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inside 14 HOMEFRONT
The Kelowna housing market in review.
33 OUTSIDETreat your winter concrete with TLC.
34 PROFILEMake your home a destination.
36 COMMUNITYModular living offers quick construction.
54 SPECIALISTInnovative glass solution for high-end homeowners.
56 PAPERWORKThe value of a title search.
58 COMMUNITYDevelopment aimed at lock-and-leave boomers.
60 COMMUNITYArchitect-designed townhomes
18 CHBA-CODIRECTORYYour guide to all the members of the Canadian Home Builders Association of the Central Okanagan.
SPECIAL SECTION: LivingAtHome38 FEATURE
Setting up the right home office.
41 PRACTICALChoose the ideal fireplace.
43 DECORThe kitchen is a happening place.
45 TRANSFORMChange a winter room with colour and light.
46 FEATUREHow to find the best bedding ever.
48 FEATURE2012 Trends: Green is the new black.
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10 EXPERTSQuestions for home professionals.
62 CHBA-CODIRECTORYYour guide to all the members of the Canadian Home Builders Association of the Central Okanagan.
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IT’STOMMIEtimeAGAIN
And the winner is...well, we don’t yet, but in this winter issue of Niche, we are proud to be able to present you with the finalists for the 2011 Tommies (nickname for the Thompson Okanagan Housing Awards), freshly an-
nounced as we headed to press. Enjoy a photo spread of some of the truly superb submissions that were received this year. You’ll learn who the winners are in our spring issue.
The annual Tommie awards are given out to entrants for excellence in the home building industry. The time that goes into tabulating and judging the submissions, then organizing the annual Tommie award gala is staggering. It’s a great tribute to the expertise and professionalism of all within the industry. The award night is spectacular, a real show, and an opportunity for peers in the home building indus-try to congratulate each other and themselves for their hard work...and just have a darn good time.
Our special section this issue celebrates different aspects of living at home: en-tertaining, working, playing, relaxing...and how to enhance the experience. You’ll learn how to arrange your kitchen to make it really people-friendly, optimize the home office experience, choose the best bedding. Considering that it is the cold season, you’ll also appreciate tips on picking the best fireplace and brightening up gloomy rooms to beat the winter blahs. As well, we take you on the annual tour called Hot Holiday Homes. A fundraiser for Ballet Kelowna, this annual event features six amazing residences decorated to holiday perfection by professionals that the public can visit over a course of two evenings. Along the way are food and wine samplings, gift items for sale and entertainment.
Elsewhere in this issue of Niche, you’ll find the usual practical articles, profiles and expert advice of inter-est to homeowners. And don’t forget the ever useful directory of CHBACO members...speaking of which, since the last issue of Niche, there have been an impressive ten new members in the association. Check out who they are in our newsy column Dig.
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For the past 20 years, Tommie has been recognized as the symbol of excellence for the home-building industry in the Central Okanagan. As you page through the Tommie finalists for 2011 featured here in Niche, you’ll see the latest in trends, innovative designs, incredible homes, and
outstanding renovations. They are indeed the “best of the best,” showcasing our industry’s talents and our unique style of Okanagan architecture.
Ever wonder how it all works? The Canadian Homebuilders Association Central Okanagan presents the Tommie awards once a year. The awards invite participation from builders, renovators, developers, suppliers, trade contractors, interior designers and other professionals in the industry. The categories include everything from single family to multi-family construction and renovations, kitchen and master suite design, excel-lence in outdoor living space, energy efficiency, and marketing.
The entries are judged anonymously by a group of industry professionals from outside of our region. The submis-sion criteria is specific and each entry is reviewed objectively based on a written submission with accompanying photos. The judging takes place in late fall under the supervision of auditors from Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants. The scores are tabulated and finalists are chosen.
This year’s finalists were announced on December 6th and are currently featured here in Niche. Our winners will be celebrated at the Tommie Gold Gala Event on January 28th at the rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna.
Congratulations to Tommie, to its current final-ists and to its past hold recipients, for celebrat-ing 20 years of success and defining excellence in our industry.
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A Flurry of New Members for CHBA-COP.J DeVries Construction of Vernon has been developing their quality builder reputation since 1983. Their expertise is new home construction, renovations, millwork, leasehold improvements and renovations on commercial properties. P.J. DeVries Construction has five journeyman carpenters plus apprentices and experienced personnel in furniture making, tile setting and millwork. The company has on its shelves both Georgie and Tommie awards.
Centra Windows Inc., headquartered in Langley, has branch offices in Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo and Victoria. Since 1984 it has served the home improvement and construction industry. Now it controls the process from start to finish, manufac-turing a premium line of vinyl windows engineered for B.C.. A second branch office opened in Kelowna in 2002 to serve the Valley. Centra has pulled in Georgies and awards from B.C. Gas and B.C. Hydro’s home energy conservation programs.
