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in every issue

8 Editor’s notebook

features

14 Make It Home Ltd. creates home-to-stay

42 Finishing touches to complete your home

58 Family time in a quality kitchen

64 Bold + beautiful!Nu-Life Kitchens revives bland kitchen

68 Go with glassWindow & Door Trends 2015

inspiration

24 Living SpaceDesign in detailby Kim Schroeder

26 Reno WondersReno Q&Aby Geneviève Joyal

contentscover story

29Renovation of the year

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44 Show HomeHow to get thatshowhome feelby Lynn Fenwick

78 Expert AdviceGarage organizationby Carson Arthur

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38 Style Kitchen DesignAttuned to total client satisfaction

48 ICAN Construction & RenovationThe power of word-of-mouth

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20 Beautiful ideas for your home renovation

52 Design meets function

56 Knowing your options for home heating can pay

62 Urban Trends

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Editor’s Notebook

ONE OF THE MOST common complaints people have about

their homes is lack of space. As our number of possessions

increases, available space decreases. Many of us are now fi nding

ourselves working at home and require an adequate place to set

up an o� ce. Perhaps our family is growing and subsequently

outgrowing our home.

For some, the solution is to move to a larger home. This

however, can be very costly and disruptive. Alternatively, a large

number of homeowners decide to stay and build an addition

and/or develop their basement. Over the past seventeen

years we have been interviewing homeowners who have built

additions or developed their basements, and we have yet to fi nd

any who regretted their decision to do so. These homeowners

have told us that they loved their home and neighborhood and

were overjoyed that they were able to gain the extra square

footage they needed, without having to uproot their household.

This issue showcases all of the entrants in this year’s

RenoMark Renovators Council Awards. Categories include

bathrooms, kitchens, exteriors, additions, basements and

whole home renovations. These homes were transformed

by professional renovators who pride themselves on working

by the elevated standards and practices as outlined by the

RenoMark program.

This award program is a signifi cant initiative for several

reasons. First of all, it is truly inspiring to see the dramatic

makeovers these homes have experienced. This in turn

motivates us to imagine how our own homes can be modifi ed.

Further, this award program showcases the kind of talent and

experience we have right here in our great city. We are not

second rate. In fact, these renovators are operating at the

highest professional standards in Canada.

And the winner is… well, we’ll all have to wait and see. Pick

up the following issue to learn who the winners of this year’s

Renovation of the Year Awards are.

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ONCE A WILDWOOD PARK resident, always a Wildwood Park resident

seems to be the refrain. This was especially true for Jon and Lucille

who count many happy years in the area. Both retired, the couple were

considering a move to a condo, but leaving their neighbourhood just

didn’t sit right.

That’s when they enlisted Doreen Gauthier, President of Make it Home

Ltd. to explore options for their house that was built in 1953.

Jon found the Make It Home Ltd. website www.makeithome.ca and

liked what he saw.

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Photography by Duality Photographic

Wildwood couple happy to stay put

Make It Home Ltd. creates home-to-stay*

ABOVE

Jon and Lucille made the bold choice to bring down the dividing and load-bearing walls between kitchen, dining room and living room.


The first meeting went well and the couple had

Doreen do an initial design to see what they were

getting into. “We could stop there if that’s all we

wanted,” says Jon but after reviewing the plan, the

couple decided full steam ahead was the way to go.

What resulted was a complete reno says Doreen.

“We gutted the walls in the kitchen, dining, living

room to remove the original insulation. We

replaced all the doors, frames, casings, baseboards,

new drywall ceilings and walls, refinished the

hardwood, new lighting, fireplace and paint colors,

and renovated the kitchen and bathroom.

“These clients are quite modern in their taste,

so we used beautiful finishes such as Cambria

countertops in Newport White in kitchen and

bathroom, Calacatta polished porcelain kitchen

backsplash and flat profiled matte white vinyl wrap

cabinets with aluminium and glass doors.”

Jon and Lucille made the bold choice to bring

down the dividing and load-bearing walls between

kitchen, dining room and living room. “Major

structural work followed with a 20’ LVL beam

to replace the original load-bearing walls. This

structural work also required the addition of a new

telepost and concrete footing in the basement,”

says Doreen.

With the dividing walls down, the existing

hardwood flooring needed attention to create a

seamless e�ect. “We laced new hardwood into the

ABOVE

Cambria countertops in Newport White contributed to the bathroom’s transformation.

LEFT

The wall colours are two shades of warm grey, one of which is exactly matched to the IKI 12” x 24” tile fireplace surround.


kitchen space then re-finished the whole thing,”

says Doreen. “Our flooring folks did a great job to

make the installation look uniform even though

some of the wood floors were over 60 years old.”

Elements of the house were retained including

the hardwood, stairs and metal fretwork banister.

“Now that the walls were removed you can see

the original banister from the living space,” says

Doreen. “It’s very pretty, so no reason to change it.”

Care was taken to create a subtle aesthetic. The

wall colours are two shades of warm grey, one of

which is exactly matched to the IKI 12” x 24” tile

fireplace surround. “We wanted a very cohesive,

inviting space, and using only a few colors adds

to the calmness. The maple wood accents in

raspberry stain on the closet doors, island and

fireplace add some contrast.”

The Wildwood home is typical of Make It Home’s

design build renovation package. “All our projects start

with a planning fee to nail down the scope of work

and produce layout drawings,” says Doreen. “Once

this is established, we become the general contractor

and manage all the trades and suppliers. We are a

one-stop-shop for the complete project. We work

very closely with our clients for all the final selections

of materials and are involved every step of the way on

every decision. As a design-build renovation company,

Make It Home Ltd. considers every project to be

unique and is developed appropriately to the tastes

and preferences of our clients.”

Time was a factor for the couple with Lucille

hoping to be able prepare Christmas dinner in the

new space. “Our clients moved into their basement

during the 4 month reno and were very patient

as we experienced product delays. There were

moments when we questioned whether Christmas

dinner would be a go, but it all worked out and

everything was ready in time!”

“ We wanted a very cohesive, inviting space, and using only a few colors adds to the calmness.”


ABOVE

Elements of the house were retained including the hardwood, stairs and metal fretwork banister. “Now that the walls were removed you can see the original banister from the living space,” says Doreen. “It’s very pretty, so no reason to change it.”

Doreen always learns from each Make It Home

Ltd. project. “This time I learned a lot about the

Wildwood area. Jon and Lucille are long-time

residents that had no intention of leaving their

neighborhood. I’m always grateful for clients who

want to create a new lifestyle in their current home

versus moving to a new home.”

Doreen is pleased that Make It Home Ltd. has

been nominated for the upcoming Renomark

Awards 2015 in the Whole Home category for the

Wildwood project. Make It Home Ltd. is a Master

Renovator - a designation o�ered to those who

abide by high standards outlined by the Manitoba

Home Builders Association.

Doreen brings stellar credentials to every

project she takes on having completed the Master

Renovator course o�ered by the Manitoba Home

Builders Association as well as attaining the CHP

(Certified Home Professional) designation. Make it

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and Renomark associations.

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PROJECT: Lower Level Development

GOAL: To create a living space focused on entertaining

that was an extension of the main floor.

1. The stone for the wall was the

inspiration for the neutral colour

scheme that becomes the backdrop to

the pops of colour in the furniture, art

and accessories.

2. The curved bar is finished in a

sandstone veneer repeating the

same colour tones in the stone.

3. The twisted glass pendents are

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BEFORE

By Kim Schroeder B.I.D.

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4. The unique mustard coloured barstools

add the pop of colour and a sense of

playfulness to the space.

5. The upper bar in charcoal tones

features chips of metallic silver while the

lower bar top is a simpler white pattern.

