Home Makeover June 2011

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CONTENTS

8 FEATURES

8 Work of art A made-over Vancouver bungalow becomes a luxe, livable home

15 Outer beauty Our second visit to a South Surrey property yields new examples of fine design

16 Driven by design Six sexy vehicles with tank-loads of style

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20 Deck the house Extending a stylish home with a great patio

22 Patio pleasures Staging a party-worthy outdoor deck

25 Room with a view Deconstructing a downtown Vancouver renovation

28 Two good chicks to know A new design duo dresses up a drab display suite DEPARTMENTS

6 Editor’s note 8 Whole home makeover 15 Driveways & decks 25 In the works 28 Final details Cover: A deck

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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It took more – way more – than two to pull off our big “Driveways & Decks” shoot (see pages 15 to 24).

Thanks to all who made this “roadworthy” feature possible!

Next Makeover In August: fresh kitchen, bathroom and amazing space makeovers, more tips from the pros and the second instalment in our ongoing In the Works series,

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rom Adam and Eve to Antony and Cleopatra to Batman and Robin, history and pop culture repeatedly tell us that two heads are better than one.

Who am I to argue?

The latest issue of Home Makeover magazine stands as further testament to the fact that it takes two, as they say, to make things go right. For instance, our “Whole Home Makeover” this month (pages 8 to 14) showcases a stunning Kerrisdale project completed by a terrifically talented twosome: designer Céline Pitre and her architect husband, Alan Endall.

“Working together really made us appreciate each other’s skills that much more,” Pitre reveals. “It can be easy to lose sight of that, especially when there are dishes and laundry to be done!”

In the first instalment of a new, ongoing feature we’ve named, “In the Works” (pages 25 to 27), the bi-creative powers of a second pair – designer Tom Bakker and builder Ken Gijssen – are exposed as they take us through their latest condo collaboration step by step.

“It’s amazing what can happen when you put the right people together,” Bakker comments. “Working with Ken inspires me because he has a wealth of technical knowledge. If you combine that knowledge early on in the design process, it makes for a more efficient project.”

One of my favourite dynamic duos – the Heathers – joined us in the South Surrey sunshine to transform a sprawling backyard deck into the perfect place for a patio party (pages 22 to 24). Heather Kleim and Heather Stuart used double the design know-how to stage a truly gorgeous outdoor space.

“By combining our creative forces, we are able to take traditional home-staging projects to the next level,” comments Kleim on partnering with Stewart. “Working together, our creative forces multiply.”

Last, but certainly not least, we bring you the inside scoop on a couple of “chicks” with some real design tricks up their sleeves.

Jennifer Scott and Rachel Harrison of A Good Chick to Know Design dolled up a White Rock display suite that narrowly missed top prize in B.C.’s Best Young Designer competition (pages 28 to 30).

On working together, the chicks say: “While we always have a cohesive overall design in mind when creating a space, we often have slightly different approaches on how to get there. Having each other as a sounding board for ideas and utilizing two sets of eyes when on the hunt for something allows us to achieve the most thought-out end result for our clients. “Plus, it’s super fun shopping with your best friend!”

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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WHOLE HOME MAKEOVER

BY NOA GLOUBERMAN

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WORK OF A made-over Vancouver bungalow becomes a luxe, livable home

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hat happens when you love your neighbourhood, adore your lot, but loathe your home? No need to move, says Céline Pitre, who heads up Vancouver’s Celine Interiors design firm.

Just fix it.

In 2009, Pitre had the chance to put her theory into practice when close friends found themselves in just such a jam. The couple – a pair of busy, active professionals with no children – had lived in their 2,700-square-foot west side bungalow for several years. Now the house, which felt cramped and gloomy, was no longer working for them.

“The space just wasn’t large enough for these parties that they really love to host, with up to 100 guests at a time,” Pitre says from the downtown office she shares with her architect husband, Alan Endall of Endall Elliot Associates. “They thought that the only option was to move, but none of the properties they looked at felt quite right.”

