Tag Archives: Renovations

Most Common Mistakes in Bathroom Design

By Susan Allison posted on in Construction, Design, General, Susan Allison | Comments Off

One of the most used rooms in a home is the bathroom.  So if you are planning a bathroom renovation, plan carefully!  Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hiring a contractor, putting some thought into the planning and layout of your new bathroom will take you a long way!  To help you … Read More

Recycled Glass Tiles

By Jacqueline Brynjolfson posted on in Construction, Design, General, Jacqueline Brynjolfson, Sustainable Building | Comments Off

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

Top 10 Design Trends

By Jacqueline Brynjolfson posted on in Design, General, Jacqueline Brynjolfson, Sustainable Building | Comments Off

This list was provided by 2009 National Dream Home Designers Robert Sennett & Darren Sanger-Smith 1.  Metal Roofs – They are environmentally friendly, clean & gives your old roof a new/different look, whether as an accent or whole roof. 2.  Dark Trim Colours – Gives a punch to the facade of our home.  It allows … Read More

Board of Variance Appeals

By Susan Allison posted on in Construction, Design, General, Susan Allison | Comments Off

The Board of Variance is an appeal body that hears & decides upo appeals regarding zoning, development permit, signage and tree by-law matters.  Board members are appointed by Council, but they are very much independent of City Council.  No appointed or elected City official can sit as a member.  City committees or Council may provide … Read More

Ten Tips On Selecting Your New Fireplace

By Klondike Contracting posted on in Construction, General | Comments Off

As with anything else, there is a wide selection of fireplaces available on the market today.  It can be an overwhelming experience if you don’t know what you want or need.  To aid you in this process, we have compiled a list (with the help of our friends at Vancouver Gas Fireplaces) of things to consider … Read More