6. The barn door to the o�ce area boasts

a unique glass, stainless steel horizontal

mullions and hidden sliding hardware.

7. Bulkheads house heating ducts, beams

and accent lights.

8. The stone wall starts on the main floor and

extends to the lower level tying the one level

into the other. As the stone is a thin veneer, we

wrapped it around the corner to add weight.

9. The clear glass wall keeps the stairwell open

and the stone wall visible.

10.The sitting area was tight between the

exterior wall and the telepost, so we added

detail to the telepost with a lower horizontal

surface which doubles as an end table next to

the sectional and a see-thru display area which

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By Geneviève Joyal B.ENV.D.

Q | Our 3,000 square foot basement

is a blank slate. Once complete,

we would like it to accommodate two

bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bar /

kitchenette, an entertainment space

(fireplace / TV), a games area, a gym,

an o�ce, a media room and su�cient

storage. Ideally, the basement could

be closed o to noise proof the main

floor, however, we aren’t sure how to

go about it. We’d like the finishes to be

consistent with the rest of the house for

a cohesive look. Our young family of

six will be spending a lot of time here,

so how can we achieve all these areas

without having it feel too choppy?

– AaronBEFORE

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A | It makes sense to keep the sections

with nine foot ceilings open and

to take cues from the existing divisions

created by beams, teleposts and ducting

to house bathrooms, hallways and storage.

To dampen sound from reaching upstairs

we created a landing with a full lite door

and tall narrow tempered glass panes for

a bright and welcoming entrance. These

interior windows, along with custom seven

foot doors throughout the lower level,

are repeated along the gym wall in order

to keep an eye on children playing. The

awkward space under the stairs was dealt

with by developing a cozy nook for the

kids that includes a miniature arched

doorway, book shelves, toy drawers and

a reading cove complete with a custom

cushion – they even helped select the

upholstery fabric! The media room is

sound proofed with the help of Green

Glue products and double drywall. An

asymmetrical entertainment wall features

floor to ceiling Boral Cultured Stone

and the Dimplex Opti-V Duet electric

insert o�ers an unbelievably realistic

flame without the safety concern of fire.

The orientation of the “U”-shaped wet

bar takes full advantage of three large

windows and is adjacent to the family

room – a perfect set up for hosting

friend and family get-togethers. It boasts

rich charcoal woodwork, smoked glass

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Feature

THE MANITOBA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION is once again pleased to

partner with home décor and renovations magazine to feature the entrants

in this year’s RenoMark Renovators Council Awards. On the following

pages, readers will be able to see pictures and descriptions of the projects

that have been entered in this years’ competition. Awards will be presented

in November in six di�erent categories – Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms,

Exteriors, Whole House and Basement. As one can see from the entrants

appearing in this magazine, selecting winners will be very di�cult. The

expert panel of judges will be challenged in this detailed and exhaustive

process as the quality of entrant increases every year.

We are featuring 28 di�erent projects by 11 outstanding MHBA

RenoMark renovators; renovators who follow the highest professional

standards in Canada. I’m confident that at least one of these projects will

provide you with the direction you need to better pursue your renovation

or, at the very least, start you thinking about what could and should be

done in your home.

This issue of Renovations magazine is always very popular because

readers see what has been done in other houses and then develop

ideas of what could be in their home. These are not displays or artists’

conceptions, but rather real projects completed by professional renovators

in homes in nearby neighbourhoods. I encourage everyone to study these

renovation projects carefully and then think about what could be done in

your own home. Everybody has something that they have been longing to

improve in their kitchen. Why not now? Bathrooms are being updated and

modernized for comfort and practicality on a regular basis. Many of us love

our neighbourhood and love our house, but it’s dated, a little too small and

doesn’t fit in our current lifestyle plans. An addition is like creating a whole

new living space; a whole new lifestyle. This entire issue of home décor

and renovations and these featured renovations will definitely get the

creative juices flowing to kick-start that new project.

Manitoba is still the renovation capital of Canada. Over 58% of all

Manitobans indicated that they intended to undertake a renovation

project in the coming year. Winnipeg has the third oldest housing stock

in Canada, which helps explain why we consistently lead the nation in

renovations. When considering a renovation, look to the standards and

practices of a professional RenoMark renovator. The Code of Ethics and

tips on what to look for when hiring a renovator can be found at the web

site www.renomark.ca and also on the renovator section of the Manitoba

Home Builders Association web site at www.homebuilders.mb.ca. Insist on

the quality, professionalism and knowledge that come with a RenoMark

renovator; your assurance of quality.

Enjoy looking at all of the entrants in this year`s RenoMark Renovators’

Council Awards and, of course, all of the articles featured in the magazine.

Your next renovation project may just be on the following pages.

By Mike Moore

Renovation of the year Entrants on display

Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home

Builders’ Association


KITCHEN | CATEGORY A KITCHEN | CATEGORY B

SHELDON HOMES & RENOVATIONS

This renovation updated the original kitchen to a much more open and modern work space.

The original cabinets were very dated and the countertop needed to be replaced. The original galley kitchen felt cramped and closed in. By opening the wall we were able to make the kitchen feel very open without changing the overall size of the kitchen. We personally designed and built the new cabinets to perfectly fit the space. The doors are a light flat panel door from Elias Woodwork and include under cabinet task lighting. The cabinets include full extension self-closing drawers and soft closing door hinges. The countertops are Cambria quartz from FloForm with an under mount sink and marble backsplash. The flooring is a vinyl tile by Alterna.

HAMMERDOWN HOME RENOVATIONS

The original kitchen was small and did not allow for entertaining friends and family. We worked closely with the customer and our design team to deliver the dream kitchen that our client desired. We removed a partition wall between the kitchen and the dining room allowing the kitchen to occupy the entire space. The dining room was then moved into the adjoining room allowing a spacious kitchen with two islands and all of the amenities that our client desired. The china cabinet alcove was used to accommodate a pantry. Hardwood flooring, LED recessed lighting throughout the space with exotic granite countertops to enhance the beauty of the kitchen made for an overwhelmingly happy client.

MAKE IT HOME LTD.

The transformation of this 1975 kitchen started with the request for an updated and functional kitchen space. Half of the existing space had an 8’ ceiling and half was vaulted. Adding to the complexity was a post in the middle of the opening to family room which really looked out of place. This family included 2 large dogs which we needed to consider when selecting durable finishes.

OSWALD CONSTRUCTION

This project was all about the interior of the house needing a boost from the mid 80’s to 21st century styling. A small brown oak kitchen gave way to a large beautiful kitchen that was connected to and tied in with the dining room, front & center hallways.

Dark marble cabinets coupled with light quartz counter tops dazzle amongst the white tile backsplash and multiple layers of lighting. Light grey maple floors run throughout the main floor except for the powder room/back entrance and front entry, which are tiles.

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Our clients had an outdated ensuite that they wanted updated with a couple of custom touches.

A designer was brought in and helped with layout as there was a couple of interesting angles to get everything in the bathroom. The bathroom has a free standing tub with custom walnut shelving and a tiled featured wall. There is also a custom floating shower bench with glass, floating vanity, custom backsplash and another walnut shelf to finish o� the space.

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The original home, built in the early 1940’s had an historical charm the home owners wanted to preserve in this full kitchen renovation.

White shaker cabinets, a foolproof solution when dealing with the narrow space of a galley kitchen, were softened with an inset cove moulding and complemented with crown moulding.

Reclaimed bricks were hand-picked, sliced and veneered to mimic the existing fireplace surround and exterior of the home.

