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THE 2014 OVATION AWARDS EXCELLENCE AND VISION

by SUSAN M BOYCE

NOW IN ITS FIFTH YEAR, THE 2014

Ovation Awards took place on April 26 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel.

Presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA), the Ovations are an evening of celebration that honoured excellence in creating the most innovative, beautiful renovations and new homes throughout the Lower Mainland.

But behind the evening’s glitz and glam lies a solid foundation of hard work, dedication, and sheer guts, because everyone attending knew this is what it takes to be the best of the best. “The excellence that all the finalists bring to these awards proves you are industry leaders not just in Vancouver or Canada, but North America,” said John Yap, MLA, during the opening remarks.

PICTURED: Tavan Construction’s Klahanie Comfort reconfigured a kitchen/great room for a dazzling, cotemporary design.

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Long time participant, maison d’etre garnered three awards including one of the coveted Grand Ovations for Renovator of the Year Small Volume. In addition a gold for Best Exterior Renovation, maison d’etre wowed judges by transforming a master suite, impossibly created with eight interior doors, into a luxurious “parent cave” with walk-through closet and contemporary functionality.

President Rob Capar is quick to point out, however, that earning the Renovator of the Year title is about more than exceptional projects. “The Grand Ovations are a reflection of all facets of a company: the work they do in the community, in the industry, and in mentoring the next generation.”

Shakespeare Homes got the nod as Renovator of the Year Large Volume by converted seven finalist spots into a total of four gold Ovations. But there’s an intriguing twist — in one category, Best Addition Renovation, all three projects were from Shakespeare Homes thus giving new meaning to the concept of a shoo-in.

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BY POPULAR ACCLAIM

Over 1,360 votes were cast for the People’s Choice Award, but it was reVISION’s Downtown Flow condo renovation that captured the most hearts. Focused squarely on the client’s passion for artwork and fine wines, the two-storey loft uses lighting, textural layering, and dramatic glass railings to keep the look masculine yet airy. “This home speaks directly to Vancouver’s artsy culture and the fact that condos are now a preferred housing form,” says president Todd Senft.

FRESH AND NEW

After bursting onto the awards scene last year, Tavan Developments snagged four golds at the 2014 Ovation Awards. Known for their ultra-highend projects in both renovation and custom home development, Tavan’s Klahanie Comfort took the award for Best Renovation under $100,000 with a cleverly reconfigured great room, innovative storage solutions and dazzling kitchen redesign.

PICTURED: 1. Nesseler Construction wowed judges with Beach Retreat in Boundary Bay. 2. Master Suite Getaway is a contemporary, tranquil “parent cave” by maison d’etre.

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by ReVISION showcases art and wine.

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THE EXCELLENCE THAT ALL THE FINALISTS BRING TO THESE AWARDS PROVES YOU ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS, NOT JUST IN VANCOUVER OR CANADA, BUT NORTH AMERICA JOHN YAP 3.

Proving once again that quality and innovation are at the heart of the Ovation Awards, time entrant Nesseler Construction took top honours in the Best Renovation $100,000 to $299,999 category. Beach Retreat transformed a tired, single-level Boundary Bay cottage into bright, two-storey character home.

Window planter boxes and a large deck enhance the outdoor living experience while a second-level addition creates a luxurious, vaulted master suite.

Other winners include Level One Construction, who struck gold in the Kitchen Renovation Under $50,000 category for Pristine Dream; Sarah Gallop Design Inc for Green with Envy; and Best Builders who added six awards in renovation and new build categories to their already impressive total.

For more information about the annual Ovation Awards and this year’s winners, visit ovationawards. ca. For information about the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association visit gvhba.org.

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contents

volume 13 issue 3

Jun-Jul 2014

10 cover story

10

Tuscan Developments

Where happy clients spell success

features

designer advice

03 Ovation Award Roundup

32 The Scoop — Inspiration,

— who took home these respected awards in 2014

by susan m boyce

10 Tuscan Developments — Happy clients tell their stories

14 Local Furniture Stars of

the Present and Future — Connecting with Straight Line Designs and Lumin Concepts by stephanie macdonald

18 GVHBA’s Parade of

Renovated Homes showcases talented builders and spectacular homes

Style and More by sara duck

40 Cabin Chic —

Class up your cabin or add cabin caché to your home

by Jennifer rudolph and Jamie banfield

46 Q&A with Mr. Build and G Wilson Construction by stephanie macdonald

48 In the News — CIBC’s new Canadian renovation poll

business profiles 24 Intermind’s Mila Djuras on

connecting your home’s exterior with the interior and the streetscape by sherri summers

Jun - Jul 2014 volume 13 issue 03

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

Stephanie MacDonald art director

Daiana Garay media consultant

lan do 604.812.7298 production co-ordinator/ Graphic desiGner

Mohammad Haidarpour Graphic desiGners

Viosa Barileva, Caroline Wassef contributors

Jennifer Rudolph Jamie Banfield Shell Busey Sara Duck Sherri Summers Shawn Conner

40 custom homes

for adVertisinG rates & info call

27 Kerr Construction — an

604.519.6080

unusual project garners attention and awards

online co-ordinators

Justin Salvador Ranee Pal

by shaWn conner

tips & tricks 16 TQ Construction:

Renovation how-to advice

44 How to protect your stucco forever

by shell busey

49 How to finance your reno

by JorGe and alisa araGon

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The Renovator tusCan DeVeloPMents EARNS CUSTOMER LOVE

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association asked members to showcase their renovation projects. Tuscan Developments’ response was, “The best person to talk about a renovation is someone who has been through it.”

So Tuscan asked their customers if they would show their homes. We selected these four homes because they were all major renovations and reflect the areas most people want to improve.

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abovE: tom, the home owner and Gordon, tuscan’s site supervisor, share a laugh after the work is all done.

when we renovated we Got a completely new house, on time and on-budGet — eXactly as promised.

– Tom and TEri, burnaby {maJor inTErior and ExTErior rEno}

Tuscan’s renovation projects — the Parade includes a second floor addition, a sun room addition, a new garage, new kitchens and new bathrooms. One of them may reflect your dream renovation. Come and be inspired by these homeowners as they talk about their renovation experience. For other projects, please visit tuscandevelopments.com.

abovE: mark peers, president of tuscan developments with teri, a happy customer.

add valuE To your homE “hello mark, this is your friend who doesn’t just live in a beautiful house — she lives in a GorGeous, never imaGined it could turn out like this, can’t believe we actually made it happen, architectural diGestQuality and desiGned home, made for her by the most dashinG Group of Gentlemen and artisans one could ever meet.” – angiola and paul, burnaby {sEcond Floor addiTion}

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crEaTing spacE... a sEcond Floor addiTion

EmbracE your living spacE “Great advice, with Great follow-throuGh. one of the distinctive benefits of havinG tuscan’s team do the work is that they will not leave you hiGh and dry when the job is done and there is the need for some minor call-back work or touch-ups. tuscan’s Guys are always there to make thinGs riGht for you.” – TrEmain and dian, WhiTE rock {inTErior and ExTErior rEnovaTion} Tuscan’s carpenters, painters, electricians and plumbers work as a team to keep projects on-time and on-budget.

