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By Kerry Vital
If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Th eatre in Coquitlam.
Presented in partnership with the Better Business Bureau, the free show will focus on professional renovation informa-tion and education. Th e collaboration between the GVHBA and BBB aims to bring homeowners the largest one-stop source of Vancouver’s top professional builders and renova-tors. Th e show is completely devoted to renovations, and the popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing compli-mentary 30-minute one-on-one consultations to homeowners
looking for assistance. Th e consultations are fi rst come, fi rst serve and signup will take place at the show.
Free 20-minute seminars are also scheduled throughout the show, covering topics such as Kitchen Design Trends, Reno-vating versus New Build, Heritage Renovations and Designing for Small Spaces, among many others. A full list of seminar topics and schedules will be posted online.
“Advanced planning and working with experienced profes-sionals will be your best protection,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.”
De Wit notes that Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend about $3.8 billion renovating their homes this year, making it extremely important to hire a professional RenoMark renova-
tor.“Th e RenoMark designation assures consumers that the
renovator they are dealing with has completed industry-leading education requirements and are part of a professional network apprised of the latest technologies and designs,” says de Wit. “As well, all RenoMark holders have committed themselves to a code of business ethics and off er warranties on the work they do, off ering peace of mind to home owners that RenoMark professionals stand behind the work they do.”
Th e event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged and at-tendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. For more information and to register, visit www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. Th e show will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, and 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 5.
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Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood is full of heritage-style homes nestled in lush greenery. Many of the homes take their inspiration from the history of the area, and one of Ter-agon Developments and Construction’s recent renovations is no exception. Th e home, which blends Tudor architecture with Art Deco, also off ers modern amenities that no one would have imagined when the original home was built in 1928.
“Th is was an intense renovation,” says Lars Van Linge, president of Teragon Developments, adding that it took place over two and a half years, and includes an entirely new foundation for the home to allow for an increase in ceiling height and usable space.
Th e original home was the same size as the fi nished product (approximately 10,000 square feet), but was old and out of date. Th e family of four brought in Van Linge and his team to build a home that can truly be considered a luxury estate. Now known as Th e Mayfair, the home is seriously stunning. Th e curb appeal is incredible, with leaded windows, wood beams, brickwork and a travertine and natural stone walkway. Tudor arches are featured throughout,
including on the ceilings, fi replaces, doors and room entrances.“Th e homeowner generally left it to the designers and us,” Van Linge says. Teragon worked
with architect Stefan Weidemann to design the four-level home, which also features a three-car garage, botanical garden, a pool-side cabana and a private putting green, among other ameni-ties. A wood-fi red pizza oven is just one feature of the outdoor kitchen.
Inside, the home is one of the most technologically advanced in North America. In fact, it won an award for Best Overall Integrated Home from the Custom Electronic Design & Instal-lation Association (CEDIA).
“Th is home has everything,” says Van Linge. “It can be controlled anywhere in the world.”Integrated audio and visual systems are throughout, including outdoors. Th e lighting for
inside and outside the house is so state-of-the-art that it required its own architect.“We installed very advanced lighting for the owner’s art collection,” Van Linge says. “His col-
lection is worth about $4 million; he has original works by Emily Carr, for example.”To protect the artwork, the home has a built-in humidifi cation system that will keep every-
thing at the optimal temperature, along with multi-zone climate control.You enter through the formal entry on the main level, with its formal living room, study,
formal dining room, kitchen and casual dining room and living room. Th ere you have access to the outdoor dining terrace and covered lounge.
West Coast luxury by Teragon DevelopmentsA two-and-a-half-year renovation updated the home from 1928 with technology and features that would have never been imaginable when the house was originally built.
The Mayfair, a luxury home renovated by Teragon Developments and Construction, is located in Vancouver’s historic Shaughnessy neighbourhood. The renovation took two and a half years from start to fi nish, and includes an entirely new foundation, state-of-the art technology and plenty of beautiful features.
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Th e level above is a private haven with three bedrooms. Th e master bedroom has its own dressing room and luxurious ensuite.
Th e top level has another bedroom, as well as a sitting room, library, play room and laundry room.
Teragon also expanded the basement of the home, from half crawl space and half basement to a basement with 10-foot ceilings throughout. Th at basement now holds a games room, home theatre, wine cellar and gym, making the home an entertainer’s paradise.
