Vancouver Home Decor & Renovations - FEB/MAR 2014

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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2014 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 1

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BC HOME + GARDEN SHOW ISSUE:

Q&A with

BRYAN AND SARAH

PLUS DECOR-NOMICS:

SPEND VS. SAVE

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Award Winning Renovations & Custom Homes Creating Great Living Spaces...

Like this Open Concept International Award Winner My House Design/Build/Team is a multi-award-winning renovator and home builder serving the entire lower mainland. No matter what the scope of your project – our experienced team offers a complete suite of competitive services tailored just for you.

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HOME RENOVATIONS

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MECHANICAL PLUS

TIPSANDTRICKS

Benefit from a realistic budget

TALKING WITH PROFESSIONALS CAN HELP YOU AVOID SHORTFALLS

by SARAH GALLOP OFTEN HOMEOWNERS ARE

surprised when they learn what their potential renovation will cost them, and the cost always seems to be higher than what they expected. Doing some research into what things on your wish list have the biggest impact on your budget will help put you in the driver’s seat to make the decisions that are right for you.

Understanding the costs early in the project will help you to make smart decisions in your renovation, and hiring a professional to guide you through these decisions is a sure way to know you are getting the most ‘bang for your buck’. Talk to a qualified designer or contractor early in your project; this allows you to understand if your wish list/ project scope and budget are in line. Generally this conversation is had within the very first meeting.

Being honest and upfront about your expectations will allow the professional you choose to give you realistic feedback on what is achievable for your budget.

Ensure that you have a completed budget prior to starting any demolition on your home, this will offer some certainty on what you will ultimately spend on your project. In order to get an accurate budget, you must first complete the design, because it’s impossible for any contractor to know what your renovation will cost without the drawings, as well as material and fixture specifications to show what is going back in the house.

Renovations that have the most impact on a home’s occupants are usually ones that have the most changes, such as switching room function and modifications to the flow of the home. Unfortunately, these are also the renovations that come with the highest price tag.

Structural, electrical and plumbing

TALK TO A QUALIFIED DESIGNER OR CONTRACTOR EARLY IN YOUR PROJECT; THIS ALLOWS YOU TO UNDERSTAND IF YOUR WISH LIST/ PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET ARE IN LINE. changes are costly, so ensuring that the changes you are making are efficient and effective, and not unnecessary, will help to control the costs.

Choosing your level of finish is important when renovating, as you want to ensure you are being appropriate within the home and neighbourhood.

Going with the cheapest option may not be the best return on investment in the long run.

Completing the design well ahead of your renovation, and working with a design and construction professional that understands your goals and priorities, as well as your budget will ensure the best possible results for your project.

If you would like more renovation or new construction tips, be sure to catch Sarah Gallop on the HGTV Main Stage at the BC Home and Garden Show. Presentation times are Thursday February 20th @ 5pm, Saturday February 22nd @ 2pm and Sunday February 23rd at 4pm.

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contents

VOLUME 13 ISSUE 1

FEB-MAR 2014

8 cover story

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My House Design/ Build/Team

Innovative thinking brings Vancouver Design firm international acclaim

BY DIANE DUFLOT

features 12 RenoMark Q&A — Kitchen Craft’s Shaun Krahn and Phong Ho: Experience makes all the difference

BY STEPHANIE MACDONALD

38 The 22nd Annual Georgie

26 In the Swing of Spring — Beat the winter blues by bringing Spring inside

BY JULIA SMITH

32 Trends and Transformations

BY YANIC SIMARD

Awards — Where inspiration comes home

business profiles

BY SUSAN M BOYCE

18 Intermind Design and CityMax

46 The Buzz at The BC Home

+ Garden Show — Catching up with show manager Jill Kivett

BY STEPHANIE MACDONALD

designer advice 14 Style Report — Exciting

home style trends for 2014

BY SARA DUCK

collaborate for one-of-a-kind project in East Van

BY SHERRI SUMMERS

custom homes 27 Tavan Group and their

stunning Adera home in Kerrisdale

BY STEPHANIE MACDONALD

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2014 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 01

VICE PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge

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DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh Heppner

SENIOR SALES MANAGER, WESTERN CANADA

Edwin Rizarri EDITOR

Diane Duflot ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay MEDIA CONSULTANT

Lan Do 604.812.7298 PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mohammad Haidarpour GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Viosa Barileva CONTRIBUTORS

48 celebrity interview 48 HGTV’s House of Bryan’s Bryan and Sarah Bauemler

BY DIANE DUFLOT

tips & tricks 03 Benefit from A Realistic Budget

special insert TQ CONSTRUCTION

In business for over 25 years, TQ is a Georgie and Ovation award-winning home and lifestyle renovation company — a leader in environmental and green building.

21 Décor-nomics — Spending THE ULTIMATE

BY SARA DUCK

RENOVATION

36 TQ Construction:

Renovation how-to advice

TQ Construction is an award-winning, home and lifestyle renovation company, a leader in environmental and green building. We have been in business for over 25 years. We have won 11 Georgie Awards and 7 Ovation Awards for renovation excellence. Our fresh and innovative solutions enhance the lives of our customers.

BY SARA DUCK

TQ Construction delivers top quality, value, innovation and sustainability, combined with warm, personalized customer service. We accept all types of projects: from one small kitchen to a large, multi-functional house, exteriors and interiors. Our team of professionals transforms your home into an enjoyable, functional, and beautiful living space.

42 Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors

BY SHELL BUSEY

44 The Scoop — New style and inspiration for the home

BY SARA DUCK

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BY SARAH GALLOP

versus saving

Diane Duflot Stephanie Macdonald Susan M Boyce Shell Busey Sara Duck Sarah Gallop Yanic Simard Julia Smith Sherri Summers

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COVER STORY

My House Design/Build/Team Innovative thinking brings Vancouver design firm international acclaim OFTEN, THE MOST EXCITING DESIGN ARISES OUT OF A SITUATION in which the renovation

team must think outside the box. This is certainly the case in the My House Design/Build/Team’s remodel of the home pictured on these pages.

When Graeme Huguet first sat down with the owners of this West Vancouver house, who had recently retired and moved here from Edmonton, it was clear that the home’s selling point was its view of English Bay and Stanley Park.

It was also clear that the current layout wasn’t making the most of that view and that the function and finishings were very much in need of an 8 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS FEB - MAR 2014

update. The original floorplan had lot of living area relegated to the basement and main floor. What the couple could really use was a third level to make the most of their view, but they were already at the maximum allowable building height and square footage for their lot.

Where some design firms might have seen limitations, My House saw potential. Although bylaws restricted them from increasing the envelope of the house, the vaulted ceiling on the main floor left plenty of room to create a second floor over the living room. In order to keep the house within the allowable square footage, part of the basement was filled in, turning it into a 4’11” crawl space for storage and mechanicals. Since the family was already using their basement as storage, this meant that no room would really be lost.

MAKE THE MOST OF THE SPACE YOU USE… THE MOST

AGING IN PLACE DESIGN

The family seldom went downstairs before the renovation, so the team at My House ensured that the rooms in the basement became secondary rooms post-renovation: a rec room, two guest bedrooms, a workshop, a craft room and storage/ mechanical space.

On the new second floor, a 600-sq.-ft. master bedroom suite now capitalizes on the fantastic view and truly makes the most of the layout. From the bedroom, sliding glass doors open to a balcony that allows the owners to step out into their view. In the ensuite bathroom, a picture window above the luxurious soaker tub ensures that access to the view extends into this area as well. A separate oversized glassframed shower and clean lines throughout this bathroom echo the elegant modern redesign on the floors below.

My House also ensured that the house will be a place where the couple can live for many years to come by maintaining an existing first-floor bedroom (the former master bedroom), which now functions as the house’s primary guest bedroom, but might one day be useful if the couple decides to restrict the majority of their living to one floor.

BRIGHT AND OPEN

Somehow, while including more living space above ground, My House has increased the sense of openness in this area of the home. Huguet FEB - MAR 2014 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS 9

HAVING THE MAIN FLOOR ALL ON ONE LEVEL KEEPS THE DESIGN NEAT AND CLEAN, WHICH ALSO FURTHERS THE FEELING OF SPACIOUSNESS indicates that despite giving more actual volume to the area, “the vaulted ceiling made the dining room look separate from the kitchen.”

My House created a feeling of openness by knocking down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room, and the new oversized kitchen island further pulls these rooms together, making them the perfect place for entertaining.

Transformation to the entranceway also created a new feeling of airiness on the main level. The entranceway was pulled in by four feet, moving stairs that were once in the home’s foyer outside the house.

This served the dual purpose of increasing the property’s curb appeal and, as Huguet says, making the entranceway feel “more natural,” as we’re accustomed to climbing stairs up to a home’s front door, rather than doing so after entering.

Having the main floor all on one level keeps the design neat and clean, which also furthers the feeling of spaciousness. Another means of increasing the openness, Huguet explains, was “turning the staircase to the basement around, so stairs going into the basement now come from the South side, the view side, and this allowed us to have an open staircase going to the third floor.” Not only does the open staircase keep the spectacular panoramic view accessible from the point of entry to the home, but it’s also an architectural feature that

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adds visual interest to the current design.

Using glulam wood beams and glass throughout the entranceway brought in an abundance of natural light. My House used special glazing windows to repel the hot sun and keep the heat in during the winter, meaning that the couple doesn’t need to install any window coverings that would obstruct the view.

GOING GREEN

The home has also been modernized by making it more environmentally friendly, and it’s now a certified Built Green Gold Level home. With heat mirror glass on the south wall, new Icynene spray foam insulation, a high-efficiency furnace,

heat-pump hot water on demand, Energy Star-rated new vinyl windows, low-flow toilets and faucets and dimmer switches throughout; all of which add up to a home that will maximize energy efficiency for years to come. Low VOC paint and Green Certified cabinet construction were used throughout the renovation, to boot, further lessening the impact of the remodel on the environment.

AWARD-WINNING DESIGN

So innovative is this renovation, that it has brought MyHouse acclaim that goes beyond Vancouver, winning the 2013 North American QR Master Design Awards’ Judges’ Vision Award (and making My House the first British Columbia company to win this prestigious award), as well as receiving local praise in the form of a 2012 Georgie and 2013 Ovation Award. My House is, of course, no stranger to accolades: Not only is this project a Georgie and Ovation winner, but as

a company, My House has won over a hundred industryrelated awards in the past.

The secret of My House’s success might lie in the fact that, unlike many other design/build firms, this company does most work in house. Not only is it a design/build firm, but the full company name, My House Design/ Build/ Team, includes the word “team” for a reason. Huguet explains that the resources the company has in house allows it to tailor a team to each specific project: “A small project, like renovating a kitchen in a condo takes a different kind of team than building a custom home, but we have the versatility within our company to adapt to any size or type of project.”

For the project shown on these pages, that meant assembling a team that could tackle what Huguet terms “making a new lifestyle fit into an older style home.”

Somehow, the team has made this home feel entirely new in the process. Mission accomplished.

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RENOMARKQ&A

Q&A with Shaun Krahn and Phong Ho of Kitchen Craft Cabinetry A Solutions-Oriented Firm with a Philosophy of Harmony

by STEPHANIE MACDONALD SM: Can you tell me what makes your cabinets eco-friendly?