“Although I love designing and building new homes, the most rewarding part,” says Mark Peers, President of Tuscan Developments, “is the really meaningful friendships we have made with the families.”

bEloW: tremain, home owner

comE homE To your nEW sTonE EnTrancE + covErEd porch

classic archEs in a nEW baThroom

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World-class design

on our doorstep

Straight Line DeSignS anD Lumin ConCeptS iLLuStrate our Creative DiverSity

by Stephanie MacDonalD For two coMpanieS Making So-calleD furniture, Lumin Concepts and Straight Line Designs could not be more different. But Vancouver has a diverse array of creative people making our homes more interesting and these two companies give a useful look at the vast variety of home décor we have being made right on our doorstep.

SophiSticated MeetS SurrealiSM – Straight line deSignS

Walking into the Straight Line Designs studio you can’t help but notice the positive energy and enthusiasm of everyone involved in the process of making this remarkable furniture. And no wonder, Straight Lines products are anything but straight, and they redefine the line between art and furniture. Every piece is completely functional and expresses an exuberant sense of humour — much like Judson Beaumont himself, the man behind all this controlled madness.

“I get up at five a.m. every morning and just can’t wait to get into work,” says the youthful and energetic Judson during a tour around his studio at 1000 Parker Street in East Vancouver. Around the workshop, various whimsical works-in-progress are under construction by a team of diligent young apprentices, giving the place the feel of a wholesome version of Andy Warhol’s Factory.

“I love how my employees and apprentices learn here, and then they go off and do their own thing, and then sometimes come back for a while — it’s a bit like a school,” he explains.

“Everything we make has a little personality of its own, so when I get a chance to see an older piece somewhere, it’s like seeing an old friend. And every piece reminds me of the people who worked here when it was made.”

Judson’s animated character is evident in every Straight Line Designs creation. There’s the dresser that sits on a ledge with its legs hanging down. “I thought, furniture has to stand there all day, why can’t it sit down for once?” There’s the Little Black Dresser, a strapless gown shaped dresser hanging off a hanger on the wall. There’s the famous Pet Camper, a mini Airstream-esque doghouse that has gotten press all over the world; and then there’s the Canned Bench that looks like a sardine can that has been half opened. This is just a sliver of the range of things that have come out of Judson’s brain, onto 14 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS JUN - JUL 2014

a piece of paper and then sprung into life in the studio.

“I draw for an hour and a half every day,” explains the Emily Carr graduate, who didn’t actually start off with plans to become a furniture designer. Notebooks filled with pages upon pages of doodles and brainstorming ideas fill the small sunlit office in the studio, ensuring that the wellspring of ingenious and witty ideas is never going to run dry. With all this rampant, colourful originality being expressed in the studio, you might wonder what Judson’s own house looks like (a happy acid trip? Toontown?), and the answer is quite surprising. “Oh, my house is completely normal. I like to collect my friends’ artwork.”

Straight Line Designs impeccably crafted, sophisticatedly surreal creations can be found delighting children and adults alike everywhere from the Crayola Museum to Disney Cruise Lines to the homes of the rich and (slightly) eccentric from here to Hong Kong and Dubai.

For more information and to view the gallery of creations visit straightlinedesigns.com. reFined ruStic - luMin conceptS

On the opposite of end of Straight Lines’ playfully elegant furniture comes the one-of-a-kind charm of Lumin Concepts’ solid and rustic pieces. This South Vancouver studio is filled with the ghosts of Vancouver’s industrial past, including railway ties, barn roof beams and materials from very old buildings that have been demolished. Presiding over all of this are Thor, a giant Saint Bernard, and his sidekick Brooklyn, a feisty French/English bulldog, both of whom make many starring appearances on Lumin Concepts’ engaging blog and Facebook page.

“Everything we make comes with a story,” says Alex Kyriazis, who, along with Joey Scorda, started Lumin Concepts in 2013. At just 25 and 24 years old, respectively, these two have a creative vision that sees way beyond a pile of old lumber to the possibilities within. And it’s not just reclaimed wood — some of their first successes came by making a

Pixar-style lamp out of old pipe, and making other industrially chic lighting fixtures out of heavy duty rope.

When asked about where they find their raw materials, Alex laughs, “Where don’t we find our stuff? Craigslist Free, auctions, estate sales, demo sales, friends…” “Alex is a bit of a hoarder,” chimes in Joey. It’s a tendency that has created a lot of really interesting furniture, from the vintage suitcase-turned coffee table to an almost midcentury modern-style shelving unit made with bamboo planks and old piping.

Most of their work is custom so far, but the demand for some of their more familiar lighting and table pieces requires a bit more of a production strategy to keep up with demand. Alex gets his inspiration much of the time from the materials themselves, especially when a client brings in their own. “We love taking materials that may have sentimental value to someone and turning them into something they use constantly,” he says.

For now these two creative and ambitious guys have enough on their hands trying to keep up with the demand for custom pieces, and they haven’t done any marketing at all. Selling on Craigslist, and getting clients from their appearances at the Vancouver and Abbotsford’s Home Shows, along with their saavy Internet presence has been enough. But they have aspirations well beyond simple furniture, and quite the vision for the future.

“We want to be involved with staging, design, all the way into designing whole interiors for developments,” says Alex, who comes from a construction background.

Joey adds, “I like to be hands-on, I like this work because I can visualize something in my head and then bring that idea into reality.” to see more of lumin concepts design pieces, furniture, installations and most importantly, thor and Brooklyn, visit their website at luminconcepts.com, or their Facebook page facebook.com/luminconcepts.

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Renovation how-to

henri Maximize Your Living Space Vancouver is a beautiful and amazing city to live in, yet, honestly living space in Vancouver is very limited and expensive! So where does that leave you - the homeowner planning a renovation? If building an addition to your home isn’t feasible, then focus on getting the most out of each square foot.

There are many ways to add function to every square foot of your home and most are straight forward. First, if you have a flatscreen TV (and who doesn’t these days?), mount it on your wall and free up the space taken by an entertainment cabinet.

Next, wherever possible, fill unused wall space with shelving and low profile cabinetry to free up floor space.

Additionally, consider using the space inside a wall. If you have an unfinished wall in your pantry, then add shelving between the studs for bonus storage space.

This idea can be done on any interior wall of your home and provided it isn’t insulated. With some craftiness and creative thinking, it is possible to increase the usable space in your home. Good luck!

