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From vintage to visionary: a journey to a smart, sustainable home.

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Five years ago, Mark Liptok and his wife embarked on an inspiring journey to downsize from their family home while retaining enough space to entertain their large family and grandchildren.…

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ADAPTABLE HOMES – 12 Tips to Help You Design Your Forever Home and Age-in-Place

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

As the saying goes –  “your home is your castle”, it’s your safe place, a place you make memories, grow your family, enjoy friends old and new, meet new neighbours,…

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10 Essential Tips for Designing and Renovating Small Living Rooms

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

Designing and renovating a small living room can be a delightful challenge. With the right strategies, you can transform even the coziest of spaces into a stylish, functional area that…

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Transform Your Bathroom: Top Renovation Strategies for Increased Resale Value

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

– Jamie Banfield, Principal Designer Jamie Banfield Design Inc. A well-designed bathroom can significantly boost a home’s value, making it more appealing to potential buyers. At Jamie Banfield Design Inc., we’ve…

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Passive Home Design

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

Imagine a home that’s not just a shelter, but a cozy haven that’s kind to both your living environment and the planet. That’s the essence of Passive House Design, a…

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Elevate Your Home: Embrace 5 Home Design Trends of 2024

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Are you eager to transform your living space into a haven of style and comfort? The exciting world of interior design in 2024 has plenty of trends to inspire and…

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Kitchen Design Trends with Sarah Gallop Design Inc

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The kitchen is the heart of the home, a space where families gather, meals are prepared, and memories are created. Whether you’re renovating your existing kitchen or building a new…

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Preserving Charm: A Guide to Renovating Your Character Home

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

Renovating a character home in Vancouver can be both exhilarating and challenging. These homes, with their unique features and historical significance, demand meticulous planning and execution to retain their charm…

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Splash Out with a Bathroom Renovation!

Blog, New homes, Renovating, Renovations / Renovating, Design

Embarking on a bathroom renovation is an exciting endeavor for homeowners seeking to infuse new life into their living spaces. From luxurious spa-like retreats to modern functional designs, three latest…

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Eight top tips to consider before renovating a child’s room!

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Renovating a child’s room can be both exciting and challenging. You want to create a space that is functional, fun, and reflects their personality. To help you get started, here…

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Outdoor Living Ideas

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Designing your dream outdoor living space can be a great way to extend your home and create an inviting space to entertain and relax. Whether you’re looking to add an…

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Top Ten Small Kitchen Ideas and Design Tips

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Designing a dream kitchen in a small space can be a challenge, but with the right inspiration and design tips, you can create a functional and stylish kitchen that works…

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Award-winning Basement Renovations and Ideas

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Basements are often overlooked when it comes to home renovations, but they have the potential to be some of the most versatile and functional spaces in a house. With a…

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WHITE – OUT!

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2022 Kitchen Design Trends. Gone are the days of the ‘all-white’ kitchen. Natural elements were centre stage at the 2022 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence. This year’s winning kitchens reveal…

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Predict the Winners for a Chance to Win!

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Do you like viewing new homes, renovations, and design? You’re going to love playing this game! The doors are swinging wide open once again to showcase HAVAN’s Awards for Housing…

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MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE PODCAST: LIKE, TAG & FOLLOW TO WIN A BBQ

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Never miss an episode! Enter on Instagram post to be entered to win a Napoleon Prestige P500 stainless-steel natural gas barbecue, valued at $1649, compliments of FortisBC.

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Win $1,500 Jamie Banfield Design Consultation!

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Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value!   Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards   This offer entitles the…

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Win $1,500 Vancouver Development Design Consultation!

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Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value!   Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards   Offering a full spectrum…

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Win $1,500 Llano Developments Design Consultation!

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Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value!   Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards   Offering a full spectrum…

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Win $1,500 Abstract Home & Renovations Consultation!

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Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value!   Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards   Offer can be used…

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HAVAN Awards Contest

Win a $1,500 Home Design Consultation!

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The doors are swinging wide open to HAVAN’s 2020 Awards for Housing Excellence Gala: Home Edition. To celebrate, HAVAN is offering the chance to win one of four design consultations,…

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Shop@Home initiative offers consumers free samples & advice.

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TORLYS Introduces “Shop Globally, Buy Locally” Program “Shop@Home” initiative offers consumers free samples & advice from the comforts of home. TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring…

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