--- title: "Laurie Brasnett — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/laurie-brasnett-pfvwus-pf~1636828119 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1636828119.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Laurie Brasnett" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5223136604b06cc7_8328-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4R4, Canada" latitude: 49.9044 longitude: -119.4927 phone: "" website: https://lauriebstyle.houzz.com rating: 4.5 review_count: 2 followers: 55 last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # Laurie Brasnett Original Houzz profile: [Laurie Brasnett](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/laurie-brasnett-pfvwus-pf~1636828119) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Kelowna, BC - **Serves:** BC Interior, Kelowna, Lower Mainland, Oyama, Rutland, West Kelowna, Westbank, Winfield - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100 Ideabook Saves Laurie Brasnett specializes in highly personalized spaces, ergonomics, and universal design. Laurie listens, explores your world, needs and preferences to create the setting for your heart of the home. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Countertops - Home Additions - Custom Pantries - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Pantry Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sustainable Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Cabinet Doors - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - BC Interior - Kelowna - Lower Mainland - Oyama - Rutland - West Kelowna - Westbank - Winfield ### Typical Job Cost CAD 8,000 - CAD 150,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Laurie Brasnett | | Address | Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4R4, Canada | | Website | https://lauriebstyle.houzz.com | | Followers on Houzz | 55 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Laurie Brasnett](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/laurie-brasnett-pfvwus-pf~1636828119) - **Website:** https://lauriebstyle.houzz.com ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Tommie 2017 - Excellence in Kitchen Renovations $100K & Over - Weninger Construction & Design Ltd. - Bearfoot Chalet - BA - Universal design and Passive Solar Design (Saskatoon) thesis home built - NKBA trained - Masco Western Canada ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★ — valmcdbc1, Jan. 2015** > Laurie was a patient and professional planner in all our meetings. It was particulalry difficult as many decisions had to be made via e-mail. When we returned to Kelowna we went over every single aspect of the renovation before signing off on the scope of work and design plans which took time. We stripped out everything in the existing space and rebuilt the kitchen. It is a marvelous space now and is the focal point of that part of the townhouse.. Laurie was patient and meticulous. We are extremely happy with the finished product. **★★★★★ — deniseprozny, Dec. 2014** > Laurie was terrific with our kitchen and bathroom renovations. She was available and quick to correct any problems which came up with the carpenter. She was quick to offer solutions, where the carpenter fell short. > A very important attribute Laurie possesses is she listens, really listens to her customers. Spectrum Cabinet Gallery is very lucky to have Laurie as a team member. Denise Prozny (West Kelowna) ## Selected projects - [Penticton Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penticton-ranch-pj-vj~5953349) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Bearfoot Chalet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bearfoot-chalet-pj-vj~2126883) - Location: Christina Lake, BC - Photos: 70 - Description: This incredible chalet was a renovation of an existing space. This outdated chalet with amazing views and great bones was completed renovated to create a custom masterpiece with high end finishes. With entertaining as the focus, the flow of the home was redesigned, all while keeping the rustic feeling the owners loved. The unused garage became a games room, the master ensuite was redesigned to include an incredible spa shower, and copper accents were added including an incredible bathtub. With a… - [Weninger Construction Bearfoot Chalet -cabinetry design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weninger-construction-bearfoot-chalet-cabinetry-design-pj-vj~2976206) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Columbia Cabinetry island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/columbia-cabinetry-island-pj-vj~930417) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: HPL high gloss cabinetry: many colours available. - [Lot 24 Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-24-lakeview-pj-vj~2370376) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Up-down attached home. Upper suite. Custom transitional kitchen and bathrooms to buyers specs. - [Cottage Condo Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottage-condo-great-room-pj-vj~1756948) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This condo had some great drywall