There is a unique charm  that comes with building a custom home, especially here in Calgary. Although the architect or planner has a say in what logistically will work, the client's needs and wants
are the jumping off point for ideas and bringing a concept to life. If you are planning to build a custom home in Calgary, take a look at our 5 favourite Pinterest boards to spark some inspiration for lovely designs.

5. 'For the Home' by Anne Reczka

There is a mix and match of different design styles and elements which have been carefully hand picked by this Calgary native. This eclectic board covers every piece of the house from unqiue exteriors, to ornate bedrooms to backyard patios. Regardless of what room you are curating custom ideas for, there is bound to be something that inspires you.

 

4. 'Home' by AdoreBeauty 

Dreams are meant to be larger than life. Even if you aren't planning on building an enormous mansion, these picks can definitely inspire elements of granduer in your custom Calgary home. Maybe you'd like to splurge on a meditative waterfall or implement a feature stone fireplace. Whatever your dream home, don't limit yourself in the planning phase; prune specifics later.

 

3. 'Kitchen Ideas' by Jaclyn Bell

This particular board is filled with beautiful traditional kitchens that stretch beyond a cooking space. Custom built cabinets, stunning hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings with sky lights - you name it - this board has it all! It delivers some wonderful ideas for creating a room that is meant to share and enjoy culinary passions with the people you love.

 

2. 'Backyard + Patio' by Morgan Huffman

From the more conservative to the very extravagant, plan your custom home's backyard patio or deck with this board's ideas. Consider if you are looking for a garden to maintain or prefer more rock work. Would you like a built-in firepit for enjoying Calgary's Summer evenings or a large deck for entertaining? There are a lot of different elements to consider and brainstorm for your patio area.

 

1. 'Staircases' by House Beautiful Magazine

You don't have to have the largest, grandest house on the block to make a statement. If the interior elements are chosen carefully, you can build character through feature pieces to create a truly unique design and one-of-a-kind home. Staircases, for instance are an underrated feature that can completely change the look of a house. Take a look at some of these pins and consider asking your architect or planner to help you implement a custom staircase.  After you compile the ideas for your custom home, it's time to find a residential architect or custom home planner in Calgary to help you in the design-build process of your home. We at Marre Design Group are based in Calgary and uniquely tailor each and every design to each client's lifestyle. Contact us, we would love to help you design your next custom project.