The patina of the hardware, cinnamon stained hardwoods, traditional champagne faucet and cast iron sink infused warmth and character in this kitchen. Layering natural materials along with aged finishes results in a classic European aesthetic perfectly suited for this home.

KITCHEN | CATEGORY C

KITCHEN | CATEGORY C KITCHEN | CATEGORY C BATHROOM | CATEGORY A



We added 148 square feet to the side of this house which allowed us to enlarge the kitchen and incorporate a new side entrance into the house. This addition now includes a mudroom and main floor laundry.

Custom cabinets, granite countertops, and an island butcher block were all created for the kitchen. There is new lighting throughout the space as well as a new heated tile floor from the front entrance through to the kitchen and mudroom. A tray ceiling in the dining room was also added

MAKE IT HOME LTD.

The transformation of this 1961 home started with the request for an addition towards the front street to expand the existing kitchen and dining space. The homeowners wanted to stay within the existing City of Winnipeg buildable area without applying for any variances. The homeowners needed more space for daily activities. The option was to fix the house or move to another home which wasn’t the preference as they felt connected to the neighborhood and the people in it!


The master ensuite in this condo was badly outdated. We gutted it down to the studs and then rebuilt the space with a custom shower with bench, custom shower glass with a drop in soaker tub. We installed in floor heat under tiled floor.

Custom floating vanities provide lots of storage. This space also features custom tile work and mirrors, LED pot lights in the shower and bulkhead. Stone vessel sinks help to ground the space.

DYNASTY BATHROOMS

Our clients wanted to transform their outdated bathroom and create an airy and open feel. This bathroom renovation consisted of a tub to shower conversion. A partition wall that was between the bathtub and toilet was removed and clear glass shower doors installed, reducing the visual barrier and allowing the natural light from the window to enter the room. Cultured marble shower panels were installed along with a flip-up seat in teak wood. The room was given a complete makeover from a water damaged ceiling, to removal of plaster walls and the replacement of outdated tile flooring. A stunning transformation!


The homeowners wanted the main floor bathroom renovation to mimic the 1930’s esthetic of the rest of the home but with a fresh perspective.

The centre piece is a classic cast iron claw foot tub. A pedestal sink was chosen for its small footprint and design simplicity. Polished chrome plumbing fixtures were selected for their timeless appeal.

Cove moldings are simple yet elegant while the shapely glass knobs on the cabinets add a hint of glamour. A contrasting simple black chandelier draws the eye upward to appreciate the nine foot ceiling.

Modern touches included adding dimmer switches and a heated floor, achieving the overall classic environment with a fresh new twist.

OSWALD CONSTRUCTION

Loving the area but not necessary their cramped war time 1 ½ storey home , these Winnipeggers decided to do a major renovation instead of moving.

They added 255 sq. ft. to the main floor, split between the kitchen, mudroom and master bedroom. Then a 126 sq. ft. front porch was also added. The 2nd floor was renovated and expanded by 400 sq. ft.

The generously expanded kitchen became the focal point of the main floor. Cabinet space was increased almost 10 fold, with a beautiful, functional large island added in the middle.

BATHROOM | CATEGORY A BATHROOM | CATEGORY B BATHROOM | CATEGORY C

ADDITION | CATEGORY A ADDITION | CATEGORY A ADDITION | CATEGORY B


REMPEL BUILDERS

The homeowner needed to develop their previously undeveloped basement to accommodate a growing family.

Exterior walls were stripped back to the foundation. Walls were reframed and insulated, joist ends were spray foamed, interior walls were noise proofed, and a plan was developed that allowed for the completion of this high end basement, while maintaining a budget.

Sparkling stone veneer and glass hand rails provide the perfect transition into this stunning basement!

Custom millwork, Quartz counter tops and Sandflex Veneer wrapped around the face of the bar ensure that this basement is one of a kind and that it will not be outdone!

PARKHILL HOMES

This family had a floor plan for their unfinished basement that was rather typical. They wanted a design that would have more of a ‘wow factor;’ with some eye catching features and could easily accommodate family living and entertaining.

The layout needed to include one bedroom, an exercise room, open media area, games area, large bar, full bath and mechanical/laundry/storage area. They worked with their designer to include a recessed fish tank, curved walls and a mix of materials which incorporated natural elements including some cultured stone accents.


The home owners wanted a place to entertain, play and workout in their 3000 square foot basement. They added a completely soundproofed media room, a large restaurant-like wet bar, glass enclosed workout area, kids play/game space, great room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, storage room and an o�ce.

The overall modern esthetic and colour scheme is bright and fresh with rich charcoal accent woodwork and cabinets. 9’ ceilings and custom made 7’ doors throughout add to the overall luxurious yet comfortable feel of the basement.

The area below the stairs is a child’s dream hideaway with a small crawl-thru entry access, toy drawers and lighted reading cove.

It really is a place to relax and play for all ages!

REMPEL BUILDERS

The homeowners wanted to expand the existing indoor & outdoor living space and give their dated home a much needed facelift.

A sizable 900 square foot addition was built, complete with double car garage, a large composite deck and a show stopping 300 square foot timber framed screen room.

The new kitchen features 2 tone maple cabinets, stunning quartz counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Mirage hardwood floors run throughout the main floor, helping to ensure that the new blends seamlessly with the existing. The new master suite features heated tile floors, quartz counter tops and a luxurious custom steam

HAMMERDOWN HOME RENOVATIONS

The basement in this mid 70’s home was desperate for attention after being flooded. Together with our design team we created a modern space for them to entertain friends and family while watching our Winnipeg Jets. We incorporated an open rec-room with a walk up bar. An egress window was cut in to accommodate a bedroom. The electrical panel and plumbing was relocated to accommodate the design and the laundry space made chores a pleasure. No space was wasted with ample storage behind French doors. The tiled shower gave them the bathroom that they had always dreamed o�.

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This late 60’s 2-storey had a dated exterior facade, never having been upgraded. The owners also wanted the garage enlarged, the kitchen and dining room renovated, and the front entrance expanded.

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BASEMENT | CATEGORY B BASEMENT | CATEGORY B BASEMENT | CATEGORY B


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Our client (a previous customer) contacted us with the goal of updating their ‘typical early 2000’s stucco bungalow.’ Their aim was to have an exterior that was indicative of mountain homes they would see on their yearly ski trips to Montana.

The overall scale of the front elevation was to be substantially increased to achieve the desired presence. Large timbers and stonework were to be the anchors and focal points. The balance would be various textures of hardboard siding and cedar shakes. Large trims and fascia were a must to complete with the massive timberwork and stone columns. Oversize light fixtures completed the look.

REMPEL BUILDERS

The vision was to create a warm, rustic, and chic feel to this home. The resulting marriage between natural, earthy materials including solid fir timbers & stone, and crisp, white, siding was stunning!

The large timber pergola makes a bold statement, which carries through the rest of the chalet style design. The front eaves trough was hidden inside a matching fir channel, creating the perfect blend of design and functionality.

The finishing touches include a new custom mail box & window planter, ensuring that even the smallest details were not overlooked.

MAKE IT HOME LTD.

The transformation of this 1953 home started with the request for a simple kitchen renovation. After some consultation and visiting a few past projects, this modern couple decided to expand the scope to remove the existing partition walls separating the kitchen from the rest of the space. While they were at it, they wanted to improve the comfort of the home by reinsulating the walls where only the original wood chips existed! And why not include the original bathroom too!

MAKE IT HOME LTD.

The transformation of this 1979 home started with the request for updated spaces current with modern finishes. This family of 5 knew from the get go, they wanted their entire main floor updated!

REMPEL BUILDERS

Our objective was to reconfigure the existing space and provide a much needed update to an aging home.