West 2 East Cabinetry is an internationally recognized design firm, opened in 2004 by kitchen designer Ken Veach. A staff of professionals coordinate their work with architects, interior designers, artisans and craftsmen to produce the best in kitchen designs. They believe every home deserves a custom kitchen design and the layout and style need to work for you and your family long-term.
Moen Inc., recognized as the number one faucet brand in North America, is represented by Ryan Wright of Peachland. Moen is the go-to supplier for those elegant touches in bathroom and kitchen fixtures, plus outdoor taps, parts and filters. They like to say, “Moen faucets can define a space.” Look for eco-perfor-mance, fresh ideas and trendy finishes, whether updating or completely transforming your space.
Competition Glass Co. Ltd., as the name suggests, is a leader in the Okanagan in supplying glass needs, whether residential, windshield or commercial. Think of window glass replacement, sealed units, mirror walls and doors, skylights, solariums, any kind of cut size, storefront needs, and windshield replacements that are a fact of life.
Competition Glass is active in supporting community charities and causes.
Aqua Gardens and Landscapes understands our need to have landscapes that feel good, look good and sound good. Horticulturalist Glenn Mitchell has developed the business around the philosophy of balance of elements, whether the project encompasses a fountain, waterfall, water gardens, outdoor light-ing or retaining walls. He uses water features to transform an ordinary yard into an oasis of calm.
All Elements Design Manage & Build has clocked three years as a West Kelowna construction management company. Kim Larson, architectural technologist and project manager, says business is great despite the economic climate. Currently they are building the 11,000-square-foot show home at Sheerwater, and have projects lined up for 2012. Larson and partner Stephan Ams, journeyman carpen-ter, have built All Elements from the ground up, attributing success to hard work and exceeding client expectations.
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Griffco Homes Inc. is operated by sole proprietor Simon G. Griffiths and is based on the promise of building integrity you can trust. Griffco Homes builds custom and spec upscale homes. Griffiths notes that he draws inspiration from clean lines and graceful shapes, building with the attitude of functionality and classic contemporary design.
Accent Renovations handles both interior and exterior renovations in Kelowna and throughout the Valley. Every project starts with a consultation, and the homeowner is assured Accent is accredited, licensed and insured. Accent asks you to imagine your vision completed and promises, “We can renovate your home and turn any room into the perfect accent to compliment your living space.”
Aplin & Martin Consultants is an integrated interdisciplinary firm of civil engineers, urban planners and land surveyors. Their professional services have been widely known throughout B.C. for more than 40 years. Services include urban planning and site design, topographic and legal survey, conceptual and detailed civil engineer-
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q.How can we give our homes a lift in winter through the use of lighting?
A.One of the best ways to give your home a lift in the darker winter months is to use dimmers, which create nice, ambient light. It warms a room and softens harsh lines, making you feel cozier in the room.
In addition, you need an efficient reading light any place where you sit and read or do any kind of hand-work. The light should be bright and focused. I recommend that you place a very good quality, focused, reading light in all your favourite reading spots; that way you don’t need to light up the entire room.
Reading light should come over your shoulder, and ideally it should come from a portable table lamp or floor lamp. If you’re trying to read under pot lights or track lighting, you may have the light focused on the page in your default reading position, but then when you get a little uncomfortable and shift positions, the light is wrong. You can’t easily adjust pot or track lighting, but table or floor lamps can move with you
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Are your product choices mould-resistant, made of natural materials, non-toxic, non-allergenic; is there any benefit towards indoor air quality? How about fire rating and texture?
Do you want to go for just painted wall finishes or do you want to step it up with natural textures that are always giving, that exemplify natural beauty and are constantly changing in the light?
Do you have a modern contemporary style home, or do you want to add a touch of Tuscany or old world or southwest or classical ambiance?
We are here to help in all these categories. Trump Ventures and Muro d Arte (meaning walls of art, in Italian), specialize in textured finishes that answer these considerations. You can choose any colour as we work primarily with Benjamin Moore. We have done classical, contemporary, old world and southwest style finishes in Italian-made lime plaster, in offices, complete homes, ski chalets, wine cellars, bedrooms, living and dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, ceilings, fireplaces or feature walls.
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q.How can we cozy up our homes in winter through window treatments?
A.Just as we layer clothing to keep our bodies cozy and adaptable to the day’s weather, hotels have long used layers of drapery, sheers and valances for their clients’ comfort and security. Styling may be sleek or elaborate—you choose.
Many beautiful, unusual, textured sheers are now available to supplement blinds or bare windows, adding an extra layer that forms an insulating dead air space, stops a draft, yet enables you to see outside. Add textured side panels and you’ve instantly warmed up both the literal and visual temperature.