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Scale – An Overlooked Design Element

Ideas for Organized and Functional Space

Renovation Cost and Value Trends

When decorating a space whether it’s large or small, there are key design elements to take into consideration. I recommend working with color, texture, balance and scale. The one element many disregard or use incorrectly is scale. Unlike seeing color and balance or feeling texture, scale is the subtle element in the room that you cannot necessarily identify.

For every home, there is often a limited amount of space. Yet, you truly can make the most of your space and have it appear larger with creative organization solutions! Some ideas to create a cozy functional space are having versatile furniture pieces that offer style and multipurposes. A smart ottoman or foot stool can provide extra seating while also offering additional hidden storage space.

Try a coffee table with shelves and drawers so items are within a hand’s reach and can still be concealed. Adding mirrors instantly makes a space appear double and brighter.

Cheers and here’s to the new and developing influences on the cost and value of renovating!

The recession is over. Real estate prices are rebounding.

Renovations are underway in the Lower Mainland. Banks are cautiously optimistic; new and stricter rules in-hand. Building departments are adjusting to new building codes. The new normal has arrived.

Have you ever walked into a room where the sofa blocks your pathway around the room?

This is scale used incorrectly.

Applying scale refers to an item’s size in relation to the space. Additionally, it keeps in mind the object in the space, including the people and how they live in that space. If you are uncertain how to personally apply scale correctly, you can always hire a designer for a few hours. They will give you guidelines on what sizes the furniture in your room should be.

Correct scales can make small spaces feel larger and large spaces cozier!

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Built-in units are customizable solutions for storage while giving definition to your living space.

Maximize vertical space by installing tall book cases and cabinets that are ceiling high.

Kitchen storage options for clutter-free counters can include pull-out canned-goods racks, peg-drawers, and magic-corners in lower cabinets.

Every corner or “nook” is useable space! In a corner of a room, add a table and chair for a mini office. Of course, sort items you regularly use and file or throw away items you no longer need. Good organization will result in less clutter, a minimalist look and more space!

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Vancouver has set the tone once again with, among others, enhancements for accessibility and universal design meant to make homes user friendly for the aging and for physically challenged occupants. However, there's an accompanying increase in costs for all of this.

Pressures from other quarters are influencing cost and quality.

Cities' desire to divest their liability for structural issues combined with developers' pressure to compete on cost has meant a now almost ubiquitous increase in framing members' loads as dimensions and spans are engineer optimized for new housing.

Almost paradoxically, the same input has strengthened renovation structural quality.

And the materials market has recently produced a few high quality innovations for very low cost. The overall trend seems to be: very little cost increase for considerably higher renovation value!

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eVerYone loVeS a ParaDe GVHBA’s 21st annual Parade of Renovated Homes invites public to tour professionally renovated homes for one day only It’s back aNd bIgger thaN eVer!

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On Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the popular Parade of Renovated Homes, produced by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) and sponsored by FortisBC, will showcase a record-breaking 22 professionally renovated homes across Metro Vancouver.

Not just for nosy neighbours, the Parade of Renovated Homes provides homeowners with almost limitless renovation inspiration.

Renovations include the beautiful redesign of a century-old home, the transformation of a 1970s home into a man’s dream retreat, incredible kitchen makeovers, and a Craftsman-style home that was renovated to create more space and accessibility for the family.

“Professional RenoMark renovators, many of them award winners, will be on site to offer expert advice and discuss their craftsmanship. The renovators are very proud of being part of a professional industry that helps consumers transform their houses into dream homes,” said de Wit. Admission is by passport, available at each home for $10 per person. Children 17 and under are free. Passports can be purchased at any home, and then used for entry to the remaining homes.

The event is limited to six hours, so take a look at the homes on the following pages and visit www.gvhba.org for more details.

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ExtEriors MattEr Intermind Design creates a contemporary streetscape statement with strong post-modern character while respecting the past

by Sherri SummerS many people think of older homes as either a tear down or a restoration project. There is, however, a middle ground. Europe has long taken the approach of rebuilding homes, incorporating original architecture, while bringing the living features of the residence into the present. Mila Djuras, of Intermind Design took this approach with a Craftsman row house in the diverse Vancouver neighbourhood fondly known as The Drive.

Built in the roaring twenties, this home was one of many, almost identical, row houses in the Vancouver Craftsman style. Architectural characteristics include the distinctive roof line comprised of a front gable with secondary gables running along both sides of the roof, an inserted front porch, an upper balcony, and covered entry. Sometime in the past, when the Commercial Drive area of East Vancouver had also gone through some hard times, the home was poorly renovated and divided into multiple units. The front porch was enclosed, and the original siding was covered with stucco, resulting in the loss of architectural appeal and interest.

Fast-forward a decade or so, to the re-energized vibe of The Drive, an eclectic multi-cultural mix of people, shops and restaurants. With new owners keen to rejuvenate the house, it was gutted, lifted and given a postmodern facelift.

This included a two story front window, porthole windows and playful postmodern colours to accentuate architectural elements. A mix of traditional and modern materials clad the house creating visual interest with historical reference. In the rear, a Zen West Coast garden features different areas, including an outdoor lounge, a covered outdoor kitchen and a forest of standing stones. Ten years after completion, this house still has an enduringly interesting personality which fits right into the distinctive character of this vibrant Vancouver neighbourhood.

AdvAntAges to rebuilding A house

» Many are non-conforming, they have more square footage than currently allowed and may not conform to current setback requirements. This can be an immediate bonus. » Rebuilding makes green sense, you use existing materials that don’t go into land fill and you are not consuming new materials (nor the energy required to create them) » Character, character, character! Be different, embrace your inner architect and enhance your neighbourhood streetscape. before

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Does it have a simplicity, or the basic building blocks that lend themselves to a modern aesthetic?

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CONSTRUCTION: TAKES ON CHALLENGING PROJECTS AND COMES AWAY WITH AWARDS

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Earns Custom-Home Award Kerr Construction is recognized for its unusual Alder Crossing home build

by Shawn Conner from the beginning, it waS an unuSual CommiSSion.

“The client wanted to build a residence on top of a parking garage, in a commercial zone and next to commercial buildings,” Kerr Construction owner Doug Kerr says. “It was a unique and challenging project.”

The project is Alder Crossing.

The False Creek build won the Best Custom Home: $750,000-1.5 million award for Kerr Construction at this year’s Ovation Awards, presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. The awards are chosen by a panel of judges from outside the Metro 28 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS JUN - JUL 2014

Vancouver area, who are award-winners in their respective areas in the residential construction industry.

“The person who owns the lot and space wanted to live close to where he worked,” Kerr said. “He’s an older gentleman and wanted to be right beside his office.” The project came with all sorts of challenges, not the least of which was the home’s “green wall” — an exterior wall that was turned into a canvas for foliage. Building a residence in a commercially-zoned space presented some hurdles as well.