features, older oak floors, and a larger kitchen for a condo. An uplift was required by the new owners. Plywood cabinets with Maple doors and quartz countertops with ergonomic choices created a family kitchen with a modern fluid look. It is purposely not trendy but highly customized for a family that really cooks. It packs incredible storage into a midsized kitchen and enough counterspace for a baker's dozen to cook up a feast. All pictures taken with natural li… - [Thesis home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thesis-home-pj-vj~914887) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Starter Home 70's Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/starter-home-70-s-reno-pj-vj~880403) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Why did I post such a simple kitchen? Simply, because first-time homeowner and builder clients asked for it. This 70's reno is common to young families starting out in home ownership who apply lots of elbow grease to their projects. Budgets are limited and space is tightly defined by the window placement. Enclosing walls were removed and short walls extended to wrap the cabinets and appliances. A great room opened up. Note the tile backsplash is not in yet and some painting remains. In this home… [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/laurie-brasnett-pfvwus-pf~1636828119) ## Ideabooks - [Cameron Home design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77670541/list/cameron-home-design) — 7 ideas - [Limon Home design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77670914/list/limon-home-design) — 4 ideas - [Small Clean Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77669886/list/small-clean-spaces) — 2 ideas - [Pantry Please!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77290174/list/pantry-please) — 3 ideas - [70's Reno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42393613/list/70-s-reno) — 9 ideas - [OLD WORLD](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34085913/list/old-world) — 20 ideas - [Bearfoot Chalet Big White Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76169667/list/bearfoot-chalet-big-white-rustic) — 20 ideas - [FURNITURE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39929286/list/furniture) — 50 ideas - [GARDEN SPACES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44180954/list/garden-spaces) — 11 ideas - [work spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44651201/list/work-spaces) — 2 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lauriebstyle) ## Community Q&A **Q: HELP!! GC adding additional charges for electrical work??** *(in Remodeling)* We are having our kitchen renovated. The electrician did his wiring and updated what needed updating. We knew wiring was a mess but not surprising in a 70 year old home. Our GC and PM knew the age and knew the electrical was probably not up to code. The contract states they will: provide material for and rework wiring as required Wire for otr microwave (had a small counter top model) Wire for new refrigerator (original being moved to new location) Wire of new stove Wire for new dishwasher (never had one before) Supply materials for and install new outlets as required by code Here is what the Change Order gives as a description for charges: Electrical re-wire of kitchen, five additional circuits added by code, lighting grounded by code, new wiring by code We are having a hard understanding why we're being charged an additional $550 for work that we think is covered in the contract. Are we missing something, perhaps we're confused. Hope you all can set us straight. We are thinking they are trying to get more $$ from us because they installed our slider in the wrong spot and we insisted they move it and this took an additional 4 hours. They ordered and installed a window that's too small so that needs to be replaced. A: Donna, I am glad you shared the pattern you are seeing. You do have a shrinkage problem and a respect (aka taken for granted) problem. I don't come across this often but it happens. Forgive me for micromanaging a bit but details are important. Ultimately, you will be able to make a informed decisions. Please, have that meeting I advocated for and set up a proper table and few chairs for your office on site. You are the boss. You are the homeowner. You do not read minds. You control the purse strings. Three large signs are needed before you have the meeting. All work must be approved through a signed change order with face to face meeting. The Boss Lady's Office. Anything removed from job site needs to be visually checked and noted by homeowner. You need to have your second sink in your hands by week end or a cheque cut for the amount plus handling costs. Not negotiable. You need to have every change or problem brought to your immediate attention before any work is done. This is normal on most reno sites. Listen, ask questions, and look at all the parts being discarded. Take photos. Educating the client is part of the job. A new QUOTE, not an estimate, should be written up for each additional requirement on the job. i.e. change order. Your heating could have very well gone. That is a separate contract. Ask the GC to give you an estimate and get two more. You are the MRP; Most Responsible Person on the site for the entire home and yard. You choose who gets the work. You pay directly when the contracted job is done with a cheque or e-payment that can be tracked. If you are still challenged, call me on my page. I'm off recuperating from surgery right now but my brain needs a work out. There's no charge. I will put a 60 minute limit on it. But please call PST office hours. One of my recommends is from a woman whose project I was pressed to take on with a manufacture I represented. SOS. **Q: Damaged cabinets arrived today!