By eliminating a wall between the existing formal dining area and the kitchen, we were able to relocate the entire kitchen towards the front of the house, making use of that previously wasted space

The new kitchen boasts custom Tree Frog veneer cabinets, stunning Brown Eyes granite counter tops, glass mosaic backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

The old pantry and fireplace were also removed, making way for a new custom pantry, co�ee bar, and entertainment area cabinetry.


The home owners of this 1950’s 2-storey house were ready for an overhaul. The 600 square foot main floor was cramped, dark and outdated.

Most major walls were removed allowing daylight to flood into the main floor. The kitchen features a full height pantry, breakfast bar and above cabinet display. Shaker style, mahogany stained cabinets paired with dark granite add depth and a sense of luxury to the space while the marble mosaic backsplash o�ers a sharp contrast.

The revamped staircase is the striking center piece that completes the desired aesthetic. It features 3/8” white powder coated steel plate stringers, uninterrupted glass walls and minimalist stainless hardware. The result is dramatic.

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The owners of this late ‘70’s 1800 square foot 2-storey home wanted to achieve a more contemporary look. Also desired were improved functionality in the kitchen and bathrooms and greater flow between the kitchen and family room.


This whole home renovation was a transformation of the main and upper floors, a garage conversion and a complete exterior facelift.

The original garage was converted into a large practical mudroom, powder room, laundry and TV rooms. The walls between the kitchen, living and dining room were removed and a full island, bar area and a 6’ pantry were added. Shaker style cabinets in o� white contrast with charcoal espresso cabinets for a dramatic e�ect in the kitchen.

Hand scraped hickory hardwoods add durability and provide a solid foundation for the Ledgestone gas burning fireplace.

Upstairs the master features floor to ceiling wall cabinets eliminating the need for a bureau. The ensuite is a beautiful retreat with a closed o� water closet, double vanity and glass enclosed shower.


Our clients purchased their 1970’s condominium with its original pink colour scheme and abundance of mirrors.

We took down the partition wall between the kitchen and living room. All new engineered hardwoods were installed in the kitchen, living room and multi-purpose room. Both bathrooms were gutted and updated.

Custom cabinets and countertops were created for the space. Mechanical chase was cladded with brick veneer as there was no way to remove it.

Custom LED lights were installed throughout.

The feature wall was trimmed out in the Master Bedroom. A wine bar was installed in the multi-purpose room. In the end, the clients received everything they could have wanted with one amazing view.

OSWALD CONSTRUCTION

This Winnipegger loved her area with its close proximity to everything she and her family needed and being close to her work. She especially loved the contemporary styling seldom seen in a house of this late 50’s vintage. But, it was in dire need of a makeover, both interior and exterior.

234 sq. ft. of space was added on the back of the house. It was split equally between main and 2nd floors by enlarging the master bedroom/ensuite area and the back entrance/family room area.

A double attached garage was also added. The remaining 2,400 sq. ft. of existing space was fully renovated.

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Business Profile

Karly Ganczar and Stuart Reimer are

the collaborative, creative partners who

head up Style Kitchen Design. Their

partnership brings 30 years of collective

professional experience to the home

renovation marketplace.

With projects ranging from simple

vanities including bathroom renos to

full home builds and renovations, Karly

and Stuart are designers who love the

fun of design, choosing materials and

transforming spaces for their clients.

Style Kitchen Design provides three

di erent service levels. Level one o ers a

comprehensive design plan for kitchen or

bathroom; Level two encompasses a full

design service including cabinetry design

along with countertop, flooring, hardware

and tile recommendations and Level three

enlists full project management including

coordination and overseeing of trades.

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Attuned to total client

satisfaction

STYLE KITCHEN DESIGN


Karly and Stuart adopt a hands-on

approach and conduct most of their

consultations in the client’s space. “We

seek to learn about you and as much

about the project as possible. We want

to understand you and anyone else who

uses the space — what you like and don’t

like, what you want, and what you expect

to have when it’s done,” says Karly.

Stuart’s forte is focused on his extensive

experience with custom millwork and the

infinite possibilities of creating with wood

including one-of-a-kind pieces that are

remarkable for both fit and finish.

Karly’s portfolio includes unique cabinet

projects using a customizable line of

The Style Kitchen Design team,

besides Karly and Stuart, includes

Dave Goossen, Operations Manager

and project management timeline

guru, Darius Watson, General

Manager who oversees the shop and

coordinates cabinetry readiness for

projects and Connie Lester, Business

Development, who networks with

the industry to keep abreast of new

and existing projects and aids in

client communication.

Fast facts

cabinets that Style Kitchen oers. “We

provide the best products to fully reflect

our clients’ needs, functions and design

criteria with a core focused on customer

service, always keeping price point and

timelines in site. This is backed by our

dedicated team.” The project shown here

was completed for an Everitt Design client.

Everitt Design is one of many designers

we work with in the city supplying our

cabinetry to fit their project needs.

Karly and Stuart are proud that Style

Kitchen Design is the only cabinetry

company in Manitoba that provides both

a customizable line and the options to

fully customize cabinetry and millwork

built right in their own facility. “No other

kitchen or cabinetry company can oer

what Style Kitchen Design can provide.

Case in point, we oer frameless, full

and half overlay framed, flush inset and

beaded flush inset cabinetry,” says Karly.

“We also combine our cabinetry line

with one of a kind custom detail in our

projects. An example of this is a recessed

oak insert into the back side of this clients

island stained to match the flooring and

lit up to display decorative items. You

cannot get that type of detail or option

from a typical cabinetry company.”

While the company name features

kitchens, Style Kitchen Design does much

more including laundry and mud rooms,

walk-in closets, front/back entrance

storage lockers, bars, hutches and built-ins,

fireplace surrounds, paneling and railing

and custom-crafted dressers, credenzas

and tables. “Pretty much any room can

benefit from our service,” says Stuart.

Always mindful of budgets, Style

Kitchen Design’s philosophy revolves

around the clients’ needs. “Our work

reflects reasonable and aordable

pricing which varies depending on the

project. From a $5,000 cabinetry budget

bathroom renovation up to $250,000 for

a fully customized kitchen, we provide

services for all budgets,” says Stuart.

Karly and Stuart give full props to the

entire Style Kitchen Design team who

are well versed in the industry and bring

their A-game every day to provide an

exemplary brand of product and service to

clients. We have an amazing team to look

after any part of every project says Stuart.

For further details, visit Style Kitchen

Design at www.stylekitchen.ca

“ Always mindful of budgets, Style Kitchen Design’s philosophy revolves around the clients’ needs.”


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Show Home

WINNIPEG’S PARADE of Homes recently

opened up to the public again with their

latest 2015 homes. This provides a great

opportunity for everyone to see the latest

design and decorating trends that are

being used in home design.

Fenwick & Company designs and

stages several show homes every year

and it’s always a welcomed challenge to

create something that is unique and still

has a ‘wow factor.’ In return, we are often

asked to replicate these looks for clients

or asked how they may go about doing it

themselves.

Redecorating to get that ‘show home

feel’ is something that many people

like to experiment with on their own.

However, I must say, creating the perfect

By Lynn Fenwick B.I.D.

How to get thatSHOWHOME FEEL


feel in a show home is not as easy as

most think. A lot of thought, planning,

and shopping goes on behind the scenes

so don’t feel discouraged if things

don’t work as smoothly as you expect.

Even after years of staging, we still get

overwhelmed with options! However, it is

always a fun process and the results are

always worth it. We would like to give you

some designer tips to help you through

your experience:

First impressionsThe first impression when you walk

through the front door is very important.

It sets the tone of the house and its

interest makes guests curious to see what

exciting details are around the corner.