Cotton, one of nature’s best insulating fibres, in a drapery with thermal or heavier blackout lining, will keep the cold at bay. Consider flannel backed lining. Think of it like “jammies” for your windows. Originally created to streamline the “beefing up” of light weight silk draperies, this lining not only makes light draperies look richer and more luxurious, but does what we all know flannel pyjamas do, keeps you cozy and warm. N
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The Okanagan mainline real Estate Board (OmrEB) reported October 2011 sales activity of all mLS® property types remained similar to this time last year and were
down slightly from the previous month (September 2011) as the housing market con-tinues to stabilize.
“Overall, the Okanagan-Shuswap market has experienced steady sales activity during the past six months of 2011. most segments in our Board area have remained remarkably stable and continue to hold their own, despite comments on the state of the economy. However, recreation and investment sectors remain sluggish as moderate economic recovery and modest job growth in B.C., Alberta and across the country have impacted disposable income for potential buyers who are now looking south of the border for bargain properties,” says rob Shaw, OmrEB vice president and rEALTOr® in the North Zone.
“The dramatic divide between the Lower mainland and Interior markets has narrowed consider-ably as lagging consumer confidence and apprehension about making big purchases has cooled the overall demand in most B.C. markets,” he adds. “Concerns about employment, personal debt load and net worth continue to be fueled by economic uncertainty, equity market volatility and global instability.”
During October, the 440 overall sales in OmrEB’s Board area were in line with those last year (441), but dipped 8.33% from the 480 sold this September. However, sales volumes of $154.6 mil-lion were down 16.6% compared to $185.3 million in 2010. Inventory (active listings) for October was up 1.74% to 8,670 units compared to 8,522 in 2010, while new listings for the month jumped 2.79% to 1,289 from 1,254 last year at this time.
“With low interest rates continuing to positively impact purchasing power and the home you can afford, now is a good time to buy. New listings are trending downward and inventory is staying in check, but there is still an ample supply and good selection of homes available in our market,” Shaw notes.
“Serious buyers are motivated by well-priced properties and room to negotiate, so sellers can benefit from working with a professional rEALTOr® to price strategically at current values. In this highly competitive market, homes with good curb appeal and listed by sellers with the sharpest pencils are being sold quickly.”
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Okanagan-Shuswap Housing market Continues to Stabilize
Canadian Housing market to Level Out
Housing starts across the country are forecast to stabilize into 2012, according to Canada mortgage and Housing Corporation.
“Despite continued uncertainty in the global economy, Canada’s economic fundamentals remain positive, particularly with respect to interest rates, employment and immigration. These factors will continue to support Canada’s housing sector in 2012,” said mathieu Laberge, deputy chief econo-mist for CmHC.
Housing starts will be in the range of 170,900 to 199,900 units in 2011, with a point forecast of 191,000 units. In 2012, housing starts will be in the range of 161,650 to 206,350 units, with a point forecast of 186,750 units.
Existing home sales will be in the range of 423,600 to 470,100 units in 2011, with a point forecast of 450,100 units. In 2012, mLS®2 sales are expected to move up modestly in the range of 406,100 to 509,000 units, with a point forecast of 458,500 units.
The average mLS® price is forecast to be between $353,100 and $375,300 in 2011 and between $315,800 and $418,700 in 2012. CmHC’s point forecast for the average mLS® price is expected to move up to $363,900 in 2011, while 2012 will see a more moderate increase to $368,200. The increase in the average mLS® price is consistent with the balanced market conditions that have occurred so far in 2011, and that are expected next year.$315,800 and $418,700 in 2012. CmHC’s point forecast for the average mLS® price is expected to move up to $363,900 in 2011, while 2012 will see a more moderate increase to $368,200. The increase in the average mLS® price is consistent with the balanced market conditions that have occurred so far in 2011, and that are expected next year.
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COvEr: TOMMIES2011
Niche is pleased to present the impressive contenders for the Tommie 2011 Gold Awards.
The winners in each category will be announced
January 28, 2012 at the Tommies 2011 Gold Gala Event
to be held at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, B.C.
The envelope, please...
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Excellence in the Home Building Industry
VIEW PHOTOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
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Scuka Enterprises Ltd.Apple valley residence• Society of Hope• New Town Architecture
Philip MacDonald Architect Inc.Kiwanis van horne• bC Housing• bentsen Developments• Scuka Enterprises
Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.
Glen valley Unit b• GlenValley on Clifton• Darter Developments Ltd.• Points West Realty Group
Philip MacDonald Architect Inc.Tutt Place• bC Housing• bentsen Developments• Ledcor Construction
RESIDENTIALPLANNING,DESIGN&CONSTRUCTION(NEW)
Destination Management & Marketing Inc.
