Abbotsford News Wednesday, October 22, 2014 A31 www.coastappliances.com Coast has the Brands you Want, and the Expertise you Need! Vancouver: 8488 Main St Surrey: 19495 56 Ave Coquitlam: #1-1315 United Blvd Abbotsford: 34445 Marshall Rd By Kerry Vital Old World style and thoughtful details combine in a seriously gorgeous home in Kitsilano, completely renovated by Novell Design Build. “We are so excited about this house,” says Laurel James, director and principal designer at Novell Design Build. “It truly was crafted; there’s something in every room and it really suits the homeowner. Everywhere you look there’s a surprise.” The owner purchased the home, originally built in 1928, with the intention to renovate it. “Multiple renovations over the years compromised the original character of the home,” James says. “The entire house has been re-planned and the roof lifted to accommodate a growing family.” Lifting the roof changed the top Áoor attic from a space with no head room to a full upper level with room for sleeping and relaxing. “We had a strict limit to the amount of square footage we could add to the house, yet we desperately wanted to create a usable upper level,” James says. “We exceeded the code requirements for thermal ratings on the exterior walls in the lower level, earning a space credit that we dispersed upstairs, along with lifting our mechanical room up into the attic crawl space where it was excluded from our square footage, and maximizing space exemptions for storage and head room clearance on the stairs. All of this allowed us to scrape together enough room for two bedrooms, one with a seating area and desk, a bathroom, laundry and storage upstairs.” Other highlights include 12-foot ceilings in the kitchen, designer lighting pieces and a custom cast Àreplace in the den. “The powder room is articulated with a dramatic display of calacutta (marble) hex tiles, offset with an antique vanity, restored lighting Àxtures and un-lacquered brass Àttings throughout,” says James. “It’s really dramatic.” The renovations incorporate the homeowner’s art and antique collection, which was an important feature for him. “An Old World feel, eclectic mix of classic styles and thoughtful detailing bring character and lift back to this early century home,” James says. Another stunning feature of the home is the capability for indoor and outdoor living. “A massive folding operable wall as wide as the kitchen facilitates a true connection to the outdoors,” James says. This allows the homeowner to live and dine inside or outside. Kitsilano home gets a facelift from Novell Design Build A home from 1928 is renovated from top to bottom to fit the needs of a homeowner with plans to have a family and bring the old home up-to-date. The homeowner purchased the home with the intention of renovating it, and called in Novell Design Build to realize his dreams. Among the renovations was removing the roof and adding head room, along with two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room and storage on the top floor. Photos by Latreille Delage Photography and Tudor Barbacuta more page 32 October 2014 PRODUCTS QUALIFIED TRADES EXPERT ADVICE
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Abbotsford News Wednesday, October 22, 2014 A31
w w w . c o a s t a p p l i a n c e s . c o m
Coast has the Brands you Want, and the Expertise you Need!
Vancouver: 8488 Main St
Surrey: 19495 56 Ave
Coquitlam: #1-1315 United Blvd
Abbotsford: 34445 Marshall Rd
By Kerry Vital
Old World style and thoughtful details combine in a seriously gorgeous home in Kitsilano, completely renovated by Novell Design Build.
“We are so excited about this house,” says Laurel James, director and principal designer at Novell Design Build. “It truly was crafted; there’s something in every room and it really suits the homeowner. Everywhere you look there’s a surprise.”
The owner purchased the home, originally built in 1928, with the intention to renovate it.“Multiple renovations over the years compromised the original character of the home,” James
says. “The entire house has been re-planned and the roof lifted to accommodate a growing family.”
Lifting the roof changed the top oor attic from a space with no head room to a full upper level with room for sleeping and relaxing.
“We had a strict limit to the amount of square footage we could add to the house, yet
we desperately wanted to create a usable upper level,” James says. “We exceeded the code requirements for thermal ratings on the exterior walls in the lower level, earning a space credit that we dispersed upstairs, along with lifting our mechanical room up into the attic crawl space where it was excluded from our square footage, and maximizing space exemptions for storage and head room clearance on the stairs. All of this allowed us to scrape together enough room for two bedrooms, one with a seating area and desk, a bathroom, laundry and storage upstairs.”
Other highlights include 12-foot ceilings in the kitchen, designer lighting pieces and a custom cast replace in the den.
“The powder room is articulated with a dramatic display of calacutta (marble) hex tiles, offset with an antique vanity, restored lighting xtures and un-lacquered brass ttings throughout,” says James. “It’s really dramatic.”
The renovations incorporate the homeowner’s art and antique collection, which was an important feature for him.
“An Old World feel, eclectic mix of classic styles and thoughtful detailing bring character and lift back to this early century home,” James says.
Another stunning feature of the home is the capability for indoor and outdoor living.“A massive folding operable wall as wide as the kitchen facilitates a true connection to the
outdoors,” James says. This allows the homeowner to live and dine inside or outside.
Kitsilano home gets a facelift from Novell Design BuildA home from 1928 is renovated from top to bottom to fi t the needs of a homeowner with plans to have a family and bring the old home up-to-date.
The homeowner purchased the home with the intention of renovating it, and called in Novell Design Build to realize his dreams. Among the renovations was removing the roof and adding head room, alongwith two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room and storage on the top fl oor. Photos by Latreille Delage Photography and Tudor Barbacuta
more page 32
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One of the little surprises that James is so excited about is the drawers beneath the stairs that allow for more storage and add some interest.