KC: We have achieved certification in the Kitchen Cabinetry Manufactures Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program, ensuring our products meet the lowest emission standards for better indoor air quality. We employ the use of 100 per cent recycled materials, as well as those sourced from accredited sustainable foresters, and we have adopted a company-wide reduce and recycle program.

SM: Can you tell me about the project that you’ve decided to feature here?

KC: The cabinet door style is named Sheffield. It is maple and the paint is Seashell with a Pewter Glaze.

PHOTO BY MARTIN KNOWLES

A LARGE PART OF SOME OF THE LOWER MAINLAND’S

most spectacular kitchens, Shaun Krahn and Phong Ho of Kitchen Craft Cabinetry know a thing or two about exceeding clients’ expectations in a big way. Here’s what they had to say about how they gained their great reputation and built the success of Kitchen Craft Cabinetry.

SM: What are the advantages of working with a company that specializes in kitchens, such as yours?

KC: There are many; however, the main advantage is that our extensive experience allows us to be able to foresee issues that might arise and provide solutions before building costs are incurred. Importantly, we also look at the project from another angle, from the client’s point of view, and really study how they use the kitchen on a daily basis. From this information we design a workspace that is both beautiful and highly functional.

SM: Do you do a lot of repeat business or get many clients through word of mouth?

KC: Yes, we pride ourselves on giving our customers the best overall experience, and as a result, repeat clients or referrals support most of our business. In addition, we’ve been in business for over 40 years, and our product is manufactured in Canada and is backed by an industry leading “Lifetime Limited Warranty” which is important to many people.

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SM: Did this project present any unique challenges?

KC: Working with client’s wish list, their particular visions and dreams, all while addressing practical concerns. One issue was with the main kitchen ceiling. The original plan for the ceiling was simply too high and we had to request that the builder re-design it to be practical, functional and more visually pleasing.

SM: How did you meet these challenges?

KC: The most important part was presenting viable options and making sure the client understood — and was an important part — of the design and decision process.

SM: How do you assess what a client needs/ wants in a kitchen?

KC: This requires many detailed questions, for example: Who is the primary user? What meals are typically prepared here?

What is the client’s wish list and design vision? In this case, the grandmother who lives here wished to use the large island for entertaining her friends. My solution was to have the island with two levels so she could meet with her friends for coffee and social activities while still maintaining the functional aspect of the countertop for everyday use.

SM: When designing a kitchen, do you look at the rest of the house, so that the kitchen is in harmony with it?

KC: Absolutely, it’s important to look at the entire scope of work needed and ensure all designs are in harmony with each other.

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STYLEFILE

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Pantone — the leading authority on colour — released its 2014 Colour of the Year: Radiant Orchid. This beautiful purple hue with rosy pink undertones is a great colour to play with in your home, and pairs well with teal, yellow and neutrals. “Radiant Orchid reaches across the colour wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

What’s trending in decor for 2014? We’ve curated a collection of the hottest styles to get your decorating juices flowing for the new season.

purpleREIGN

MIX DIFFERENT SHADES OF PURPLE TOGETHER FOR A RICH LOOK.

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Maxwell Dickson Purple Orchid Throw Pillow. $67.

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Astrid Settee in Plum. $2,098.

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Brockhampton Star Wallpaper. $225 per roll.

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floral & foliage PRINTS

FROM THE RUNWAY TO YOUR HOME, DRAMATIC FLORAL & FOLIAGE PRINTS ARE A BIG STATEMENT IN FASHION AND DECOR FOR 2014.

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natural wood ACCENTS NATURAL WOOD ACCENTS ARE ONE OF THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN HOME DECOR. INCORPORATING WOOD INTO YOUR HOME WILL BRING WARMTH AND TEXTURE TO YOUR SPACE.

CLASSIC

iron headboards WE ARE LOVING CLASSIC IRON HEADBOARDS, A NICE CHANGE FROM THE POPULAR FABRIC DESIGNS OF LATE.

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mid-century DESIGN

MERCURY GLASS FEELS MODERN AGAIN, ESPECIALLY WHEN PAIRED IN A SPACE WITH NATURAL ELEMENTS SUCH AS WOOD.

WE ARE SO INSPIRED BY THIS DESIGN DECADE.

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posh POOCHES

POSH POOCHES ARE EVERYWHERE IN 2014, FROM FRAMED PICTURES TO COOKIE JARS TO PILLOWS – IT’S FIDO’S TIME TO SHINE.

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stoneware & handmade POTTERY

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eclectic PRINTS

ECLECTIC PRINTS ARE BACK FOR 2014. THE KEY WITH THESE PRINTS IS TO HAVE FUN MIXING AND MATCHING, FOR A TRULY UNIQUE LOOK.

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BUSINESSPROFILE

Intermind and CityMax present Innovation in East Vancouver

by STEPHANIE MACDONALD & SHERRI SUMMERS

INTERMIND PROFILE Intermind Design is a multi-faceted design/building company that strives to break the boundaries of who does what. Lead

by Principal Mila Djuras, the company embraces working on a multitude of different projects, including renovations, new homes and multi-family construction. Intermind also works with other companies in an open-minded, cooperative and flexible manner.

While Intermind Design can provide the full soup-tonuts design and build, it is also open to taking on a guest or supporting role, providing design services, project management, consultation or whatever is required to make a project a success. Intermind Design strongly believes in total design and engages with all aspects of a project – even including branding.

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CITYMAX PROFILE The people at Citymax Properties are passionate about bringing spaces to life. Robin Arora, a successful real estate agent in the industry for the past eight years, now doubles as the principal contractor. With experience on both sides of the real estate market, Robin is an excellent contributor to the management team.

Citymax strives to create homes that are innovative and functional within an affordable budget. With today’s global industrialization, there is incredible variety of materials to choose from, and bringing together these new elements and styles is one of Citymax’s core objectives.

THIS HOME EXEMPLIFIES THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN INTERMIND AND CITYMAX. INTERMIND DESIGNED THE HOME AND PROVIDED CONSULTATION SERVICES ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISH SELECTIONS WHILE CITYMAX’S ROBIN WAS THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. C Every home Intermind/Citymax designs and builds is unique, very personal, and reflects the soul of the family. Quality and an eye for detail is another very important aspect of their scope of design and building and they are well-known to go above and beyond to ensure clients can proudly showcase their home to family and friends.

A Working together as a team, Mila and Robin have established a collaborative and creative approach to creating innovative homes which break the cookie-cutter mentality found in Vancouver in the past decade.

They believe that the status quo no longer applies given the plethora of TV shows on home improvement and numerous magazines showcasing international styles.

The challenge for the design/build industry is to explore and expand our horizons.

B Today’s clients are sophisticated and knowledgeable about their options and have never been more specific about their wish lists and must-haves. This team has many contemporary, modern and functional solutions helping to make a client’s dream become a reality.

D This designer home showcases many of our designing and building philosophies. Located on Lillooet Street in the heart of East Vancouver, it’s in an area not traditionally known for innovative design, but is rapidly becoming a new hot spot in Vancouver.

This collaboration pushed the boundaries of how one defines the spaces and form of a home and the manner in which we live in our homes.

DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE This home exemplifies the collaboration between Intermind and Citymax. Intermind designed the home and provided consultation services on the exterior and interior finish selections while Citymax’s Robin was the general contractor.

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From a design perspective, the home was a great opportunity to elevate and enhance the modern lifestyle of an active family with two boys. The home provides a bedroom with bathroom and balcony for each family member, two home offices, guest bedroom and that all-important mortgage helper.

All topped with a rooftop deck embracing the fabulous views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains The building’s exterior features a harmonious blend of Hardie panels, aluminum trim and cedar siding creating a new dynamic on the street. Interior finishes feature TGI lumber, Italian tiling, yellow birch hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, custom bamboo and silver-toned kitchen cabinets, while on the technology side there are built-in speakers for entertainment and LED lighting throughout the house.

CONTACT Mila Djuras 604.338.9936 miladjuras@interminddesign.com www.interminddesign.com Robin Arora 604.773.2354 robin@citymax.ca www.citymax.ca

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DECOR-NOMICS

Spend p vs.

Save

Just bought a new home and on a tight budget? Don’t fret! With expert advice from interior stylist Paul Semkuley, we show you where to spend and save your precious pennies for each room in your house.

by SARA DUCK

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BEDROOM SPEND Mattress & Box Spring Approx $1,500 - $3,000 Although it is the least glamourous item to buy for the bedroom, it is the most important. A good mattress will make all the difference in getting your beauty sleep each night. “The mattress should last you at least 10 years,” says interior stylist Paul Semkuley. “Especially when you purchase it with

the coordinating box spring – as it absorbs up to 50 per cent of the body’s impact.” Semkuley also suggests getting comfy and cosy in store by laying on it like you would normally sleep, to see if the mattress is a right fit. Whether you prefer a mattress that is firm, made of organic material or one that comes with a pillow top for extra comfort, buy the best one you can afford.

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FACT A study conducted in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany and Japan found that a comfortable sleep surface and cosy sheets and bedding were rated the most important romantic elements in all six countries.

BATHROOM SPEND Vanity & Countertop Approx $2,500 - $4,000 You may think this is an odd pick to invest your money in, but the vanity is a key item for the bathroom. Don’t forget you will be using the vanity every day, multiple times, opening and closing doors and exposing it to moisture. “The most important need of the vanity must be function,” says Semkuley. “Spending more on cabinetry that is made of solid wood will last much longer in a “wet” environment, than those made of a pressed wood compound.”

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FACT In 1890, the Scott Paper Company manufactured toilet paper on a roll, much as we know it today.

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1. Heritage Aged Iron Chandelier by Hampton Bay. $99. VISIT HOMEDEPOT.CA 2. The Beverly Mirror by Tangerine Mirror Co. $80. VISIT HOMEDEPOT.CA 3. Fiona Bath Towels in Coral. $14. VISIT BEDBATHANDBEYOND.CA 4. Simply Fine Lenox Chirp Bath Ensemble. $50. VISIT BEDBATHANDBEYOND.CA

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KITCHEN SPEND Free-Standing Range Approx $2,000 - $5,000 Appliance shopping can be daunting – especially when you are deciding on a big purchase such as a free-standing range (hot plate on top, oven underneath). But this important appliance will make your cooking life easier if you spend a little more on a quality piece that is tailored to your needs. “Having a gourmet range will make a huge statement in your kitchen. It will definitely add value to your home while you live there and especially if you plan to sell your home,” says Semkuley.

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Determine which type of fuel you will use based on what you have available and your personal cooking preference.

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LIVING ROOM SPEND Sofa Approx $3,500 - $5,000 The living room is the main hub of any home. It’s where you will do most of your entertaining and it’s the place you will go to snuggle and watch movies together. It’s important then, that you invest in a sofa that not only looks good, but is comfortable, durable and functional for your space.

Paying a little extra now, means a sofa that will last through the years. “When you have great bones in a sofa, you can always reupholster it, knowing that you will have the comfort that you have enjoyed for so many years,” says Semkuley.

