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DEPARTMENTS
6 Editor’s note
8 Whole home makeover
15 Driveways & decks
25 In the works
28 Final details
FEATURES
8 Work of art A made-over Vancouver bungalow
becomes a luxe, livable home
15 Outer beauty Our second visit to a South Surrey property
yields new examples of fine design
16 Driven by design Six sexy vehicles with tank-loads of style
20 Deck the house Extending a stylish home with a great patio
22 Patio pleasures Staging a party-worthy outdoor deck
25 Room with a view Deconstructing a downtown Vancouver renovation
28 Two good chicks to know A new design duo dresses up a drab display suite
Cover: A deck
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EDITOR’S NOTE
It takes two
From Adam and Eve to Antony and Cleopatra
to Batman and Robin, history and pop culture
repeatedly tell us that two heads are better
than one.
Who am I to argue?
The latest issue of Home Makeover magazine stands
as further testament to the fact that it takes two, as
they say, to make things go right. For instance, our
“Whole Home Makeover” this month (pages 8 to 14) showcases a stun-
ning Kerrisdale project completed by a terrifically talented twosome:
designer Céline Pitre and her architect husband, Alan Endall.
“Working together really made us appreciate each other’s skills that
much more,” Pitre reveals. “It can be easy to lose sight of that, espe-
cially when there are dishes and laundry to be done!”
In the first instalment of a new, ongoing feature we’ve named, “In
the Works” (pages 25 to 27), the bi-creative powers of a second pair –
designer Tom Bakker and builder Ken Gijssen – are exposed as they
take us through their latest condo collaboration step by step.
“It’s amazing what can happen when you put the right people
together,” Bakker comments. “Working with Ken inspires me because he
has a wealth of technical knowledge. If you combine that knowledge
early on in the design process, it makes for a more efficient project.”
One of my favourite dynamic duos – the Heathers – joined us in
the South Surrey sunshine to transform a sprawling backyard deck
into the perfect place for a patio party (pages 22 to 24). Heather Kleim
and Heather Stuart used double the design know-how to stage a
truly gorgeous outdoor space.
“By combining our creative forces, we are able to take traditional
home-staging projects to the next level,” comments Kleim on part-
nering with Stewart. “Working together, our creative forces multiply.”
Last, but certainly not least, we bring you the inside scoop on
a couple of “chicks” with some real design tricks up their sleeves.
Jennifer Scott and Rachel Harrison of A Good Chick to Know Design
dolled up a White Rock display suite that narrowly missed top prize in
B.C.’s Best Young Designer competition (pages 28 to 30).
On working together, the chicks say: “While we always have a
cohesive overall design in mind when creating a space, we often
have slightly different approaches on how to get there. Having each
other as a sounding board for ideas and utilizing two sets of eyes
when on the hunt for something allows us to achieve the most
thought-out end result for our clients. “Plus, it’s super fun shopping
with your best friend!”
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Noa Glouberman, editor,
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artWHOLE HOME MAKEOVER
What happens when you love your
neighbourhood, adore your lot,
but loathe your home? No need
to move, says Céline Pitre, who heads up
Vancouver’s Celine Interiors design firm.
Just fix it.
In 2009, Pitre had the chance to put her
theory into practice when close friends found
themselves in just such a jam. The couple – a
pair of busy, active professionals with no
children – had lived in their 2,700-square-foot
west side bungalow for several years. Now
the house, which felt cramped and gloomy,
was no longer working for them.
“The space just wasn’t large enough for
these parties that they really love to host,
with up to 100 guests at a time,” Pitre says
from the downtown office she shares with
her architect husband, Alan Endall of Endall
Elliot Associates. “They thought that the only
option was to move, but none of the proper-
ties they looked at felt quite right.”
Instead, over the Christmas holidays, she
and Endall pitched a whole-home overhaul
to their friends. Their proposal included a
functional, flowing floor plan that blurred
the line between indoors and out; wide,
open spaces with plenty of natural light;
and display walls to proudly showcase the
couple’s growing collection of fine art.
