Saturday, May 07, 2011

Vancouver Home Renovation



What do you do when your house looks the same as everyone on your street? Change the exterior and stand out from the crowd!

Vancouver House: Before
If you live in Vancouver you probably notice a lot of the houses have a certain look (just like the photo above). If you want to stand out in your street, tearing the house down and building new is a costly project. Perhaps changing the exterior while keeping the bones of the house could be a good money saving alternative. Time to make an old house look new again!

Vancouver House: After

A lot of Vancouver houses have a "box" shape and I decided to give it a more modern architectural look that will compliment the shape of the house. 

Some of the changes done to the Vancouver house are:
• use of wood, metal and concrete metarials for the exterior
• new modern double doors

• larger windows
• updated balcony
• cleaned up the landscaping

Thursday, April 21, 2011

front door renovation


Every house has a unique architecture and the front door is one of the first things your family and friends will naturally look at. With the right style and character, front doors can make any home look more "grandeur". 


Front Door Renovation: Before
This front door entrance looks great but could use some freshening up. The front door looks dated, but with some new paint and glass treatments the front door can improve the house's curb appeal.


Front Door Renovation: After
A little bit of paint and shrubs go a long way! Adding a fancier trim also adds a touch of elegence.

Updates are:
• paint
• shrubs
• light fixtures
• new trim around the door
• new doors (the old one would have worked aswell)

Thursday, April 07, 2011

penthouse renovation

We are delighted to offer this exceptional penthouse apartment situated within a striking contemporary building. The property offers first class security with a video entryphone service, a private gym and small café. There is also a parking space for the residents. The penthouse is reached via a lift service from the ground floor lobby area and there is also an emergency staircase. The private front door leads through to the entrance hall and there are two double bedrooms, the master bedroom benefits from folding doors that lead out to a small balcony with breathtaking panoramic views. This room is perfect for those who enjoy entertaining whilst taking in the most fabulous panoramic views. All this can be yours at a cost of your arm and a leg!


Penthouse: Before
What a great piece of property! A blank canvas that needs to be painted.


Penthouse: After
When I decorated this penthouse, I kept it simple and minimal. Having large open spaces will highlight your furniture and make the room even larger.

Minor updates are:
• hardwood floors
• furniture
• tv



Thursday, March 31, 2011

built-in entertainment center



















Is your tv room too cluttered? or perhaps it looks to empty? Take a look at the generous wall space and envision all the possibilities. A built-in entertainment center can make your TV Room more functional and stylish.

TV Room: Before
This room looks quite empty and the peacock ornament seems to be the focal point of the room... Time to spruce things up and make this into a real TV Room.

TV Room: After


Who knew that putting together some cabinets and shelving can make a night and day difference to the room. A valuable addition to any home!

Updates include:
• large lcd tv & built-in wall speakers
• cabinets
• shelving
• new paint scheme