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1. Bendale Rug. $134 FOR 5 X7. VISIT RONA.CA 2. Floor Lamp. $140. VISIT BOUCLAIR.COM 3. Box Frame Coffee Table in Mango Wood. $429. VISIT WESTELM.COM 4. Sequined Striped Pillow.

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PAUL SEMKULEY An interior stylist, Paul Semkuley is the Principal of Re:Source Lifestyles – he combines his love of art, fashion and design to offer a unique styling and design firm.

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Get your home in the swing of spring INEXPENSIVE SUGGESTIONS TO GET A HEAD START ON SPRINGTIME DÉCOR

by JULIA SMITH WHILE OUR WINTER HAS BEEN

relatively rain-free by Vancouver standards, most of us are still happily anticipating the arrival of longer days and sunshine. Even before the skies are blue and the trees blossom, you can fake it till you make it with these inexpensive recommendations to enliven your interiors with the bright and colourful energy of springtime.

BRING SOME BLOOMS INSIDE

Easy and uplifting, fresh flowers in your home are a simple and inexpensive way to enhance your interior. You could splurge on a custom bouquet created for you by a favourite florist, pick up some tulips or peonies while grocery shopping, or snip a few sprigs from your own garden. Witch hazel and pussy willows are abundant at this time of year and blossoms are not far behind.

Use an unexpected vessel instead of a traditional vase. Granny’s antique teapot, a champagne flute or teacup can be repurposed for this occasion. Placing flowers under a bell cloche is another interesting way to display them but they don’t tend to last very long that way.

FOOD USED AS DÉCOR

A pile of saucy red apples or perky lemons can also brighten your countertops. Place them on a fresh white cake platter or a silver tea tray and you will have an edible centerpiece.

PRETTY UP YOUR PLATES

I have a stack of plain everyday white china as well as my wedding-gift goldrimmed set. I love these standbys and wouldn’t get rid of them for the world but sometimes my table just needs a little “perk up”. To this end I use colourful accent plates, napkins, napkin rings or glassware. You can splurge on some colourful crystal glasses you’ve been eyeing or purchase inexpensive napkins.

Adding a variety of colour may be a little much, unless you are going for the gypsy bohemian look, so try to pick one or two colours and run with those.

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ADD COLOUR

The go-to designer suggestion of refreshing with paint is a go-to for a reason. It works. Spruce up your space with a coat of paint in your most well used room.

Another way to add life without the fuss and mess of painting is to change your throw pillows and blankets. Try to pick one or two colours that coordinate with your existing furniture and use those as your accents. To avoid the space becoming too busy, mix patterns in the same shade or colour and give the eyes a break by incorporating a neutral.

CHANGE YOUR WALL DECOR

This doesn’t necessarily scream “SPRING!” but it will certainly perk up your interior.

There are plenty of ideas online for the DIY’ers ranging from the simple to the more challenging. Trending on many interior design blogs is the use of classical ceiling medallions or rosettes as wall hangings. These can be painted to match your walls to give a more subtle, textural effect or sprayed a crisp colour to stand out. A mix of framed art, photos and ephemera covering a wall is another option or hanging one large oversized statement piece is another. Etsy and local art colleges are great sources for reasonably priced original artwork or you or your children can create your own masterpieces.

Julia Smith is principal designer at Baker Hill Homes. Her background is in real estate development and to-the-trade sales and she has a degree in history, which combined with her extensive travels means she can provide a unique perspective to her clients. She believes strongly that good design does not have to be limited by budget and that luxury can be found in the everyday. bakerhillhomes.com, Blog:bakerhillhomes.blogspot.ca

CUSTOM HOMES FEBRUARY-MARCH 2014

TAVAN HOMES: Modern Luxury Inside, Classic Elegance Outside

FROM CUSTOM MASTERPIECES TO LUXE RESALE, TAVAN BUILDS EXCELLENCE

FEATURE

TAVAN HOMES: Modern Luxury

Inside, Classic Elegance Outside From custom masterpieces to luxe resale, Tavan builds excellence

by STEPHANIE MACDONALD

THE GRACIOUS OLD MANSIONS OF YESTERYEAR HAVE

a lot going for them: old-world charm, history, classic design and maybe even a ghost or two. They also come with creaky floors, antiquated plumbing and electrical systems, musty basements, as well as layouts that failed to anticipate that people would eventually actually enjoy spending time in the kitchen and might even want to entertain there. It’s clear that some changes have got to be made, but how do you keep the classic character of a well-loved neighbourhood, while upgrading the convenience, efficiency, security and design for how residents live in this century?

Troy Van Vliet of Tavan Group comes from a secondgeneration family of Vancouver builders, and he saw an 28 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS FEB - MAR 2014

opportunity in the real estate market on the West Side of Vancouver. Buyers wanted all the luxury, security and modern conveniences of a state-of-the-art new home, but they loved the elegance and classic lines of the heritage homes that defined the neighbourhood. So he started filling this niche, building beautiful and gracious heritage-style homes that fit perfectly into and enhance the streetscape, while at the same time containing every luxury anyone could want for a modern lifestyle. He explains, “Many times we have taken the defining exterior features of the previous home and recreated

TAVAN BUILDS CUSTOM HOMES AND ALSO BUILDS A GOOD NUMBER OF SPEC HOMES, WHICH THEY HAVE SOLD FROM SOUTH SURREY TO SOUTHLANDS THROUGH KERRISDALE AND DOWN INTO SHAUGHNESSY. and perfected them in the new home.

Even neighbours who were worried about losing the old house have been relieved and happy to see that the new home has the same charm.”

Tavan homes are known for their opulent interior décor, high ceilings and decadent lounges, bars and theatre areas on the huge bottom floors. All Tavan homes are built around the principles of Feng Shui, and Tavan has embraced many other innovations often found in Asian luxury homes, such as having a main entertaining kitchen and another extra “back kitchen” or wok kitchen off to the side, where food can be prepared and stored, and dirty dishes and mess dealt with away from view.

Says Troy, “I’ve really gotten to see how convenient these second kitchens are for keeping the mess out of the way of the party. If I was building myself a new house right now I think I would include one.” Every Tavan bedroom has an ensuite, and the master baths are particularly large and impressive, even for the luxury market.

Tavan builds custom homes and also builds a good number of spec homes, which they have sold from South Surrey to Southlands through Kerrisdale and down into Shaughnessy. The last spec home sold the day after it went on the market for over asking price, indicating these high-end turnkey homes are clearly in high demand. Tavan’s latest architectural beauty can be found at 6661 Adera Street and will be going up for sale upon completion this spring.

This 7,355 square foot classic Tudor has been designed with bright, modern exterior styling in crisp black and white and sits in the middle of a quiet, treelined street in Vancouver’s genteel Kerrisdale neighbourhood. Outside there’s a four-car garage and landscaping FEB - MAR 2014 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS 29

ARTIST RENDERING -EPIC

ARTIST RENDERING -EPIC

OUTSIDE THERE’S A FOUR-CAR GARAGE AND LANDSCAPING THAT INCLUDES LOVELY MATURE TREES SALVAGED FROM THE PREVIOUS PROPERTY.

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that includes lovely mature trees salvaged from the previous property.

Inside, the elegant interiors welcome you into the entertaining living and dining areas that are as inviting as they are tasteful. Around the corner on the main floor is the spacious and modern kitchen, with a family dinner table as well as an eating area built into the sleek marble island counter top. Light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the generous deck and outdoor cooking area. Off to one side is the back or wok kitchen and to the other is the large yet cozy den with a fireplace, TV and its own balcony.

All the décor is clean and bright, reflecting the abundant natural light with luxurious natural stone and wood finishings.

Up the gorgeous solid wood staircase, the master bedroom opens onto a massive and lavish ensuite and a private outdoor deck space with views down to the Pacific Ocean. As in every Tavan home, each bedroom has its own ensuite, even the two extra bedrooms on the lowest floor, making for a total of seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms in the home.

The lowest floor is truly spectacular: over 3,000 square feet of extravagant entertaining space with two separate lounges, a large theatre room, wine cellar, a whiskey room and a full bar with a two-way television set. There’s a pool table, a giant fireplace and space perfect for your next private karaoke party. The décor uses classic deep, rich colours and warm and inviting finishes to create an opulent yet cozy ambiance perfect for everything from just relaxing to throwing a fabulous party.

Tavan’s team of professional builders are well-known for their attention to detail, respect for the neighbours and hard work and dedication to their craft, and as a result, Tavan homes get built to the highest standard and promise their residents years of comfortable, trouble-free living in a beautifully livable environment. For more information on Tavan’s custom homes or to inquire about the Adera Home, please call Silveria Roselli at 604.263.3026 or visit www.tavan.ca

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by YANIC SIMARD PHOTOS BY BRANDON BARRE

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or an interior designer, life is all about looking for big inspirations.

They can be found in any place, at any time of day, and can come from the grandest spaces or the smallest details. My recent travels to design destinations such as Paris, New York, London, Miami and Vancouver exposed me to many beautiful spaces.

I’m always looking for ways to take what I discover and translate it for my clients.

I never worry too much about following trends – I love to study them, but then translate the ideas into timeless statements. However, very often in design, one perfect new piece is all you need to completely change and update the look of a space.

So, to help get you feeling as inspired for 2014 as I am, here’s my list of 10 room-transforming ideas you’ll be sure to fall in love with this year.

1 CRISP COPPER After years of cool silver hues ruling the metal market, warm tones are returning to reclaim the throne. The must-have metal of the moment, however, isn’t classic gold, but copper in all forms: bronze, brass and the inviting reds of pure copper itself. A few copper accents (or one bold light fixture) adds immense depth to a colour palette despite functioning as a neutral.

GET THE LOOK Marvel at the handmade brass lights from Pavilion, or try the sparkling Crystal Bulb available through Klaus Nienkamper (available with an elegant copper pendant cord, or as a stand-alone cut crystal bulb you can use to add sparkle to an existing fixture).

2 PERFECT PERFORATIONS Perforated metal, especially in warm tones, will be popular this year, popping up in fashion and jewellery and now interior design. Applied to classic furnishing forms, the combination creates a sense of airy glamour that can completely revitalize a dull office nook or foyer.

GET THE LOOK Order a custom parsons console from Kelly Wearstler’s LA studio directly, or look to Zara Home for other perforated accents.

3 ANTIQUED MIRROR Grand mirrors have long been used to open spaces visually, but aren’t always a true feature themselves. The recent renewed love for aged finishes in design has lead to the rise of antique (or antique-d) mirrors, with grey tints and imperfections adding character that steals even more attention than what’s being reflected.

GET THE LOOK Order the Arteriors Annabelle standing screen from boutiques such as L’Atelier, or visit Zilli Home to see their current stock of wall-hung pieces.

4 WARM WOOD A total transformation doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, using a few copies of one deceptively simple object can create the biggest impact. Let this ageless material of wood become a focal point, adding an inviting cabin atmosphere to your space.

GET THE LOOK Beaver Canoe’s wooden stools at Target (affordable even in multiples). Use several clustered together to form a coffee table, and break them apart when a few extra guests arrive.

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BUG LIFE For the keen trend followers, insect prints of all kinds are a quirky 2014 motif. Go gentle with a colourful butterfly print, or let a bug or beetle keep you company.