A made-over Vancouver
bungalow becomes a luxe,
livable home
BY NOA GLOUBERMAN
WORK OF
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Main floor attractionWith the homeowners fortuitously sched-
uled for an extended overseas sabbatical,
Pitre, Endall and general contractor Davidson
Walker Construction got down to work. And
work they did.
“The first thing we did was tear the entire
roof right off and lift it,” says Pitre, empha-
sizing that this renovation was a major
undertaking, which took nearly two years to
complete. “The reason we did that was to
add a couple of feet in height to the main
floor, which was like an instant breath of
fresh air. It successfully got rid of the stuffi-
ness of the former space.”
Her next step – ringing clerestory win-
dows well above eye level, just shy of the
roofline – effectively provided even more
ventilation and natural sunlight without
comprising the owners’ desire for privacy,
as traditional windows would have done.
Eliminating several unnecessary rooms
from the main floor further “decluttered”
the space; the open area left in their wake
created the perfect blank canvas for a com-
bined cooking, living and dining space.
“It was still important to include some
separation between the kitchen and living
room so that cooking and plating could go on
unnoticed by guests,” says Pitre. “We came up
with a couple of great solutions to do that.”
Rather than building a traditional wall
between the two rooms, the designer clev-
erly installed a “part wall,” just shy of full
height, which perfectly defines the boundary
between the two spaces without shutting
one area off from the other. The functional
bonus to this architectural feature: it creates
extra vertical space that can be used to dis-
play the homeowners’ cherished paintings.
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On the kitchen side, visitors are further prevented
from viewing any messy dinner prep or cleanup directly
thanks to a moss-coloured Martha Sturdy rectangular
resin vase set into the end of the CaeserStone island and
lit from below. This artistic touch – lovingly sourced from
the Gallery at Mattick’s Farm in Victoria – literally glows,
effectively stopping the eye from travelling beyond and
into the kitchen. This “smart” island also features a wine
trough embedded right into the stone; filled with ice, it’s
the perfect place to chill a bottle.
Sleek appliances, including a Preference stainless-steel
microwave and Epicure wall oven, both from Dacor, as
well as a Viking six-burner rangetop perfectly comple-
ment the floor-to-ceiling wenge cabinets – custom
designed by Céline Interiors – which thoughtfully include
a shallow space to house wine glasses.
The living room, too, is full of small, stunning touches
that are, at second glance, as functional as they are
esthetically pleasing. Take, for instance, the seeming lack
of television – an imposing appliance that, according to
Pitre, “can be a distraction, at best, or an eyesore, at worst”
in an open-concept space.
“We took one of the paintings from the collection – a
bright-red [Bratsa] Bonifacho piece – and hung it on
an invisible track so that it can be slid off to the side,”
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ABOVE: Clerestory
windows placed
well above eye
level ventilate and
light the main floor
without comprising
privacy.
LEFT: A sliding
NanaWall creates
an uninterrupted
connection between
the kitchen and
deck.
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she explains of her striking solution. “The TV is housed
behind that gorgeous piece of art – the perfect way to
keep it covered without eliminating it altogether.”
Other surprises: a smartly designed bar area that, besides
housing spirits and assorted glassware also provides ample
room to store various pieces of electronic equipment out
of sight – but not out of mind. Opposite the bar, a honed
and filled travertine wall in Mare Blu from Pacific Stone Tile
boasts not only a cozy wood-burning fireplace but also a
concrete, Solus Decor-built hearth-bench hybrid that runs
the length of the living room to create extra seating for
guests.
Pitre even went so far as to design some of the main
furnishings for the living room, including an earth-toned
couch complete with matching cushions that was skillfully
manufactured by Carmel Furniture Designs in Vancouver.
The most dramatic feature of the main floor, however,
might well be the absolutely seamless transition that
Pitre and Endall managed to create between indoors
and out at the back of the house. In pleasant weather, a
NanaWall can be folded completely out of sight, creating
a continual connection between the kitchen and deck.
Rex Abisko wood-look porcelain floor tiles make the
fusion between the inside of the house and the wood
deck final.
