--- title: "Insideout Design, Etc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/insideout-design-etc-pfvwus-pf~1828843065 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1828843065.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Insideout Design, Etc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1e53c47e0ef3acd5_2821-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "104-34101 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2K4, Canada" latitude: 49.0589 longitude: -122.2865 phone: "(604) 614-2112" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 90 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # Insideout Design, Etc. Original Houzz profile: [Insideout Design, Etc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/insideout-design-etc-pfvwus-pf~1828843065) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Abbotsford, BC - **Serves:** Abbotsford - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Custom Residential Interior Design ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Space Planning ### Areas Served - Abbotsford ### Typical Job Cost CAD 10,000 - CAD 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Insideout Design, Etc. | | Address | 104-34101 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2K4, Canada | | Phone | (604) 614-2112 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | 2012 135469 | | Followers on Houzz | 90 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/insideout-design-etc/139240922834805?ref=hl - LinkedIn — http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dir/audrey/postma - Blog — http://insideoutdesignetc.wordpress.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Insideout Design, Etc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/insideout-design-etc-pfvwus-pf~1828843065) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (604) 614-2112 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Cathryn Thomas, Dec. 2015** > We worked with Insideout Design in conjunction with our developer Mountain Peak, while doing a redesign on our Condo's, kitchen, family room and ensuite. > Audrey was a great help leading us through our redesign process and keeping us on track for the end result. > Starting with just listennig and getting to know us and our lifestyle. > Then coming up with her suggested plan and explaining why it would work, however always making sure we were happy with it. > This type of reno is not something the average person does on a regular basis and having this developer and Audrey, we are loving our redesigned home. > Thanks a million. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2015** > My husband and I decided to completely renovate the kitchen of our new home. We were quite apprehensive, having never undertaken a renovation of any kind, much less taking down walls and gutting a kitchen. We knew we needed help so we contacted Audrey Postma of InsideOut Design to work with us create a plan for the perfect kitchen. > > We immediately felt comfortable with her. She listened carefully to our thoughts and ideas. She asked questions and took note of our tastes and style preferences. She clarified not only the functionality we would need within the space, but how we envisioned a beautiful kitchen that would connect seamlessly with the rest of the home. > > Working with us every step of the way, Audrey created a meticulous, detailed design for a gorgeous kitchen that included everything from cabinetry layout, electrical drawings, lighting plans, finishes, appliances, and hardware. With that, we were able to get an excellent quote from our contractors, Tony and Sean Penner from Twoplank Contracting (see our review of their work on Houzz). > > Audrey worked closely with the contractors from the beginning to the end of the project. They had an excellent rapport, and the communication between them meant that work proceeded smoothly, with no delays or rework. Things were done right the first time. > > Audrey was sensitive to the constraints of the budget, and advised us where savings could be made, but also where a splurge or two would have the most impact. When we expanded the scope of the project – and we did, more than once – she integrated the changes into the existing plan quickly and cost effectively. > > When it came to choosing finishes such as lighting, colours, countertops and hardware Audrey was superb. We were nervous at times because we didn’t want to make a mistake that we would have to live with, perhaps for years. But she encouraged us to be open to options we never would have considered without her vision and expertise. As it turns out, many of the things we love most about our new kitchen are the things we chose when Audrey took us beyond the boundaries of our old style preferences. > > Audrey was a delight to work with. She is experienced, skilled, and professional. She has a warm personal style and excellent communications skills. We never felt that she wanted to impose “fashionable” or “trendy” design, rather that she wanted to design a timeless kitchen that we would love and enjoy for many years to come. She certainly achieved that, and more. We are thrilled with our new kitchen. > > We enthusiastically recommend Audrey to anyone considering any redecoration, renovation, or new-build project. When the time comes to do our next renovation, our first call will be to Audrey. Our second call will be to Twoplank Contracting. > > Sheila and Art > Summer 2015 **Comment from Insideout Design, Etc.:** > Thank you Sheila and Art. It was an absolute pleasure working with you. You know, Sheila, that you can take credit for many aspects of the design...you simply needed a little confirmation here and a little push of the envelope there :-) Yes, I think we made a good team, along with Tony and Sean! **★★★★★ — Stuart Wood Joinery, Dec. 2014** > As a custom cabinet builder I have had the pleasure working with Audrey at Insideout on a couple of occasions. Audrey thinks carefully through the details of a project before anything goes ahead, and in addition to her refined eye for design, has a good understanding of the building and installation process of cabinetry and millwork, and is meticulous in scheduling and budgeting. **★★★★★ — Willa Alpen, Oct. 2014** > Although our renovation wasn't huge it did involve many rooms and intricate work. Her ideas and plans were amazing and we used all of her recommendations. Audrey was always "hands on" with all the different trades. We couldn't have done it without her. **★★★★★ — mountainpeakdevelopments, Sept. 2014** > Audrey from InsideOut design was a pleasure to work with. > She was very professional and knowledgeable when it came time to design three complete interiors at a townhouse project in Abbotsford. > We here at Mountain Peak Developments Ltd. were so thankful to have had here as part of the team on this great projects and we are looking forward to working with her on many more. ## Selected projects - [Yale Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yale-terrace-pj-vj~483013) - Location: Abbotsford BC, BC - Photos: 