Drinking glasses from Avenue Road.

“Monarch Fire” rug from Avenue Road.

Christian Lacroix butterfly print pillow from Bentley Flanders.

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Woven wonders

5 WOVEN WONDERS Weaving of string, cord and even straw, popular in worldly safari-inspired looks, is showing up in modern forms lately. Try this material for an oversized pendant lamp to add rich texture in a simple but eye-catching silhouette.

GET THE LOOK Bailey Pendant (above) from Made Goods, available at L’Atelier.

6 ELECTRIFYING LIGHTS When looking for ways to add a new layer of lighting to a space, why not consider letting light itself be the artwork? Vintage style signage, hung in contrast to luxe furnishings (or leaning against a wall), gives a lounge or den a cosmopolitan air, a conversation-starting objet d’art, and a whole new glow.

GET THE LOOK Ask boutiques such as Love the Design about their latest finds, or simply have a sign maker create a piece to your exact whims.

7 MASCULINE CHARACTER Although designers often use tricks and techniques to make rooms appear larger and lighter, sometimes spaces cry out for rich, comforting materials such as dark woods and warm leathers, in rugged forms.

Mix a masculine classic such as a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair into your living room, den or even bedroom for instant Mad Men appeal — the look is trendy, but timeless.

GET THE LOOK Browse vintage shops like Decorum (in person or online at 1stdibs.com). The sumptuous, leather, vintage Mies chairs adds a perfect anchor of gentlemanly heritage to any space.

COLOUR CONFIDENCE

#2065-20 DARK ROYAL BLUE

For 2014, more and more people are embracing colour in a big way. Expect to see eclectic mixes of bright hues, dark, moody walls and especially painted doors. For an instant makeover, leave your trim as is and paint just the door itself (or a few) to give any room a new architectural feature.

Here’s my 2014 key colour forecast with paints from Benjamin Moore.

8 DRAMATIC PLASTIC Although moulded plastic in interior design has been a staple since the 1960s, lately it’s seen a huge resurgence, especially when colourful or transparent, and mixed with more traditional materials (such as wood or stone) for playful contrast. Try switching to airy plastic chairs in your dining room, for a whole new eclectic vibe.

GET THE LOOK Kartell’s Masters chair (a combination of three classic chair silhouettes) in this years must-have shade of sage green, available through online stores like allmodern.com. Add clear plastic shelves or accessories for an even trendier punch of colour.

#OC-26 SILVER SATIN

#HC-128 CLEARSPRING GREEN

#2121-10 GRAY

#2022-30 BRIGHT YELLOW

GET THE LOOK Give a room instant classical detail

with Regal Wallcoverings Chateau Panel wallpaper, or create a library from thin air with papers from Tracy Kendall (tracykendall.com).

For more ideas to keep you inspired throughout 2014, you can always read my Keep Up With Yanic blog on tidg.ca, like me on Facebook or follow me @yanicsimard on Twitter.

9 BOLD SEAMS For decades, a battle has raged between two schools of seating thought: comfortable vs. stylish. Many cool new seats are achieving the best of both worlds, featuring tight, angular seams to create a modern silhouette while still giving you somewhere to truly relax.

GET THE LOOK The La Mise sofa from Italinteriors, in a trendy but classic royal blue, can add a pop of colour to subdued spaces or act as a near-neutral in an already eclectic mix.

10 ARCHITECTURAL TOUCHES Any trip to Paris will leave you awed by the grand mouldings, lavish libraries and rich heritage details that dress the famous city, but I found hotel La Maison Champs Elysees especially inspiring: their use of trompe l’oeil papers to enrich more architecturally minimal rooms is chic, clever and memorable.

YANIC SIMARD

Yanic is the principal designer of Toronto Interior Design Group.

Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Yanic often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination techniques in developing his unique designs. He appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. Visit tidg.ca for more information. Follow: facebook.com/yanic.simard and twitter. com/yanicsimard

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Renovation how-to

MICHELLE Personalizing Your Bathroom Classic bathroom, stylish powder room or a spa-like ensuite — the bathroom is as important as any other room in your home and is a decorative expression of your home’s personality. There are many ways to personalize your bathroom while still keeping it functional.

Feel free to express your personality by going for bold contrasts. Consider adding color!

A neutral or classic all-white bathroom décor can have added character with striking, dramatic pops of colors. Try painting the walls with a bold color; include fixtures with colored details or consider stylized graphic wallpaper for playfulness.

There are more options in color with the vanity, faucet, fixtures, flooring, tiles, bathtub, toilet and lighting.

Also, since the bathroom can be one of the smallest rooms in your home, storage should be an essential consideration. You can continue to be creative in maximizing your space while balancing aesthetics. Ledges in showers, tub-side shelving and building in medicine cabinets are options for functional storage.

Mirrors are effective at creating additional visual space.

Additionally, decide on which items you would like to indulge on like a rain showerhead, soaker tub or floating vanity. Go ahead and balance your personal style, comfort and functionality with your bathroom!

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Ergonomic Kitchen Considerations

Fulfilling Your Renovation Needs

An ergonomic kitchen contributes to efficiency and eliminates unnecessary steps and time.

While planning your new kitchen, think about what bothers you most in your current kitchen.

Is there enough space for pots and pans? Are they close enough to the stove? Is there a cabinet that seems impossible to get organized?

A new client told me how more space was needed for a family room and two more bedrooms.

We took a little time to understand these needs — as solutions to a deeper need. The home’s shortcomings were few, and mostly related to how it was laid out. The layout no longer effectively served the growing family. It turned out the additional space was just the highest of the family’s many priorities. Initially, they felt addressing all of their needs were out of the question, so they hadn’t asked us to look at the kitchen and other areas.

Here are some kitchen planning tips: • Choose drawers for lower cabinets and create easy access to those difficult to reach items at the back of a cupboard.

• Plan for countertop space near the cook top and ovens.

• Install the dishwasher near the dish storage area.

• Plan a work space near the sink.

• Store your plates in a bottom drawer — you can lift them easily.

• Left handed? Think of the location of the appliances; for example, place the dishwasher to the left of the sink.

• Plan sufficient lighting above your work space, but do have a fixture for general lighting as well.

Ergonomic design in the kitchen is a must. Not only will it facilitate meal preparation but it will help eliminate those extra steps that we don’t have time for. Allow your well-planned kitchen to simplify your life.

READY TO LEARN MORE?

Through focusing on the priorities of a longer list of needs, we learned of a number of other challenges that could be included in an overall assessment of the family home.

And after sifting through a handful of possible solutions and their relative merits, everybody at the meeting table took stock.

Eureka! Almost every concern about the home had been addressed. The chosen design solution was simple, and it bore no resemblance to the original design conversation. We reflected silently on this for just a moment, and then we all broke into laughter. It was the beginning of a great renovation!

The TQ team can be contacted at 604.430.9900 or online at www.tqconstruction.ca

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RALPH Renovation Criteria Points Imagine yourself seated in a judge’s chair, deciding how to evaluate an award submission for a kitchen. Now imagine that it’s your kitchen…Does this sound like the Nightmare Before Breakfast?!

As a judge you give criteria points for Functionality, Detailing, Unique Solutions and, possibly, for Adapting to Site Conditions and Energy Considerations or Green Attributes. The bottom line for you as a judge is, of course, The Look.

As a contractor, I consider Function before all else; beauty smoothly follows a clear, efficient design. Detailing can include how effectively the designer and tradespeople have integrated the working aspects of the kitchen to leverage both eye appeal and easy use of that expensive gadgetry.

In a renovation, the existing kitchen’s services and floorplan provide design constraint and inspiration for our designer.

Many of our best renovations succeeded because of space considerations, treasured aspects of the home and a challenging layout of adjacent rooms.

Energy use and Green considerations are achieved with careful selection of appliances and water fixtures. Always consider health and air quality.

Most products are thoroughly supported by great documentation, giving the consumer and contractor added confidence in selecting the right products.

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The 22nd Annual Georgie Awards Where Inspiration Comes Home

by SUSAN M BOYCE

Cedar Ridge by Schreyer Construction features an open-concept kitchen dramatically framed by structural elements.

Photo: Kirsten McGauhey

POWERED BY PASSION, FUELLED BY INNOVATION

and driven by commitment to excellence, the 22nd Annual Georgie Awards took place on February 1st in Vancouver. As always, it was an exuberant evening filled with plenty of glitz and glam to celebrate the best of the best in BC’s dynamic residential building industry.

“Tonight we honour the CHBA-BC members who build, renovate, develop, design, sell, decorate, landscape and market the best of the best projects 38 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS FEB - MAR 2014

in all of British Columbia,” said Rob Capar, president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA-BC). “Finalists and winners exemplify the high calibre of expertise and hard work associated with our member companies, as well as the fact that BC is a true leader of innovative design and quality construction.”

Schreyer Construction Ltd was the only finalist to take home multiple golds in this year’s renovation categories by garnering top honours three times for Cedar Ridge Home in Whistler. “This is a very modern look for Whistler,” said Katarina Schreyer, “but one that people are beginning to ask for here.” Adding a layer of visual

AS ALWAYS, IT WAS AN EXUBERANT EVENING FILLED WITH PLENTY OF GLITZ AND GLAM TO CELEBRATE THE BEST OF THE BEST IN BC’S DYNAMIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INDUSTRY. RIGHT: Now focused on the water views, Sky-High Sanctuary by Klondike Contracting features an open, elegant and entertainment-friendly kitchen.

BOTTOM: Klondike Contracting’s Sky-High Sanctuary took top honours in the Condo Renovation Under $300,000 category.

intrigue are the many subtle yet distinct Japanese influences: hand-painted Japanese curtains in the bedroom, custom-designed wooden faucets in the ensuite and sliding glass partitions.

With space at a premium plus the classic challenge of a townhome — no possibility to expand the home’s overall footprint — Schreyer Construction chose to remove interior walls and relocate the staircase to this home’s upper floor.

The result is a dramatic great room featuring

open, entertainment-oriented kitchen and casual area focused on a new, linear fireplace where the owners and their guests can chill out, relax and socialize. Behind the scenes, an under-utilized crawlspace provides an easily accessed location for the updated mechanical systems.

No stranger to the Georgie Awards podium, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc struck gold in the Best Renovation $500,000 to $799,999 category. The House Fit for Sonny and Claire incorporates dramatic minimalism and a deep respect for the Feng Shui principals that were part of the clients’ “must have” criteria.

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“TONIGHT WE HONOUR THE CHBA-BC MEMBERS WHO BUILD, RENOVATE, DEVELOP, DESIGN, SELL, DECORATE, LANDSCAPE AND MARKET THE BEST OF THE BEST PROJECTS, AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT BC IS A LEADER WHEN IT COMES TO INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION.”

1975 Parker

by Naikoon Contracting now reflects The Drive’s artistic, eclectic outlook.

ROB CAPAR,

CHBA-BC PRESIDENT

Recycled oxygen cylinder caps are repurposed for unique pendant lighting above the eating bar in 1975 Parker by Naikoon Contracting

On the main floor, three cramped and uninviting rooms — kitchen, dining and living — are now an open, fluid great room. The living room’s focal point is a massive seven-foot wide, horizontal fireplace accented by a suspended slab, polished concrete hearth and wood surround. Upstairs, 40 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS FEB - MAR 2014

two small bedrooms were combined to form a second master suite with private ensuite and seating area for the couple’s adult son who acts as interpreter and caregiver.