Lakehill Drive residence• Innovative Home Design
Griffco homes LtdUpper Mission home
Okanagan Premium buildersblack Mountain Custom
harmony homesGermain residence• Ginette Interiors
Caliber Developments Ltd.Chalut residence
valux homes Ltd.Creekside bungalow• Newell Design Studio
CEI ArchitectureElenko residence
Excellence In Creating Affordable housing
Excellence in Single family Detached home under $500K
Excellence in Single family Detached home $500K – $750K
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Excellence in Single family Detached home $750K – $1M
Excellence in Single family Detached home $1M – $1.5M
homescape building & Design Inc.Lang hodge residence
Inspiration homesWhitford Custom home• Petersen Drafting & Design
Caliber Developments Ltd.Collins residence
Accent Enterprises CorporationMontenegro home• Accent Renovations• Zatarain Renovations• Kelowna Kitchen Studio
Weninger Construction & Design Ltd.
Inuksuk Lodge• West2East Cabinetry
Wilson & Company LtdKellet West residence
Edgecombe buildersrasberry residence• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry• Mullins Drafting & Design
hansum homes & Developments Inc.
Theessen residence• Norelco Cabinets• Loney Plumbing• Grand Openings Window & Door
Timberhaven homes LtdLot 23 Sheerwater
hansum homes & Developments Inc
Gordon residence• Dannburg Flooring• Starwatch Audio Video• Grand Openings Window & Door
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fawdry homesTuscanvilla• Scholl Carl Design• Carolyn Walsh Designs• Around the House Masonry
homescape building & Design Inc
Campbell residence• Vic Martens Millwork and Design Ltd• Nufloors - Penticton• Hillside Design & Drafting Ltd
Wilson & Company LtdKellet East residence
frame Custom homes Ltd.Morton residence• Hatch Interior Design• Grand Openings Windows & Doors• Okanagan Hardwood Flooring Co. Ltd.• Mullins Drafting & Design
CEI ArchitecturePrystay residence• Sheffield Design Studio
Excellence in Single family Detached home $1.5M - $2M
Excellence in Single family Detached home $2M - $3Mfawdry homes
Mountain Top vista• W.R. Daniels Design Corp.• M3 Creative• Miller Siding
Neil Miller homesbaker residence• Hewitt Designs• Carolyn Walsh, CKD inc• Nature Works Landscape & Design Ltd
Excellence in Single family Detached home over $3Mhomescape building & Design Inc
holler residence• Vic Martens Millwork & Design Ltd• Duane Jackson Design & build Ltd• G. Little Electric
MGC Construction LtdLuminescence• David Tyrell Architecture• Valley Pool & Spa Inc• Past + Epp
Chriscan ConstructionManor on The Lake
Neil Miller homesPeterson residence• Hewitt Designs• Carolyn Walsh, CKD inc• Nature Works Landscape & Design Ltd
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Mission GroupDwell - Phase 2• David Tyrell Architects Inc• MGC Construction Ltd
Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.
Glen valley Unit b• Roland Nadon• Darter Developments Ltd.• LandLinks Developments Corp.
Mission GroupWinsome hill - Phase 1• Raymond Letkeman Architects Inc• MGC Construction Ltd
Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.
Glen valley Unit D• Roland Nadon• Darter Developments Ltd.• LandLinks Developments Corp.
Philip MacDonald Architect Inc.Kiwanis van horne• bC Housing• bentsen Developments• Scuka Enterprises
Philip MacDonald Architect Inc.Tutt Place• bC Housing• bentsen Developments• Ledcor Construction
Excellence in Semi-Detached or Town-home Development
Excellence in Creating a Low-rise Multi-family Development
RESIDENTIALPLANNING,DESIGN,ANDCONSTRUCTION–RENOVATION Excellence in residential renovations under $75K
U K TradesCity view
Lakebreeze builders & renovators Ltd
Surkan renovation
Excellence in residential renovations $75K - $150K
Edgecombe buildersreyn road• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
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John bachelder ConstructionMcrea residence
U K TradesCity view• Gienow Windows• P J Mechanical
John bachelder ConstructionGaboury residence
Excellence in residential renovations $150K - $300K
Excellence in residential renovations over $300KNesbitt Originals
Tocher residence• Okanagan Dream builders
Edgecombe buildershillsborough residence• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
GDJ Custom homes INC.brentwood reno
Excellence in Kitchen renovation under $50,000
Gord Turner renovationsThe Chef’s Kitchen• Norelco Cabinets Limited
Westwood fine Cabinetryreid hadden Kitchen reno
Edgecombe buildersreyn road• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
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Nesbitt OriginalsTocher residence• Okanagan Dream builders
Edgecombe buildershillsborough residence• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
Urban Classic Cabinetry & Design, Inc
Calissi residence
Excellence in Kitchen renovation over $50,000
Excellence in Kitchen Design Single family Detached home under $500KDestination Management &
Marketing Inc.Lakehill Drive residence• Dannburg Interiors ltd• Century Lane Kitchens inc.• Coast Wholesale Appliances
Griffco homes LtdUpper Mission home
valux homes Ltd.Urban Cottage• Norelco Cabinet Solutions
Excellence in Kitchen Design Single family Detached home $500K - $750
Inspiration homesbrewster Kitchen• Greystokes Millwork• Pure Granite Rocks
valux homes Ltd.Creekside bungalow• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
bfxloftAussie Kitchen• Madeira Contracting• Paradise builders
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homescape building & Design IncLang hodge residence• Catalyst Kitchens
Inspiration homesWhitford Kitchen• Greystokes Millwork• Adriatic Granite
Westwood fine Cabinetryhoppe Custom Kitchen• Fawdry Homes
frame Custom homes Ltd.Pavelich Kitchen• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry• Can Nor Electric• Absolut Stone
Accent Enterprises CorporationMontenegro house• Accent Renovations• Zatarain Renovations• Kelowna Kitchen Studio
Excellence in Kitchen Design Single family Detached home $750 - $1M
Excellence in Kitchen Design Single family Detached home $1M – $1.5M
Weninger Construction & Design Ltd.