Instead, over the Christmas holidays, she and Endall pitched a whole-home overhaul to their friends. Their proposal included a functional, flowing floor plan that blurred the line between indoors and out; wide, open spaces with plenty of natural light; and display walls to proudly showcase the couple’s growing collection of fine art.

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Main floor attraction With the homeowners fortuitously scheduled for an extended overseas sabbatical, Pitre, Endall and general contractor Davidson Walker Construction got down to work. And work they did.

“The first thing we did was tear the entire roof right off and lift it,” says Pitre, emphasizing that this renovation was a major undertaking, which took nearly two years to complete. “The reason we did that was to add a couple of feet in height to the main floor, which was like an instant breath of fresh air. It successfully got rid of the stuffiness of the former space.”

Her next step – ringing clerestory windows well above eye level, just shy of the roofline – effectively provided even more ventilation and natural sunlight without comprising the owners’ desire for privacy, as traditional windows would have done.

Eliminating several unnecessary rooms from the main floor further “decluttered” the space; the open area left in their wake created the perfect blank canvas for a combined cooking, living and dining space.

“It was still important to include some separation between the kitchen and living room so that cooking and plating could go on unnoticed by guests,” says Pitre. “We came up with a couple of great solutions to do that.”

Rather than building a traditional wall between the two rooms, the designer cleverly installed a “part wall,” just shy of full height, which perfectly defines the boundary between the two spaces without shutting one area off from the other. The functional bonus to this architectural feature: it creates extra vertical space that can be used to display the homeowners’ cherished paintings.

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On the kitchen side, visitors are further prevented from viewing any messy dinner prep or cleanup directly thanks to a moss-coloured Martha Sturdy rectangular resin vase set into the end of the CaeserStone island and lit from below. This artistic touch – lovingly sourced from the Gallery at Mattick’s Farm in Victoria – literally glows, effectively stopping the eye from travelling beyond and into the kitchen. This “smart” island also features a wine trough embedded right into the stone; filled with ice, it’s the perfect place to chill a bottle.

Sleek appliances, including a Preference stainless-steel microwave and Epicure wall oven, both from Dacor, as well as a Viking six-burner rangetop perfectly complement the floor-to-ceiling wenge cabinets – custom designed by Céline Interiors – which thoughtfully include a shallow space to house wine glasses.

The living room, too, is full of small, stunning touches that are, at second glance, as functional as they are esthetically pleasing. Take, for instance, the seeming lack of television – an imposing appliance that, according to Pitre, “can be a distraction, at best, or an eyesore, at worst” in an open-concept space.

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ABOVE: Clerestory

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A “part wall” draws the boundary between kitchen and living room without shutting one off from the other. Bonus: the extra vertical space is used to display a painting by Gordon Smith.

she explains of her striking solution. “The TV is housed behind that gorgeous piece of art – the perfect way to keep it covered without eliminating it altogether.”

Other surprises: a smartly designed bar area that, besides housing spirits and assorted glassware also provides ample room to store various pieces of electronic equipment out of sight – but not out of mind. Opposite the bar, a honed and filled travertine wall in Mare Blu from Pacific Stone Tile boasts not only a cozy wood-burning fireplace but also a concrete, Solus Decor-built hearth-bench hybrid that runs the length of the living room to create extra seating for guests.

Pitre even went so far as to design some of the main furnishings for the living room, including an earth-toned couch complete with matching cushions that was skillfully manufactured by Carmel Furniture Designs in Vancouver.

The most dramatic feature of the main floor, however, might well be the absolutely seamless transition that Pitre and Endall managed to create between indoors and out at the back of the house. In pleasant weather, a NanaWall can be folded completely out of sight, creating a continual connection between the kitchen and deck.

Rex Abisko wood-look porcelain floor tiles make the fusion between the inside of the house and the wood deck final.

