The entire street facing sides of the house were re-faced with Aluminium sheet metal custom panels (CAD $2.10/linear foot) and renewable cedar siding was chosen to accent the house. New Facia boards, roof flashing, enclosed garage (used to be a car port) and framless glass deck railing gave this house the revitalization it needed - a suite and tie if you will! New fencing was kept at just above 5feet to show off the house from the street while still giving privacy to the downstairs (possible) legal rental suite windows. New black frame vinyl windows are energy star and define the lines. Extensive use of exterior eave LED lights, LED down lights for house numbers and garage lights not only highlight the cedar but can all be controlled remotely from any smartphone using an inexpensive home automation kit from WINK.

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Supporting wall between the kitchen and dining was removed as was the drop ceiling in the kitchen. It was discovered that it could be vaulted so we just had to restructure the ridge beams above to get one expansive vaulted ceiling across living, dining and kitchen. Both ridge beams now sit on the new post seen, which we made functional with an 18 bottle wine rack ($36) on the dining room side. Industrial & contemporary fixtures used with a natural looking laminate floor for durability. New french doors were put ($1900 each set) in to replace the old wooden ones and re-positioned to maximize light and space. Ceiling speakers set on an individual zone allow background music to be heard throoughout and Black-trim square LED pot recessed lights in the ceiling.

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Supporting wall between the kitchen and dining was removed as was the drop ceiling in the kitchen to vault it. 2lb spray foam used in the ceiling. Huge 9'x5' quartz island with marble effect was chosen ($4500) to keep it bright andis perfect of entertaining. Marble herringbone tile for backsplash with dark grey quartz countertop for contrast. Storage draw on the outside of island for additional storage and a double bowl undermount black granite sink with touch tap,, DW, 3-compartment garbage/recycling pullout & wine fridge are on the other side for full functionality. White shaker style kitchen cabinets were chosen with black hardware for that industrial feel. A small workspace was created for the kids to do homework while preparing dinner or for a small computer/office space. Industrial & contemporary fixtures used including an oversized clock give the space a warm yet fun feel. We are not afraid of colour and the rich blue wall make the kitchen pop out! New french doors were put ($1900 each set) in to replace the old wooden ones and the kitchen one was re-positioned away from the corner to maximize light and space for the desk. The large door on the left hide a laundry with side-by-side washer dryer, and just past that is a double fridge and pantry. Black-trim square LED pot recessed lights in the ceiling

Being a compact master ensuite bathroom we used a sliding glass shower door as we had no space for a swing glass door. Shower fixture includes rain shower head, jets and hand spray ($180). Marble hexagon feature in shower continues floor to ceiling and to back splash. Mirror was heightened to the ceiling which elongates the room and high gloss white vanity with double draws for maximum storage. A blue Barn door to access the space and heated floors keep the toes warm! Pixilink

Large double vanity for family bath. We ensured wood backing behind so we were able to make it a floating vanity. Marble effect porcelain floor tile, tile feature around custom sized mirror with hole for light is stuck to tile behind, large vanity with extra storage, single fixed panel glass for tub/shower. Wave tile laid vertically as feature wall in tub, accents of fresh yellow and large opaque windows for natural light. Heated flooring of course. Pixilink pics

Supporting wall between the kitchen and dining was removed as was the drop ceiling in the kitchen to vault it. 2lb spray foam used in the ceiling. Huge 9'x5' quartz island with marble effect was chosen ($4500) to keep it bright and is perfect of entertaining. Marble herringbone tile for backsplash with dark grey quartz countertop for contrast. Storage draw on island for additional storage and black granite under-mount sink with touch tap, DW, 3-compartment garbage/recycling pullout & wine fridge are on the other side for full functionality. White shaker style kitchen cabinets were chosen with black hardware for that industrial feel. A small workspace was created for the kids to do homework while preparing dinner or for a small computer/office space. Industrial & contemporary fixtures used give the space a warm yet fun feel. We are not afraid of colour and the rich blue wall make the kitchen pop out! New french doors were put ($1900 each set) in to replace the old wooden ones and the kitchen one was re-positioned away from the corner to maximize light and space for the desk. To the left of the fridge is also a pull-out pantry 18" wide and hidden behind those large doors is a hidden laundry with side-by-side washer/dryer & countertop. Black-trim square LED pot recessed lights in the ceiling and speaker part of whole-house sound system.

This amazing living space is inviting and open. The old chimney stack was taken out and a new FP was framed with media box, backing for TV mount and custom reclaimed wood mantle (used ready rods into 2x10 to mount). The FP was faced floor to ceiling in a 4'x4' porcelain marble effect tile. Notice the USB plug in bottom right for phone charging and re-painted the garage sale paddles to make a great feature. We decided to remove 4 cherry trees to expose the amazing hidden mountain view and re-planted 3 x red Japanese maples at the rear of the property.

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