Inuksuk Lodge• West2East Cabinetry
ATr Developments Incvista da Sopra
Westwood fine Cabinetry• Paisley Custom Kitchen
Wilson & Company LtdKellet West residence• Glen Canyon Cabinets• Coast Wholesale Appliances• Wolseley Kitchen & bath Classics
Edgecombe buildersrasberry residence• Cucina Del Re Cabinetry
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OUTSIDE
Concrete care for our driveways and walkways may be one of those
property responsibilities we overlook. It’s set in stone—it’s not going any-where, we might think. However, with the varieties of concrete design and trends toward ornate and expensive concrete showcase features, concrete can have some holes in its armour that can easily be filled, though shovelling is involved, in the first two crucial years of your project’s existence.
The first two years of a concrete sidewalk, wall or driveway are the most important to extending the appearance and lifetime of these foundational projects. Two easy actions undertaken over the course of the winter seasons can reduce future problems for your concrete constructs.
First, do not drive on snow and ice on your concrete—remove snow as soon as possible, manually—this is where the shovelling comes in. Snow, ice and road pol-lutants, picked up by your vehicles’ tires, are forced into the concrete slab by the sheer weight of your vehicle and can cause pitting and unwanted stains—simply by activating frost/thaw temperature cycles. After your new concrete has cured, be sure to have a concrete sealer applied to minimize the pen-etration that can occur from snow, ice and chemical and natural contaminants.
“Decorative stamped or exposed concrete may require coating every year,” says Dave Tesarski of Burnco Concrete in Kelowna. “The sealer will extend the longevity of concrete. using a professional placer and
finisher is everything when pouring...adding water during a finishing process will result in scaling. During the placing. an over-finish will knock the air content out of the concrete...and spalling can occur within a short year.”
Secondly, do not use salt or de-icers during the first two years of your concrete work. These products can easily enter the surface of your concrete resulting in spalling and scal-ing that will destroy the professional finish of your concrete. Sand is the only preferred substance to place on fresh concrete projects to create traction. Concrete cures over time—it gets stronger—but with those first two years, concrete will absorb water, salt, oil and chemi-cals. Never use de-icers containing ammonium sulphate or ammonium nitrate. These chemi-cals are often packages and are sold as de-icers, but they aggressively attack and deteriorate concrete surfaces that will give your concrete a very old appearance very quickly.
“We use a 32 megapascals mixture to ensure that concrete for exterior pours meets the B.C. building code standards...a 5-8 percent of air content ratio is added to outside projects,” says Tesarski. “The air creates millions of bubbles that combat the freeze expansion cycle of water. We don’t add air for interior projects—many used to put air in all of the concrete delivered—this can actually weaken interior slabs.”
After the winter season, a good wash down with soapy water can remove the contami-nants that have accrued on your home’s concrete pathways—a sealer coating every two years will bring longevity and beauty to your decorative stone and concrete works for decades.
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“We have a policy of keeping a show home, completely fur-nished with the interior design by Dannburg Interiors,
for two years,” says Don Erdely, president of Destination Homes. “However, we had a couple walk in one day and ask to buy a newly-built model—we sold it, with the stipula-tion that we would be using the show home for two years. The couple accepted the deal and walked in again the next day—they wanted to buy all of the furnishings and decor to keep the home exactly as it was for their future use. They saw the expertise in design and craftsmanship of our prod-uct and just had to have it.”
This is the kind of quality that Erdely, with his wife, Angela, alongside their son and daughter, Travis and Amanda, have been bringing to the Okanagan Valley. Destination Homes is an affiliate of the family-owned and operated Destination management & marketing Group.