Th e home has plenty of heritage-style touches, such as walnut panelling and fl ooring laid in a herringbone pattern. Th e bronzed railing on the sweeping staircase was inspired by an art noveau railing from Brussels, Belgium, and was hand-forged. Custom millwork, fi ve fi replaces, custom stained glass and natural stone elements are just a few of the other luxuri-ous aspects of Th e Mayfair.
Van Linge himself is a journeyman carpenter, noting that he enjoys bringing those old-fashioned elements to his work.
“Something that sets us apart is our eye for detail,” he says. “You can’t execute these kinds of ideas without being able to see the (small) details.”
Th e renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still involved with the new owners, assisting them with the opera-tions of the house.
“We’re still working with them to maintain and service the exterior paint and the HVAC system, for example,” says Van Linge.
For more information about Th e Mayfair and Teragon De-velopments, visit www.teragon.ca.
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The Mayfair an entertainer’s paradise, with a games room, theatre and wine cellar
The original home, above, was built in 1928 and required an upgrade. Among the new features are a home theatre, below left, a hand-forged bronzed railing on the staircase, left, and a gourmet-quality kitchen, below.
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By Kerry Vital
Fall is a time of transition. A new sea-son begins, the fall colours start to arrive and it’s time to consider what you want your garden to look like next year.
“Fall is a great time to prune your shrubs and trees,” says Jeremy Miller, owner of Houston Landscapes. “You can rejuvenate your beds with manure, mulch and soil. It’s a good time for planting, potting and soil amendment.”
Soil amendment is something added to soil to improve an element of it, such as drainage or water retention. You want to ensure that your soil will keep your plants fertilized and healthy throughout the winter.
Fall is not usually the time for bloom-ing fl owers, but it is certainly the time for gorgeous foliage.
“Enjoy the fall leaves; they’ll be beautiful,” says Miller. “It’s also a time to look at what you want in your yard. If you’re looking out the window now and you want to see those beautiful red leaves, now is the time to engage with a landscape designer to discuss what you can do for next year.”
Fall is the perfect time to plant larger trees and shrubs, as the increased mois-ture in the soil will contribute to a better growing environment for them.
“Th ere are a number of large trees that aren’t even available in the sum-mer,” Miller says. “You can bulk up your garden in the fall.”
Th ose fallen leaves also make for great mulch for your garden.
“Rake up all of those leaves and put them on the garden beds,” Miller says.
Winter vegetables such as kale and caulifl ower are great things to plant now
in preparation for the colder months. Herbs like sage and thyme are also good things to start planting in the fall. If you want to grow something from seeds, try carrots, lettuce or radishes.
Now is also the time to plant bulbs to fl ower next year. Your local nurs-ery will have plenty of options, from easy-to-grow varieties that even the worst gardener will be able to handle to fl owers more suited to experienced green thumbs. Bulbs that you can plant right now include tulips, daff odils and hyacinths, among many others.
However, you don’t necessarily have to wait until spring to see some blooms. Miller notes that winter pansies, for ex-ample, are able to withstand the colder weather, as their name states. Other pot-ted plants that can create visual interest for fall include autumn crocuses and mums.
Fall is also the time to plan ahead for when spring and summer return.
If you spent the summer outside think-ing about new paving stones or raised garden beds, start putting those plans into eff ect.
“Now is the time to plan out projects for next year,” Miller says. “Don’t wait until next summer when contrac-tors are ... busy; plan your larger yard reno-vations now because reputable contractors will be planning their 2015 contracts now.”
Transitioning into autumn in the garden
Fall is a good time to do some pruning and maintenance of your trees and shrubs, in preparation for next year’s growing season.
Photos supplied by Houston Landscapes
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By Kerry Vital
Phone applications are a way of life now. You can check the weather, catch up on social media, play games and chat with friends, all in the palm of your hand. Some of the newest apps include ones that can control your home, even when you’re not there yourself.
Home automation companies such as Control4 off er phone apps as part of their system, allowing you to turn lights on or off , control a thermostat and check the status of your security system, among other options. Th is gives homeowners peace of mind in knowing that their home is fi ne even while they’re on vacation, as well as the convenience factor of being able to turn your phone into a command centre for your entire home. It connects directly to your Control4 system, and is available for Apple iPhones and iPads and Android smartphones and tablets.
