10 percent is for your accent colour, which can include things like accessories or an accent wall.

At Sinclair Homes, our team of experts is here to help you design the house of your dreams. Check out our latest development, Westwood Trails in Simcoe — it could be your new home!

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Here’s how to get the kitchen of your dreams in your new home:

1. Upgrade appliances

When you purchase a new build home, the standard appliances may not be the top of the line, but your builder should be able to give you options for upgrading. This is an area that’s worth the extra money. Opt for stainless steel appliances or modern matte black finishes with features like built-in ice dispensers so your kitchen has all of the modern features you need.

2. Choose sleek, modern hardware

One of the best ways to personalize your kitchen and give it an upgrade is to choose sleek, modern hardware for your cabinets and drawers. Your builder will likely have a range of options for you to choose from so that you can put your stamp on your new kitchen, even down to the smallest details.

3. Built-in, personalized touches

Do you have a collection of beautiful dinnerware or serveware that you want to showcase? Consider upgrading to glass-fronted cabinets. Maybe you’re a wine enthusiast and you’d like to show off your collection with a built-in cabinet or rack. Perhaps you would benefit from extra shelving on an island or peninsula to store and display your collection of cookbooks. Whatever your hobbies or personal tastes, you can design your kitchen to reflect your style.

4. Upgrade to a kitchen island

Depending on your builder and the layout of the home you choose, your kitchen may not come with a kitchen island, but it should be an option to upgrade. Kitchen islands never go out of style, and they are useful in so many ways, from providing extra storage and seating, to giving you more counter space for food preparation and entertaining.

5. Upgrade the lighting

Good lighting is essential in any room of your house, but it’s most important in your kitchen. Your new build home likely has all of the lighting essentials included — a ceiling light and pot lights, for example — but you may want to consider upgrading. Under-cabinet lighting is a great way to add extra light and create atmosphere in your kitchen. You may also want to upgrade the builder-grade ceiling light to a light that fits your personality and becomes a feature of the kitchen.

6. Upgrade sinks and faucets

Upgrading your sinks and faucets isn’t just a great way to add beauty and personality to your kitchen — you can also increase functionality. Choose a faucet finish that you like, whether it’s on-trend matte black or brushed metallics, and consider whether you’d like a pull-down faucet or any other added features. If you’ve been dreaming of a ceramic farmhouse sink, now is the time to add it to your plan  to ensure your kitchen is designed to accommodate the upgrade.

Sinclair Construction has been building homes in Ontario since 1979. Check out our current project, Westwood Trails in Simcoe, and find out if it could be your next home.

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1. Dispose of items while packing

Before you move into your new house, you can begin the process of getting rid of clutter. While you’re packing up your old home, dispose of items you don’t want or won’t need in your new house. Take this opportunity to get rid of items you haven’t used in years and things you’re still holding onto that don’t serve a purpose anymore. Hold onto items that have sentimental value, but try to be realistic with what you do and don’t need.

2. Consider whether your items will have a place in your new home

Think about the layout of your new home. How much storage space is there for items that don’t get used regularly? Will you have space for all of the furniture you currently own? Do you have a basement or storage closet in your new house where you can keep some of your things? This is especially important to consider if you’re downsizing. If you don’t think you’ll have room for an item, get rid of it before you move.

3. Declutter while unpacking

The same decluttering process can take place when you’re unpacking in your new house. Go through each box and consider whether you really need each item, and dispose of any that you don’t think you’ll need. Packing up your belongings can often take months, so it’s a good idea to give your stuff a fresh set of eyes and see if anything has changed in your life since you packed up your belongings.

4. Store special, sentimental items

Any items that hold special, sentimental items but don’t necessarily have a space in your new home can be stored. Whether you have a basement, closet or other storage area in your new home, or you need a storage unit, don’t get rid of items that mean something to you just because you don’t have room for them.

5. Sort items you won’t be keeping

One of the best ways to make the decluttering process easier is to create designated piles or boxed for items that you’re not keeping. Generally, it’s a good idea to have four categories: items you’re donating, items you’re selling, items you’re keeping and items you’re throwing out. You can make this even easier by breaking your home up room by room, otherwise you may be overwhelmed by all of the knick knacks and treasures. Staying organized is the key to a clutter-free home!

Sinclair Construction’s newest luxury bungaloft townhome development, Westwood Trails in Simcoe, is the perfect place to find your new home. Learn more about this exciting project.

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Buying a new home is an exciting time. To help ensure that your expectations are met, here are three important tips to consider when buying a new home:

1. Review the surrounding homes and neighbourhood

Naturally, many homebuyers focus on the exterior and interior of their new home. However, it is just as important to focus on where your home is located and what will surround it.

New and pre-construction homes allow you to select your lot — so make sure you try to imagine, or map out, where the other homes will be located.

Take into account the following questions:

• How close will your neighbours be?
• Will your bedroom window look onto your neighbours’ bathroom window?
• What will be just outside your subdivision?
• Are there schools or other amenities close by?

Your home is important but where it will be located is just as important, so make sure you love all of it.

2. Confirm what is included and what is considered an upgrade

One of the many benefits of buying a new home is that you can discuss the building details of your home directly with the builder. However, make sure you confirm what is included in your plan, and clarify what will be considered and charged as an upgrade.

When you are shown a model home or showroom version, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what your new home will look like. Make sure to set aside time to discuss what details you want included in your home so the builder can let you know what is part of your build and what will have to be included as an upgrade.

• Do you want a finished basement?
• Is a walk-in shower considered standard in the build package you have decided on?
• What sort of kitchen countertop were you hoping for?
• If you change your mind about your choice of tile, are you able to switch without penalty?

You deserve the home of your dreams, but it’s important that your dreams are a viable reality. Make sure to have your questions prepared so your builder can deliver your new home to you with the inclusions you want.

3. Ask About the Completion Clause

When purchasing a new construction, you have to work with the builder’s timelines. Many builders will let you know ahead of time when the estimated date of completion is expected, but make sure this is confirmed in writing.

You have the right to discuss the completion date with your builder to ensure that it coincides with your needs. A completion clause should also include a cancellation or refund clause, in case the builder does not complete the new home by the specified promised date.

A new home is a large investment and one you must protect. Working with a reputable builder guarantees that your needs and expectations are at the top of the list throughout the process.

If you have any questions, or want to learn more about new build projects, contact Warren D. Sinclair today!

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