The foyer of the house should be

clean, fresh, and welcoming. Having an

interesting piece of artwork or a nice

bench or sofa table in this area creates

immediate interest when you walk

through the door.

Less is moreA common mistake that many people

make is over decorating their home.

Most people will cover all of their

available surfaces with family pictures

and various knick-knacks that they have

collected. We suggest that you try to

collect all of these photos together and

create one simple collage in one area,

and coordinate them with matching

frames or a few dierent frames that

complement each other. This way it

becomes a feature. We usually limit

ourselves to 1-3 items per surface to

keep it feeling clean.

This tip also applies to furniture. It’s

important not to overcrowd your space

with furniture. Analyze your space – is

there any extra furniture that you don’t

use regularly? Can you rearrange your

furniture to make the space feel more

open, but still function in the way that

you use it?


Feature placementOne of the key things that we have to

keep in mind while we are staging a

home is that whichever way you turn,

there should be something interesting to

look at. This doesn’t mean that every wall

needs to have a large piece of artwork, but

there shouldn’t be any large void spaces.

Also, to keep in mind that everything in

one sight should flow together well and

not fight with each other.

For example, there shouldn’t be two

pieces of artwork that can be seen at

once that have contrasting colours,

or one piece that is very linear while

the other is more ‘organic.’ If there are

three bare walls in one sight line that we

feel need to be filled, we may alternate

between a large picture/canvas, a piece

of metal artwork, and mirrors – because it

can be di cult to match dierent pieces

of artwork together.

The same rule applies when it comes

to centerpieces – the items in one area

should not fight. Since we have many

surfaces to fill, we come across the

challenge of coordinating all of these

items together without being redundant.

We often switch between vases/flowers,

decorative statues/ornaments, decorative

bowls, and candlesticks.

Colour coordinationIt’s important to have colour throughout

a house, but equally as important to

not overwhelm it. Our rule of thumb is

to use one or two neutral colours (one

light and one a couple of shades darker)

and limit ourselves to one or two bold

accent colours to compliment. These

bold colours should be limited to feature

walls. Then carry these same colours

throughout the house using accessories!

Lighting is keyNew light fixtures can make a big

dierence when it comes to sprucing up

your home. Many new fixtures are unique

and act as both functional lighting and

a piece of art at the same time. Although

they can be pricey, it’s an important

investment and a simple and exciting

Lynn FenwickFenwick and Company Interior Design tel 204.489.5151 fax 204.487.0719 e-mail [email protected] web www.fenwickinteriordesign.ca blog fenwickinteriordesign.blogspot.com like us on facebook:www.facebook.com/FenwickCompany

way to get that ‘wow factor’ through

your home.

The most important thing to remember

is that whichever tips you use, your home

still has to reflect your personal style. The

time and eort spent on analyzing your

style and implementing that into your

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Business Profile

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Photography by Duality Photographic

ICAN Construction & Renovation

THE POWER OF WORD-OF-MOUTH

RYAN INGIMUNDSON STARTED ICAN Construction &

Renovation in 2005 in response to customer demand for a

hands on approach and a quality conscious builder. Full-time

journeyman carpenter and a superintendent in training for a

large construction firm, Ryan spent his weekends and evenings

working on his own projects including home renovation and

new builds. As his reputation grew, Ryan found that prospective

clients were eager for him to facilitate their home building and

renovation projects.

“The positive feedback I received while working on my own

ventures was phenomenal!” says Ryan. “It just developed from

there, so I decided to start my own construction firm where

I was responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of

workmanship. Ten years strong and we’re finding that ICAN’s


projects are really expanding as the company evolves.”

ICAN has grown to include 7 full-time employees who

were vetted by Ryan for their work ethic and commitment to

excellence in all aspects of home renovations from structural

work to windows, doors and finishing details.

Plumbing and electrical trades are a hand-picked network of

professionals. “They know that we pride ourselves on exceeding

provincial codes and baseline quality requirements as well as

high standards and refusing to cut corners. They know that

nothing short of perfect is what we aspire to.”

“Renovation projects especially are an ever changing entity;

the minute you open up a structure, things are never what they

seem. Having to deal with that uncertainty and going that extra

mile to make sure that things are done properly and brought up

“Renovation projects especially are an ever changing entity; the minute you open up a structure, things are never what they seem. Having to deal with that uncertainty and going that extra mile to make sure that things are done properly and brought up to today’s standards at a competitive price is our aim,” says Ryan.


to today’s standards at a competitive price is our aim,” says Ryan.

Bonnie and Andrew are ICAN clients who have recently

moved into their newly renovated house in Westwood.

Frustrated with looking at houses in new developments and

the additional expenses the couple concluded that they really

wanted to stay in their established community. Fortunately,

their search for a house led them to Ryan.

“Ryan had purchased the 1968-built house we were looking

at and he was going to renovate it anyway, so we bought the

ICAN Construction & Renovation are earning the trust of their clients and have all the professional designations of a top-flight renovations company, such as memberships with the Manitoba Home Builders Association, Renomark and the Better Business Bureau.


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house under the pretext that it was going to be renovated.

When we first met him, we were so impressed with what we

had seen of his work and talking to him. He really made us

feel at ease with a realistic approach to our wants, expectations

and needs. For us, it just clicked.”

“The ICAN crew was friendly, and took a lot of pride in what

they were doing. Ryan says he always instills in his crew to build

the house like it was going to be their own. You could tell that

was their mind-set,” says Bonnie.

“Ryan introduced us to an interior decorator who helped

us select finishes, colours, tiles and lighting. The final result

is amazing; stunning in fact!”

ICAN Construction & Renovation are earning the trust of

their clients and have all the professional designations of a

top-flight renovations company, such as memberships with

the Manitoba Home Builders Association, Renomark and the

Better Business Bureau.

For further details on ICAN Construction & Renovation,

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Tips & Tricks

Knowing your options for HOME HEATING CAN PAY

IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET to purchase an existing home, build

a new home or renovate the home you are currently living in, it

can really pay to understand the di� erent costs associated with

various types of heating systems. Manitoba experiences some of

the coldest winters in Canada so it is no surprise that almost 60

per cent of a typical Manitoba home’s energy bill is for heating.

Water heating is the second largest use of energy in your home,

accounting for almost 15 per cent of your annual energy costs.

The energy source you use for heating your home and water

can have a substantial impact on the size of your energy bills.

As a homeowner, home and water heating systems are one of

the few purchase decisions that come with two price tags. The

fi rst price tag is the upfront cost which can vary signifi cantly

among heating systems. For example, the typical cost to install

an electric forced air furnace is $2,000 to $3,000 (without an

electrical panel upgrade), whereas a high-e� ciency natural

gas furnace installation can run between $3,500 to $5,500. It

may appear that the less expensive system is the one with the

lowest upfront price tag, but this isn’t necessarily the case. What

you need to also consider is the second price tag, which is the

Courtesy of Manitoba Hydro

cost to operate the heating system over its life. For example, it

costs $1,274 annually to heat a typical Manitoba home using an

electric furnace based on current energy rates. It would cost

$666 annually to heat that same home with a high-e� ciency

natural gas furnace. That equates to savings of over $600 per

year. When you consider that the average life of a heating

system is 25 years, your total lifetime cost to own the electric

furnace is $33,850 and $22,150 for the natural gas furnace.

When considering the total lifetime cost (which is the cost

to buy and install the system, plus the cost to operate over its

life) you can save almost $12,000 by choosing a natural gas

heating system.