“Extending the interior space out was an important requirement,” Endall explains. “Not only is it functional for throwing outdoor dinner parties and such, we were also trying to stretch the size of the house so that you could

really feel the depth of the lot. We didn’t want to add an extra storey and build the house up too much; we wanted to keep it low, private and subtle, yet spacious and extremely livable.”

Colin Campbell wool carpeting and a custom concrete fireplace add coziness to the

Bedroom down below Main floor accomplished, it was time to descend the sunken stairwell and transform the lower level of the house – effectively the master suite – into a space that was equally luxe and livable. This posed an exciting challenge for both architect and designer.

“You don’t normally think of a basement as a very nice place to live,” Pitre admits. “They’re usually – in the Lower

master bedroom.

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LEFT: The living

room boasts a hearth-bench hybrid, which creates extra seating for guests.

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hung on an invisible track slides off to the side, revealing a hidden TV screen.

Mainland at least – somewhat dark and damp; not a very nice place to spend a lot of time in.”

To eradicate any remnants of a “cave-like” basement, the duo wisely opted to dig out terraces on either end of the room. These allowed for the installation of floor-to-ceiling windows, which fill the space with an abundance of light.

For further luminescence, a reflecting pool at one side of the house coaxes fresh morning light deep into the bedroom; on the other end, evergreens and native plants create a natural, verdant shade. Inside, wool carpeting from Colin Campbell adds an element of warmth underfoot; a custom-built concrete fireplace completes the room’s cozy ambiance.

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ABOVE: The “smart” kitchen

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LEFT: The bar houses spirits,

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(Digging the two terraces, incidentally, yielded a “treasure” of sorts: an enormous granite boulder, between 10 and 20 feet in diameter, that was subsequently chopped into pieces and deposited in the backyard. Some of these rocks create a landscaped barrier beside the steps leading down from the deck.)

The master bath includes all the comforts of a spa, including a soaker tub, which, slightly smaller in size, saves on space, allowing for a separate shower stall on the other side of a frameless glass wall. Shimmering one-inch bronze mosaic glass tiles from World Mosaic add a final touch of iridescent opulence to the room. ∞

Several architectural and design details – a Martha Sturdy vase set into the end of the island and a “part wall” separating kitchen from living room – facilitate behindthe-scenes food prep on the open-concept main floor.

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Outer beauty

Our second visit to a celebrated South Surrey home yielded new examples of fine design.

With its award-winning kitchen featured in our December 2010 issue, we opted this time to focus on the exterior of the house.

From driveway to deck, we discovered that good design flows from the inside out.

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BY ALEXANDRA STRAUB

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BY DESIGN Six sexy vehicles with tank-loads of style

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hen Robbie Dickson decided to move from the hustle and bustle of the big city, he chose a location that was quiet, scenic and spacious. His beautiful residence, built just a few years ago, is set against a backdrop that overlooks the ocean and borders a lush grove of trees.

Adding beauty to the property is an amazing collection of cars. Dickson says his taste for luxury vehicles took hold when he was six; amazingly, it’s still going strong.

And if his passion for all things automotive isn’t made apparent in conversation, the custom-built Ferrari Formula 1 prototype racecar hanging in his garage will surely convince you.

A desire to experience different vehicles, from sports cars to SUVs to sedans, has played a significant role in this car enthusiast’s life – not to mention his appreciation for good design. Over the years, however, one special roadster has found a

permanent place in his heart: a Lotus Elise that he says makes him smile every time he takes it for a spin.

Dickson graciously let Home Makeover stage an “auto-focused” photo shoot in his

front driveway featuring six 2011 models that combine exceptional performance with inspiring design. We then popped around back to stage a patio party on his incredible, multi-level deck.

Homeowner Robbie Dickson adds beauty to his property with an amazing collection of cars, including this custom-built Ferrari Formula 1 prototype racecar.