“Extending the interior space out was an important
requirement,” Endall explains. “Not only is it functional for
throwing outdoor dinner parties and such, we were also
trying to stretch the size of the house so that you could
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really feel the depth of the lot. We didn’t want to add
an extra storey and build the house up too much; we
wanted to keep it low, private and subtle, yet spacious
and extremely livable.”
Bedroom down belowMain floor accomplished, it was time to descend the
sunken stairwell and transform the lower level of the
house – effectively the master suite – into a space that
was equally luxe and livable. This posed an exciting chal-
lenge for both architect and designer.
“You don’t normally think of a basement as a very nice
place to live,” Pitre admits. “They’re usually – in the Lower
Colin Campbell
wool carpeting
and a custom
concrete fireplace
add coziness to the
master bedroom.
A “part wall”
draws the boundary
between kitchen
and living room
without shutting
one off from the
other. Bonus: the
extra vertical space
is used to display a
painting by Gordon
Smith.
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Mainland at least – somewhat dark and damp; not a very
nice place to spend a lot of time in.”
To eradicate any remnants of a “cave-like” basement, the
duo wisely opted to dig out terraces on either end of the
room. These allowed for the installation of floor-to-ceiling
windows, which fill the space with an abundance of light.
For further luminescence, a reflecting pool at one
side of the house coaxes fresh morning light deep into
the bedroom; on the other end, evergreens and native
plants create a natural, verdant shade. Inside, wool car-
peting from Colin Campbell adds an element of warmth
underfoot; a custom-built concrete fireplace completes
the room’s cozy ambiance.
LEFT: The living
room boasts a
hearth-bench
hybrid, which
creates extra
seating for guests.
BELOW: A painting
hung on an invisible
track slides off to
the side, revealing a
hidden TV screen.
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(Digging the two terraces, incidentally, yielded
a “treasure” of sorts: an enormous granite boulder,
between 10 and 20 feet in diameter, that was subse-
quently chopped into pieces and deposited in the
backyard. Some of these rocks create a landscaped bar-
rier beside the steps leading down from the deck.)
The master bath includes all the comforts of a spa,
including a soaker tub, which, slightly smaller in size,
saves on space, allowing for a separate shower stall on
the other side of a frameless glass wall. Shimmering
one-inch bronze mosaic glass tiles from World Mosaic
add a final touch of iridescent opulence to the room. ∞
ResourcesBratsa Bonifacho, bonifacho-art.com,
604-254-1405
Carmel Furniture Designs,
carmeldesigns.net, 604-215-0051
Céline Interiors Inc., celineinteriors.com,
604-687-7883
Colin Campbell, colcam.com,
604-734-2758
Dacor, Inc., dacor.com, 800-793-0093
Davidson Walker Construction Ltd.,
davidsonwalker.com, 604-877-1284
Endall Elliot Associates, endallelliot.com,
604-687-3008
Equinox Gallery, equinoxgallery.com,
604-736-2405
Gallery at Mattick’s Farm,
matticksfarm.com, 250-658-8333
Pacific Stone Tile Ltd., stone-tile.com,
604-731-9948
Solus Decor, solusdecor.com,
604-255-2472
Viking Range Corp., vikingrange.com,
888-845-4641
World Mosaic (B.C.) Ltd.,
worldmosaictile.com, 604-736-8158
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Several architectural
and design details
– a Martha Sturdy
vase set into the
end of the island
and a “part wall”
separating kitchen
from living room
– facilitate behind-
the-scenes food prep
on the open-concept
main floor.
ABOVE: The “smart” kitchen
island features an embedded
wine trough; filled with ice, it’s
the perfect place to chill a bottle
– or two.
LEFT: The bar houses spirits,
glassware and – out of sight –
electronic equipment.
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DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
Our second visit to a celebrated South Surrey home
yielded new examples of fine design.
With its award-winning kitchen featured in our December 2010 issue,
we opted this time to focus on the exterior of the house.
Outer beauty
From driveway to deck,
we discovered that good design
flows from the inside out.
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Stare worthyWhen it comes to the 2011 Audi S5, it’s OK to stare. Its
Brilliant Red body draws looks wherever this car goes,
while contoured curves and 19-inch alloy wheels create a
vortex effect, disabling admirers from turning away.