“We serve our customers in more ways than just quality and design,” says Erdely, “as we show custom rooms in each of our show homes. We have, and do, many renovations on older homes because of spotlighted rooms visitors have seen in our displays. Not everyone wants a new home—a new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom is all that may be desired for many of our customers.”
The Destination management group has served thousands locally since 1986 when Don started, ranging from multi-family projects to spectacular single family homes. However, in the process of their working lives, the Erdely family continues giv-ing back to the community—they consider this to be extremely important.
The Give-Back HomeThe Central Okanagan Foundation (COF), a
locally-run charitable fund, started Project Build. This involved many local firms donating time, prop-erty, money, services and products to a half- million dollar home to be auctioned off. The resulting funds raised will be used by COF for community better-ment projects. The home was built on Okanagan Land Developments’ The Lakes development property in Lake Country, just north of Kelowna,
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General manager Travis Erdely, along with the Destination team, has seen many accolades as can be witnessed at the company website, homesbydestination.com. State Heather and Greg Burgess in a testimonial:
“Travis met with us on site once a week to make sure things were as we wanted and to keep each other up to date. If there were changes we wanted, we both signed off on these and we were given a copy right away of the change and cost. Whether on a weekend, week night or any time of day, Travis always took our calls and was always available to meet with us and addressed any of our concerns. We are more than happy with our finished product and would en-courage anybody to deal with Destination Homes for a stress-free, enjoyable building experience!”
Destination Homes is a member of the urban Development Institute (uDI), a non-partisan national planning and sustaining communities group; a member of CHBA-CO; a preferred builder in Kelowna’s The Ponds community and recipient of many other accolades.
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Affordable South Okanagan Development
“An affordable housing devel-
opment, without age restrictions, is just what the Oliver area needs,” says Jim Gardner, owner of maximum modular Corporation, and builder for the new development of Gallagher Lake Village Park. With plenty of green space planned, and nestled in the Southern Okanagan wine region, this beautiful new development is receiving a great deal of attention.
Gallagher Lake Village Park is a well-planned subdivision of 100 modular home sites, situated on a scenic, twenty acre parcel of river front property. The homes are affordable and the development has appeal for numerous reasons. There are no age restrictions so young families,seniors and all ages in between can enjoy this community. Owners are allowed pets, although leash laws will be implemented. Furthermore, future amenities for the subdivision will be open for discussion as homeowners will be included in the Neighbourhood Association.
The cost of the 1,107 to 1,680 square foot homes of Gallagher Lake Village Park range from $164,500 to $229,500. The development of-fers twelve different floor plans. Homes can be constructed as quickly as eight to ten weeks, from the contract signing to key turnover.
Features in the homes include: insulated concrete forms (ICF) foundations, which are heated; on- demand hot water; air source heat pump systems; sewer and water connections; cement plank exterior siding and lifetime shingles. Attached garages are but a few of the of-ferings that are standard in this new community.
Gardner reports that of the nearly dozen homes that they’ve sold or are pending in the last three months, he’s seeing two kinds of buy-ers. “The first type of buyer is selling their present property for the purpose of downsizing into a lower price range, thereby allowing them a substantial nest egg in their financial portfolio and savings in the current economic environment.
The other type are those who no longer want to live in apartments, townhouses or condos.”
If you’ve been looking to move away from the big city or are seeking one of the best locations in Canada for milder weather and a slower-paced lifestyle with a feel of community, consider Gallagher Lake Village Park. It’s the newest offering in modular home living, located just north of Oliver, B.C., and only a few minutes drive to the amenity friendly city of Penticton. Visit: gallagherlakevillagepark.com or maxi-mummodular.com. N
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SETTINGUPtherighthomeoffice
It’s more than Just the right Chair and DeskBY rOSLYNE BuCHANAN
Falkins is an active rotarian, Chamber of Commerce member, and served in executive capacities in these and other professional associations, and as president of the defunct Central Okanagan Home Based Business Association. “It’s not just about making busi-ness contacts,” he explains. “It’s about showing your commitment to the community.”
In the Falkins’ business, typically Donna works from home doing the books, accounting and research, and Bruce logs an hour or so in their office at the beginning and end of the business day with most of his time spent meeting with clients whether in corporate offices or coffee shops. Although their office is highly professional, they don’t see clients in their home.
Organization, Atmosphere and ComfortHeather martens, social media manager, and CEO of Vernon’s
Social A List and Vernon Night Out, agrees you have to consider whether you can discipline yourself and how important it is to get out of the house to connect and build relationships. “Interacting in the virtual world isn’t enough,” she says. “And working from home can be lonely at times.”
For martens the three most important considerations in setting up a workable space are organization, atmosphere and comfort. married for 17 years with three daughters, two of whom, at six and eight years old, are still at home and busy with school. The family also is comprised of three dogs, two cats and a fish. Her work day starts when the girls are out the door to catch the bus and ends when they return home.