Stare worthy When it comes to the 2011 Audi S5, it’s OK to stare. Its Brilliant Red body draws looks wherever this car goes, while contoured curves and 19-inch alloy wheels create a vortex effect, disabling admirers from turning away.

What makes the S5 even more attractive is its ability to adapt to various road conditions. Equipped with quattro all-wheel drive, this sports coupe (also offered in convertible configuration) performs effortlessly on smooth pavement and slippery surfaces alike.

Boasting a smooth-revving 4.2L FSI V8 engine, onlookers may get but a fleeting glance of this beauty.

Whether harnessing power through a six-speed manual or six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission, the S5 accelerates like silk: from zero to 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds.

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Air apparent There’s an unassuming grace about the 2011 MercedesBenz E 350 Cabriolet. Head on, its grille showcases that distinctive three-pointed star, while twin projectionbeam headlamps add to the front-end presence; the unassuming rear is comprised of simple, complementary lines.

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Tour de force Whether it’s a quick rip around the block or a crosscountry road trip, comfort and style prevail in the 2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. One of the American company’s most popular bikes, the Street Glide’s architecture is a perfect blend of classic and modern.

Its signature bat-wing fairing with full instrumentation, including a silver-faced speedometer and tachometer and two-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, makes it instantly recognizable as a Harley. Stainless-steel touring handlebars and a sculpted and lowered seat further add to its appeal.

At the essence of the Street Glide’s design: chrome. From mufflers to low-profile fuel tank console, the metal features heavily on this bike. But the main attraction may very well be its available supped-up Twin Cam 103 engine. Engulfed in black-powder coating with chrome rocker covers and machined cooling fin tips, it looks and sounds divine.

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mention the prowess of the 3.5L V6 engine, which produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

A new feature on the 2011 model is the Aircap wind deflector, which keeps air flowing through the cabin at bay. Airscarf – a head and neck heater mounted to the front headrests – keeps passengers toasty on cool days.

And dropping the top has never been easier; it takes a mere 20 seconds and can be done at speeds of up to 40 km/h. Open-air driving has never looked so good.

Major appeal With a commanding road presence, toned physique and assertive styling, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V sport sedan (also available in coupe or sport wagon) exudes confidence.

From its unique grille, which was specifically outfitted for the performance V model, to its aggressive front fascia and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, this luxury four-door was made to perform.

A sculpted aluminum hood hosts a raised centre to provide clearance for this Cadi’s supercharger, which, along with a 6.2L V8 engine, has an output of 556 horsepower. The CTS-V can either be paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

Despite its angular exterior and mechanical prowess, the CTS-V has a softer side as well. Its cabin features LED lighting, a pop-up navigation screen and hand-cut-andsewn accents. Perforated, sueded microfibre inserts on the front seats cocoon occupants in place during cornering.

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Adventurous type Designing a motorcycle that satiates the needs of commuters and o-road enthusiasts is tough.

But with its 2011 F800GS, BMW Motorrad meets the challenge head on.

This mid-sized adventuretouring bike features a liquidcooled, inline two-cylinder engine with an output of 85 horsepower mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Fully fuelled, the F800GS weighs 207 kilograms – a lightweight composition that, combined with higher ground clearance, lets the bike manoeuver tricky obstacles and maintain composure at highway speeds.

Esthetically, the F800GS is visually stimulating; its o-road-inspired fairings further highlight its adaptable persona. Adding heat to an already ďŹ ery bike: a Lava Orange Metallic-Black Satin colour scheme, not to mention the deep growl produced by a single exhaust.

X factor The 2011 Advanced Diesel X5 xDrive35d fuses BMW design with the ability to take on road surfaces other than basic pavement.

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round the corner from the driveway, an expansive backyard deck designed by Tom Bakker Design feels like a natural extension of the kitchen rather than an add-on to the home.