** *(in Design Dilemma)* Our brand new kitchen cabinets were installed today. They don't look like they fell off the back of a truck, but there are significant chips, scratches, dings, paint chips, cracks on nearly all of the cabinets. Brand is Aristokraft and this is their "all plywood construction" line. Aristokraft's warranty states: "this warranty shall become void if the cabinets are in any way modified, improperly installed or damaged prior to or during the installation." We are taking that to mean that a contractor touching them up could be considered a 'modification' (???) We will be contacting the contractor tomorrow. Should we push for replacement? We're thinking they will have some strong push back on that and they'll just want to fix them. Any advice or similar experience in this situation?? A: I'm going to call the bluffing here. Its highly unlikely that a customer or builder is willing to wait the 6-12 weeks production and transport time to have a kitchen take up space and hold up a build or reno. The cabinets get installed. Damaged cabinets get ordered under warranty and replaced when they come in. All this posturing just puts the whole project back and costs the customer money in carrying costs. Who pays for the paralysis of perfectionism? Aim for perfection and settle for excellence. Let the finisher do the touch ups. Reassess. Angela Smith, with your warranty, technically, the minute you cut the holes in the sink cabinet the warranty is off. Touching up and repairs that you need are not modifications. If the cabinets are not what you want, I suggest you hire a K&B designer and upgrade and change them out while you have trades on site. Now would be the most cost effective time frame to change. Talk directly to your builder about these cabinets and the experience. I have brokered 16 lines of quality cabinets in different price points and been in the industry since the 70's. I am familiar with IKEA: the quality of materials, hardware, and construction is simply not equal to onshore manufacturers. There is a product for everyone but IKEA does not make the cut. I know Aristokraft / MasterBrand product and the parent company very well. They do uphold their warranty for defective cabinets. I design with several Canadian custom cabinetry lines today, they end up best value for the customer. Hal -you just do not know how some cabinet companies and delivery agents work today. A dropped order is common especially if these cabinets came into Alaska or Canada from the USA. Aristokraft is made in OHIO. The truck is loaded and locked and the contents must be dropped before the truck returns to factory. Usually the trucking company has a return contract to ensure they make some money to pay their bills. Today it is expected that the builder, project manager, or designer is making arrangements to have the shipment met by an adult MRP. They deliver to a GPS address and they drop. My clients who live and farm 4 hours from the nearest hub or north of 60, get this service. Its the new norm. It is best to have someone count and sign, but in today's world, increasingly deliveries are dropped. This was a populated build site so someone received and secured them. She has her order. The warranty and replacement procedures will be followed. Wondering if the customer self-ordered and installed with the same results, would the comments be more helpful and encouraging? **Q: Plugs in waterfall countertop** *(in Design Dilemma)* By code (plus for practical purposes) we need plugs at either end of our kitchen island. I think putting a plug right in the middle of the "waterfall" countertop it will ruin the sleek look. Do you have an suggestions for installing the plug? (On the alternate sides there are doors on one side and drawers on the other.) A: Go to your public library reference section and look up the local building and fire code. They will have the most current information. It is doubtful you will find accurate, timely, legal information on social media. Since 1998, in Canada, depending on city and province, you can put your plug in inside a cabinet or pantry. Consider your fridge, range and dishwasher are essentially in a cavity that is often not very accessible. Currently all kitchen outlets at counter top level (i.e. 12" below to 20" above C'top) needs to be GFI protected. That can be by individual outlet or by breaker. The choice is yours, not the electrician, the designer, nor the inspector who wants