“my family comes first, so when my kids and husband are home, they have my full 100 per cent attention,” she points out. That rai-son d'être and the fact that her office currently is constituted by a corner in the living room means that her finely honed organization-al skills and sticking to her work schedule are critical. martens even groups errands between her meetings while she is out or does them with her daughters after school before her husband arrives home.
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Most of us have experienced that on-the-job moment when we’ve thought how great it’d be to have a home
office and report to ourselves. But what does it take to set up the ultimate home office?
Before considering the physical set up, you have to ask if it’s right for you. Kim Lawton, founder/owner of DogLeg marketing & Business Solutions of Summerland, points out that people sometimes look only at the advantages. Lawton provides professional services to businesses in integrated marketing and execution including mobile and social media direction. much like the strength, weakness, oppor-tunity, threat (SWOT) analysis used in business planning, she sug-gests if you’re contemplating a home-based office to examine your fit.
Get Out in the Community“You have to be highly self-motivated,” Lawton says. “Despite
misconceptions, you have to be highly social to succeed.”Bruce Falkins of Gallagher’s Canyon, Kelowna, who along with his
wife Donna, has been operating Falkins Advertising Specialties from home for over 15 years, heartily agrees. “You need to get out into the community and become involved.”
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All agree that the networking should include key competitors as well as support services. It’s a matter of sharing capacity. Instead of saying no to clients when you can’t meet their need, you can provide qualified referrals and the collaboration works both ways.
Pros and ConsGetting back to Lawton’s SWOT analysis, disadvantages may
include that feeling of isolation; challenge in motivating yourself – particularly when things are not going well; interruptions from family; pets and friends who may not view work from home with the same boundaries as a workplace; restrictions in terms of bylaws or health considerations of what type of business you can operate in your home; and limitations on space for equipment, storage and employment of extra staff at peak times.
Then there’s that adage from robert Frost: “ By working faith-fully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.” This irony is even more acute when you’re run-ning your own show!
On the other hand, if you have the discipline and predisposition, the rewards far outweigh the risks. While to succeed, you must serve your clients, you are the pilot in command. You can pick a schedule that works for you and allocate as much or as little time as
you want into your business. You dictate your vacation schedule and if your work is portable, you can choose to take it south for the win-ter. You can customize your environment to your needs and provide the level of comfort and ambience you desire. By not commuting you save time personally and contribute to a more eco-friendly planet. It
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can be less expensive than renting an office space and you can deduct business taxes for the portion of your home used including expenses such as utilities, home insurance, property tax, interest portion of your rent or mortgage and related improvements, re-pairs and maintenance. You can save money on day care for children or pets.
more importantly, says Lawton, “my pets can be with me while I’m working.” Judging by the wagging tails of her dogs, Porter and Smoky, they concur!
What are considerations in planning the ultimate home office space?
While Falkins suggests caution in buying equipment because you might find the cost-benefit analysis of owning doesn’t compute, all of our über-entrepreneurs agree that most essential items are an adjustable chair and proper desk.
Designate a dedicated space for your busi-ness, if possible, away from the hub of home activities. If a separate workspace isn’t pres-ently in the cards, set a routine of “coming to work.” Falkins shared a friend’s wisdom, who used to read the newspaper over his morning java at a coffee shop before head-ing into work, who now mimics that habit at his kitchen counter before getting down to business.
Lawton recommends investing in the tools and technology central to your work, whether that’s a filing system, iPad or mo-bile phone with a data plan. As you budget for the physical necessities, martens advises to allow for expenses to promote your busi-ness. If you’re on a tight budget, take baby steps, look for sources of free promotion and consider trading services.
There are online resources to guide your decision, and consultants like Linda Andersson of Organizing Help to advise you on workflow solutions. Lawton and/or martens would be delighted to assist in your marketing and the Falkins can recommend the perfect promotional item.
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warmupyourworldChoose Your Ideal Fireplace BY DEANNA mErrICK
What is a better anecdote to cold wintry evenings than a warm fire and perhaps a glass of wine or a
good book? Today’s fireplaces combine efficient warmth with great designs and are often spectacular pieces of art unto themselves. While traditional stone or brick fireplac-es are still popular, you’ll find a vast selection of floor or wall based options that are both functional and attractive.
most fireplaces are fueled by gas, propane, electricity or wood. Fireplaces built in the last decade or so are usually designed to help warm the room or area in which they are found. There are pros and cons to each type of fireplace, so ask yourself some fundamental questions before making your decision.
Is there gas available in the room or rooms you are considering and if not, are you prepared to incur the cost of having a gas line in-stalled? Do you prefer the aesthetics of a crackling, wood-burning fireplace? Are you interested in a modern looking electric fireplace, which can be installed in virtually any room?