It meant, for one thing, no wood studs. “Everything is steel studs – the house is actually made with a solid steel frame and infill,” Kerr explains. “That’s a very solid home. Even the electrical and plumbing are up to commercial codes.”

For the interior, the client knew he wanted a contemporary design. “It was designed with very clean lines,” Kerr said. “It’s a very simple look so he can display his artwork. He has some

Custom homebuilding is only pArt of Kerr’s business — out of About 24-30 projeCts A yeAr, he estimAtes two or three Are Custom homes while the rest Are renovAtions. beautiful pieces so we wanted to create a nice size space for those.”

Both designer and homeowner also wanted to take advantage of the view from the upper floor of False Creek, Granville Island and the ocean. “It’s a gorgeous view,” says Kerr. “So we built a little deck off the house.” The builder also added a second smaller kitchen off the deck for convenience. A green wall softens the view from the street on the east side of the two-storey domicile.

“The plants are watered and fertilized mechanically,” Kerr said. There’s a window in the middle of all that greenery and this, he says, “required enormous attention to waterproofing details.” For Alder Crossing, the company was involved from the beginning of the process, including the pre-planning budgeting with the owner, architect and interior designer.

“We like to do design builds,” he said. “We think getting all the specifications from the beginning is the best procedure for the client. That’s really the only way to keep a project on time and on-budget — to have all the pre-construction taken care of beforehand.” The 27-year-old company has its own award-winning designers.

“we liKe to do design builds. we thinK getting All the speCifiCAtions from the beginning is the best proCedure for the Client.” - Doug Kerr But Kerr is flexible. “If the customer has a designer they want to use, we want to be part of the budgeting and planning,” he said.

Either way, spending time on money on design in the early stages is essential for an on-time and on-budget build. “We find people have an idea that if they spend money on design it’s less money they have for construction, but it’s the opposite.

If you don’t do your design up front and you’re doing it on the go, there will be too many changes, which add to the cost. Preplanning can add up to two months’ less management time — a project might take eight months instead of 10.”

The win for Alder Crossing isn’t the Vancouver builder’s first award, or even its first Ovation - Kerr collected four others in 2010, and also won this year for Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $35,000.

Kerr has also won several Georgie Awards (presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C.) and a Canadian Home Builders’ Association National SAM Award.

With the awards and, more importantly, word-of-mouth, the builder has earned a solid reputation for quality.

Many of Kerr’s clients are returning customers, he says. Custom homebuilding is only part of Kerr’s business — out of about 24-30 projects a year, he estimates two or three are custom homes while the rest are renovations.

“Project-wise, it’s not very many.

Dollar-wise, it’s probably about a third of our business.”

Other custom home-builds include one the company is in the midst of finishing on the North Shore. Kerr is also renovating a “giant, very high-end” Shaughnessy home. “It’s one of the most interesting projects that we’ve done,” Kerr said. “We did this pool with a fire feature. With the homeowner, we designed these tiles made out of 24k gold. Those, we had shipped in. It’s a fantastic job.”

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TIPS FOR ENTERTAINING Celebrate the long, warm, summer nights by entertaining outside.

Interior stylist and TV personality Janette Ewen gives you advice on throwing the perfect outdoor party.

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WHAT ARE SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN THROWING AN OUTDOOR PARTY?

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When planning an outdoor event, choose an underlying theme and let it guide your decor, activity, food and beverage choices (maybe even your attire). It will help you focus when making decisions on party elements.

When it comes to outdoor decor and entertaining for Spring/Summer 2014 the look is all about fun and playful chic. Think a little less rustic as seen in years past and a whole lot more carefree “jet-set.” The jet-set look is about glamour and travel. It’s the hot look for 2014 and gives Canadians that wondering feeling they’re living the relaxed and luxurious lifestyle of Monaco, St. Tropez, Capri or Palm Springs.

HOW CAN YOU PREP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE FOR THE PARTY?

Give your space a quick power wash and clean up any debris. Also, make sure hedges are trimmed back and get rid of any still water. I also like to make sure my pathways and patio are well lit. Use LED lanterns in combination with OFF! PowerPad Lamps.This way your outdoor space will be well lit, stylish and keep mosquitoes away. You can pick up

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Think about creating designated “rooms” in your outdoor space – living, dining and relaxing. Clearly define the rooms by using outdoor rugs, planters and sculpture. Make sure you leave clear, well-lit pathways between the rooms. I like to set up several drinks and snack stations so the flow of guests keeps moving and doesn’t get stuck in the dining area.

WHAT ARE SOME EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCHES THE HOST CAN PROVIDE FOR GUESTS?

Welcome your guests with a signature cocktail.

Fill a large wine glass with Prosecco (as yummy as champagne but less expensive) and place a fruit-flavored Popsicle in each. The presentation looks amazing and the Popsicle keeps the Prosecco ice-cold. Guests can either dip their Popsicle and sip their drink or let the Popsicle melt and enjoy.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPS TO HIT WHEN PREPARING FOR AN OUTDOOR PARTY?

HomeSense and The Great Canadian SuperStore are great spots to pick up decor and entertaining must-haves. When I’m on a budget, I always pop into Dollarama for affordable outdoor toys and treats for the kids.

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Summertime is the time to escape responsibilities, work, and most of all, the city!

If you’re lucky enough to have a cabin or cottage getaway, designer Jennifer Rudolph has some advice to help you evolve your space from rustic to sophisticated without losing that rugged charm. Even if you don’t have a summer retreat of your own, expert kitchen and bathroom designer Jamie Banfield has some great tips on how to bring the carefree cabin vibe into your own home, letting you enjoy summer until the very last ray of sunshine.

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Class up that cabin

by Jennifer rudolph The very phrase “coTTage chic” works so well

because a rustic cottage and stylish decorating are complete counterpoints to each other. When a rustic wood dining table is unexpectedly paired with a white modern chandelier or a vintage dresser is painted red on rustic wood floors, these juxtapositions keep things interesting and provide a great opportunity to be creative and express yourself.

Decorating a cottage doesn’t have to be expensive, in fact you should to do it as inexpensively as you can. Flea market finds and second-hand furniture bring whimsy and history into a space. Scour flea markets for great vintage finds and unify your pieces with a coat of paint in a neutral palette. Replacing the hardware with vintage glass knobs or decorative brass plated pulls can change the entire look of a piece of furniture. Lee Valley Hardware in Vancouver is the best place to go for inexpensive and interesting hardware.

You will surprise yourself to see just how fantastic an outdated 70’s dresser can look with a fresh coat of paint and some funky hardware, all for under thirty dollars.

Flea markets are also the place to pick up vintage glass bottles and old aluminum milk jugs, which I always think are great for displaying wild flowers. Vintage wooden milk

crate boxes are fun and also provide storage for magazines, toys or bathroom linens.