to make a point. When doing a project in a new city, I highly recommend having a copy of both building and fire code on hand to verify prior to building and at inspection, that your interpretation is accurate and safe. Your insurance rates will reflect your upgrade when you talk to your agent. If your electrician is still wiring the 'good old fashioned way,' move on. Safety first, fabulous comes easy after that. I still hear many lighting salespeople talk customers into a recessed fixtures and outlets inside the base of cabinet. Many municipalities realized the fire hazard in the 1990's and this is/should be banned. Kitchen design is affected by fire code and building code. The reason for the light valance is to hide the attached, not immersed, light fixture and allow it to stay cool. Note: even LED fixtures get hot, not at the light source, but at the heat sink. Puck lights get extremely hot and often mercifully melt themselves off. Plug ins on kitchen counter tops are a PITA. Do it once and you generally don't repeat. For those installing great sheets of stone on back splashes, consider a outlet strip under a wall cabinet, behind the light valance attached on the back underside of the upper cabinet. The cords are vertical when plugged in. When not in use, any heat creating appliance should be unplugged. If you turn the appliances upside down you will often find built in cord-winding brackets. Check your kettle and toaster. Your drip coffee pot has an internal storage area. Push the cord in. For the waterfall countertop, you can go fore and aft into the cabinet material. Some companies offer a narrower drawer designed to house the electrical along one side. They work well and they meet code. Outlets on floor and the kick plate are a poor compromise for safety. Even your dishwasher outlet should not be on the floor. Common sense is rare these days and codes are only minimum standards. It does not cost any more to follow code the first time out and it always pays to build better. **Q: Should custom cabinet and drawer boxes be painted?** *(in Design Dilemma)* My husband and I are currently building a home. Because of his job, we've lived in many different places over the past decade and I can't recall ever having painted drawer boxes, etc, albeit never having "custom" cabinetry. I'm wondering if this is normal (We plan to have white shaker cabinets). Our builder is insisting that we have everything painted otherwise it will be a significant up-charge. I toured one of our builder's recent projects which of course featured the painted cabinet and drawer boxes. I'm not sure if it was the bad paint job that cheapened the look or if it was simply because I'm not used to the look. Is painting the whole shebang the common thing to do with custom cabinetry? We're spending $420K (166/sq ft) on this home which is much higher than what is currently being sold in this area of town. Are my expectations too high or am I out of line for wanting clear coated cabinetry interiors rather than painted? Thanks in advance for any help or advice! And just another cabinet shot for paint job example: A: It is unusual to paint the interior. Most use laminate drawers or maple dovetail drawers. Cabinets are sprayed and this is a brush load. Look at a few more homes, get some references, and hold off on signing until you are satisfied. **Q: Driving myself crazy with mixing wood cabinet colors.** *(in Design Dilemma)* Any opinions please... We are trying to decide where to leave our cabinets white and where to do them walnut. I originally thought uppers white, lowers walnut but the two end pieces on each side (like where the microwave is and on the other side double ovens- in the first picture) stick out farther from the wall then the rest of the cabinets so that doesn't work. The second picture shows a floating shelf with floating cabinets above. The island is walnut with white-ish countertops. Should I scratch the two tones? Do one wall white, one wall walnut? I'd appreciate any ideas. I'm losing sleep over this. A: The colour change should be related to depth of cabinetry. Base and talls same colour. Uppers different. Way too much going on: 7 critical errors. Too busy and you have added unnecessary cost. Hire a local K&B designer, save money and get the kitchen of your dreams. **Q: Backsplash Tile** *(in Design Dilemma)* My tile installer just finished installing the backsplash behind my stove. The grout is not in yet. There is a space between the tile and hood vent (see picture). He said he can't cut the tile to fill in because the space is too small and the tile will disintegrate. Does anyone have a suggestion as to the best way to handle/fill in this area. Thank you!! A: Mapei is my go to brand. http://www.mapei.com/US-EN/Tile-&-Stone-Installation-Systems/Epoxy-Grouts/Kerapoxy-CQ For those readers who would like black grout: this is it! This is a one step process so it actually works out less cost because you are not sealing. To me that is a cost savings because the return trip is eliminated when hiring. For the DIY, go enjoy life! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*