--- title: "Kore Residential — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kore-residential-pfvwus-pf~58766762 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58766762.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kore Residential" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6253a1680fc63623_4980-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Vancouver, Canada" latitude: 49.291 longitude: -123.0404 phone: "(604) 365-1245" website: http://kimbervandesign.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 248 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # Kore Residential Original Houzz profile: [Kore Residential](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kore-residential-pfvwus-pf~58766762) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Vancouver - **Serves:** Vancouver, Palm Springs - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Boutique Design-Build Company in Vancouver BC. Specializing in cost effective and energy efficient homes with a modern sensibility. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our clients and delivering them a beautiful product. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Basement Remodeling - House Plans - Floor Plans - Basement Design - Space Planning - Garage Design ### Areas Served - Vancouver - Palm Springs ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kore Residential | | Address | Vancouver, Canada | | Phone | (604) 365-1245 | | Website | http://kimbervandesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 248 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/kore-residential/550195481675038 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kore Residential](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kore-residential-pfvwus-pf~58766762) - **Website:** http://kimbervandesign.com - **Phone:** (604) 365-1245 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — darjam81, March 2016** > The Team at Kore is great. I have worked with them for years and have always been amazed at the quality of the finished product. Amazing designs... **★★★★★ — mydesign178, Nov. 2015** > We had the wonderful experience of having Kore Residential build our home this year. They were on time ,on budget and made the whole process stress free. They helped in every aspect from design to construction and their craftsmanship and professionalism is evident throughout our home. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and because of this positive experience are planning on building with them in the future. We are grateful we had them as our builders and feel fortunate we got to know them. Everyone in the construction industry should should show the care and commitment they do and it shows in the homes they build . **★★★★★ — lross9, Nov. 2015** > I just completed a review but my computer suddenly went blank so I will do it again in case it did not go through. > We were very happy with the services provided by Kore. We originally hired them to repair a leaky exterior wall and were fortunate that they were able to take on some work on the interior of our house as well. They renovated our basement, updated our kitchen on the main floor and painted the interior and part of the exterior of our house. Kim, the designer, and Dave, the builder, worked well as a team. They were friendly, professional and always answered questions promptly. They also consistently gave excellent advice. For the renovation, they took out the kitchen in the basement and created an open concept area that is now functional as a home office and a tv/recreation room. Our kitchen on the main floor was dated. Kim provided a variety of options for a new sink, countertop and backsplash. I really appreciated how she took into consideration the age and style of our house when recommending what would look good. I was also impressed with how they gave us regular invoices so that we could keep track of our budget. It was a pleasure working with Kore and we love the end result! **★★★★ — muchmetta, Nov. 2015** > Did an exemplary job of building our family home within the agreed to timeline.. Consultative and helpful in all aspects of the build. **★★★★★ — jdleith, Nov. 2015** > "On time and on budget" are the two highest compliments one can pay in this business, and through great communication, careful planning and a professional approach to every aspect of the job Kore earned both on our job. The follow-up and follow-through since we moved in have been excellent too. We would not hesitate to hire Kore again or to recommend them to others. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2015** > Kore Residential designed and built our new house two years ago and did an amazing job. We loved the design (clean and modern) and were nothing but impressed with their professionalism throughout the process. Not only was the house on time, but they also came in under budget - I have never heard anyone else say that in Vancouver. Truly remarkable. Kim and Dave are great people, fun and a pleasure to work with. So, actions speak louder than words so the greatest compliment we can give them is to use them again and that is exactly what we are doing. We just signed a contract with Kore to design and build our next house. **★★★★★ — leanniew, Nov. 2015** > We would use Kore again without hesitation. Kore completed our project on time and on budget. Inevitable small hiccups were handled smoothly. Kore had great ideas and excellent design, working with our tastes and with a style suited to our old house. We also felt confident about the quality of the underlying work. **★★★★★ — ijang888, Nov. 2015** > We had a great experiance working with Kore. They were professional and worked with us to design and complete our home. We always felt that our designer was always able to find good quality products for our finishing, and it was always within our budget. After the compeletion of the project, our builder was always available to come by to fix any deficiances. Both our designer and builder were always available to answer our questions, and both communicated well on how the project was doing. **★★★★ — mrenaud64, Nov. 2015** > Working with kim and Dave has made building a new home seem easy. There are so many different factors to think of when building a new home. Kore Residencial has you covered on every aspect from floor to ceiling **★★★★★ — Business\_Name\_Placeholder, March 2015** > Highly professional, well-organized with good communication. They installed irrigation and garden lighting systems. They worked well with the landscape contractor. They showed up when they said they would and took the time they estimated. Both the office and field staff were pleasant to deal with. I would not hesitate to recommend them. **★★★★★ — JMAC DOORS, June 2014** > We have worked on several projects with Kore Residential, they are always friendly and professional. Not only do they build beautiful homes, they keep their focus on quality, which is a attribute we admire greatly and uphold in our own business. It's always a pleasure and we look forward to working with Kore. **★★★★ — DRKdesign, Jan. 2013** > kore residential is a company focused on building modern homes in vancouver. working with kim and david has always been a pleasure. the build quality of their homes is well detailed. i have worked with kore residential providing architectural drawings for a single family house design. focus on good clean modern design is always a key proponent of their ethos. i would recommend kore residential as a builder of a new home. ## Selected projects - [Vista Las Palmas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-las-palmas-pj-vj~5664711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Highbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highbury-pj-vj~94039) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 10 - [Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-pj-vj~1571505) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Point Grey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-grey-pj-vj~337017) - Location: vancouver, BC - Photos: 25 - [View Property](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-property-pj-vj~792238) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Walden St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walden-st-pj-vj~497025) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Angus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/angus-pj-vj~426061) - Location: vancouver, BC - Photos: 30 - [Cambie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambie-pj-vj~792190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [East Van](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-van-pj-vj~131812) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Mariners Walk](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mariners-walk-pj-vj~426159) - Location: vancouver, BC - Photos: 17 - Description: false creek condo renovation [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kore-residential-pfvwus-pf~58766762) ## Community Q&A **Q: what brand is the rug? Its fantastic.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - thanks for the question and yes it is a great rug. Unfortunately I don't know that brand, but can tell you that it's a low pile silk and was purchased at Homesense and have seen similar ones on various occasions. Cheers, Kore **Q: Windows and doors** *(in Photo Questions)* Love these. Who makes the windows and the doors? Thanks! A: Hi - These are Westek Doors and Windows. Cheers, Kore **Q: Hi** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you share how wide is the wallway between the fireplace wall and the wall with art hanging? 36 inch？Thx! A: Hi - You're guess is pretty accurate! It's actually just a bit smaller at 33". Not intended as a true 'hall' but works well in keeping the space open visually. Cheers, Kore **Q: What materials were used on the exterior walls and soffit?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, The walls are a rock dash stucco and the soffits are painted wood. Cheers., Kore **Q: Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the dimensions of this space? A: Hi, This room is approximately 10'x10'. Cheers, Kore **Q: Hi** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a gorgeous space. What flooring did you use? And the lighting? Thx Pam A: Hi Pam, This is a white Oak engineered floor. It is a Laurentian product. They have a few different collections that offer the white oak in different thicknesses (this being 5"). Cheers, Kore --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*