Building the Room of Your Dreams!

Whether you are building your new dream home or giving your current space a face-lift, there are many things to consider along the way. Everything including the colour of the walls and style of cabinets, to plumbing, lighting and structural challenges, all must be considered before construction can begin.

Here are a few simple things to keep in mind while planning the room of your dreams:

Budget - We recommend having a budget range in mind. This will help to establish realistic goals and ensure the project does not 'creep' out of scope.

Style - It is a good idea to consider your general style preferences before engaging with a contractor. Simple things like watching the Home and Garden channel or picking up magazines will help expose you to current trends and help to get the ideas flowing.

Accessories - There are many accessories available ranging from cabinet hardware to plumbing fixtures. We recommend visiting your local renovation store to get a sense of the options available and the costs associated. You can also browse online by following our Preferred Suppliers links on the Products and Services page or click here to see some pictures of storage ideas.

Accomodations and Timeline - Often home renovations can create a 'war zone' within your home. Consider the effects the renovation or construction may have on your day-to-day life. Try to consider the best time of year for the project to be done. Sometimes it is best to make alternate temporary living arrangements during certain phases of construction.

Questions - If you would like more information please feel free to call or email us with a detailed description of your planned project and any questions you may have. From there one of our project managers will setup a consultation to explore the endless range of possibilities.

Planning Questionaire - click on the questionaire and fill it out for a helpful tool in your renovation planning.  Bring it in when you meet with our Sales and Design team.  It will be a great way to direct us when designing your kitchen or bathroom.

Design Suggestions

Cabinetry: Cabinets are one of the most important factors in any kitchen renovation. They are the most visual hands-on element in the kitchen. The newest trends in cabinetry are not just exterior looks, but personalized storage solutions. Cabinet makers are constantly producing more options to utilize space more efficiently. There have been vast innovations in products such as wine racks, roll out trays, lid holders, bread boxes, and other cleverly concealed features that make your new kitchen more user-friendly and accessible.

Hardware: The individual look of your cabinets can be changed dramatically by your choice of hardware. There are many different styles and finishes to choose from. Whether your style is traditional, contemporary, or eclectic, you will find that the right choice of hardware makes your cabinets look unique.

Appliances: Chef-style cooking equipment is a very popular appliance design. Modern appliances provide another way to conceal and integrate appliances into the decor of the home. Convenience-enhancing products include warming drawers, built in steamers, barbecue grills on the cook top, six-burner gas cook tops, refrigerators with exterior drawers. Stainless steel remains a very popular choice amongst remodelers.

Sinks: Kitchen and bathroom sinks now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials. There are many choices to suit the consumer's individual needs. With the many choices available, it's easy to choose a sink that will complement your choice of countertops.

Counter Tops: Solid surface counter tops have increased in popularity because of their durability and ease of cleaning. These counter tops are easily repairable, and won't chip or crack. Granite and quartz counter tops are another popular option because of their dramatic looks and durability. There are many options to choose from when it comes to counter tops. There are a number of solid surfacing options that imitate the look of granite, but are more cost efficient.

Faucets: High arc faucets are growing in popularity because of their convenience. They allow for more room to work and make filling large pots a lot easier. Pull-down faucets are another popular choice that allows you to achieve more that the old style pull out sprays. Faucets are available with pause buttons, to save on water consumption; they are available in many different finishes such as stainless steel or copper.

Styles

Traditional: A great traditional look is maple cabinets with a light finish. A popular look is to do a glaze on top of a stain as an accent. The glaze outlines the shape and creates a worn country look. Traditional hardware would include brass, oil rubbed bronze, or pewter. There are many options to choose from when it comes to accenting or detailing.

Contemporary: The new contemporary is a soft warm look. This look generally utilizes smaller moldings, we can offer shaker doors, with a flat or recessed panel. A popular choice in hardware for this look would be vertical nickel handles. They come in a large variety of sizes so that you can have more versatility with your hardware accents.