Th ere are also a variety of apps available on the Apple iTunes App Store or Google’s Play Store for Android, depending on what kind of mobile phone you have. All of them require devices that are compatible, such as lightbulbs,
thermostats, wall switches and dimmers, just to name a few, but can be an easy way to integrate automation into your home.
If security is an important consideration for you, investigate downloading an app that turns an old phone or tablet into a motion detector camera. You can then set it up to turn on when it senses motion and record what’s going on around it.
Th ere are also apps on the market that allow you to control your locks. A lock that is compatible with your phone is necessary, but allows you to lock and unlock your home with your smartphone, as well as give “keys” to friends and family. No more having to give out spare keys that might get lost!
Technology is an integral part of most homeowners’ lives, whether it’s through their television, computers or phones. Th e ability to control your home from afar is just the latest innovation.
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By Kerry VitalThe annual Vancouver Home +
Design Show will return to BC Place starting on Oct. 16, showcasing the latest trends and tips for homeown-ers.
Among the highlights this year will be celebrity guests such as Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave it to Bryan and House of Bryan, and celeb-rity interior designers Colin McAllis-ter and Justin Ryan, currently stars of Cottage Life TV’s Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure.
“We are so excited to welcome our favourite designing duo back to the Vancouver Home + Design Show!” says Jill Kivett, regional director at Marketplace Events. who owns and operates the Vancouver Home + De-sign Show. “Colin and Justin made their Vancouver debut at our show in spring 2007, and we can’t wait for our showgoers to get re-acquainted. From their signature humour to their spot-on design savvy, our crowds are defi nitely in for a well-deserved treat.”
The Metrie Main Stage will host several local experts, including Jamie Banfi eld of Jamie Banfi eld Design, Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and Leigh-Ann Perrrault, a DIY blogger and regular contributor to Cityline.
Other highlights include the Sam-
sung Tag Team Kitchen Challenge, indoor street market Portobello West and Ask A Designer, among others. “ The show is a big place, so visitors should make sure to stop by the Flo-rform Lounge designed by Megan Baker, where they can kick back in style with a drink and a snack,” says assistant show manager Tyson Kidd.
Come prepared with your design questions and you’ll be sure to fi nd some inspiration.
“Good design is all about fi nding your personal style and translating it eff ectively and aff ordably into every-day life,” says Kivett. “We’re looking to give every single person to walk through our show at least one tip they can use in their space, whether they rent or own. It’s take-home advice in its fi nest form.”
“The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where many local designers, decorators and cutting-edge furniture companies got their start and fi rst made a mark on the home improve-ment industry,” says Kidd. “Inspira-tion, expert advice and world-class services and products abound!”
The show runs until Sunday Oct. 19. For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit www.vancouverhomeshow.com. Tickets will also be available at BC Place.
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By Kerry Vital
A plain painted wall can be boring and tired. Adding interior fi nishings can not only raise the value of your home, but also add some visual interest and distinction to a space.
“For too long in this industry, it’s been dif-fi cult to pull together beautiful designs because selecting and purchasing moulding, trim elements and interior doors has consisted of a complicated process,” says Jan Rutgers, Direc-tor, Product Development for Metrie. “With our new Finishing Collections, gone are the days of rummaging through bins to fi nd the best casing to match the dimensions of your baseboard.”
Now, you can fi nd pretty much everything on the market.
“A few trends we are seeing include painting trim and walls the same colour,” says Rutgers. “We’re also seeing a trend of designers using unique wood stains for signature looks.”
Materials diff er, but certain woods are still classic and used most oft en.
“Th e mainstays are oak, poplar and maple,” says John Hutton of Westcoast Moulding & Millwork. “Really any wood can be shaped into a moulding, but really soft species such as cot-tonwood don’t shape as easily and are more easily damaged.”
He also notes that exotic woods such as batu, cherry from North America or Brazil and black walnut are also coming onto the market.
When choosing what type of trim to install in your home, it’s best to consult a professional.
“We look at the style of your home and recommend op-tions,” says Hutton. “Everyone is diff erent, and we have diff er-ent products to suit them.”
Hutton’s biggest tip is to do your research and know what you’re looking for. He also recommends choosing a moulding that will fi t the space and the other items you’ve chosen.
