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Design for a nursery or child’s room has come a long way since blue for boys and pink for girls.
Decor for the younger set By Kerry Vital If you’re interior designinclined, one of the fun parts of raising a child can be decorating their room, whether it’s designing their nursery or re-decorating a room to suit an older kid who has outgrown their babyish tastes. However, if trendy home decor isn’t high on your priority list, it can be hard to know where to start. “You want timeless pieces that can grow with the child,”
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The homeowner had a specific style in mind when renovating his home, and Best Builders, in collaboration with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., was able to give him that with retro touches such as contrasting white and dark flat crown cabinetry. Ema Peter photo
Reviving the 70s with the help of Best Builders Best Builders worked with Sarah Gallop Design Inc. to create a modernized home while still keeping the 70s style the owner wanted. By Kerry Vital Old is new again with Best Builders’ 70s-style project that has more than a touch of retro flair. In partnership with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Best Builders was able to give the homeowners exactly what they were looking for while sticking to budget and bringing everything in on time. “The homeowner had a specific style in mind,” says Best
Builders owner Todd Best. “It really turned out amazing.” Best notes that the original home was very closed off, with individual rooms instead of open space. He and his team opened up the entire main floor to make it more useable for the entire family. “Now, there’s nowhere in the house that you can’t hear ‘time for dinner!’” Best says. “It’s a complete transformation.” The outdoor space is one of the most spectacular things about the new home, and Best is very proud of it. “The outdoor turf soccer field is built to the same specifications as the (Vancouver) Whitecaps field,” he says. That field can also be turned into a volleyball court by folding away the nets. There is also an outdoor fire pit and new tiered sun deck, among other features. “You never have to leave the house,” says Best, adding that
the homeowner’s children come home with their friends every day and spend hours playing outside. Of course, that’s only when their parents aren’t using it themselves. There is now 2,100 square feet of outdoor living space for the family to enjoy. “We were constantly working with the homeowners,” says Best. “Our guys would be talking to them and giving them new ideas all the time.” Other outdoor additions included new fencing, a new gate and a trellis. The homeowners wanted to keep the 1970s look of the exterior, so Best and his team removed the old cladding, planed it and re-installed it. The aim was to respect the existing
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added, including shoe storage in an entry pony wall for extra convenience and flat crown cabinetry that utilizes contrasting white and dark finishes. The master bedroom was moved downstairs and a spa-like ensuite was added, and the kitchen was moved from the centre of the home to the rear wall to create a great room-kitchen combination. A live edge wood bar top is included on the kitchen island for an extra touch of vintage style. The redesigned family room is now the favoured place for the whole family to spend time together, whether it’s doing homework or watching a movie by the fire. “Family comes first to the homeowner,” says Best. “It’s been a very well-received project.” The home has been named a finalist in three categories at the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Ovation Awards, for Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999 and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. The winners will be named on April 26. “We have a very strong team,” says Best. “We guarantee quality and take great pride in our finishing.”
The soccer pitch was built to the same specifications as the Vancouver Whitecaps field, above, while the exterior, far left, was rebuilt to fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood. Cedar panelling, left, was retained as another 70s-style feature. Ema Peter photos
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GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new singlefamily and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, and Wesgroup Properties for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over, Best Single Family Residential Community, Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 Square Feet, Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community and Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium. Portrait Homes has also been named a finalist in several categories, including Single-Family Builder of the Year, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, and Best Single-Family Residential Community. Shakespeare Homes is a finalist for SAVE
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They’re strong supporters of maison d’etre.” Other renovators named as finalists in multiple categories include Best Builders, Sarah Gallop Design Inc., reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc. and Tavan Developments Ltd. This year’s presenting sponsor is FortisBC. Other sponsors include Black Press and the Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing. For a full list of finalists, visit www. ovationawards.ca.
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has named the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards. Portrait Homes’ Hampstead, above, is one of several builders named a finalist in multiple categories, as is Shakespeare Homes, whose projects include Mountain Highway, top. Martin Knowles photo left, Shakespeare Homes photo top, Portrai Homes photo above
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