Renovation of the Month 
October 2009
Modernistic Cool
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Imaginative space planning, original design aesthetic, and streamline organization were the goals of this renovation and they were surely surpassed.
Originally built in 1990, the 2000 square feet townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths featured a roof top deck and terrace. Although designed in a clean and contemporary style, after 8 years, the owners wanted to better the home’s organization and function, implement an aesthetic update as well as to create a more open floor plan for entertaining.
Through a collaboration of the designer’s inputs along with the client’s needs, in just under a year the home was transformed into a space that is family friendly by day yet still has a dynamic lounge feel by night.
About the Builder
Klondike Contracting specializes in Design Build construction and property maintenance services for commercial and residential property owners, managers and business owners in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Since 1998, Klondike Contracting has built a solid reputation for providing professional, reputable and reliable services. What sets Klondike apart from its competitors is its ability to adapt to clients’ individual needs. From high-end renovations to cost-effective tenant improvement work or yearly property maintenance, Klondike’s goal is to ensure client satisfaction. Klondike’s team of professional designers, architects, engineers & consultants, craftsmen & trades people, as well as office support staff, strives to delivery quality work at highly competitive prices.
Klondike was awarded a Georgie Award in 2007 for Best Kitchen Renovation in BC and has since been a finalist for numerous Georgie & SAM Awards in various categories.
For more information, visit www.klondikecontracting.com or call (604) 708-3337.
Renovator:
Date Completed:
December 2008
Location:
Vancouver, BC
Services Performed:
- installed skylights and lighting
- custom mill work and custom designed single steel stringer with walnut treads
- new flooring and paint
- new range hood, stove top, cabinetry
Budget:
N/A
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