Introducing an often playful new twist to repurposing and recycling, Naikoon Contracting Ltd transformed an uninspired bungalow on The Drive into a vibrant, trend-setting home that honours its location in the heart of one of Vancouver’s most artistic and eclectic neighbourhoods. An entire upper floor was added to give the exterior a stylish, contemporary outlook. Then the true “fun” began.

Named simply 1975 Parker Street, this home’s whimsical yet practical features include pendant lighting made from recycled oxygen cylinder caps above the kitchen island. However, it’s the central staircase and landing that are arguably this home’s most dramatic feature and a “true labour of love” according to Naikoon president Joe Geluch. Twenty-two engineered MicroLam beams were first prepped with a CNC router and then many painstakingly sanded for over 80 hours before being assembled and glued to create this one-of-a-kind focal point and showpiece of design inspiration.

Kitchen Over $100,000 went to Copper Creek Homes for the Pol Residence. Part of a larger makeover, the kitchen’s existing footprint was expanded by approximately four feet allowing a full bank of windows to be installed above the sink. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining room gives an open, fluid connectivity throughout the main living area, making it more usable for the entire family. An island in antique grey with black wash completes the ambiance of a culinary hub that’s evolved over time but with every contemporary convenience.

Top honours for Best Condo Renovation under $300,000 went to Klondike Contracting for Sky-High Sanctuary. A down-to-the-studs remake, this renovation was competed in an astonishing seven weeks.

The existing, dated and worn kitchen, sunroom and living room were combined into an open great room that maximizes enjoyment of the stunning cityscape views. Carefully selected features — including an economical but dramatic lighting set into the now coved kitchen ceiling — keep the look simple while still making a bold design statement. Add in some punches of colour and texture through use of purple accessories, and presto… contemporary sizzle.

For more information about the Georgie Awards and a complete list of the 2013 winners, visit georgieawards.ca.

ReVISION Custom Home Renovations used a suspended slab, polished concrete to complete the dramatic fireplace in The House that Fit for Sony and Claire.

The House that Fit for Sony and Claire by ReVISION Custom Home Renovations won Best Renovation $500,000 to $799,999.

The Pol Residence by Copper Creek Homes was named Best Kitchen Over $100,000.

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TIPSANDTRICKS

The Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors

Security, maintenance and energy efficiency

by SHELL BUSEY

AS THE FIRST THING YOU SEE WHEN YOU ENTER, DOORS GIVE PEOPLE THEIR

first impression of your home. Replacing old doors not only improves the look of your home both inside and out, it improves energy efficiency and security as well.

Entry doors can be a prominent focal point, making it worthwhile to update old entrance doors to enhance curb appeal and minimize required maintenance.

An entrance door is any door that exits to the outside from the home or allows access into the home. An entrance door does not have to be the front door, it could also be a side door, patio door or garage door.

So what kind of door do you need? Well folks, you have to be careful what you buy, especially with respect to security, door quality and energy efficiency of the new door. There are many choices available when purchasing entrance doors, but you must seek out the best value within your budget – good, better, best. Here are some guidelines to follow: Wood doors come in a variety of different styles such as solid wood, plywood-faced and hollow doors. Wood doors look great but do require the most maintenance of all door types. Make sure the wood door is professionally finished to maximize the lifespan of the door. Keep in mind that you may have to strip, sand and re-stain the door every few years depending on how the elements affect the door.

Metal insulated doors are another common choice for entrance doors. When selecting a metal door, there are many grades available, however they do look very similar to one-another so it can be confusing to tell them apart. I recommend that you pick the door up and feel the weight difference between the different qualities of metal doors.

Fibreglass insulated doors are very popular, and I think they give you the best bang for your buck. They are durable, can be stained or painted and are insulated.

These doors are available in a wood grain finish that offers the appearance of real wood but will never rot, making the doors maintenance-friendly.

The best door frames are composite frame with a composite sill, aluminum clad with a built-in drainage system in place.

If you are putting glass in the door, make sure it is safely glass. In some cases you will be advised to use high-quality laminated glass in sidelites (glass beside entrance) for reasons of security. There are many different options in door hardware that you can choose to go along with your new door. Hardware is available in different finishes, such as brass, brushed nickel and antique finishes. Do not forget to address the security performance of new hardware, consider a three-point locking system with locking bolts at the bottom, middle and top of the door.

You have two choices with how your door opens: in-swing and out-swing. Most doors today are in-swing, meaning they swing in to the inside of your home. If you do have an out-swing entrance door make sure you have security pins in the door hinges to stop any intruder from removing the hinge pins and removing the door.

But do note that out-swinging doors can add security because breaking the door in from the outside is very difficult.

So, when considering a replacement entrance door system, remember to keep these features in mind – security, maintenance and energy efficiency.

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Get a head start on spring cleaning by organizing your wardrobe into a chic and functional space.

Lucite Make-up Organizer. $17. Visit homesense.ca

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Wool Rug. $1,000.

Wooden Armchair. $130.

Desk with Fluted Legs. $500.

Woven Plastic Laundry Hamper. $20.

Woven Baskets. $15-30.

Floral Suitcase with Handle. $15.

Shoe Rack. $13. Visit homesense.ca.

Maffens Basket in Seagrass. $25. Visit ikea.ca

Garnityr Shoe box in Beige White Flower. $10 for two. Visit ikea.ca

Following on from Farrow & Ball’s best-selling book Living with Colour, get inspired with their latest tome, which features an amazing variety of homes, all of which showcase Farrow & Ball’s iconic paints and wallpapers. $55. VISIT AMAZON.CA

Colour TREND Navy is going to be a hot hue for fashion and decor this season!

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FEATURE

The Buzz on the

BC Home + Garden Show with Manager Jill Kivett HD&R: Who are you looking forward to meeting at this year’s show?

JK: I am so excited to meet Mike Holmes Jr. and his sister Sherry. They are, of course, the children of Mike Holmes himself. I love that there is a next generation of reno celebrities coming up the ranks!

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: when BC Place fills up to bursting with everything home and garden-related. We caught up with the show’s manager, Jill Kivett, and got a preview of all the exciting things we can expect from this year’s show. Make sure you save the date, this year’s Home + Garden show happens February 19 to 23 with special celebrity guests and cooking events happening every day. Visit vancouverhomeshow.com for a full list of all the special events happening at the show.

Home Décor & Renovations: Has there been anticipatory buzz about any particular products or services this year?

Jill Kivett: Green technologies are drumming up big buzz around this show. This year’s dream home is the West Coast Power Smart home, and it will be decked out with BC Hydro’s Energy Star appliances and gorgeous, eco-chic design by decorator Christine Friend. Visitors can stop by to chat with BC Hydro representatives to learn power smart tips they can apply to their own home and lifestyle.

HD&R: From the list of booths at the show, what do you see as the predominant trends in design and renovation this year?

JK: We have such a wide variety of renovation and design exhibitors in the show, and I know they all will be pulling out the stops on their booths. You can expect to see some fabulous mixed-material home accents perfect for spring and creatively chic storage solutions, plus much, much more. You can truly find everything you need to renovate your current home or build your new dream home!

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HD&R: Anything new and exciting happening in the world of Garden design that might surprise us?

JK: Being from Alberta originally, I’m just always blown away by how you can garden 12 months of the year in the Lower Mainland. Growing your own food continues to be a trend, but in this climate you can switch out plants in the winter months and grow your own kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage, continuing the “yard to table” trend all year ‘round.

HD&R: What are you keeping your eye out for you to use personally, in your own home?

JK: Kitchen cabinets! My 30-year-old townhouse has been fully renovated with the exception of the original kitchen cabinets. They have been painted over and over – it’s time for a refresh! Lucky for me, we have a bunch of great companies in the show that can assist with this – Troico Home Solutions and ENH Cabinets come to mind.

HD&R: What do you think the Home & Garden show offers exhibitors and visitors that other shows don’t?

JK: Gardens! The BC Home + Garden Show is the only place to see over 7,000 square feet of gardens in February, inside and out of the rain! There is so much inspiration – if you want to do-it-yourself or hire a professional landscaper.

HD&R: As Spring is hopefully around the corner, what can we look forward to in terms of outdoor living and furniture ideas?

JK: Outdoor kitchens have been trendy for many years but now there are even more creative options. How about including an outdoor brick oven right beside the BBQ? Fresh, homemade pizzas made right there in your backyard are simply amazing! We will also have a ton of stylish, modern furniture options at the show – gone are the days of the round plastic table with four rickety chairs. There will be sectionals, pillows, and dining sets galore in many different colours and styles to suit all types of personal tastes.

CELEBRITYINTERVIEW

HOUSE of BRYAN’S

Bryan and Sarah Baeumler

at the BC Home + Garden Show

by DIANE DUFLOT

by DIANE DUFLOT

I RECENTLY SAT DOWN

with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, of HGTV’s House of Bryan, to discuss their upcoming appearance at B.C.’s Home + Garden Show. Now filming their third season of the show — and experiencing their third renovation as a family, this time in the country — they had some great advice for our readers on how to weather the storms of a major renovation.

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DD: What will you be talking about at the BC Home + Garden Show?

SB: LOTS! We’ll cover what it’s like to renovate, build and work with your spouse — and the additional stress that’s added by having a film crew there to watch it all.

We’ll also talk about how to avoid some of the problems that people typically run into, from both of our perspectives.

DD: What does the next season of House of Bryan have in store?

BB: It’s going to be a crazy season. We moved to the country, into an older home with a terrible layout for a family with three kids – then we brought home a fourth!

You’ll see a great adventure, along with the trials and tribulations (and there have been a lot of them) that come along with moving your family out of a custom built home in the suburbs, to a forest in the middle of nowhere. Not only are we putting on an addition, but we’re also living in the adjoining house the entire time — something I never recommend, which means I’ve discarded my own advice. It’s been a challenge…but it’s going to be a great show.

NOW FILMING THEIR THIRD SEASON OF THE SHOW — AND EXPERIENCING THEIR THIRD RENOVATION AS A FAMILY, THIS TIME IN THE COUNTRY — THEY HAD SOME GREAT ADVICE FOR OUR READERS ON HOW TO WEATHER THE STORMS OF A MAJOR RENOVATION.

DD: Can you explain what prompted your decision to move to the country?

SB: It’s always been something that we’ve talked about…but never very seriously.

It was definitely an impulse purchase…we took the scenic route home one day and saw a for sale sign. I think two weeks later it was ours!

DD: My family and I just moved into a house that we’d like to put an addition on… eventually. My husband thinks we’ll be able to live in our home while the work is being done, but I have my doubts! I’d love to hear from both of you about how your decision to live in your new country home for the third installation of the House of Bryan panned out. What challenges did that present? Would you ever do that again?

BB: I think the decision to live through it has to be made very carefully… there are a lot of factors to consider. My goal initially was to (for the most part) avoid encroaching into the existing house at all until the addition was completed — but that hasn’t exactly happened! Our current living space gets smaller week by week.