What makes the S5 even more attractive is its ability
to adapt to various road conditions. Equipped with
quattro all-wheel drive, this sports coupe (also offered
in convertible configuration) performs effortlessly on
smooth pavement and slippery surfaces alike.
Boasting a smooth-revving 4.2L FSI V8 engine,
onlookers may get but a fleeting glance of this beauty.
Whether harnessing power through a six-speed manual or
six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission, the S5 acceler-
ates like silk: from zero to 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds.
DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
Homeowner Robbie Dickson adds beauty to his property with an amazing collection of
cars, including this custom-built Ferrari Formula 1 prototype racecar.
When Robbie Dickson decided to
move from the hustle and bustle
of the big city, he chose a loca-
tion that was quiet, scenic and spacious. His
beautiful residence, built just a few years ago,
is set against a backdrop that overlooks the
ocean and borders a lush grove of trees.
Adding beauty to the property is an
amazing collection of cars. Dickson says his
taste for luxury vehicles took hold when
he was six; amazingly, it’s still going strong.
And if his passion for all things automotive
isn’t made apparent in conversation, the
custom-built Ferrari Formula 1 prototype
racecar hanging in his garage will surely
convince you.
A desire to experience different vehicles,
from sports cars to SUVs to sedans, has
played a significant role in this car enthusi-
ast’s life – not to mention his appreciation
for good design. Over the years, how-
ever, one special roadster has found a
permanent place in his heart: a Lotus Elise
that he says makes him smile every time he
takes it for a spin.
Dickson graciously let Home Makeover
stage an “auto-focused” photo shoot in his
front driveway featuring six 2011 models that
combine exceptional performance with
inspiring design. We then popped around
back to stage a patio party on his incredible,
multi-level deck.
driven
BY ALEXANDRA STRAUB
Six sexy vehicles with tank-loads of style
BY DESIGN
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DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
Tour de forceWhether it’s a quick rip around the block or a cross-
country road trip, comfort and style prevail in the 2011
Harley-Davidson Street Glide. One of the American com-
pany’s most popular bikes, the Street Glide’s architecture
is a perfect blend of classic and modern.
Its signature bat-wing fairing with full instrumentation,
including a silver-faced speedometer and tachometer
and two-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, makes it
instantly recognizable as a Harley. Stainless-steel touring
handlebars and a sculpted and lowered seat further add
to its appeal.
At the essence of the Street Glide’s design: chrome. From
mufflers to low-profile fuel tank console, the metal features
heavily on this bike. But the main attraction may very well
be its available supped-up Twin Cam 103 engine. Engulfed
in black-powder coating with chrome rocker covers and
machined cooling fin tips, it looks and sounds divine.
Air apparentThere’s an unassuming grace about the 2011 Mercedes-
Benz E 350 Cabriolet. Head on, its grille showcases that
distinctive three-pointed star, while twin projection-
beam headlamps add to the front-end presence; the
unassuming rear is comprised of simple, comple-
mentary lines.
With a smooth-riding suspension and impeccable
steering, it’s hard not to fall in love with this car. Not to
mention the prowess of the 3.5L V6 engine, which pro-
duces 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
A new feature on the 2011 model is the Aircap wind
deflector, which keeps air flowing through the cabin at
bay. Airscarf – a head and neck heater mounted to the
front headrests – keeps passengers toasty on cool days.
And dropping the top has never been easier; it takes a
mere 20 seconds and can be done at speeds of up to 40
km/h. Open-air driving has never looked so good.
Major appealWith a commanding road presence, toned physique and
assertive styling, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V sport sedan (also
available in coupe or sport wagon) exudes confidence.
From its unique grille, which was specifically outfitted
for the performance V model, to its aggressive front
fascia and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, this luxury
four-door was made to perform.