If your space is lacking in light and you’re finding that every finish is just a slight variation of brown, consider painting the floors or walls white. White is like a breath of fresh air in small spaces, providing a blank slate, and it also looks great on rough hewn, textural elements such a rustic wood floors. It’s also a convenient way to conceal patches and repairs throughout.

Once you have a your background, add warmth with neutral elements from nature. Some examples could be wood butcher block countertops, a chunky wood harvest table, driftwood, a collection of grey and white rocks, an area carpet in natural jute, a wooden tree stump used as a stool or end table—think caramel, maple and café au lait tones. Then you can inject some energetic tones to invigorate the space — a single antique chair painted in bright yellow, a re-upholstered ottoman. Not too many elements, just some carefully chosen ones.

Every cottage needs a rustic dining table. It will be the hub of family meals and late night games. A natural stained finish can distress over time with use, adding to the classic patina.

Now, here is your opportunity to showcase a statement chandelier, either very simple and modern or fun and whimsical. Keep your table settings casual and eclectic, either hand-thrown ceramics or a mix and match collection of china with colourful patterns. Mix silver and brass in candleholders and flatware, mix and match your dining chairs, but keep them all within the same era, either vintage or modern.

Of course, the most important thing we take from summer cottages are the memories, which never get outdated, whether we have a chic interior or not!

Jennifer rudolph is a principal designer and founder of Blue Garnet Design in Vancouver.

Creating beautiful, liveable spaces that function and are tailored within the client’s aesthetic. Her perspective is approachable and flexible, guiding clients to achieve their goals.

See more of Jennifer’s inspired interiors at www.bluegarnetdesign

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Getting Cabin Fever

by Jamie Banfield as a wesT coasTer, i know all Too well The

push to make the most of our summers. They are short, yes, but it’s about quality not quantity right? If your social calendar is filling up and leaving you with little to no time to escape to your rustic seaside getaway, let’s bring the elegance of cabin chic to you! With a few tweaks, you can have your bachelor pad looking like it belongs on the beaches of Tofino. inspiraTion: As a design professional, I always find inspiration in my surroundings. A recent trip to Ketchican, Alaska was no different. In fact, both land and seascapes were very reminiscent of summers spent on the Sunshine Coast, with a distinguished contrast between weathered wood exteriors and muted blue, greens and greys of the shoreline. Find inspiration from that get away spot and bring a little of it home to the hectic urban jungle. Think out side the cabin, 42 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS JUN - JUL 2014

literally. By replicating the sun bleached wood siding and implement this peeling and aged element to any simple mirror frame, you get instant boathouse charm. rusTic elegance: Pull the shoreline into the master bedroom by adding a little rustic elegance. If you are on a budget, create a feature wall by constructing a headboard from oversized reclaimed wood; stacking each piece horizontally

and just a touch off-kilter for an imperfect look. Add colour contrast to the surrounding walls by pulling from nature’s sun-faded blues, greens and greys. Layering all types of textures and mediums adds depth and ambience — for instance, mix soft white bedding and hand-knit throws with hard rustic details. someThing Borrowed, someThing old: Who better to borrow from than Mother Nature herself? Find yourself a weathered piece of driftwood among some vintage candle sticks and transform it into a creative centerpiece on your modern coffee table. Fusing earth elements like wood and candlelight create a soothing ambience for those long summer nights. Bring some of the shoreline in to your kitchen by stacking a handful of smooth rocks and imperfect seashells in grandmas vintage glass cookie jar – perfect for either a focal point on your kitchen table or an understated accent to your countertop. Make the space feel lived in, as if every item has been gathered over time. Think of layering a flea market found dresser with a basket of seashore finds, all keeping with the neutral palette.

Cabin chic is easy to achieve if you incorporate the right elements. And remember, chic doesn’t always mean expensive. Take from your own backyard, borrow from grandma, add a personal touch, and keep to a neutral colour palette. If you keep it simple, you can’t go wrong!

Jamie Banfield Principal Designer, Jamie Banfield Design and currently serves as an officer, as well is an allied member of the national kitchen + Bath association. Jamie’s main focus is total project design and management. First earning his recognition as a creative force in design in the kitchen and bath industry, Jamie has since taken his eye for colour and space into the rest of the home.

He is instructor for the interior design program at VCC (Vancouver Community Collage) and the president of the nkBa (national kitchen and Bath association).

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Keep your Stucco looking Fresh the benefits of Elastomeric coating

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StuCCo iS one oF the moSt Common exterior FiniSheS uSed in both

commercial and residential applications. Stucco has been used for decades by contractors, due to its cost effectiveness, and when professionally applied, a variety of textures can be towelled to give a desired cosmetic appearance.

Although Stucco has many bonuses, it can require high maintenance to keep it looking its best. Cement, limestone, plaster, and other aggregate materials of which stucco is made are very porous, and can be prone to dust and dirt settling in crevices, cracks, water ingress and small pits within the finish. Also depending on the amount of moisture surrounding your home’s environment, algae and spores can build up on your stucco, leading to blemishes and seemingly permanent discoloration of the surface. Due to the fact that Stucco is a dense, hard material, over time, as temperature fluctuations occur, your home can shift and settle. This can cause the stucco to crack, chip, or show water damage. This can be not only quite unsightly but difficult to repair.

Making your stucco look new again can be a lot easier then you think by using the right products. In recent years “Elastomeric Coatings” have become very popular to refurbish stucco.

Elastomeric coating is a special manufactured formula, not a paint, but a coating.

It is an internally plasticized product that coats your stucco, filling in hairline cracks and small pits and pores. The internally plasticized elastic polymers within the product allow it to bridge cracks permanently, and assure the product will stretch as the stucco moves, preventing new cracks from compromising the elastic surface coating.

Elastomeric coatings are available in custom colors, and are not only waterproof, they’re also breathable, which means that moisture can escape from within your wall cavity, allowing the coating to maintain solid adhesion, and prevent substrate damage, which could result from moisture entrapment. Elastomeric coatings are engineered to coat and protect materials such as concrete, masonry, brick and stucco.

Before applying an elastomeric coating it is very important to properly prepare the surface to assure maximum adhesion and longevity of the finish. The exterior of the home should be cleaned thoroughly using my Shell Busey Home Cleaning Formula to ensure dirt and algae are removed before the application.

ElastomEric coating is a spEcial manufacturEd formula, not a paint, but a coating. it is an intErnally plasticizEd product that coats your stucco, filling in hairlinE cracks and small pits and porEs. 44 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS JUN - JUL 2014

Begin by wetting the stucco surface with a garden sprayer, not a pressure washer. Mix a ratio of three level lids of the powdered cleaning formula, into 3 gallons of water. Once the solution is mixed, spray on the wall and scrub the stucco with a stiff bristled brush and rinse well. Never do this in the bright sunlight.

