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Making a Splash: 10 insider tips to beautiful backsplashes

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We’ve all been to a friend’s home who recently had a renovation done and drooled over their beautiful backsplash which completes the entire space to perfection.  Here are a few expert tips to help you achieve a note-worthy backsplash that will leave your friends jealous! Determine your budget because like everything else there’s a high … Read More

Another Amazing Transformation

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Our very talented Designer / Project Manager, Susan Allison, has done it yet again.  A dramatic transformation on a very modest budget, including a kitchen, fireplace, & bathroom.  Here a few photos taken by the very happy clients:

Recycled Glass Tiles

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The cornerstone of Interstyle’s product development process has always been to find innovative uses for reclaimed and waste stream materials.  As a local (Burnaby) manufacturer of ceramic tiles in the early 80s, Interstyle salvaged containers of broken glass which were turned into glazes and some of the first glass tiles. As production of glass tile … Read More

Types of Plumbing Pipes

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Plumbing is a major part of many renovation projects.  Whether you are installing a sink or updating/adding a bathroom or kitchen, plumbing must be considered.  It doesn’t not matter if you are doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor, you will need to make decisions on the types of pipes you want to use. … Read More

8 Steps To Accident-Proof Your Bathrooms

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Bathrooms are typically wet thus it is no suprise that the most common accidents are slips, falls & scalding from hot water.  Although you cannot completely eliminate accidents in bathrooms, a well-designed bathroom should consider safety a priority.  A few things to consider when redesigning your bathroom: Use slip resistant flooring; this will reduce the … Read More

Save Money on Your Next Kitchen or Bath Renovation

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Bathrooms & kitchens are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate.  This is due in large part to the appliances/fixtures that must be included, for example, the sink, dishwasher, range, fridge, etc.  Furthermore, you can’t really go for the cheapest item as it is important to have quality products in your home or you will … Read More