A sculpted aluminum hood hosts a raised centre to
provide clearance for this Cadi’s supercharger, which,
along with a 6.2L V8 engine, has an output of 556 horse-
power. The CTS-V can either be paired with a six-speed
manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Despite its angular exterior and mechanical prowess,
the CTS-V has a softer side as well. Its cabin features LED
lighting, a pop-up navigation screen and hand-cut-and-
sewn accents. Perforated, sueded microfibre inserts on the
front seats cocoon occupants in place during cornering.
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cooled, inline two-cylinder
engine with an output of 85
horsepower mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Fully fuelled,
the F800GS weighs 207 kilograms – a lightweight composition that,
combined with higher ground clearance, lets the bike manoeuver
tricky obstacles and maintain composure at highway speeds.
Esthetically, the F800GS is visually stimulating; its off-road-inspired
fairings further highlight its adaptable persona. Adding heat to an
already fiery bike: a Lava Orange Metallic-Black Satin colour scheme,
not to mention the deep growl produced by a single exhaust.
X factorThe 2011 Advanced
Diesel X5 xDrive35d
fuses BMW design
with the ability to
take on road surfaces other than basic pavement.
With short front and rear-body overhangs, the new
X5 shows off a reconfigured front fascia and lowered fog
lamps, as well as a newly designed apron complemented
by a dual exhaust. A Black Sapphire Metallic paint job and
optional 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels make this SAV a
stunner. Inside: a concise cockpit with form-fitting lines,
soft-touch materials and an ergonomic dash that’s very
user friendly.
The X5’s 3.0L V6 Advanced Diesel engine is not noisy,
nor does it emit black plumes of smoke. In fact, this
Beamer’s considered the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its
class, with an estimated consumption of 10.9L/100km in
the city and 7.6L/100km on the highway. ∞
Alexandra Straub loves cars. Based in Vancouver, she is
a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of
Canada. She may be contacted at shiftinggearsgirl@gmail.
com; follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/cargirlsgarage.
ResourcesAudi Canada, audi.ca,
800-822-2834
Auto West BMW,
autowest.bmw.ca
Dueck Auto Group,
dueckgm.com
Mercedes-Benz Canada,
mercedesbenz.ca,
800-387-0100
Trev Deeley Motorcycles,
trevdeeley.com,
604-291-2453
Vancouver BMW Ducati,
vancouver-bmwducati.
com, 604-731-5505
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deck THE HOUSE
Extending a stylish home with a great patio
Around the corner from the driveway, an expansive
backyard deck designed by Tom Bakker Design
feels like a natural extension of the kitchen rather
than an add-on to the home.
“It blends right in with the surrounding landscape,”
he says. “The ravine beyond the backyard … has this
kind of curvy, organic shape to it. That’s the shape I was
trying to follow with the design of the deck. The result
DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
BY NOA GLOUBERMAN
is something that fits like a glove … and looks like it has
always been there.”
With the homeowner willing to “get on his knees
every couple of years to do some sanding and
refinishing,” Bakker opted to build the deck from a com-
bination of yellow and red cedar. “If their lifestyle didn’t
allow for that kind of upkeep,” he says, “we may have
chosen something different.”
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Because the uppermost portion of the structure is high
compared with the grade of the property, Bakker created a
multi-level design with various sets of stairs descending to
the yard to break the 1,000-square-foot deck into different
areas for lounging, dining and soaking in the built-in hot tub.
“The goal for the homeowners was to be able to
entertain guests on this deck, around all these different
features,” he says. “We had to consider what the dimen-
sions of the dining table, hot tub, all the different elements
were going to be so we could design the space to allow
people to move around comfortably … with a glass of
wine in their hand.” ∞
Around the corner from
the driveway, a sprawling
backyard deck designed
by Tom Bakker feels like a
natural extension of the kitchenTom Bakker Design Ltd.
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DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
BY THE HEATHERS
patio PLEASURES
Staging a party-worthy outdoor deck
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When we found out we would be staging this
stunning South Surrey patio, we were thrilled
… and honoured. Tom Bakker is one of our
favourite local designers; it was a treat to work on his
Georgie Award-nominated deck.
As we studied the space, our imaginations spun. The
structure was enormous; our challenge would be to unify
the various sections of the deck while simultaneously
highlighting the many outdoor entertainment opportun-
ities it afforded.