The concept of total lifetime cost also applies to your water

heating equipment. For example, a 60-gallon electric water

heater in a typical Manitoba home (2.4 people living in the

home) would cost approximately $800 to $1,200 upfront,

and approximately $290 per year to operate. Over a 10-year

period the total lifetime cost of that electric water tank would

be $3,700. In comparison, a power-vented natural gas water

heater (with an energy factor of 0.67) in the same home would


cost approximately $1,700 to $1,900 to install and $123 per year

to operate. The natural gas water heater in this example would

have a total lifetime cost of $3,130.

One of the realities of water heating systems is we don’t

typically plan ahead for their replacement. It’s not uncommon

with older systems to wake up one day with no hot water or a

leaking water tank in our basement. In the rush to replace our

tank quickly, we don’t have the time to look into our options.

If your water heater is nearing the end of its life (average life

of water heaters is 10 years) now is the time to start thinking

about what kind of heating system you want to have installed.

A planned and well thought-out replacement of your water

heater could end up saving you hundreds of dollars.

Whether you are in the market for a heating system for your

home or water, Manitoba Hydro recommends that you carefully

look into the options available to you. Consider various factors

such as how energy e�cient the system is, the total lifetime

cost (not just the upfront cost) and the environmental or

comfort benefits the heating system may o�er. When you are

ready to purchase a new heating system speak to a reputable

and licensed contractor. A contractor who is a member of

the Manitoba chapter of the HRAI (Heating Refrigeration Air

Conditioning Institute) is a good place to start. It’s always a good

idea to get quotations in writing from multiple contractors so

you can compare and get the best value for your investment.

Contractors should not charge for estimates. Finally, you should

know that Manitoba Hydro is here to help, whether you want

more information on heating systems or want to take advantage

of one of our many Power Smart Programs, including on-bill

financing. Visit hydro.mb.ca/heating for more information or

to use an interactive online calculator for a customized estimate

on annual operating and total lifetime costs of heating systems

for your home.

“ Manitoba experiences some of the coldest winters in Canada so it is no surprise that almost 60 per cent of a typical Manitoba home’s energy bill is for heating.”


Feature

THERE’S ALWAYS a tipping point that

motivates homeowners to proceed with

major home renovations. For Trevor

and Jenny, it was the fact that despite

the spacious dimensions of their 1912

Crescentwood character home, there

was no space for a sit-down family

dinner in the kitchen.

“Our old kitchen was definitely not an

eat-in kitchen,” says Jenny. “Originally,

Family time in a quality kitchen

we had a bar counter and we got to the

point where we’d line up our three kids

against the wall to eat their dinner in

front of the TV. Trevor would go and eat

in the living room while I’d hover around

the kids until they finished. We both

came to the conclusion that this is not

the best way to have a family dinner and

we couldn’t procrastinate any longer.”

That’s when the couple, after doing

By Margaret Anne Fehr | Photography by John Johnston

All Canadian Renovations – character homes are their specialty

their due diligence searching out quotes,

references and such, decided to hire

Tony Teunis and the crew of All

Canadian Renovations (ACR) to re-unite

their growing brood around a common

dinner table.

“A former butler’s pantry and stairway

was the key to re-configuring the

kitchen to make way for an eat-in

space,” says Tony. “There was a butler’s

stairway that we took out and that

required extensive engineering. We

removed walls, changed doorways, and

removed some of the oak wainscoting

in the stairwell to match things up. In

combination, these changes freed up an

extra four feet in the kitchen itself.”

Jenny and Trevor were careful to

choose cabinets that honoured the rest

of the wood trim in the adjoining rooms.

Oak cabinets with a predominant grain,

raised panels and Caramel stain were

their choices. Topped with a mottled

pattern granite countertop, the kitchen

feels ‘new’ says Jenny but has enough of

the vibe of the ‘old’, so it doesn’t feel out

of place.”

The microwave oven is located in

the bank of cabinets over the appliance

garage. Jenny says, “Our whole family is

addicted to peanut butter so that’s where

the peanut butter, bread and toaster are

kept.” A granite shelf adds a prep area to

this busy portion of the kitchen.

Taking advantage of 9 foot ceilings,

the cabinets extend full height to provide

maximum storage potential. Corrective

alterations were necessary because “the


space was super out of square,” says

Tony, “so we needed to drop the ceiling

about 5 inches to make everything level.”

Both Trevor and Jenny appreciate the

painstaking craftsmanship that the ACR

crew provided in matching the new wood

trims in doors and windows to the original

trims in the rest of the house. Trevor gives

props to ACR’s expertise in moving a

door frame to accommodate the kitchen

pocket door. “Ken had to move the door

frame to cut part of the stairwell paneling

that goes up the stairs and make it blend

and flow, and we think he did a superb job.

You wouldn’t even know that the original

frame had to be moved!”

Other basic updates needed attention

adds Tony. “We put air conditioning in

the home, so there were cables to deal

with. We got rid of most the knob and

tube wiring throughout the house. We

did some really nice wallpapering in the

hallway to match up the old look. When

it was all done, it looks original but it’s all

been re-done.”

Trevor and Jenny have had their

expectations fulfilled and then some. “Tony

was constantly in contact to ensure that the

job was progressing properly,” says Trevor.

“He and his crew answered any questions

we had. His sub-contractors were all

fantastic people — very approachable, very

willing to hear us out.”

Meantime, Tony and his crew were

in their element. “I love this stu�!” says

Tony. “It’s definitely not for the faint of

heart. Structurally there was an amazing

amount of work to be done. But that’s

what we’re about! Not every reno

company is good at it.”

“When we do our estimates, we guess

to our experience and what we’re going

to find. So there’s not a lot of extra

charges. We know enough about working

in these old houses and what to expect.”

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URBAN TRENDSThe vibrant autumn leaves are swirling and are announcing the best

time to choose a new hearth appliance to compliment your home

or business. Any of these great products will help create a warm and

inviting space that you and your visitors, whether they are personal

or professional, are sure to enjoy!

All products are available at FLAME & COMFORT,

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Savannah BLST21

The Savannah BLST21 see-through

fireplace is only 11” deep, which

showcases its linear style burner

and is highlighted by its River

Glass and River Pebble media.

It’s super slim profile allows for

endless residential or commercial

installation possibilities.

Dimplex Windham and Winterstein media consoles

Accessorize an o�ce public area or a

private den in your home with one of these

beautiful yet functional media consoles

from Dimplex. Both the Windham and

Winterstein contemporary cabinets have

nooks for storage, but most importantly they

showcase a Dimplex 25” electric fireplace

with heater. Each model o�ers optional

selections for burner choice: logs or modern

media and the Windham o�ers two cabinet

finish selections: Mocha or Silver Charcoal.


Freestanding gas stoves

Showcase beauty and functional e ciency

with the new G958 and G963 and Mirage

18 and Mirage 30 freestanding gas stoves

from Pacific Energy. Marrying the innovative

high e ciency gas fired direct vent heating

technology from Pacific Energy with either

their colorful porcelain cladding or the

Piazzetta ceramic cladding with Aluker

interior panels is a recipe for success. The

choice of a classic log set or a contemporary

glass burner will allow you the versatility to

match the design and décor of any room.

Dagan toolset and screen

Dress up any fireplace with these sophisticated

fireplace accessories from Dagan Industries!

The 7632 toolset and the AH-GS-SN glass and

satin nickel fire screen will be sure to meet any

functional or decorative fireplace needs.

RSF Energy Focus 320 wood Fireplace

Gather around the best wood

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Feature


By Margaret Anne Fehr

BOLD +

BEAUTIFUL!Nu-Life Kitchens

revives bland kitchen

RECENT NU-LIFE KITCHENS clients might

actually think for a minute that they’re in

the wrong house! That’s how dramatic

a change Nu-life Kitchens created in

working their magic in bringing a dated

kitchen with zero visual impact to one

that exudes personality, sophistication

and visual excitement.