21 - Description: Complete renovation of an Abbotsford condo. - [Yale Terrace Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yale-terrace-apartment-pj-vj~249655) - Location: Abbotsford, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: This 1244 square foot, 15 year old apartment, had poor mismatched cabinets, cracked and dated laminate counter tops and ceramic floor and backsplash tiles, poor quality and old appliances, and crazy paint colours - but because it offered good bones, great natural light and an open floor plan, it was a designer's dream - so I bought it, lived in it for a couple of years and started my renovation! - [Contemporary Tudor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-tudor-pj-vj~60132) - Location: Abbotsford, BC - Photos: 17 - Description: A main floor renovation for what has always been one of my favourite houses in Abbotsford. I used to walk by this house and admire it and its' setting so it was serendipitous that one day I actually got the opportunity to work on what became a series of updates to this character filled home! - [East Abbotsford Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-abbotsford-exterior-pj-vj~60319) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 1 - Description: A lovely traditional home designed for maximum living on a narrow lot - [Contemporary Tudor Phase 2 and 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-tudor-phase-2-and-3-pj-vj~237459) - Location: Abbotsford/Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: Cottage/tudor style home - this is the second and third phase of renovations taking place over a 3 year period. In the second phase we added a dormer window on the second floor (to match the dormers in the third floor master bedroom) which brings some much needed light into the hall home office/study area. In the third phase, we updated cabinetry in 2 bathrooms, and added a murphy bed in the den. - [Teskey House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teskey-house-pj-vj~60063) - Location: Chilliwack, BC - Photos: 34 - Description: A 'little' cottage in the middle of town... - [New Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-farmhouse-pj-vj~407988) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - Description: A farmhouse designed for a family of 5, this house offers several covered outdoor living spaces with views to the family farm and to maximize the enjoyment of country life. - [Green Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-lake-cottage-pj-vj~274329) - Location: Green Lake, BC - Photos: 2 - Description: A cottage for some friends...they had loved the experience of visiting the family owned cabin for many years, but as their parents/grandparents passed and not all the siblings were able to be involved in its maintenance and use, it was sold. This branch of the family chose to purchase an empty lot nearby and build new... the legacy continues as they complete work on this vacation home! - [North Vancouver Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-vancouver-condo-pj-vj~60272) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 17 - Description: The cabinetry in this condo was designed for a couple who had just downsized and, therefore, were in need of clever storage solutions. [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/insideout-design-etc-pfvwus-pf~1828843065) ## Ideabooks - [Dormers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4552877/list/dormers) — 6 ideas - [Paint colours](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12755616/list/paint-colours) — 3 ideas - [staircases](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1755110/list/staircases) — 132 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1425074/list/kitchens) — 225 ideas - [H.H.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95534255/list/h-h) — 10 ideas - [insideoutdesignetc's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101717447/list/insideoutdesignetc-s-ideas) — 2 ideas - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1486519/list/lighting) — 100 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1485698/list/bedrooms) — 28 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1721138/list/exteriors) — 230 ideas - [Dining rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1721051/list/dining-rooms) — 48 ideas - [Audrey's](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19853222/list/audrey-s) — 15 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1432830/list/fireplaces) — 96 ideas - [Hallways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70708897/list/hallways) — 1 idea - [Powder rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6826263/list/powder-rooms) — 6 ideas - [Rustic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61036171/list/rustic-modern) — 33 ideas - [Mission Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63588669/list/mission-home) — 16 ideas - [Classic Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64899259/list/classic-beach-house) — 4 ideas - [Inglenooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21108381/list/inglenooks) — 5 ideas - [Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17307872/list/lofts) — 15 ideas - [Timberframe/log home decor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8360613/list/timberframe-log-home-decor) — 98 ideas [See all 53 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/insideoutdesignetc) ## Community Q&A **Q: How much did the custom made Murphy bed cost as pictured in Tudor phas** *(in Photo Questions)* I am considering ordering a kit for a Murphy bed. The most reasonable (without bookcases!) one is over $1400. I will have to hire a handyman to assemble it @ $85 pp/hour. What would be the cost difference if I had it custom made? A: I do not recall the cost of the murphy bed specifically as there was a lot of other millwork done at the time, and we incorporated the owners' own bed into the design. But I can tell you it would be over $1400 to have it done by a custom millworker. **Q: love the wall color** *(in Photo Questions)* can you tell me brand and color A: The wall colour is Benjamn Moore - Revere Pewter - HC 172 **Q: Do you know the brand and color of this cork flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is Toryls, Chestnut. Thank you. **Q: Love this idea!** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer of this bed? If it is custom made, is there a kit that can be purchased? A: You can order kits from various companies depending where you are located - this however was a complete custom unit. **Q: Muphy bed** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this a custom bed or can it be ordered? A: This was a custom made unit. **Q: Brand of cork** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the manufacturer and any other specifics of this floor A: This is a Toryls product - Chestnut colour. I don't have all the specs as the client purchased it themselves. The client did add the sheen with a gloss lacquer after installation. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*