Respite
CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos - Ema Peter
Typical of a 70’s production home this untouched 1900 sf home felt boxed in and lacked the social spaces and style desired by the new family. The goal of the interior renovation was to turn the existing rooms into a more open livable plan that took advantage of existing features like the vaulted cedar ceiling. The bathrooms were completely run down and dated. New custom cabinets, low flush toilets, in floor heating and creative tile layouts accomplished a sophisticated look. A closed in and dark kitchen area was transformed to open into the living and dining areas. It features the clean lines of quartz counters, pendant halogen lighting and energy star rated appliances. The old family room fireplace was merely reworked to clean it up. New French doors and updated finishes allowed a simple yet fashionable upgrade. A wood burning airtight stove was removed from the living room and replaced with a high efficiency gas fireplace and a tile surround. Cedar ceilings were refinished to restore the original look. The kitchen is now the focal point of the renovation which also featured new custom stair railings. Dark finishes and accents along with natural wood products were used to compliment the existing window and ceiling finishes. Care was taken to use natural products like plywood cabinet boxes, Low VOC paints, natural flooring and halogen lighting to help create a natural and environmentally friendly setting.