Full Home Design,
Tommie Silver Award Winner 2016

About This Project

The purpose for this renovation was very personal to the client. Originally the home was redecorated by Creative Touch Interiors under the direction of the homeowner’s wife who passed away prior to finalizing plans for further renovations. Because of this pre-existing relationship, the homeowner Len hired Creative Touch for a complete home redesign. The renovation served as a therapeutic way to move forward as well as to honor his wife’s memory.

To creatively make use of space, the original floor plan was kept intact. However, significant updates were made to the kitchen, the main floor living room and downstairs entertainment room as well as cosmetic updates throughout the home. All existing kitchen cabinets and appliances were sold, and the funds were put toward the renovation budget, allowing for completely new cabinetry and stainless steel appliances to be installed for a vastly updated modern look. Flooring for the kitchen was selected to compliment the existing colour palettes and living room carpeting which were a part of the original re-decorating project. Every detail was selected to create unity and flow between new and existing elements. Incorporating some of the existing furniture into the design saved expense allowing for additional improvements to the space.

The main floor living room fireplace was completely replaced with a new, energy efficient unit. The underutilized entertainment room was transformed by re-facing the existing fireplace to create a dramatic feature wall. A complementary feature wall with functional cabinetry was installed to house entertainment wiring. The result is a warm, inviting, and functional space. Environmental considerations include repurposing the original cabinetry and appliances, the energy efficient fireplace in the main floor living room and new energy star rated appliances in the kitchen. A humidifier was also installed to extend the lifespan of the hardwood flooring. Investing in quality finishing materials extends the longevity of the home, reducing unnecessary waste.

The homeowner loved the result, the experience, the overall function, and the flow. The aesthetic balance achieved in this renovation allowed the client to close a chapter in his life, and look forward to a new beginning in the Okanagan.

Testimonial:

“Paulette, I want to thank you for transforming my Kelowna home into my retirement sanctuary. You took my needs and wants, and then presented me with some inspiring creative design ideas and concepts that changed my entire house into a beautiful home that I am very pleased and proud of. I was impressed and appreciative for how you worked interactively with me through every stage of the renovation, keeping me informed on costs, schedule and challenges. Your superb choice of elegant furniture, unique paint colors, stylish accessories, and interesting artwork were brilliant. Your coordination and effort to bring it all together was exceptional. I was also impressed with your composure in dealing with difficult challenges and problems and coming up with expedient solutions. Through your professionalism, determination and quality of work, you have given me a home that is truly outstanding. Paulette, thanks to you and your trades’ team, you have made me one happy customer.”

Len
Kelowna, BC.