It’s tight, but there’s an end in sight so we’re managing. You really have to watch the show to see all the details — but let’s just say it’s not always a walk in the park!

DD: It’s often said that a renovation puts a lot of stress on a marriage. What are your tips on minimizing this stress and emerging from a renovation as happy a couple (or happier!) than you entered it?

SB: It’s true…there is a lot of stress. You are spending a lot of money, and making a lot of decisions very quickly. Anyone that thinks they can go through a major renovation or build together and not have a few good fights has their head in the clouds. You definitely have to pick your battles…at the end of the day, if building a house together ends your relationship, you probably didn’t need the house to begin with!

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BRYAN and SARAH are speaking at the BC Home and Garden Show on SATURDAY February 22nd at 6 p.m. and on SUNDAY February 23rd at noon.

The BC Home + Garden Show runs February 19th to 23rd. For more information, visit www.bchomeandgardenshow.com

DD: Bryan, you’ve lived in Vancouver before. Any chance you and Sarah might want to build a House of Bryan out West one day?

BB: We would LOVE to build a house out West…we’ve talked about that ever since moving back to Ontario. Will we?

That’s a tough question…we have four busy kids that spend a lot of quality time with their grandparents, aunts/uncles, nieces and nephews…maybe one day! In the meantime, we’ll visit as often as possible…

DD: How do you handle the unexpected that almost invariably arises over the course of a renovation/ build?

BB: I’m never surprised…you have to expect the unexpected, and just deal with any changes or problems that arise. Renovating or building is a fluid process, and you have to roll with the punches. If you’re managing the job properly, there will always be good surprises to balance out the bad.

The key is to keep the destination in relative focus, while paying close attention to every twist and turn the journey throws at you.

DD: Has being on the opposite side of a build/ renovation changed your perspective on clients’ renovations?

BB: Not at all — I’ve always demanded the same attention to detail for my clients as I do for myself. I think being in the middle of my own build/reno keeps the needs and concerns of my clients very fresh, and in the forefront of my mind.

There’s nothing like being immersed in your work!

DD: Bryan, can you offer our readers any tips on hiring a contractor?

BB: Yes — go to www.baeumlerapproved.com! You’re either going to find a good guy there, or if none are listed in your area, there are some great tips on finding the right contractor. The key is to make sure they have all of their important stuff: license, insurance, WSIB, experience, lots of good homeowner and trade references etc., etc., but the most important part is the communication and trust between the homeowner and contractor. People have to use their common sense: don’t hire the first guy that’s available, make sure you have a contract, don’t pay too much up front, don’t pay for things that haven’t been completed, don’t micromanage and, above all, realize that you get what you pay for in most cases. The sad thing is that we’ve all been saying this stuff for years, and everyone knows it, but someone reading this right now will go out and hire the first unlicensed, uninsured, lowest priced guy they meet that will take cash with no contract to save a few bucks, and a few months from now they’ll be singing the blues about getting screwed over by a contractor.

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PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING Lennox Industries (Canada) Ltd.

2962 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 3A2 t: 604.421.5424 | www.lennox.com

Air Purification

Modern Pur Air, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Surrey, Chilliwack t: 1.877.987.7872 | www.modernpurair.com

APPLIANCES Euro Kitchens

7272 Buller Ave Burnaby, BC, V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 | e: sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca

ARCHITECTS JDL Homes

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 e: doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t: 778.836.3103 e: jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Robert Chester Architect

1585 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1L6 t: 604.617.2649 | www.rchesterarch.com

V6b Design Group

363 West 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 6824 t: 604.684.6824 | www.v6b.com

ASBESTOS TESTING Epoch Analytical Inc.

18-62 Fawcett Road, Coquitlam t: 604.521.6806 | www.ealabs.ca

BATHROOMS / SPAS Mr. Build

9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | e: mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

120-4691 Vanguard Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585

CCI Renovations

1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

#6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com

GL Stone

110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2M3 | t: 604.249.4688 t: 604.247.2000 | www.glstonetile.com

Home Max Building Supplies

t: 604-325-1559 www.homemaxbuildingsupplies.com

InstaBaths

t: 604.230.4235 | www.InstaBaths.com

JDL Homes

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 e: doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t: 778.836.3103 e: jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

Level One Construction

Upper Level Homes and Construction 2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 | t: 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com

Well Balanced Designs and Renovations

Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604.669.5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca

BUILDERS Best Builders

1338 56 St, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 0A3 (604) 943-2378Delta Office 1338 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2A4 Phone: 604.943.2378 Fax: 604.943.2376 info@bestbuilders.ca West Vancouver Office & Sales 200 - 100 Park Royal West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z4

Tavan Group

Head Office 150-628 East Kent Ave. South, Vancouver, B.C. V5X 0B2 T. 604-263-3026 F. 604-321-3627 General Inquiries : info@tavan.ca

BUILDING MATERIALS All Weather Products

13237 King George Hwy, Surrey t: 604.585.3222 2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby t: 604.421.8088 | www.roofingstore.ca

Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies 2580 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5 t: 604.437.1111 | www.dickslumber.com

Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc.

#101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 e: wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com

Coastal Woodcrafters

5-20688 Duncan Way, Langley, BC t: 604.533.7796 www.coastalwoodcrafters.com

Love Kitchens

Marina Baron European Design Inc.

Save On Sets

www.saveonsets.com | t: 604.313.0670

TWS Doors

200 Golden Dr., Coquitlam, BC t: 604.941.0311 | www.twsdoors.com

Pella Northwest

COUNTERTOPS Abacado Building Supplies Ltd.

168-2851 Simpson Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2R2 | t: 604.270.2388

Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604.572.4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101

120-4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

#6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com

FENCES AND RAILINGS A Class Fabrication

GL Stone

H-8065 130th Street, Surrey t: 604.572.8585 www.aclassfabrication.ca

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

t: 778.880.0328 | f: 778.880.0327 sales@justinsmarble.com www.justinsmarble.com

Volcano Heating, Cooling & Electrical Services 52970 Mariner Way Coquitlam, BC 604.836.4431

Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd. 2148 Douglas Rd, Burnaby, BC V5C 5A7 t: 604.298.9277 | www.kitchencraft.com

Unit 210.19700 Langley by-pass

30781 Simpson Road Abbotsford. t: 604.852.8125 | aem@silestone.ca www.valleycountertops.com

CUSTOM HOMES Best Builders

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC

SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

117.3823 Henning Dr, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3 t: 604.291.9009 www.pella.com

Picasso Mouldings and Doors

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

JDL Homes

t: 604.325.1559 homemaxbuildingsupplies.com

#8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com

207.6333 148 St., Surrey, BC t: 604.308.1999 | www.sealforce.ca

Home Max Building Supplies

Gleam Guard International LLC

Networx Home Improvement

Sealforce

11-8671 No 1 Road PO Box 36575 Seafair, Richmond BC V7C 1V0 t: 604-306-6058 e: gleamguard@aol.com

Euro Kitchens

7272 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca

Modern Classic Building Solutions

t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

CONCRETE PROTECTION

Valley Countertops

A101-9355 198 St. Langley, BC V1M 3J9 | t: 604.513.5744 www.allweatherwindows.com

3-1678 Fosters Way, Delta, BC V3M 6S6 t: 604.524.8444 www.creativedoor.com

t: 604.575.8870 Unit 111-19231 54 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 www.stormore.com

Langley, BC | t: 604.534.7273 www.kitchencraft.com

All Weather Windows Ltd.

Creative Door Services Ltd.

Stor-More

1338 56 St, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 0A3 (604) 943-2378Delta Office 1338 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2A4 Phone: 604.943.2378 Fax: 604.943.2376 info@bestbuilders.ca West Vancouver Office & Sales 200 - 100 Park Royal West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z4

My House Design/Build/Team

SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

#6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com

DOORS

Modern Classic Building Solutions

Justin’s Marble & Granite

110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby BC V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC

Marina Baron European Design Inc.

110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

Lonetree Enterprise Ltd.

2990 Arbutus St, Vancouver BC, V6J 3Y9 | t: 604.739.1110 www.lonetreekitchens.ca

Metro Vancouver: 604.484.0374 Fraser Valley: 604-755-7556 e: info@designerclosetguys.com www.designerclosetguys.com

CABINETS 120-4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585

Tavan Group

Head Office 150-628 East Kent Ave. South, Vancouver, B.C. V5X 0B2 T. 604-263-3026 F. 604-321-3627 General Inquiries : info@tavan.ca

Designer Closet Guys

110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com

120-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC V6X 3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com t: 778.297.1297 f: (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

#236, 101-1184 Denman St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2M9 | t: 604.647.1718 www.levelone.ca

CLOSETS

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Ameleco

Richmond #6 12191 Bridgeport Rd 778.296.2570 Burnaby 4522 Dawson St 604.570.0867

Langley #205 5511 192nd St 778.296.2571 Vancouver 149 West 7th 604.558.0868

CUSTOM HOMES. RENOVATIONS. PEACE OF MIND. JDLHOMESVANCOUVER.COM 778.834.9583

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PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY FINANCE

GARAGE SOLUTIONS

Your Mortgage Solutions Group

Modern Classic Building Solutions

t: 778.893.0502 | t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca

FIREPLACES Dynasty Fireplaces

1-3071 No. 5 Rd, Richmond BC, V6X 2T4 t: 604.821.1009 | f: 604.821.1019 www.dynastyfireplace.com

Fire Places Unlimited

t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

West Coast Dream Garage

t: 604.767.6050 www.westcoastdreamgarage.ca

GUTTERS

AUTOMATION/ HOME ENTERTAINMENT Interactive Living

t: 604.904.9421 www.Interactiveliving.ca

Get the Classic touch to your painting, trim work and tile projects: over 20 years of quality experience.

For professional service call: 604-685-5621

Zoha

Comet Interior Design

3089 Moss Crt., Coquitlam, BC V3E 3N8 t: 604.945.2822 www.zoha.ca | info@zoha.ca

Vancouver, BC t: 604.240.0230 www.cometinteriordesign.com

Home Furnishings

Metro Vancouver: 604-484-0374 Fraser Valley: 604-755-7556 e: info@designerclosetguys.com www.designerclosetguys.com

4001 Remi Place, Burnaby, BC V3W 4Z5 t: 604.415.9330 www.fireplacesunlimited.ca

1-19405 94 Av., Surrey, BC V4N 4E6 t: 604.888.7280 | www.gentek.ca

Gentek Building Products Ltd.

East of Eden, MN-13279 72 Ave., Surrey, BC | t: 604.594.4510

Vancouver Gas Fireplaces Ltd.

Precision Gutters

215-5920 No. 6 Road, Richmond BC t: 1.800.993.0903 www.eternitymodern.com

Sur-Del Roofing Ltd.

#101-11031 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A2 | t: 604.278.2716 www.exoticfurnishings.ca

235 West 7 Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L9 t: 604.732.3470 www.vangasfireplaces.com

#7 9515 190th St, Surrey 604-556-8410 www.precisiongutters.com

FLOORING

14526 St. Andrews Dr, Surrey, BC V3R 0W5 | t: 604.589.1945 www.surdelroofing.emcobp.com

Boardwalk Woodflors Ltd.