“You want to keep it symmetrical,” he says. “You don’t want a huge moulding and small baseboards.”
Another thing to keep in mind is the size of the room. If you have high ceilings, a wider moulding might fi t perfectly, but you wouldn’t install that same moulding in a room with a lower ceiling as it can make it look smaller. You want to keep the size of moulding in proportion with the size of the room and height of the ceiling.
One of the great things about interior fi n-ishings is its ability to transform your space.
“Create texture within a room by simply adding trim to your walls,” says Rutgers. “Simple panel moulding can give a big impact without having to invest in expensive art.”
Creating texture with mouldings and millwork
Changing up the look of your room can be as easy as installing crown mouldings or interesting millwork. It will give you a big impact on a lower budget.
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By Kerry Vital
An organized closet will save you time and headaches in the morning, whether your wardrobe is large or small. No longer having to search for that sweater you wanted to wear as the weather gets chillier is just one of the benefi ts of installing a custom closet.
“Regardless of how small or large a space, designing a custom storage solution that maximizes every inch of space can make a world of diff erence in helping people get or-ganized and reclaim their environment,” says Paige Adams, sales and marketing assistant for California Closets.
She points out that there is no one-size-fi ts-all approach to a closet. Instead, the fi nal design can be tailored to a client’s needs.
“Options are endless when it comes to creating custom closets,” Adams says. “Th ey are completely unique to each client and their specifi c needs.”
Accessory items for closets include tie racks, belt racks, scarf racks, pull-out mirrors and pull-out hampers, Adams says.
“Clients are oft en looking for the most innovative and highly functional design solu-tions that are both beautiful and unique to them,” she adds.
Are you obsessed with shoes? Built-in shoe racks that hold boots, high heels, fl ats, dress shoes and everything in between are easy ad-ditions to a custom closet.
You don’t have to do it alone however.“Hiring a professional is extremely ben-
efi cial in the development and creation of custom closets,” says Adams.
Closet organizers have come a long way since the plain white wire shelving that many people grew up with. Adams notes that there are options for every budget.
“Whether our clients prefer traditional
or contemporary design, or something in between, we work with each individual to discover their needs and design aesthetic to come up with a custom storage solution that is perfect for them,” she says. “Th e possibili-ties are endless.”
As with your clothing, there are many things to keep in mind when choosing what to include in your closet design.
“It is important to keep in mind that before designing a custom closet, homeowners should have a good idea of how the closet will function and the items that will be going in
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Do you have a few things you haven’t worn in several years but can’t bear to get rid of? Now is the time to think about whether it’s really worth keeping that pair of jeans that are too small.
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Does this scenario sound familiar? Deciding on what upgrades are the priority is often one of the most diffi cult decisions to make when
starting home renovations, especial-ly when there is a budget to work within.
A recommended strategy was to fi rst focus on the areas that would make our home healthier and more comfortable to live in, such as draftproofi ng and ventilation. Th ese
upgrades could also make the home more energy effi cient, and save us a considerable amount of money year after year in home energy expenses. For example, heat-
ing accounts for approximately 50 per cent of an average household’s energy consumption. Th erefore, any upgrades to our home’s insulation and building envelope could reduce our heating bills. As well, an ENER-GY STAR® bathroom fan not only helps to maintain proper humidity and air quality, but also uses less than half the energy of a regular fan. Additionally, high and mid-effi ciency
gas furnaces use about 60 to 90 per cent less energy by turning down the heat when not needed. Overall, a home that has an EnerGuide rating of 80 or higher, which indicates that it is an energy effi cient Power Smart home, uses up to 30 per cent less energy than an average home on the market.
If you are thinking about moving forward on some home upgrades of your own and need an incentive to get started, here you go - complete your upgrades before March 31, 2015, and you can apply for rebates
that are available through the BC Hy-dro Power Smart and FortisBC Home Energy Rebate Off er. Some of the re-bates available include up to $3,250 insulation upgrades, up to $500 for draftproofi ng upgrades, and $800 for a ductless heat pump. Th ere are also rebates for EnerChoice fi replaces and gas hot water heaters. For more information on the Home Energy Rebate Off er, visit bchydro.com/homerebates or fortisbc.com/homerebates. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or call 1 877 740 0055.
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