--- title: "Patrick Bowes — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/patrick-bowes-pfvwus-pf~1921263318 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921263318.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Patrick Bowes" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ec03fa1a02137ef5_9398-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10, Joseph st, Chateauguay, Quebec J6J 1A8, Canada" latitude: 45.369 longitude: -73.7148 phone: "" website: http:// rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 9 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # Patrick Bowes Original Houzz profile: [Patrick Bowes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/patrick-bowes-pfvwus-pf~1921263318) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Chateauguay, QC - **Serves:** Province of Quebec, Canada - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About Cabinetry and design ### Services Provided - Custom cabinetry and design ### Areas Served - Province of Quebec - Canada ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Patrick Bowes | | Address | 10, Joseph st, Chateauguay, Quebec J6J 1A8, Canada | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 9 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Patrick Bowes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/patrick-bowes-pfvwus-pf~1921263318) - **Website:** http:// ## Ideabooks - [bunk bed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54423327/list/bunk-bed) — 4 ideas - [Small Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19683182/list/small-kitchens) — 1 idea - [Medieval Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18207414/list/medieval-designs) — 2 ideas - [Modern Kitchen Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17892675/list/modern-kitchen-designs) — 2 ideas - [Next House Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12734813/list/next-house-ideas) — 11 ideas - [Abstract Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16630406/list/abstract-homes) — 2 ideas - [FURNITURE TO MAKE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17942421/list/furniture-to-make) — 1 idea - [Palletfurniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17931250/list/palletfurniture) — 2 ideas - [KItchen accessories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17888325/list/kitchen-accessories) — 14 ideas - [Outdoor Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15803602/list/outdoor-furniture) — 19 ideas - [Log style homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16889300/list/log-style-homes) — 1 idea - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11762743/list/pergolas) — 9 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7753061/list/bathrooms) — 2 ideas - [kids stuff](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15057776/list/kids-stuff) — 1 idea - [Ancestral Stone Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12688704/list/ancestral-stone-kitchen) — 11 ideas - [Frank Lloyd Wright](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14269393/list/frank-lloyd-wright) — 1 idea - [Laflamme](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11810860/list/laflamme) — 8 ideas - [Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12193339/list/entrance) — 2 ideas - [Stone and Wood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12191064/list/stone-and-wood) — 1 idea [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pcbowes) ## Community Q&A **Q: What tile is used on the back splash? What a beautiful combo** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it A: Hello dreamsailor. Sorry for the super late response, I only got the Houzz email notification today! Here is the short on why the header might (and probably will) split open. The header in this particular case has a crown moulding that is placed directly against the ceiling. That is in fact the root of the problem. As the seasons change and relative humidity fluctuates, the walls/ceilings/etc will expand and retract, and perhaps rack as well (skew) as the materials are forced to work against each-other to find a place to expand to. When winter comes around and indoor heating is used the relative humidity in the house will drop and the wood will once again retract to its original size and usually even more (if the wood had a higher humidity content at installation time). The weakest part of any piece of cabinetry is the joints (especially imperfectly mitered joints) and so the first thing that will happen is that you will end up with unsightly and very frustrating gaps between pieces. In extreme cases (I do see them regularly though) the wood might actually split and crack. Since the upper cabinets are attached permanently to the header, they may be affected as well. So that's the gist of it. There are ways to avoid this however...WITHOUT STUFFING A BUNCH OF AMATEURISH LATEX IN THERE!! (The first sign of sub-par cabinetry is the use of latex to bridge gaps between panels and walls or otherwise) Subtle construction/design changes that allow for movement between key pieces is the right way to do it. If you are in the process of designing a kitchen and would like to know how I go about avoiding this problem, it would be my pleasure to make a quick sketch of the method and send it to you by email. All great designs that survive the test of time take into consideration the geographical location in which an installation will be placed. Think of the St-Peter's Basilica in Rome, which has pristine un-cracked marble floors more than 500 years after their installation. The designer/architect took into consideration the changes in temperature and humidity and the result is everlasting. Hope my explanation made sense to you....and good luck with your project!! **Q: Counter** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this marble or quartz ? A: LOL.... Ok... I'm not one to argue with elders... Thanks for the info Grannie. **Q: Ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* Why wasn't the ceiling flushed with plasterboard? The many beams of different depths sort of distracts from the lovely kitchen-dining space. A: The beams of different height make the look in my opinion... This tiny kitchen would look compressed and ''squished'' and would loose much of its appeal with w flush ceiling. Always opt for higher ceilings...regardless of beams...go for height... always. **Q: how is this pergola supported?** *(in Photo Questions)* How is this pergola supported? Is it supported by the walls to the right? A: I don't think the beams project from within since you can see a series of lag bolts attaching the pergola to the concrete above the garage door... These bolts would not be necessary if the beams were part of the structure of the house... I do believe that the wall on the right is the only support other than the lag bolts. Western cedar is a very light wood and so I have no trouble believing that this sparse structure would hold up just fine the way that it is... If I wanted to be absolutely certain though...I would run an iron cable from the front-left corner of the pergola straight up to the roof overhang of the house. It would be a nice complement to the style...especially since a wire handrail is located just beside the garage...nice match. **Q: What color/brand paint was used in this space? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* What color/brand paint was used in this space? Thanks! A: This project is mesmerizing to me! LOVE everything about it... And it's rare that one designer loves everything about the work of another... lol Do you have a floor plan for this project? No need for measurements or anything...I'm curious to know how the private spaces were incorporated and divided in relation to one another.... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*