“It blends right in with the surrounding landscape,” he says. “The ravine beyond the backyard … has this kind of curvy, organic shape to it. That’s the shape I was trying to follow with the design of the deck. The result

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is something that fits like a glove … and looks like it has always been there.”

With the homeowner willing to “get on his knees every couple of years to do some sanding and refinishing,” Bakker opted to build the deck from a combination of yellow and red cedar. “If their lifestyle didn’t allow for that kind of upkeep,” he says, “we may have chosen something different.”

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Around the corner from the driveway, a sprawling backyard deck designed

by Tom Bakker feels like a natural extension of the kitchen Tom Bakker Design Ltd.

Because the uppermost portion of the structure is high compared with the grade of the property, Bakker created a multi-level design with various sets of stairs descending to the yard to break the 1,000-square-foot deck into different areas for lounging, dining and soaking in the built-in hot tub.

“The goal for the homeowners was to be able to

entertain guests on this deck, around all these different features,” he says. “We had to consider what the dimensions of the dining table, hot tub, all the different elements were going to be so we could design the space to allow people to move around comfortably … with a glass of wine in their hand.” ∞ HOME MAKEOVER JUNE 2011

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DRIVEWAYS & DECKS

BY THE HEATHERS

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Staging a party-worthy outdoor deck

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Several cushions, throws, a bit of greenery and just the right arrangement of furniture produces a cozy outdoor seating area for chilly nights.

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A stainless-steel Wolf grill with rotisserie, warming rack and smoker box from Kerrisdale Lumber is placed between the interior kitchen

hen we found out we would be staging this stunning South Surrey patio, we were thrilled … and honoured. Tom Bakker is one of our favourite local designers; it was a treat to work on his Georgie Award-nominated deck.

As we studied the space, our imaginations spun. The structure was enormous; our challenge would be to unify the various sections of the deck while simultaneously highlighting the many outdoor entertainment opportunities it afforded.

Our first step was to select a bright summer palette to complement the warm wooden canvas. We chose lime green as a main accent; adding accessories in this verdant shade successfully tied the deck together and drew the eye to specific areas of focus.

Using furnishing and decor supplied by Flüff Rentals, we opted to create a cozy seating area around the outdoor fireplace. Several cushions, throws, a bit of greenery and just the right arrangement of furniture produced the perfect gathering place for chilly nights.

Next, a stainless-steel Wolf grill with rotisserie, warming rack and smoker box – courtesy of Kerrisdale Lumber – was placed between the interior kitchen and outdoor dining area to maximize meal prep. Finally, we dressed the patio table to impress, adding candles and seat cushions to make the space feel truly guestworthy. ∞

The Heathers – Heather Kleim and Heather Stewart – collaborate on home-staging projects throughout the Lower Mainland. Visit them at www.theheathers.ca.

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The patio table is dressed to impress with candles and seat cushions that make the space feel truly guest-worthy.

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IN THE WORKS

BY NOA GLOUBERMAN

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ROOM WITH A Deconstructing a downtown Vancouver reno

This high-end, downtown remodel will involve combining combining kitchen, living room and dining room into a single “great room.

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ver wonder what a real renovation looks like, from beginning to end?

Tom Bakker of Tom Bakker Design and Meridian Pacific Construction president Ken Gijssen take us through their latest collaboration – updating a 50-year-old West End condo – step by step. First up: the initial client meeting and walkthrough.

Step 1. “I met Liz Crawford at the Vancouver Home and Design Show; she overheard me saying things that she said sounded like music to her ears,’” says Bakker. “Soon after we had our first phone call about the project, which involved doing a renovation of her elderly relatives’ condo.”

The owners, he adds, had lived in the apartment – which was built in 1961 – for years; it was time to put the place up for sale.

To do that, a major remodelling was needed.

“During that first conversation Liz said, ‘We need to do this renovation right. Windows need to be replaced. The ceilings need to be redone.’ We knew this was going to be a challenge; we had to get to work right away.”