Nu-Life Kitchens brand of kitchen

renewal has been gaining momentum

for many years as a locally owned and

operated cabinet refacing company in

Winnipeg. For homeowners considering

a kitchen renovation, the company

provides a solution based on many

attractive features, cost savings being

top of the list.

Sheri Anderson of Nu-Life Kitchens

says, “Clients don’t have to throw

out features they have invested in when

having a Nu-Life Kitchen installed. For

example, if they’ve already invested in

granite countertops, door and drawer

hardware and backsplashes, there’s no AFTER


reason to have to replace them. We are

able to work with existing materials to

create a totally new look, helping our

clients to enjoy significant savings in

the process.”

A recent Nu-Life Kitchens renovation

is an astounding example! The clients’

previous kitchen had an ecient working

layout, worth retaining, but the finishes

were sorely dated including an old

style stain that had zero impact within

the space.

The introduction of a two-tone

colour palette was the key to the

transformation. “The clients went with

two tones for the kitchen.”

says Sheri. “Wall cabinets were refaced

in a contemporary Shaker-style door in

Zambukka, a rich charcoal hue exhibiting

strong textures and multi-varied grains.”

The island provides a contrasting

counterpoint in both colour and style.

“The clients chose a colour called Fresco

in a flat door style,” says Sheri. “It is very

modern with white and grey colour

tones and has a texture you can feel.

It’s a fantastic combination and very

pleasing to the eye.”

The clients were able to retain

their current granite countertops and

backsplash to work in harmony with the

existing flooring for a kitchen colour

scheme that pops!

Other modifications include increasing

the height of the upper cabinets by

adding boxes on top to give the kitchen

a grander and more sophisticated look.

A modern Shaker crown moulding adds

a custom touch and a light valence was

installed to cleverly conceal the under

cabinet lighting.

The dated open shelf to the left of the

kitchen window was replaced with an

enclosed cabinet for an ultra-seamless

profile.

As an accent, an aluminum frame door

with satin glass and Blum flip-up hinges

is placed above the window, creating a

storage feature that is both elegant

and functional.

And with a nod to fostering kitchen

serenity, soft-close hinges were added

to all the doors.

And the time frame for this astounding

makeover delighted this couple to

no end – a mere five days from start

to finish! Sheri reminds, “Our cabinet

refacing products and services

are half the cost of a full kitchen

renovation.”

Nu-Life Kitchens o�ers free in-home

consultations where cabinet refacing

options, colors and designs are

presented. The company showroom

located at 7-851 Lagimodiere Blvd

provides displays, colors and door

styles. Hours: Monday – Thursday

9:00-4:30, Friday 9:00 – 3:00 and

Saturday 10:00 – 1:00. Visit their

website at www.nulifekitchens.com

“ The clients were able to retain their current granite countertops and backsplash to work in harmony with the existing flooring for a kitchen colour scheme that pops!”

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Feature

IF THERE WAS EVER an exciting time to discuss windows and

doors, the time is now. New technology – beautiful views –

more colours and accessories – natural light and fresh air. This

combination just might have the biggest impact on your home

renovation; so go with glass.

These are some of the biggest trends for windows and doors

in 2015:

Oversized OpeningsHomeowners are drawn to natural light

like never before. Anders Brandstrom

from Green Brand Solutions Inc.

comments, “Customers are now

considering cutting new openings into

their walls to ‘bring the outside in.’ It

By Aynsley Dueck, Marketing Manager, DUXTON Windows & Doors

GO WITH GLASSWindow & Door Trends 2015


really opens up the space and updates

the look of the home.” Replacing smaller

openings with large, spanning openings

also improves the light quality, and that

natural light can even contribute to the

health of the homeowners.

Some homes already have the benefit

of large openings, especially on the

front of the house, but the wood frames

have since rotted out. Fiberglass frames

work well to achieve the large size

requirements, even with triple pane glass,

and fewer mullions.

With technological advancements

in insulating glass, large openings can

also be comfortable. The combination

of argon gas and customizable low

emissivity coatings creates a better

insulating window, in hot summers and

cold winters. A good window expert can

even provide advice on how to tailor

glass that faces di�erent elevations, while

considering roof overhangs, shade from

nearby trees, the quantity of windows,

and the size of the room.

Bold FramesIn recent years, white frames have been

popular for two main reasons – simplicity

and cost. White continues to be strong,

and as a classic colour, it will never go out

of style. But in recent years, homeowners

are looking to other neutral colours –

black, silver, slate, and dark brown. With

modern technology, these colours are

now available for the interior or exterior.

“Black has been especially popular

recently,” comments Anders Brandstrom.

“It blends in with wood siding or stucco

on the exterior – and on the interior

it contrasts nicely with light walls and

wood flooring.”

Infinity GlassInfinity pools create a lovely illusion of

endless water. In the same way, infinity

glass creates the illusion of an endless

space. When windows stretch floor-

to-ceiling, or at least to the floor, they

eliminate the usual boundary between

interior exterior spaces. The result is a

brighter, more spacious-feeling room,

with the calming e�ect of nature.

Fresh AirHomeowners are asking for greater

access to fresh air. Venting windows,

or operators, used to be smaller, and

allowed less air passage. Now, with

stronger frames and tougher hardware,

crank windows such as casements and

awnings can stretch 7’ or 8’ wide or tall,

respectively. With such a big operator,

the view is virtually unobstructed.

Doors should also be considered

for access to fresh air. Sliding doors

are convenient, as they do not use up

any additional space inside or outside

when open. Swinging doors can o�er

ventilation with disappearing screens or

storm doors. Many homeowners prefer

the disappearing screens, as they do not

cover up ‘statement’ front doors with

unique design details.

Clerestory WindowsClerestory windows have been

particularly popular in recent residential

projects. They are typically horizontal

windows in rooms with high ceilings.

Often grouped in sets of three or more,

the repetition or rhythm is an attractive

architectural element. These windows

can also provide natural ventilation with

electric operators, controlled by a switch.

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ASSOCIATIONS

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association UNIT 1-1420 CLARENCE AVE Winnipeg (204) 925-2560 [email protected] www.homebuilders.mb.ca

BATHROOMS

WC Potts 1030 ST. JAMES ST Winnipeg (204) 774-2626 [email protected] www.wcpotts.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies (4 Winnipeg locations) 2366 McPhillips Street (204) 940-4043 600 Pembina Highway (204) 940-4040 200 Meadowood Drive (204) 940-4042 3660 Portage Ave. West (204) 940-4041 www.mcmunnandyates.com

Olympic Building Centre 1783 DUGALD RD Winnipeg (204) 661-8600 www.OlympicBuildingCentre.ca

Star Building Materials 16 SPEERS RD Winnipeg (204) 233-8687 www.starbuildingmaterials.ca

CABINET REFACING

Nu-Life Kitchens 7 - 851 LAGIMODIERE BLVD Winnipeg (204) 918-5120 www.nulifekitchens.com

COUNTERTOPS

Craftline Countertops 16 - 1500 REGENT AVE Winnipeg (204) 233-3097 www.craftlinecountertops.com

Western Marble & Tile Ltd 1321 YUKON AVE Winnipeg (204) 774-0537 [email protected] www.wmgt.ca

FIREPLACE & SOFA GALLERY

Flame & Comfort 318 LOGAN AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 943-5263 [email protected] www.flameandcomfort.com

GLASS & VINYL GRAPHICS

MPD Glass & Vinyl Graphics 853 MARION ST Winnipeg (204) 237-7011 [email protected] www.mpdglass.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning 2621 PORTAGE AVE Winnipeg (204) 888-6663 [email protected] www.reliableheatair.ca