Our first step was to select a bright summer palette to
complement the warm wooden canvas. We chose lime
green as a main accent; adding accessories in this ver-
dant shade successfully tied the deck together and drew
the eye to specific areas of focus.
Using furnishing and decor supplied by Flüff Rentals,
we opted to create a cozy seating area around the out-
door fireplace. Several cushions, throws, a bit of greenery
and just the right arrangement of furniture produced the
perfect gathering place for chilly nights.
Next, a stainless-steel Wolf grill with rotisserie,
warming rack and smoker box – courtesy of Kerrisdale
Lumber – was placed between the interior kitchen and
outdoor dining area to maximize meal prep. Finally,
we dressed the patio table to impress, adding candles
and seat cushions to make the space feel truly guest-
worthy. ∞
The Heathers – Heather Kleim and Heather Stewart – col-
laborate on home-staging projects throughout the Lower
Mainland. Visit them at www.theheathers.ca.
A stainless-steel Wolf grill
with rotisserie, warming
rack and smoker box from
Kerrisdale Lumber is placed
between the interior kitchen
and outdoor dining area to
maximize meal prep.
Several cushions,
throws, a bit of
greenery and
just the right
arrangement of
furniture produces
a cozy outdoor
seating area for
chilly nights.
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ResourcesFlüff Rentals, rentfluff.com, 604-876-3747
Kerrisdale Lumber Co. Ltd.,
kerrisdalelumber.com, 604-261-4274
The patio table is
dressed to impress
with candles and
seat cushions that
make the space feel
truly guest-worthy.
DRIVEWAYS & DECKS
604-261-8875www.westsidewindows.ca
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viewROOM WITH A Deconstructing a downtown
Vancouver reno
Ever wonder what a real renovation
looks like, from beginning to end?
Tom Bakker of Tom Bakker Design
and Meridian Pacific Construction president
Ken Gijssen take us through their latest col-
laboration – updating a 50-year-old West
End condo – step by step. First up: the initial
client meeting and walkthrough.
Step 1. “I met Liz Crawford at the Vancouver
Home and Design Show; she overheard
me saying things that she said sounded like
music to her ears,’” says Bakker. “Soon after
we had our first phone call about the project,
which involved doing a renovation of her
elderly relatives’ condo.”
The owners, he adds, had lived in the
apartment – which was built in 1961 – for
years; it was time to put the place up for sale.
To do that, a major remodelling was needed.
“During that first conversation Liz said, ‘We
need to do this renovation right. Windows
need to be replaced. The ceilings need to
be redone.’ We knew this was going to be a
challenge; we had to get to work right away.”
Step 2. To better assess the project, Bakker
needed to see the place in person. An on-
site meeting with Crawford was arranged,
during which the client’s needs were
brought to light.
“The reno had to be high-end in order to
maximize profit on the sale,” he says. “There
were large ‘wants,’ like combining the kitchen,
living room and dining room into a single
‘great room,’ and smaller ones, like removing
the intercom and replacing the front door.”
Crawford also relayed her main
requirement to Bakker: “She said, ‘Whatever
we do, we need to make sure that we empha-
size this spectacular view of English Bay.’”
Step 3. “That first look around the apart-
ment also exposed some of the challenges
we were going to face,” Bakker continues.
“For instance, the age of the place meant
we wouldn’t be able to move any of the
plumbing around, and that this unit wouldn’t
be able to accommodate an exhaust fan
above the stove or range.”
IN THE WORKS
BY NOA GLOUBERMAN
Designer Tom
Bakker (left)
and builder Ken
Gijssen (right)
meet with client Liz
Crawford on site to
discuss her condo
renovation.
This high-end, downtown remodel will involve combining combining kitchen, living room and dining room into a single “great room.
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The designer also realized he’d have to
remove at least one wall to create the open
concept desired by the client – a process
that’s always subject to engineer approval.
“That’s the sort of stuff that’s taken care of by
the builder – and I knew just who to bring
on board at that point.”