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Designer Tom Bakker (left) and builder Ken Gijssen (right) meet with client Liz Crawford on site to discuss her condo renovation.

requirement to Bakker: “She said, ‘Whatever Step 2. To better assess the project, Bakker we do, we need to make sure that we emphaneeded to see the place in person. An onsize this spectacular view of English Bay.’” site meeting with Crawford was arranged, during which the client’s needs were Step 3. “That first look around the apartbrought to light. ment also exposed some of the challenges “The reno had to be high-end in order to we were going to face,” Bakker continues. maximize profit on the sale,” he says. “There were large ‘wants,’ like combining the kitchen, “For instance, the age of the place meant we wouldn’t be able to move any of the living room and dining room into a single plumbing around, and that this unit wouldn’t ‘great room,’ and smaller ones, like removing be able to accommodate an exhaust fan the intercom and replacing the front door.” above the stove or range.”

Crawford also relayed her main HOME MAKEOVER JUNE 2011

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A major remodelling of this half-century-old downtown Vancouver apartment is being

Pink shower tiles in the bathroom remind

undertaken in order to maximize the home’s resale value.

us of a design era gone by.

After a creative brainstorming session with the client, designer Tom Bakker draws up a “dream list” that included items for every room in the home, like taller kitchen cabinets, increased pantry space, stone countertops and upgraded lighting.

The designer also realized he’d have to remove at least one wall to create the open concept desired by the client – a process that’s always subject to engineer approval.

“That’s the sort of stuff that’s taken care of by the builder – and I knew just who to bring on board at that point.”

Having previously collaborated with Gijssen, Bakker successfully made the introduction. The project was about to take off.

Step 4. Now it was Gijssen’s turn to familiarize himself with the project. After connecting with Crawford by phone, he arranged to see the site for himself.

“We walked around the suite discussing Liz’s ideas, and I offered suggestions as they came to me,” he says. “The suite had an absolutely stunning view, and being able to capitalize on that was a major consideration.”

After discussing the possibilities, Gijssen sensed in his client “an air of interest and excitement” at what could be achieved within the space.

“The main element of this first meeting always comes down to trust,” he says.

“Getting to know each other, how we do business and seeing if that relationship starts to form with like interests, a common goal and feeling a level of trust and comfort to move on.”

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Step 5. With the client’s requirements clear and trust established, the three – Bakker,

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Gijssen and Crawford – met at the condo for a brainstorming session.

“We all came together with a great creative energy; we were excited to be working together,” says Gijssen. “Lots of ideas came out of that meeting … Tom brought out different design ideas, which we all worked with, and I offered reflections back on how we could achieve these within a reasonable budget. A synergy had started to flow and we were really enjoying the way it was all unfolding.”

While the builder made notes on his anticipated challenges (conduits and wires carved into the concrete walls, a radiant hot-water heating system in the ceiling as opposed to the floor), Bakker created a “dream list” that included items for every room in the home: stretching the upper kitchen cabinets to the ceiling, more pantry space, sourcing granite or quartz countertops for the main bathroom, straightening an angled wall in the bedroom and upgrading all of the lighting.

“He mentioned that some of the ceilings had ‘sagged’ … and had to be repaired,” Gijssen says. “He also connected me with another resident on the co-op board. This was really just the start of this and other stories that would shape our overall approach to this home renovation.”

The client’s main concern for this reno: emphasizing the condo’s spectacular view of English Bay.

Step 6. Several days later, Gijssen returned to the suite to “open a wall and a bit of the concrete floor to check on possibly moving some of the plumbing lines.” Their hammering drew out a curious neighbour, who related his own experience renovating the adjacent apartment a few years earlier.