Weather Tech Gutters Inc.

140-12571 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1J4 | t: 604.270.7750 www.boardwalkfloors.ca

Casa Madera Hardwood Floors Inc. 3744 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H5 | t: 604.294.9663 www.casamaderafloors.com

GL Stone

110-13431 Maycrest Way Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com

Lamanator Coatings

www.lamanator.ca

Restoration Hardwood

1181 Grant Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2J7 t: 604-618-2945 www.restorationhardwood.ca

Surfside Flooring

15229 Russell Avenue, White Rock BC V4B 5C3 | t: 604.538.2733 www.surfsideflooring.ca

Tiles For Less

7832 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B8 t: 604.521.8453 | www.tilesforless.net

6268 187 St., Surrey, BC V3S 7N8 t: 604.576.8324 www.weathertechgutters.com

Weatherguard Gutters Inc.

7175 184 St., Surrey, BC V4N 3G6 t: 604.574.1985 www.weatherguardgutters.com

HARDWARE Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc.

#101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC. Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com

HOME CONSTRUCTION Mr Build

9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com

Ultimate Floorings Inc.

Cornerstone Building Solutions Ltd.

FURNITURE

JDL Homes

145.4631 Shell Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3M4 t: 604.278.3838 | www.ultimatefloorings.com

Home Envy Furnishings

21768 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604-466-8822 www.createhomeenvy.ca

Oriental Gallery

1-12331 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC 604.270.2882 | www.orientalgallery.ca

Builders (1.49 units) custom, Renovators 8038 Webster Road, Delta, BC V4G 1G6 t: 604.946.5430 | f: 604.946.0045 www.cornerstonecbs.com

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

GLASS

Eternity Modern

Exotic Furnishings

Knock On Wood

20-7533 135 St., Surrey, BC t: 604.596.5455

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

2146 Queen St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J4 t: 604.854.5757 | www.glassworld.ca

West Coast Designed Windows Ltd.

8028 River Way, Delta, BC V4G 1K9 t: 604.946.2310 | www.wcdw.com

1235 Fulton Ave. West Vancouver, BC V7T 1N7 t: 604.366.7975 e: info@legacyhouserenovations.com www.legacyhouserenovations.com

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

My House Design Build

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Upper Level Homes and Construction

Closets, Doors & Windows visit us online

modernclassicvancouver.com or call

604.626.5497

2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 | t: 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com

Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd

101-1305 Welch Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca

Yellowridge Construction Ltd 200-2605 Clarke Stree, Port Moody, BC V3H 1Z4 | t: 604.936.2605 www.yellowridge.ca

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Designer Closet Guys

Eternity Modern

213-5920 No. 6 Road, Richmond BC t: 1.800.993.0903 www.eternitymodern.com

Exotic Furnishings

#101-11031 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A2 t: 604.278.2716 www.exoticfurnishings.ca

GL Stone

110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com

Home Envy Furnishings

The Wicker Tree

21768 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604.466.8822 www.createhomeenvy.ca

HEATING

120-3031 BeckmanPlace Richmond BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com 778.297.1297 Fax (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

102-20460 Langley by-pass, Langley, BC V3A 5E7 | t: 604.530.0818 langley@thewickertree www.thewickertree.com

Lennox Industries (Canada) Ltd.

2962 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 3A2 t: 604.421.5424 | www.lennox.com

HERITAGE RESTORATIONS JDL Homes

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

ILove Kitchens

In Design Group

t: 604.240.7614 | t: 778.869.8525 www.indesign.group.com

Intermind Design

t: 604.338.9936 www.interminddesign.com

JDL Homes

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

Marina Baron European Design Inc.

Legacy House Renovations

Glass World

Classic Finishes

HOT TUBS/POOLS/SPAS Arctic Spas Hot Tubs & Billiards 300-19630 Langley by-pass Langley, BC V3A 7B1 t: 604.530.3333 | www.goarctic.com

Taylor Munro Energy Systems Inc.

11-7157 Honeyman St., Delta, BC V4G 1E2 t: 604.946.4433 | www.taylormunro.com

CONSTRUCTION/REAL ESTATE Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd. t: 604.461.0327 | www.greensheet.ca

INTERIOR DESIGN Atlas Pots

1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com

BC Window Coverings

3-3260 Viking Way Richmond BC www.bcwindowcoverings.com 604-782-2068

CCI Renovations

1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby BC V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

Miccaro Designs

3022 Markham Place, North Vancouver t: 980.6067 | c: 880.7701 micarrodesigns@telus.net www.miccarodesigns.com

Modern-Shed

Westcoast Outbuilding Inc.,Geoff Baker t: 604.551.2485 | geoff@modern-shed.ca www.modern-shed.ca

Mcintyre Cresswell Design

t: 604.630.6904 | www.mcintyrecresswell.com

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI)

Phone: 604.952.4448 Email: info@sarahgallop.com 1835 56 St #11 Delta, BC V4L 2L8 www.sarahgallop.com

Stor-More

t: 604.575.8870 Unit 111-19231 54 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 8E5 www.stormore.com

Well Balanced Designs and Renovations

Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604.669.5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca

KITCHENS Amichi Living Concepts

(Okelo Kitchens Canada) 903 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3G8 t: 604.568.5730 | c: 604.568.5732 www.amichi.ca

Kitchen Craft

2148 Douglas Rd., Burnaby, BC t: 604.298.9277 210.19700 Langley by-pass Langley, BC t: 604.534.7273 | www.kitchencraft.com

Lonetree Enterprise Ltd.

2990 Arbutus St., Vancouver BC V6J 3Y9 t: 604.739.1110 | www.lonetreekitchens.ca

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

118 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 | t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

Marina Baron European Design Inc.

Artisan Projects

t: 604.551.3777 | www.artisanonline.com

110-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.299.2444 | f: 1.866.476.1371 www.marinabaron.com

Mr Build

My House Design/Build/Team

9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

120.4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.458

CCI Renovations

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Pacific Range Hood Ltd.

Unit 140, 11120 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, t: 604.232.9099 | www.pacificrangehood.com

1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd.

Coastal Wood Crafters

Pacific Wholesale Appliances Ltd.

5.20688 Duncan Way, Langley, BC t: 604.533.7796 www.coastalwoodcrafters.co

Dacor

314 Avalon Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 3X8 | t: 604.469.1773 www.dacor.co

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

#6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com

Level One Construction

#236, 101-1184 Denman St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2M9 | t: 604.647.1718 www.levelone.ca

Décor Bath and Lighting Ltd.

1375 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3 t: 604.872.2198 | www.fibretechbc.ca

Gleam Guard International LLC

11-8671 No 1 Road PO Box 36575 Seafair, Richmond BC V7C 1V0 t: 604-306-6058 e: gleamguard@aol.com

ILove Kitchens

120-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com t: 778.297.1297 f: (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

JDL Homes

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t: 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

Spagna Vetro Appliances Inc.

7272 buller Ave, Burnaby BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca

Gemini Sink Canada Inc.

104-11500 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1T2 | t: 604.233.1216 www.geminisink.com infobc@geminisink.com

GL Stone

110-13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2M3 | t: 604.249.4688 t: 604.247.2000 | www.glstonetile.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47a Ave., Delta BC V4k 1t8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

Kitchen & bath classics

Building 100, 19600 Langley by-pass Langley, BC | t: 604.539.2167

640 Belgrave Way, Delta, BC V3M 5R7 t: 604.515.7377 | www.pacrimcab.com

2451 Vauxhall Place, Richmond, BC V6V 1Z5 t: 604.270.2460 | www.coinamatic.com

Raintree Cabinets Ltd

t: 604.526.5390 | www.raintreecabinets.com

Solid Wood Home Services Inc.

106-2411 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A3 t: 604.904.3811 f: 604.983.2263 e: darlene@solidwoodinc.ca

Tolka Millwork Inc.

218 3 Ave., New Westminster, BC V3L 1M1 t: 604.521.0047 | www.tolkamillwork.com

TWS Doors

200 Golden Dr., Coquitlam, BC t: 604.941.0311 | www.twsdoors.com

Upper Level Homes and Construction 2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 | t: 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com

Well Balanced Designs and Renovations

Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604.669.5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca

Westcoast Hearth & BBQ

100-3031 Beckman Place, Richmond, BC V6X 3R2 | t: 604.248.2255

Whirlpool Canada LP

469 Glenbrook Dr, New Westminster, BC V3L 5J3 | t: 604.525.0344 www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

Willis Supply

Distributors of Corian & Zodiaq by Dupont 13509 15 Ave., Surrey, BC V4A 5H4 t: 778.228.4687 | www.4willis.com

LANDSCAPERS/ LANDSCAPE DESIGN Atlas Pots

1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com

Luxor Lawn & Gardens

1.3888 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 5H6 t: 604.432.9430 | f: 604.432.9403

Northern Roots Landscaping Inc.

P.O. Box 91988, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4S4 t: 604.984.8251 | www.northernroots.com

Urban Niche Landscape Design

LEASING t: 778.893.0502 | t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca

LED LIGHTING

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd

Green Image Tech

101-1305 Welch Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 | upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca

115-12830 Clarke Place Richmond, BC, V6V 2H1 Tel:(604) 207-9879 Fax: (604) 207-6992 email: info@greenimagetech.com www.greenimagetech.com

RANGE HOODS Euro Kitchens

LIGHTING

7272 buller Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4S3 t: 604.430.5252 | sales@kitchenhoods.ca www.kitchenhoods.ca

Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc.

#101 - 1626 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6J 1H4 t: 604.569.0783 | t: 888.422.2217 f: 604.569.0784 wes@bradfordhardware.com www.bradfordhardware.com

RESIDENTIAL SPACE PLANNING Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

Green Image Tech

115-12830 Clarke Place Richmond, BC, V6V 2H1 Tel:(604) 207-9879 Fax: (604) 207-6992 email: info@greenimagetech.com www.greenimagetech.com

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) | f: 604.951.4093 e: info@myhousedesignbuild.com

MORTGAGE Your Mortgage Solutions Group t: 778.893.0502t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.ca

RENOVATORS Alchemy Construction

1537 Welch St., North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B5 t: 604.980.3149 f: 604.980.3155 e: info@alchemyconstruction.ca

MOULDINGS Picasso Mouldings and Doors

Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604-572-4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101

PAINTING Benjamin Moore — The Coast

Group Coast Decorating Center 4464 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3 t: 604.872.5275 | f: 604.874.3650

Best Builders

1338 56 St, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 0A3 (604) 943-2378Delta Office 1338 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2A4 Phone: 604.943.2378 Fax: 604.943.2376 info@bestbuilders.ca West Vancouver Office & Sales 200 - 100 Park Royal West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z4

Canadian Renovations Inc. t: 604.809.0127 | f: 604.957.0128 infi@canadianrenovations.com www.canadianrenovations.com

Cloverdale Paint www.cloverdalepaint.com

CCI Renovations

Plums Painting t: 604.812.5014

1863 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC t: 604.980.8384 | www.ccirenos.com

PLUMBING

Cornerstone Building Solutions Ltd.