“The closets in the bedroom were really inspired,” James says. “We were able to turn his thoughts into reality with unique closets with French doors on the front. It’s really the right feel for the home, and creates visual interest with Hampton-esque closet built-ins.”
As with the square footage considerations, renovating this older home was not without its challenges.
“Bringing the structure and energy performance of a 1928 house up to, and beyond, current codes was a challenge,” says James. “We managed to do it with thoughtful restructuring strategies that both allowed us to keep the original foundations and facilitate an open oor plan – along with using new technologies in spray foam insulation and air tightness. To do this, we had to carefully manage the budget together with the owner to allow for these upgrades to the infrastructure; what you don’t see behind the walls.”
The renovations took just under a year, but the homeowner is extremely happy with the nished product.
“He is so thrilled with the home and how it turned out,” James says. “Any renovation of this scope is a big risk; you have to trust the people you work with. He’s thankful he took those risks.”
For more information about Novell Design Build and their projects, visit www.novelldesignbuild.com or call 604-876-0339 for an appointment at their of ce at 303-1177 West Broadway in Vancouver. They can also be found on Twitter at @novelldb.
from page 31
Crafting and sculpting an old home into something fi t for a growing family
The renovated home includes beautiful new features including a custom closet, stunning new kitchen with 12-foot ceilings and plenty of space for indoor and outdoor living. Photos by Latreille Delage Photography & Tudor Barbacuta
Contributing photographers • Martin Knowles, www.mkphotomedia.com; Rob Newell, www.robnewellphotography.ca
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Made of recycled tire granules, rubber paving can be used on patios, outdoor walkways and pool decks as well as driveways.
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Another bene t is that it will last for decades with proper maintenance.
“Every ve years we recommend a special sealant to maintain the paving, but that’s about it,” says Lavigne.
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“It will move with any ground movement,” Lavigne says. “It also won’t go green with algae like concrete does around a pool.”
Rubber paving is a non-slip surface, so it works well in our wet climate. Ice will not build up on it, making it less slippery for the rare time it snows in the Lower Mainland.
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Rubber paving is an eco-friendly choice for homeowners, as it’s made out of recycled material and can be installed over the existing pavement. Eco Paving photo
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For style expert Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know, style is about more than homes or clothing. In fact, it’s a combination of both for the designer who started off working purely in fashion.
“I kind of organically ended up doing this,” Scott says. “I have a Bachelor of Design (degree) from Ryerson University in Toronto, and worked in fashion as a stylist. I found that many of the principles of design transfer over to interiors, and started doing a lot more of that kind of design work.”
In 2011, her design won second place in the BC’s Best Young Designer competition.
Scott started A Good Chick To Know four years ago, and continues to assist clients with many aspects of their lives. She offers interior design services as well as wardrobe styling, and notes that the principle of “something old, something new” works well for both facets of the design industry.
As for where the name came from, Scott laughs and says that she has always had the name in the back of her head.
“I thought of the name years ago but didn’t want to use it until I found the perfect business. This business is perfect for the name!” she says.
As fall and winter begins, many people look at updating their homes and their wardrobe; Scott has a few tips.
“Most people think of changing colours when it comes to fall, but I think you need to look at what’s been popular this year,” she says. “Nice neutral whites and off-whites have been in style along with nudes, and I think this will stay through the winter.”
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Jennifer Scott of A Good Chick To Know is enjoying the return to neutral whites and off -whites in her own home, and urges people to consider diff erent textiles and textures. A Good Chick To Know photos
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Flooring is an integral part of any renovation. It’s often one of the first things people consider when looking to renovate, and it can tie the entire room together into one cohesive space.
“The most important thing to consider when installing a new floor is that you don’t want it to look renovated,” says Sanj Aggarwal of Mainland Tile. “Sometimes it can look a little out of place. For example, an ultra-modern style in a traditional home. You want there to be a nice flow between rooms.”
West Coast is a popular style in many aspects of home decor, and this translates to flooring as well.
“The West Coast is a lot different than other areas,” Aggarwal says. “What works somewhere else won’t always work here. Earth tones with grey walls seems to work well in Vancouver.”
He cites a recent example of a home in South Surrey that includes marble tile on the main floor in a modern design.
“There are a lot of clean lines and crisp colours,” he says.
Another example that works well on the West Coast is a return to nature and more subdued shades. Ornate traditional styles are more popular outside of the Lower Mainland. Larger format tiles such as 12” by 24” and even larger are a popular choice, while smaller sizes are going out of style. Other out-of-fashion styles include tiles inlaid with a design and glass mosaics.
Popular flooring differs depending on the room it’s being installed in. For example, clean lines and neutral colours are most popular in the master ensuite, to give the homeowner a spa-like feeling.
“You want to enjoy the setting,” Aggarwal says. “You’re going for a clean design; this is not the place you want to feel cozy. White-on-white-on-white works well in a modern design.”
In the kitchen, natural stones are still in.
“Marble, travertine and porcelain are still very much in style,” says Aggarwal. “For example, you could put marble on the floor with very modern cabinets.”
Popular styles in tile fl ooring right now depend on the room it’s being installed in, but cool andmodern West Coast styles are on-trend no matter where you are. Mainland Tile photos