Next up. In the August 2011 issue of Home Makeover, Bakker and Gijssen re-visit the project site to take measurements and reference photos. They begin to develop a variety of proposed layouts – with some finishing details – and the challenges associated with this condo reno become more apparent. ∞

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By Noa Glouberman

Two good chicks to know Designers Jennifer Scott and Rachel Harrison dress up a drab display suite

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t least one display suite in South Surrey’s Morgan Crossing development – No. 451 in the “Arc” building – is better off having known Jennifer Scott and Rachel Harrison.

Last winter, the “chicks” (together, Scott and Harrison form design consultation firm A Good Chick To Know) decorated the 828-square-foot condo as part of B.C.’s Best Young Designer competition.

“Our first instinct was to divide up the rooms and make each one distinct,” says Scott. “People are living in smaller spaces these days. By giving each room a personality you can make your home feel bigger than it is.”

Fishing for compliments Believe it or not, the chicks derived inspiration for the entire suite from a single source: a vintage brass lamp from Space Lab, which they shaded anew (thank you, Victoria Lamp Shade Shop) and placed atop a Vancouver Special-sourced end table in the living room.

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The living room showcases a brass Victorian lamp, vintage picture frames, a wooden stag head and, suspended from the

a collage of picture frames painted out in high-gloss black and a 3-D wooden stag head mounted to the wall.

The couch – a pullout bed that tucks away discretely when not in use – provides a neutral backdrop for a heap of gem-toned throw pillows. The wall behind adds further interest thanks to tree-print paper coupled with matching branch-inspired metal art.

Two grey felted cubes stand in for a traditional coffee table, saving space and adding as-needed guest seating.

But the centrepiece of this room: a highhanging wood-and-glass fixture adorned with plastic neon goldfish. Custom-made by JP Timbers, this showstopper is suspended on chains from the ceiling, helping to mitigate its height.

ceiling, a custom wood-andglass fixture adorned with plastic neon goldfish; atomicinspired office chairs works perfectly in this eclectic space.

Earn your stripes For the kitchen and dining area, the chicks decided to go bold – and gold. They painted the walls around the dining table in thick Photos: Melissa Gidney

The orange-and-white painted strips on the dining room walls break up the space and mark the boundary between kitchen and living room; funky accessories and light fixtures were sourced from Craigslist.

orange stripes, some vertical, others horizontal, to break up the space and make clear the border between kitchen and living room.

Scott and Harrison also scoured Craigslist for funky accessories on the cheap, including four metallic chairs and a glass chandelier (which was reduced from eight tiers to five).

Baby boom To transform the second bedroom into a nursery, the chicks covered one wall with printed paper in that familiar tangerine tone.

The three remaining walls: treated with a white-and-silver version of the same wallpaper.

Furniture-wise, an Eames-inspired rocker and mid-century-esque floor lamp tie in themes from the main living space, while “stag” knobs on the dresser reflect deer imagery in other rooms. The graphic black-

and-white patterns of the master bedroom are also mirrored here in a variety of throw pillows and oversized ground cushions.

Many of the accessory pieces are custom, including the crushed-velvet drapes, alphabet art hung with oversized clips and handmade “chalk hearts” swinging from glass drawer pulls. High above the crib, art cards suspended from an Umbra photo hanger make a one-of-akind mobile for baby.

Many of the nursery’s accessories are custom, including the crushed-velvet

Yes, deer In the master bedroom, the chicks painted the feature wall black and added a custom stag appliqué in lieu of traditional artwork – a masculine touch without going overtly “trophy room.” Black-leather studded side tables sit in strong contrast to the delicate bedspread, bearing a

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A solid black wall with a custom stag appliqué, along with black-leather studded side tables give the master bedroom a masculine touch – without going overtly “trophy room.”

pair of vintage lamps also sourced from Attic Treasures.

Opposite the dark wall, three ornate full-length mirrors create a sense of light and space and tie in with the collection of frames in the living room. Patterned throw pillows and a crisp, white blanket provide an intriguing juxtaposition to the bright colours draping the bed. ∞

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