HOME ORGANIZATION

For Space Sake 1824 GRANT AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 488-2633 www.forspacesake.com

RENOVATORS

All Canadian Renovations Ltd. 980 Elgin Avenue Winnipeg (204) 779-6900 www.acrltd.ca

Character Homes 855 MARION Winnipeg (204) 237-4294 [email protected]

Harwood Design Builders #3 - 1080 WAVERLEY STREET Winnipeg (204) 293-3151 [email protected] www.harwoodbuilders.com

ICAN Construction & Renovation Winnipeg (204) 799-5029 www.ican-construction.com

KAT Renovations Winnipeg (204) 782-3905 [email protected] www.katreno.com

Make It Home Winnipeg (204) 290-8113 [email protected] www.makeithome.ca

SUNROOMS / PATIO COVERS

Glastar Enclosures 265 SUTHERLAND AVE Winnipeg (204) 940-3030 [email protected] www.sunshadeltd.com

Lumon Canada Winnipeg (844) 655-8666 (toll free) www.lumon.ca

TILE & STONE

Torino Tile & Stone #5 - 3 ST MARY’S RD Winnipeg (204) 233-4148 www.torinotile.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

Duxton Windows & Doors 45 HIGGINS AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 339-6456 www.duxtonwindows.com

KITCHENS

Hawthorne Kitchens 465 EDISON AVE Winnipeg (204) 663-5022 [email protected] www.hawthornekitchenscanada.com

Kitchen Craft 1500 REGENT AVE W Winnipeg (204) 661-6977 www.kitchencraft.com

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Charisma the design experience 388 ACADEMY RD Winnipeg (204) 487-6994 [email protected] www.charismadesign.ca

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Over & Above Custom Homes & Renovation Ltd UNIT-1-12 MCGILLIVRAY PLACE Winnipeg (204) 999-5351 www.overandaboveconstruction.com

Parkhill Renovations #203 - 3303 PORTAGE AVE Winnipeg (204) 982-2930 [email protected] www.parkhillhomes.ca

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ASSOCIATIONS

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association UNIT 1-1420 CLARENCE AVE Winnipeg (204) 925-2560 [email protected] www.homebuilders.mb.ca

BATHROOMS

WC Potts 1030 ST. JAMES ST Winnipeg (204) 774-2626 [email protected] www.wcpotts.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies (4 Winnipeg locations) 2366 McPhillips Street (204) 940-4043 600 Pembina Highway (204) 940-4040 200 Meadowood Drive (204) 940-4042 3660 Portage Ave. West (204) 940-4041 www.mcmunnandyates.com

Olympic Building Centre 1783 DUGALD RD Winnipeg (204) 661-8600 www.OlympicBuildingCentre.ca

Star Building Materials 16 SPEERS RD Winnipeg (204) 233-8687 www.starbuildingmaterials.ca

CABINET REFACING

Nu-Life Kitchens 7 - 851 LAGIMODIERE BLVD Winnipeg (204) 918-5120 www.nulifekitchens.com

COUNTERTOPS

Craftline Countertops 16 - 1500 REGENT AVE Winnipeg (204) 233-3097 www.craftlinecountertops.com

Western Marble & Tile Ltd 1321 YUKON AVE Winnipeg (204) 774-0537 [email protected] www.wmgt.ca

FIREPLACE & SOFA GALLERY

Flame & Comfort 318 LOGAN AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 943-5263 [email protected] www.flameandcomfort.com

GLASS & VINYL GRAPHICS

MPD Glass & Vinyl Graphics 853 MARION ST Winnipeg (204) 237-7011 [email protected] www.mpdglass.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning 2621 PORTAGE AVE Winnipeg (204) 888-6663 [email protected] www.reliableheatair.ca

HOME ORGANIZATION

For Space Sake 1824 GRANT AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 488-2633 www.forspacesake.com

RENOVATORS

All Canadian Renovations Ltd. 980 Elgin Avenue Winnipeg (204) 779-6900 www.acrltd.ca

Character Homes 855 MARION Winnipeg (204) 237-4294 [email protected]


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Duxton Windows & Doors 45 HIGGINS AVENUE Winnipeg (204) 339-6456 www.duxtonwindows.com

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Hawthorne Kitchens 465 EDISON AVE Winnipeg (204) 663-5022 [email protected] www.hawthornekitchenscanada.com

Kitchen Craft 1500 REGENT AVE W Winnipeg (204) 661-6977 www.kitchencraft.com

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Parkhill Renovations #203 - 3303 PORTAGE AVE Winnipeg (204) 982-2930 [email protected] www.parkhillhomes.ca

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Expert Advice

AS HOMEOWNERS, we pay attention to the value of our houses. We all

know that for years kitchen and bathroom renovations have been at the

top when it comes to return on investment (ROI) but did you realize that

your garage is also at the top of the list? With an expected ROI of almost 65

per cent, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value report,

having a garage is worth a lot of money. So why do almost 70 per cent of

homeowners admit that their garage is too full of clutter to even hold their

car? It’s time to take back all that great usable space.

Here are my five steps to helping you create a space

that is more than just a spot to put the garden tools.

1. GET EVERYTHING OFF THE GROUND

The size of your garage is very important when realizing its true value. If

your garage looks big, it’s worth more! Being able to see the entire floor

makes a room more spacious. Utilize racks and wall storage systems like the

Gladiator GearTrack to get awkward items like bicycles, rakes and shovels

up and out of the way.

2. PAINT THE FLOOR OR ADD TILES

Seeing as much of the floor as possible is key to visually maximizing your

garage, but no one wants to see a floor covered in stains from the car or

the lawnmower. Choose paint or a tile designed specifically for floors so

that it will last. When picking a colour, go with something that will hide any

future stains and marks. I personally like a charcoal grey because it not only

hides the scu�s from everyday use, it also hides dust and dirt that blows in

when the garage door is left open.

3. HIDE THE SPORTS GEAR

Too often the garage becomes the home of bulky sports gear like

hockey bags or golf clubs. These awkward bags are always getting in the

way or falling over. Look for storage unit on wheels to hide all of the

uncooperative items behind closed doors. Now

everything has a place and is contained.

4. ADD LIGHT

The biggest downfall of most garages is the lack of

light. While saving wall space for storage instead of

windows is a great idea, it’s very important to add

light fixtures to ensure that your garage is bright. A

well-lit garage is important for safety as well. Being

able to see any possible hazards is very important to

ensuring everyone’s safety.

5. CUSTOMIZE TO MEET YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS

Like a backyard, every homeowner uses their

garage di�erently. Having the ability to customize

your storage solutions is key to making any space

meet your needs. Choose a garage storage system

that allows you to build and customize based on

your available areas just like you would a kitchen;

adding shelves, racks and storage exactly where

you need it. Also consider choosing a system that

allows you to grow. Being able to add-on or make

changes will give you flexibility in the long term.

GARAGE ORGANIZATION By Carson Arthur

Carson Arthur is an international landscape designer with a focus on environmentally friendly design. He is HGTV’s Critical Listing landscape guru and appears regularly on TV, writes for various publications about outdoor design and is the author of the sold out book Garden Designs for Outdoor Living. Visit carsonarthur.com


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Dear Kevin,

Excellent craftsmanship and professionalism all around, we couldn't be happier! KAT RENO took out the wall and post and that just opened those two small rooms right up. My shoebox kitchen is now huge! You have really incredible workers - very focused, knowledgeable and detailed (and very patient with me).

A big THANK YOU,Starla

manitoba home decor & renovations - oct/nov 2015

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