Having previously collaborated with
Gijssen, Bakker successfully made the intro-
duction. The project was about to take off.
Step 4. Now it was Gijssen’s turn to famil-
iarize himself with the project. After con-
necting with Crawford by phone, he
arranged to see the site for himself.
“We walked around the suite discussing
Liz’s ideas, and I offered suggestions as they
came to me,” he says. “The suite had an abso-
lutely stunning view, and being able to cap-
italize on that was a major consideration.”
After discussing the possibilities, Gijssen
sensed in his client “an air of interest and
excitement” at what could be achieved
within the space.
“The main element of this first meeting
always comes down to trust,” he says.
“Getting to know each other, how we do
business and seeing if that relationship
starts to form with like interests, a common
goal and feeling a level of trust and comfort
to move on.”
Step 5. With the client’s requirements clear
and trust established, the three – Bakker,
IN THE WORKS
A major remodelling of this half-century-old downtown Vancouver apartment is being
undertaken in order to maximize the home’s resale value.
Pink shower tiles in the bathroom remind
us of a design era gone by.
After a creative brainstorming session with the client, designer Tom Bakker draws up a
“dream list” that included items for every room in the home, like taller kitchen cabinets,
increased pantry space, stone countertops and upgraded lighting.
Tom Bakker Design Ltd.
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“He mentioned that some of the ceilings had ‘sagged’
… and had to be repaired,” Gijssen says. “He also con-
nected me with another resident on the co-op board. This
was really just the start of this and other stories that would
shape our overall approach to this home renovation.”
Next up. In the August 2011 issue of Home Makeover,
Bakker and Gijssen re-visit the project site to take meas-
urements and reference photos. They begin to develop a
variety of proposed layouts – with some finishing details
– and the challenges associated with this condo reno
become more apparent. ∞
Gijssen and Crawford – met at the condo for a brain-
storming session.
“We all came together with a great creative energy; we
were excited to be working together,” says Gijssen. “Lots
of ideas came out of that meeting … Tom brought out
different design ideas, which we all worked with, and I
offered reflections back on how we could achieve these
within a reasonable budget. A synergy had started to flow
and we were really enjoying the way it was all unfolding.”
While the builder made notes on his anticipated
challenges (conduits and wires carved into the concrete
walls, a radiant hot-water heating system in the ceiling as
opposed to the floor), Bakker created a “dream list” that
included items for every room in the home: stretching
the upper kitchen cabinets to the ceiling, more pantry
space, sourcing granite or quartz countertops for the
main bathroom, straightening an angled wall in the bed-
room and upgrading all of the lighting.
Step 6. Several days later, Gijssen returned to the suite
to “open a wall and a bit of the concrete floor to check
on possibly moving some of the plumbing lines.” Their
hammering drew out a curious neighbour, who related
his own experience renovating the adjacent apartment a
few years earlier.
The client’s main
concern for this
reno: emphasizing
the condo’s
spectacular view of
English Bay.
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Two good chicks to knowDesigners Jennifer Scott and Rachel Harrison
dress up a drab display suite
At least one display suite in South Surrey’s Morgan
Crossing development – No. 451 in the “Arc”
building – is better off having known Jennifer
Scott and Rachel Harrison.
Last winter, the “chicks” (together, Scott and Harrison
form design consultation firm A Good Chick To Know)
decorated the 828-square-foot condo as part of B.C.’s
Best Young Designer competition.
“Our first instinct was to divide up the rooms and
make each one distinct,” says Scott. “People are living in
smaller spaces these days. By giving each room a person-
ality you can make your home feel bigger than it is.”
Fishing for complimentsBelieve it or not, the chicks derived inspiration for the
entire suite from a single source: a vintage brass lamp
from Space Lab, which they shaded anew (thank you,
Victoria Lamp Shade Shop) and placed atop a Vancouver
Special-sourced end table in the living room.
That room hosts, too, a pair of atomic-inspired
chairs softened with double-stuffed houndstooth pil-
lows. Traditionally seen in office settings, the seats work
perfectly in this eclectic space, which also showcases
a collage of picture frames painted out in
high-gloss black and a 3-D wooden stag
head mounted to the wall.