Builders (1.49 units) custom, Renovators 8038 Webster Rd., Delta, BC V4G 1G6 t: 604.946.5430 | f: 604.946.0045 www.cornerstonecbs.com

Kitchen & bath classics Building 100, 19600 Langley By.Pass Langley, BC V3A 7B1 t: 604.539.2167

Dream Bath

3265 McCallum Rd

4-13350 116 Ave., Surrey, BC t: 604.582.6813

Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671

EJM Construction Management Inc.

2198 Yukon St

Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 t: 604.873.0004

205-18428 53 Ave., Surrey, BC t: 604.575.7780 | info@ejmgroup.com ejmgroup.com

POTTERY

Genesis Restorations Ltd

#29-19257 Enterprise way, Surrey BC | t: 604.533.3440 graham@genesisrestorations.com

Atlas Pots

1087 Churchill Crescent North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P3 e: nv@atlaspots.com t: 604.960.0556 www.atlaspots.com

ILove Kitchens

120-3031 BeckmanPlace Richmond BC V6X3R2 info@ilove-kitchens.com 778.297.1297 Fax (Toll-free) 1.877.888.9960 www.ilove-kitchens.com

POWER WASHING Ace Painting

Intermind Design

t: 604.273.3933 www.ace.painting.ca

t: 604.338.9936 | www.interminddesign.com

Jatoba Contracting

Impact Power washing

2164 Ferndale St Vancouver t: 778.686.7798 | www.jatcon.ca

t: 604.780.4604

3265 McCallum Rd.

509-318 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2 t: 604.899.3804 | www.urbanniche.ca

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Zoen Gardens

2198 Yukon St., Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 t: 604.873.0004

t: 604-836-2530 e: irie@zoengardens.com www.zoengardens.com

118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 | t: 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671

My House Design/Build/Team

Your Mortgage Solutions Group

JDL Homes

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

3740 Cardiff Street, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2G9 Doug Langford t: 778.834.9583 doug@jdlhomesvancouver.com Jeff Langford t 778.836.3103 jeff@jdlhomesvancouver.com

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PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY

JKB Construction Ltd.

3884 Clematis Cres, Port Coquitlam, BC t: 604.728.3009 | www.jkbconstruction.com

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 | www.kenorah.com

- Construction & Design Ltd.

5058 47A Ave., Delta BC V4K 1T8 t: 604.940.2767 www.kenorah.com

Legacy House Renovations

1235 Fulton Ave. West Vancouver, BC V7T 1N7 t: 604.366.7975 e: info@legacyhouserenovations.com www.legacyhouserenovations.com

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

118 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C2 t: 604.484.4030 or 604.484.4031 www.maisondetre.ca

V6B Design Group

Richmond Wood Siding

363 West 6th Ave Vancouver BC V5Y 6824 t: 604.684.6824 | www.v6b.com

212-8322 130 St., Surrey, BC V3W 8E9 t: 604.598.2502

Well Balanced Designs and Renovations

7175 184 St., Surrey, BC V4N 3G6 t: 604.574.1985 www.weatherguardgutters.com

Suite 400 – 1681 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC V6J 4M6 e: info@wellballanceddesigns.ca t: 604-669-5551 www.wellbalancedddesigns.ca

RENOVATING HOUSING BC Housing

Home Adaptations for Independence Inquiry Line Homeowner Protection branch 650 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby BC, V5H 0A3 t: 604-646-7055 www.bchousing.org/HAFI

ROOFING All Weather products

Weatherguard Gutters Inc.

STONE AND TILE

10-13331 Vulcan Way, Richmond, BC | t: 604.231.1433 www.windowworks.bc.ca

t: 604.617.0498 | f: 604.612.7966 www.solarpowernrg.com

Apex Stone & Tile

108-9706 188 St Surrey, BC V4N 3M2 t: 604.882.9284 www.apexgranite.com

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

5837 Production Way Langley 604.539.8720 www.marcusraydesigns.com

120.4691 Vanguard Road Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 2P7 t: 604.278.4092 | f: 604.278.4585

Mr. Build

RONA Installations

101-1139 Barclay St., Vancouver BC t: 778.686.7798 info@covefinishing

My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) f: 604.951.4093 info@myhousedesignbuild.com

Networx Home Improvement

#8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com

On Site Renovations t: 604-986-4358 www.onsiterenovations.com

Restoration Hardwood

1181 Grant Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2J7 t: 604-618-2945 www.restorationhardwood.ca

RJR Construction Management Ltd.

The Roofing Store

13237 King George Hwy, Surrey t: 604.585.3222 2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby t: 604.421.8088 www.roofingstore.ca

Rubbish Removal

15229 Russell Avenue.

White Rock BC V4B 5C3 t: 604.538.2733 | www.surfsideflooring.ca

106-2411 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A3 t: 604-904-3811 f: 604-983-2263 e: darlene@solidwoodinc.ca

T.Q. Construction Ltd.

106-8988 Fraserton Crt., Burnaby, BC t: 604.430.9900 info@tqconstruction.ca www.tqconstruction.ca

Upper Level Homes and Renovation

2930 Lonsdale Ave, RPO 37029 North Vancouver, BC V7N4M0 t: 778.340.0102 or 778.340.0103 www.upperlevelhomes.com

Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd

101-1305 Welch Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B4 t: 604.790.0472 | upward@shaw.ca www.upwardconstruction.ca

Surfside Flooring

Window Works

WINDOWS/PATIO DOORS/ SKYLIGHTS All Weather Windows Ltd. A101-9355 198 St Langley, BC V1M 3J9 t: 604.513.5744 www.allweatherwindows.com

Allied Windows

Box 189, 3193 262 St Aldergrove, BC V4W 2T8 t: 604.856.3311 www.alliedwindows.com

Centra Windows and Restorations 20178-98th Ave., Langley t: 604.882.5010 x 2112 jsmith@centra.ca www.centra.ca

Classic Finishes

Get the Classic touch to your painting, trim work and tile projects: over 20 years of quality experience.

For professional service call: 604-685-5621

DYG Windows

106-16 Fawcett Rd., Coquitlam, BC t: 604-522-8300 www.dygwindows.com

107-237 East 4 Ave Vancouver, BC V5T 4R4 t: 778.773.2297 www.freshstartrecycling.com

STORAGE

Sur-Del Roofing Ltd.

Modern Classic Building Solutions

7620 MacDonald Rd., Delta, BC t: 604.940.8485 tf: 1.800.337.8604

Park Place Garage Co.

100-9420 200A St. Langley, BC V1M 4C2 t: 604.882.2600 www.loewen.com

14526 St. Andrews Dr..

Surrey, BC V3R 0W5 t: 604.589.1945 www.surdelroofing.emcobp.com

111.8988 Fraserton Crt., Burnaby, BC t: 604.431.8803

Solid Wood Home Services Inc.

GL Stone

Fresh Start Recycling & Disposal Ltd.

Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI)

Referral Network 7-2320 King George Hwy., Surrey, BC t: 604.542.2236 www.TheHouseSmart.com

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

#6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com 110-13431 Maycrest Way Richmond BC V6V 2M3 t: 604.249.4688 | t: 604.247.2000 www.glstonetile.com

SECURITY

Shell Busey’s HouseSmart

Cove Finishings

t: 1.800.RID.OF.IT 240-67 West 2nd Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8 t: 1.800 RID.OF.IT604.659.6684 www.1800ridofit.com

1149 Grant St., Vancouver, BC t: 604.254.1760 Phone: 604.952.4448 Email: info@sarahgallop.com 1835 56 St #11 Delta, BC V4L 2L8 www.sarahgallop.com

Wholesale Blind Factory

Future Solar Power Ltd.

13237 King George Hwy., Surrey, BC t: 604.585.3222 2717 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC t: 604.421.8088 | www.theroofingstore.ca

9129 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6K9 t: 604.732.8453 | e: mrbuild@mrbuild.com www.mrbuild.com

West Coast Windows

8028 River Way, Delta BC www.westcoastwindows.ca

11-75 Blue Mountain Street Coq. t: 604.545.1000 wholesaleblindfactory.com

SOLAR ENERGY

Marcus Ray Designs

2727 East 12 Ave., Vancouver, BC t: 604.254.1210

Networx Home Improvement

#8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.com

Orca Security Corp.

Tigon Security Solutions

17-12468 82nd Ave Surrey t: 604.778.565.4188 www.tigonsecurity.ca

SENIOR HOMES BC Housing

Home Adaptations for Independence Inquiry Line Homeowner Protection branch 650 - 4789 Kingsway, Burnaby BC, V5H 0A3 t: 604-646-7055 www.bchousing.org/HAFI

All Weather Products Ltd.

13237 King George Hwy Surrey, BC V3T 2T3 t: 604.585.9955 www.roofingstore.ca

Gentek Building Products Ltd.

1-19405 94 Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 4E6 t: 604.888.7280 www.gentek.ca

Kaycan Ltd.

10187 201 St., Langley, BC V1M 3Y5 t: 604.513.0343 www.kaycan.com

Penfolds Roofing Inc.

1262 Vernon Dr Vancouver, BC V6A 4C9 t: 604.254.4663 www.ok2roof.com

54 HOME DÉCOR AND RENOVATIONS FEB - MAR 2014

t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com t: 604.785.3031 www.parkplacegarage.ca

SUNROOMS/CONSERVATORIES My House Design/Build/Team

NORTH SHORE OFFICE 201 - 50 Fell ave, North Vancouver, BC SURREY OFFICE #2-15356 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3R 3P5 t: 604.MYHOUSE (694.6873) f: 604.951.4093 info@myhousedesignbuild.com

VACUUMS Tip Top Parts Metro Vancouver t: 604.514.7005 f: 1.800.665.2500

WINDOW COVERINGS AAA Blinds

106-11500 Bridgeport Rd., Richmond, BC | t: 604.233.1963 www.can.wood.com www.aoneblinds.com

BC Window Coverings

3-3260 Viking Way Richmond BC www.bcwindowcoverings.com t: 604-782-2068

Made in the Shade

t: 604.477.3333 www.madeintheshadeblinds.ca

Euroline Windows

Loewen Windows

Modern Classic Building Solutions

t: 604.626.5497 f: 604.585.1739 mike@modernclassicvancouver.com www.modernclassicvancouver.com

Networx Home Improvement

#8-27250 58th Crescent Langley, t: 604.625.0960 networxhomeimprovements.co

Oasis Windows

Suite 109-12889 84 Ave Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 t: 604.597.5033 info@oasis windows.com www.oasiswindows.com

Pella Windows &

117-3823 Henning Dr., Burnaby, BC t: 604.291.9009 34855 Champlain Cres., Abbotsford, BC t: 604.857.3286 www.pella.com

Picasso Mouldings and Doors

Warehouse and Showroom 14577 66th Ave Surrey t: 604-572-4144 www.picassomouldings.com Vancouver Showroom 1366 Marine Dr SW. Vancouver t: 604-266-1101

West Coast Windows

8028 River Way, Delta, BC t: 604.946.2310 f: 1.888.363.7832 www.westcoastwindows.ca

Solid Wood Home Services Inc is a leading renovation company, specializing in residential renovations such as kitchen and bathroom renovations. We can also help you with your small commercial projects. We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, great customer service, and affordable pricing.

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Tel: 604-639-6061

Fax: 604-304-8641 106-11500 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 1T2

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