Elastomeric coatings are somewhat “do it yourself” friendly, but do involve some moderate to intense labour to apply properly. If you’d like a professionally applied coating such as a liquid vinyl coating applied on your stucco there are contractors throughout British Columbia who can take care of this for you.

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Kurt Gust from Mr. Build and Blair Wilson from G Wilson Construction

HD&R: What have you seen people requesting lately that you never had before? Do you see any new interior trends coming down the line that we should be aware of?

KG: People are finally realizing that they should renovate for themselves and not for re-sale or to add value to their home.

Renovate for your own personal taste and for what brings you joy! I know so many clients who finally got their kitchen or bathroom renovated because they want to sell, only to realize they have wanted a new bathroom or kitchen ever since they moved in and now they are finally getting it done for someone else?

HD&R: What is the first question you ask your clients after they describe their project to you?

KG: We want to know their budget and long term goals for their home and life-style.

From building a wonderFul new deck to enjoy

the summer barbeque season or creating a luxury estate that would impress royalty, in the Lower Mainland we are extremely fortunate to have a wealth of skilled people devoted to every different specialty a homeowner could need. Kurt Gust’s Mr. Build has always focused on the kind of projects that fine-tune an existing home to the exact desires of its residents, from kitchens to bathrooms to basements. On the opposite end of the spectrum, G Wilson Construction has made their name building grand estates and exclusive custom homes that take your breath away with their opulence. Home Décor and Renovations asked Kurt Gust and Blair Wilson, of G Wilson Construction, about their thoughts on the evolving building industry in Metro Vancouver.

Kurt Gust of Mr. Build Home Décor & Renovations: You do a lot of work making people’s homes accessible for aging-in-place. How did you get involved in this aspect of the building industry? Is this something that’s important to you for a reason?

KG: We started helping people out in making their home more accessible out of our client’s requests to make their home safer for them as they age. Our clients don’t want to move out of their homes but still need to be safe as they get older. They start with basic things such as grab bars, more rails, walk-in showers, non-slip flooring and stair treads. We will all need these features at some point in our lives.

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HD&R: You’ve been awarded Best Home Repairs in Vancouver by readers of The Courier three times. What is it about Mr. Build that sets you apart and inspires such loyalty in your clients?

KG: We are a small company with very loyal clients and a fantastic crew of tradesmen. What my clients say they really appreciate is “continuity.” Once we start a project, we are on site every day until it’s done. For the smaller project, the same skilled person who started your project will finish your project. Because our crews are multi-skilled at all aspects of renovations, we don’t have five to six tradesmen in your home for a bathroom reno for example, it may be just one carpenter and a helper, so the communication and continuity between us and our clients is always paramount. It’s your home and we want to ensure it’s done the way you want.

HD&R: What is the best value for your money renovation you can do on your home? Update your kitchen? Refinish your basement, or something else?

KG: There is very good value for your money on most renovations and this has not changed over the years. But the best returns are still in kitchens and bathrooms. It’s where we spend the majority of our time and adds the most value to your home. We are a small company who doesn’t take on larger projects. We are most comfortable doing the jobs general contractors call “nuisance” jobs”. We like the small jobs and it shows, because it’s what we do best!

BLAIr WILsON FrOM G WILsON CONstruCtION HD&R: You build custom homes and also “Estate homes”. Can you talk about the difference?

BW: The custom homes are normally below the 15,000 square foot size, we consider the estate projects in the over 15,000 square foot size, on a large lot. Most of our projects are for individual clients with a strong team of consultants, we do not do any spec work. The custom homes we do are ones that are specifically designed and built for an individual client. We consider it a privilege to be included in the process with the consultants to see a client’s vision brought to completion.

HD&R: G Wilson has been building really beautiful and distinctive homes in the Lower Mainland since the 1970’s. What are some of the biggest changes that you’ve seen in terms of what people are looking for in a home?

BW: During the early years, the company was built on renovation projects, and over the years we worked into custom homes and estate homes. One thing that has changed is the aesthetic demands of our clients. Since the beginning, I have seen the projects move from more traditional designs into more modern architecture, so now we build about 25 per cent traditional and about 75 per cent modern. We now have a lot of experience building both modern and classic residences, so we’re are well versed in building both kinds of homes and assemblies at this point.

FROM BUILDING A WONDERFUL NEW DECK TO ENJOY THE SUMMER BARBEQUE SEASON OR CREATING A LUXURY ESTATE THAT WOULD IMPRESS ROYALTY, IN THE LOWER MAINLAND WE ARE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO HAVE A WEALTH OF SKILLED PEOPLE DEVOTED TO EVERY DIFFERENT SPECIALTY A HOMEOWNER COULD NEED.

HD&R: What is the most unusual or opulent thing you’ve ever been asked to build into a home?

BW: That’s a difficult question, because we only focus on the custom residential market, every project is different and comes with its own challenges and (sometimes unusual) requests. I would have to say though, there probably isn’t too much we haven’t been asked to build, or at least consider.

HD&R: What are the common challenges you face when taking someone’s dreams and turning them into a reality? How are you equipped to overcome these issues?

BW: The challenges we normally face are the obvious schedule, budget and quality issues. By this I mean finding the balance with each client as to their expectations and making sure we are all on the same page to ensure a successful project. Along with this, building the right team is important. The owner, architect, engineers and builder all need to work well together to ensure maximum value, design and quality for our client.

HD&R: You are a family company, working with your father. Do you hope to pass down this legacy to your kids or grandkids? How do you think working alongside family members affects how effective you are as a business?

BW: Yes we are a family business, and I hope to pass along the business (many years from now) to my children.

Hopefully it continues for generations to come, as I really believe we are very fortunate to be in this niche business. It’s very rewarding to build homes that will stand for generations, and it’s a privilege to have our clients and their architects entrust their visions with G. Wilson Construction.

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inthenews

CiBC Poll: Renovation Nation?

Canadians say they’ll spend almost 30 per cent more on home renos in 2014 A new CiBC Poll ConduCted By nielsen finds that four in 10 Canadian homeowners are planning some type of renovation this year, with an average expected cost of almost $20,000 - up almost 30 per cent from a year ago.

Highlights of the poll include: » 40 per cent of Canadian homeowners plan to renovate their home in the next 12 months, comparable to last year’s findings, when 39 per cent planned to make renovations » $19,754 is the average amount Canadian homeowners plan to spend on their home renovations in 2014 - up 29% from CIBC’s 2013 poll, when the average was $15,300 » Basic home maintenance (57 per cent) is the top planned renovation, followed by bathrooms (33 per cent) and kitchens (32 per cent) “Our poll shows that home renovation will continue to be a big business in Canada this year,” says Todd Lawrence, Senior Vice-President, Products & Payments at CIBC. “However, enjoying the benefits of renovating your home really begins with getting your financial house in order and knowing what you can afford.”