The couch – a pullout bed that tucks
away discretely when not in use – provides
a neutral backdrop for a heap of gem-toned
throw pillows. The wall behind adds further
interest thanks to tree-print paper coupled
with matching branch-inspired metal art.
Two grey felted cubes stand in for a trad-
itional coffee table, saving space and adding
as-needed guest seating.
But the centrepiece of this room: a high-
hanging wood-and-glass fixture adorned
with plastic neon goldfish. Custom-made by
JP Timbers, this showstopper is suspended
on chains from the ceiling, helping to miti-
gate its height.
Earn your stripesFor the kitchen and dining area, the chicks
decided to go bold – and gold. They painted
the walls around the dining table in thick
FINAL DETAILS
By Noa GlouBermaN
The living room showcases a
brass Victorian lamp, vintage
picture frames, a wooden stag
head and, suspended from the
ceiling, a custom wood-and-
glass fixture adorned with
plastic neon goldfish; atomic-
inspired office chairs works
perfectly in this eclectic space.
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orange stripes, some vertical, others hori-
zontal, to break up the space and make clear
the border between kitchen and living room.
Scott and Harrison also scoured Craigslist
for funky accessories on the cheap, including
four metallic chairs and a glass chandelier
(which was reduced from eight tiers to five).
Baby boomTo transform the second bedroom into a
nursery, the chicks covered one wall with
printed paper in that familiar tangerine tone.
The three remaining walls: treated with a
white-and-silver version of the same wallpaper.
Furniture-wise, an Eames-inspired rocker
and mid-century-esque floor lamp tie in
themes from the main living space, while
“stag” knobs on the dresser reflect deer
imagery in other rooms. The graphic black-
and-white patterns of the master bedroom are also mir-
rored here in a variety of throw pillows and oversized
ground cushions.
Many of the accessory pieces are custom, including
the crushed-velvet drapes, alphabet art hung with over-
sized clips and handmade “chalk hearts” swinging from
glass drawer pulls. High above the crib, art cards sus-
pended from an Umbra photo hanger make a one-of-a-
kind mobile for baby.
Yes, deerIn the master bedroom, the chicks painted the feature
wall black and added a custom stag appliqué in lieu of
traditional artwork – a masculine touch without going
overtly “trophy room.” Black-leather studded side tables
sit in strong contrast to the delicate bedspread, bearing a
The orange-and-white painted strips on the
dining room walls break up the space and
mark the boundary between kitchen and
living room; funky accessories and light
fixtures were sourced from Craigslist.
Many of the nursery’s
accessories are custom,
including the crushed-velvet
drapes, alphabet art, handmade
“chalk hearts” and art-card
baby mobile.
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ResourcesAftex Products, aftex.ca, 604-273-0025
A Good Chick to Know,
agoodchicktoknow.com, 778-228-9222
Attic Treasures, 604-254-0220
Home Depot, homedepot.ca,
800-668-2266
JP Timbers, jptimbers.com,
604-671-9154
Motiv Design, motivdesign.ca,
604-737-8116
Nood Furniture & Design, nood.ca,
877-324-9906
Paboom Home Imports,
paboom.blogspot.com, 604-738-1050
ReFind Home Furnishings,
refindhomefurnishings.com,
778-855-0969
Space Lab, 604-875-0450
The Cross Decor & Design,
thecrossdesign.com, 604-689-2900
Umbra, umbra.com, 800-387-5122
Vancouver Special, vanspecial.com,
604-568-3673
Victoria Lamp Shade Shop,
thevictorialampshadeshop.com,
604-733-4900
pair of vintage lamps also sourced from Attic Treasures.
Opposite the dark wall, three ornate full-length mir-
rors create a sense of light and space and tie in with the
collection of frames in the living room. Patterned throw
pillows and a crisp, white blanket provide an intriguing
juxtaposition to the bright colours draping the bed. ∞
FINAL DETAILS
A solid black wall with a
custom stag appliqué, along
with black-leather studded side
tables give the master bedroom
a masculine touch – without
going overtly “trophy room.”
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