Our client loves the Vancouver ‘Kitsilano neighbourhood’ and was thrilled to find a house that he could make into his own.
The 100 year old home had been converted into a triplex and we were contracted to renovate the front unit inside and out! The goal was to give the home a major upgrade to achieve much-improved energy performance and a gorgeous modern look, while retaining the home’s vintage character!
We retained the front staircase as a prominent feature, while reconfiguring and replacing the lower portion. A new patio space has a louvered cover, which allows for year-round use. New railings, stairs, with step-lights were added which improved the home’s outdoor living space! Gorgeous sliding glass doors open onto front-porch, bringing natural light in, for a seamless transition from their indoor to outdoor living.
We removed all the interior walls to open up a previously dark, cramped space. The result is an outstanding open space that feels so comfortable! Behind the scenes we upgraded the water-service to accommodate new plumbing and totally gutted the interior space without any changes to the exterior walls. A new support beam allows for the open layout and reimagined kitchen.
The new kitchen has abundant storage, including a pantry. We added an island which provides additional seating, counterspace and storage. An interesting side note – previously the pantry was accessed via the main floor bathroom….really!
Our client worked closely with the designer ‘Phase One Design’ to create a home that reflects his lifestyle. The bathrooms were gutted and modified. A tub was added to one and a shower to the other. Downstairs we created a new laundry space under the stairs with a clever-looking barn-door!
Gorgeous new millwork, products and finishes have transformed the entire home.
This complex home renovation was a Finalist in the 2023 Canadian Home Builders Association Provincial ‘Georgie Awards’. Our Venture Pacific Team was honoured and thrilled to be nominated! We had a great client, an amazing Design Team and as always, a dedicated team of professional subtrades and suppliers.