While renovating rooms like kitchens and bathrooms are always good investments, it’s encouraging to see that a large number of homeowners are also planning to spend money on general upkeep this year. Keeping a house in good repair helps to protect its value.

It always pays to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to home maintenance. Replacing items, such as roofs and windows when needed, will cost less than having to repair damage resulting from leaks.

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To make sure you stick to your renovation budget while getting the greatest return on your investment, here are some tips: Get it in writing. You should always get quotes from contractors before any work starts, and have a signed agreement that details the scope of work to be done and itemizes the cost. You also need to be clear on what’s not included in your contractor’s quote so that you are not caught off guard by unexpected costs that can blow your budget. expect the unexpected. Regardless of how much you plan in advance, leave a cushion in your budget for the unexpected. You should set aside an additional 25 per cent to cover any unexpected costs.

To help fund your home renovation, CIBC offers the following options: Mortgages that provide cash back. CIBC’s Cash Back mortgage offers up to 3 per cent cash back based on the amount and term, and can be used to finance renovations, or to furnish or decorate your home.

Combined mortgage and secured line of credit.

CIBC’s Home Power Plan, which offers Canadians with equity in their homes a low-cost borrowing solution that can be used to finance expenses, such as home improvements. As you pay down your mortgage, more money becomes available on a line of credit for whenever you need it.

unsecured line of credit. This is another option that can be used to finance home renovations, for those who may not have enough equity in their home for a secured line of credit, and is a good solution for borrowing smaller amounts with a plan in place to repay the amount owing.

tipsAnDtricks

Buying A fixer-upper house?

Improvements program lets qualified buyers borrow up to 10% of the post-renovation value of a house and use that money to cover the cost of renovations. Let’s say the house’s purchase price is $400,000 and the renovations you have in mind would increase its value by $50,000. That means the post-renovation value would be $450,000 so you could borrow $45,000 to cover the renovations.

Here’s How to finance your renovation

Let’s see the monthly savings:

by Jorge & AlisA ArAgon

strAight mortgAge With $45,000 line of credit: » Purchase price $400,000 » mprovements using line of credit $45,000 » $1,886.06 mortgage + line of credit $347 per month » Total monthly payments: $2,213.06*

purchAse plus improvements: » Purchase price $445,000 » Total monthly payments $2,098.24** » Improved cash flow and lower interest costs » Living in dream home

With house prices still rising, sometimes the

only home you can afford is a fixer-upper. But traditional financing can sometimes make even fixer uppers unaffordable. That’s because you first have to come up with a down payment to qualify for a mortgage for the purchase price. Then as soon as you take possession, you have to qualify for some kind of home improvement loan. Not only is it difficult to qualify for two separate loans at the same time, it also makes buying more expensive.

Fortunately, there are innovative programs from mortgage insurers like CMHC and Genworth that are designed for just this purpose. For example, the CMHC

WiTH HouSE priCES STiLL riSinG, SoMETiMES THE onLY HoME You CAn AFForD iS A FixEr-uppEr.

To qualify, you have to provide a quote from a contractor at the time of submitting the application to the lender. Once CMHC and your lender approve the renovation amount, it’s then added to your mortgage loan. However, you don’t receive the funds until the renovation is complete and has been appraised. This usually means you’ll need a short-term line of credit or come up with the funds ahead of time.

Good news if you live in the Lower Mainland, Jorge & Alisa Aragon have partnered with Abstract Homes & Renovations to make this program even more attractive.

Abstract Homes will take care of the financing for you until the project is finished. Once the work is complete the solicitor will pay them directly the cost of the renovation.

You will be rest assured that there will be no cost overruns (unless due to unforeseen circumstances), hidden costs and that the job will be completed on time and on budget.

To see whether this type of program can help you affordably turn a fixer upper into the home of your dreams, talk to a Mortgage Broker and they will provide you with a no-charge analysis of your needs and financial situation. * Mortgage payments based on fixed term of 3.19%, 5 year closed with 25 year amortization including mortgage default insurance. Line of credit with interest payments only at an annual interest rate of 9.25% with no payments towards principal amount.

Jorge & AlisA ArAgon are Mortgage Experts with Dominion Lending Centres Mountain View.

They are active members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association. Jorge & Alisa focus on the overall needs and plans of their clients and then find the best mortgage to suit their needs. For more information visit www.YourMortgageSolutionsGroup.ca or contact them at aaragon@dominionlending.ca.

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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

Tuscan Developments Inc.

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

V6B Design Group

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

ARTS & CRAFTS Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 | www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

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

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

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

RJR Construction Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 e: info@rjrconstruction.ca

Shakespeare Homes

106-173 Forester St., Dollarton Business Park North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6 www.shakespearehomes.com t: 604.988.2280

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

Tuscan Developments Inc.

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

BUILDING MATERIALS All Weather Products

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

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

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

CCI Renovations

Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies

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

2580 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5 t: 604.437.1111 | www.dickslumber.com

Dogwood Stone Ltd.

CABINETS

GL Stone

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

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

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

Lonetree Enterprise Ltd.

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

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

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

Dogwood Stone Ltd. #6 175 Schoolhouse St. Coquitlam, BC 604.218.3106 Email: shendb@hotmail.com Euro Kitchens

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

Home Max Building Supplies t: 604.325.1559 homemaxbuildingsupplies.com

Love Kitchens

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

Marina Baron European Design Inc.

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

Save On Sets

www.saveonsets.com | t: 604.313.0670

TWS Doors

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

CLOSETS Designer Closet Guys

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

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

Modern Classic Building Solutions

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

RJR Construction Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 e: info@rjrconstruction.ca

Shakespeare Homes

106-173 Forester St., Dollarton Business Park North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6 www.shakespearehomes.com t: 604.988.2280

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

Tuscan Developments Inc.

Stor-More

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

CONCRETE PROTECTION

All Weather Windows Ltd.

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

Sealforce

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

COUNTERTOPS Abacado Building Supplies Ltd.

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

Blue Star Marble Ltd.

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 GL Stone

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

Justin’s Marble & Granite t: 778.880.0328 | f: 778.880.0327 sales@justinsmarble.com www.justinsmarble.com

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

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

Valley Countertops

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

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

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

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.com

Pella Northwest

117.3823 Henning Dr, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3 t: 604.291.9009 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

FABRICS Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC, V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

CUSTOM HOMES Alchemy Construction

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

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

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

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

PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY FENCES AND RAILINGS A Class Fabrication H-8065 130th Street, Surrey t: 604.572.8585 www.aclassfabrication.ca

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

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

FINANCE Your Mortgage Solutions Group 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

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

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

FLOORING Boardwalk Woodflors Ltd.

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

West Coast Designed Windows Ltd.

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

GARAGE SOLUTIONS Modern Classic Building Solutions

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 Gentek Building Products Ltd.

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

Ultimate Floorings Inc.

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

Weather Tech Gutters Inc.

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

Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC, V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

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

Bradford Decorative Hardware Inc.

Glass World

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

Yellowridge Construction Ltd

Interactive Living

t: 604.904.9421 www.Interactiveliving.ca

Zoha

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

Home Furnishings

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

Eternity Modern

215-5920 No. 6 Road, Richmond BC t: 1.800.993.0903 www.eternitymodern.com #101-11031 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A2 | t: 604.278.2716 www.exoticfurnishings.ca

HOME CONSTRUCTION

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

Alchemy Construction

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

Mr Build

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

Cornerstone Building Solutions Ltd.

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

JDL Homes

Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.

Legacy House Renovations

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

RJR Construction Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 info@rjrconstruction.ca

Shakespeare Homes

GLASS

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

#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

Maison D’etre Design Build Inc.

FURNITURE

Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd

AUTOMATION/ HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Tiles For Less

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

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

Sur-Del Roofing Ltd.

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

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

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

Upper Level Homes and Construction

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

Surfside Flooring

Restoration Hardwood

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

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

Precision Gutters

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

www.lamanator.ca

Tuscan Developments Inc.

106-173 Forester St., Dollarton Business Park North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6 www.shakespearehomes.com t: 604.988.2280

Exotic Furnishings

Knock On Wood

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

The Wicker Tree

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

HEATING 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

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

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

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

Comet Interior Design

Vancouver, BC t: 604.240.0230 www.cometinteriordesign.com

Designer Closet Guys

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

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

Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC, V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

GL Stone

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

Home Envy Furnishings

21768 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge 604.466.8822 www.createhomeenvy.ca

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

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.

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

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

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

CONSTRUCTION/REAL ESTATE

Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI)

Taylor Munro Energy Systems Inc.

Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd. t: 604.461.0327 | www.greensheet.ca

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

Artisan Projects

t: 604.551.3777 | www.artisanonline.com

Mr Build

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

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

Coastal Wood Crafters

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.

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.

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

Pacific Range Hood Ltd.

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

Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd.

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

Pacific Wholesale Appliances Ltd.

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

Raintree Cabinets Ltd

t: 604.526.5390 | www.raintreecabinets.com

RJR Construction Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 info@rjrconstruction.ca

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

LED LIGHTING 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

LIGHTING 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

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

MORTGAGE Your Mortgage Solutions Group t: 778.893.0502t: 604.931.9000 www.yourmortgagesolutionsgroup.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 Cloverdale Paint www.cloverdalepaint.com Plums Painting t: 604.812.5014

PLUMBING Kitchen & bath classics

Building 100, 19600 Langley By.Pass Langley, BC V3A 7B1 t: 604.539.2167

3265 McCallum Rd

Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671

2198 Yukon St

Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 t: 604.873.0004

POTTERY Atlas Pots

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

POWER WASHING Ace Painting

t: 604.273.3933 www.ace.painting.ca

Impact Power washing

t: 604.780.4604

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 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/Team

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

Northern Roots Landscaping Inc.

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

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

Kitchen & bath classics

Urban Niche Landscape Design

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

3265 McCallum Rd.

Zoen Gardens

Building 100, 19600 Langley by-pass Langley, BC | t: 604.539.2167 Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W8 t: 604.864.2671

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

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

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

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

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

RJR Construction Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 e: info@rjrconstruction.ca

Tuscan Developments Inc.

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd

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

RANGE HOODS Euro Kitchens

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

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

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

RENOVATORS Alchemy Construction

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

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

CCI Renovations

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

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

Dream Bath

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

EJM Construction Management Inc.

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

Genesis Restorations Ltd

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

Intermind Design

t: 604.338.9936 | www.interminddesign.com

Jatoba Contracting

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

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

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

PRODUCT & SERVICES DIRECTORY

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

Marcus Ray Designs

5837 Production Way Langley 604.539.8720 www.marcusraydesigns.com

Mr. Build

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

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

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

RONA Installations

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

The Roofing Store

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

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

On Site Renovations

Rubbish Removal

Networx Home Improvement

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 Group

119-3989 Henning Dr, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P8 t: 604.254.1760 f: 604.254.4960 info@rjrconstruction.ca

Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (SGDI)

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

Shakespeare Homes

106-173 Forester St., Dollarton Business Park North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6 www.shakespearehomes.com t: 604.988.2280

Shell Busey’s HouseSmart

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

T.Q. Construction Ltd.

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

Tuscan Developments Inc.

Surrey, B.C. V4A 9L1 Office: 604-542-9114 Direct-line: 778-888-8727 email: service@tuscandevelopments.com www.tuscandevelopments.com

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

V6B Design Group

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

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

Fresh Start Recycling & Disposal Ltd.

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

Sur-Del Roofing Ltd.

14526 St. Andrews Dr..

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

SECURITY Orca Security Corp.

111.8988 Fraserton Crt., Burnaby, BC t: 604.431.8803

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

SOLAR ENERGY

8028 River Way, Delta BC www.westcoastwindows.ca

STONE AND TILE

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

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.

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

Cove Finishings

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

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

Surfside Flooring

Window Works

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

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

STORAGE

Classic Finishes

Modern Classic Building Solutions

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

Park Place Garage Co.

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

UPHOLSTERY Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC, V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

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

Fabricana Imports - Interior Delights

Richmond Wood Siding

Weatherguard Gutters Inc.

t: 604.477.3333 www.madeintheshadeblinds.ca

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

Wholesale Blind Factory

15229 Russell Avenue.

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

4591 Garden City Road Richmond BC, V6C 2K4 t: 604.276.9332 www.fabricanaimports.com Richmond . Surrey. Coquitlam

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

West Coast Windows

Future Solar Power Ltd.

Made in the Shade

Networx Home Improvement

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

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

Euroline Windows

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

Loewen Windows

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

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

2012 GEORGIE AWARDS WINNER

2012 GEORGIE AWARDS FINALIST

119-3989 Henning Dr., Burnaby, BC V5C 6P8 INFO@RJRRENOVATOR.COM INFO@RJRCONSTRUCTION.CA

2012 NATIONAL SAM AWARDS FINALIST

SERVING GREATER VANCOUVER FOR 36 YEARS

All products work with remote

• Free Estimates • 100% Custom-Made • 100% Real Wood • Limited lifetime warranty • Durable and easy to clean • Easy installation • Protect privacy • Sun control • Light filtering • Room darkening • Blackout • Energy saving • UV protection

FACTORY DIRECT PRICES We carry vertical blinds, wood and aluminum horizontal blinds, Vienna shades, solar shades, roman shades, honeycomb cellular and pleated shades, Richwood shutters.

Huge selection of designer drapes is now available.

BRING YOUR QUOTES IN. WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ALL QUOTES

Tel: 604-639-6061

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

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