A gas fireplace is the option of choice for many home own-ers. Gas can be piped in to a floor level fireplace, or up to a modern linear design that is set into your wall. The convenience of gas is unquestionable; it lights at the flip of a switch and you can control the size of the fire. You can get a gas fireplace to fit the smallest of rooms or they’ll stand proud in a grand grate room. Gas fireplaces are created in a va-riety of heat efficiencies; be sure that if warmth is your priority, you select a fire-place that provides you with maximum heat. Your gas fireplace needn’t have a traditional log look, either. Glass, rocks and other surfaces make for unique and beautiful effects.
Homes that were built before the 1980s are likely to have wood-burning fireplaces. There are a wide variety of gas inserts available to modernize the look and efficiency of your fireplace. With this option, the integrity of the original fireplace remains intact.
Fireplaces are no longer relegated only to the family room or living room. You can add heat and a cozy feel to almost any room in your house and typically, a fireplace becomes the focal point of a room. Nothing warms up a large kitchen like a fireplace. And bedroom fireplaces, which must be operated with a thermostat for safety reasons, have become widely popular in recent years. The size and style of the fireplace is generally dictated by the size and design of the room it is found in. rob Sawatzky of Okanagan Fireplace Den says that new homes are featuring fireplaces in all sorts of spaces.
“We are doing a lot of fireplace conversions in renovation proj-ects, and many new homes have several in different rooms. We recently worked on a home that had seven fireplaces,” he says.
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Squint your eyes, look at your kitchen space, and
see the scenes you want to happen unfolding in this space. It’s this vision around which you should design your kitchen. Look around the space. See more than cabinets, appliances, countertops and sinks. See people. See them doing things together.
Start your design plans with mental pictures of what you want to make happen in this happening place. Then you can build the form to fit the function.
Compact and efficientFor example, if it’s a one-
person galley space in a condo or yacht, your task is simple. Just plan a triangle of appliances for greatest efficiency. Tuck a beverage counter on one end, where a sec-ond person can access cabinets with cups and crystal, coffee and tea, juice boxes and hot chocolate, and all the accoutrements. Put it next to the fridge for access to ice. Now a second person can take charge of beverages without getting in the chef’s way.
Group cookingmost kitchen spaces are larger and more open, like Gwen’s
kitchen. She was in charge of making large vats of soup once a month for a charity that served it from a tailgate on the street to homeless people. The soup-making operation hummed beautifully in Gwen’s kitchen, which had a large island with a vegetable sink. She equipped it with inexpensive handy chopping boards, colanders and a wonderful set of sharp knives. Several friends could join in the soup-making without frustration. many pleasant hours were filled with chopping and visiting, seasoning and stirring. Older women sat
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on kitchen stools at the island while they chopped. And many warm bowls of soup went out that winter.
Co-op Dinner PartyPerhaps you envision your kitchen as the heart of home. You see
a place where you can invite guests to a do-it-yourself dinner-party. You picture an intimate gathering of half a dozen, everyone bringing their own ingredients and concocting their favourite dish to cook and share as the evening progresses.
Again, the large island works well, or in a spacious kitchen, a re-stored library table can function like an island. Easy rollout drawers with measuring spoons and cups and serving utensils will ease the operation. A spice tower for those forgotten spices should be handy. Pans of a variety of sizes should be housed nearby, and skillets up for any venture. The scene will play better with a six-burner stove, plus a separate microwave, and a grill on the deck just outside the kitchen door. A toaster-oven and slow-cooker can contribute. Supply
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can check a list of allowable lunch items posted on a handy tack-board, and if they have a little corner reserved just for them to do the job.
Perhaps you picture grandchildren mak-ing cookies. You need a baking centre. It should have a safe booster for the child to stand on—a kitchen stepladder is sturdier than a chair and less likely to tip. Or check out the Learning Tower at The Natural Baby Shop in Kelowna. You also need a drawer with their own aprons, canisters full of flour, sugar and all the basics. Invest in sturdy cookie cutters that won’t cut little hands, and a small rolling pin to hang beside your large one. Be sure to include an assortment of sparkles and other tidbits for decorating.
Dining a Deuxmaybe your favourite kitchen picture
includes a bright sunny morning and an intimate breakfast for two. Design your kitchen with a nook or tiny table beside a window. The closest cabinet becomes a breakfast garage, holding coffee brewer, sup-plies, toaster, and favourite mugs. Candle nooks can dove-tail between the window and cabinets to turn the mood romantic in the evening.
Choose Only Gadgets You UseEnvision first, then design, then build.
It works for the overall kitchen layout and also works for the collection of gadgets you acquire. No sense it taking up space with an ice-cream maker if your people don’t like ice cream. But wouldn’t you love one of those garbage cans with an infrared detector that “sees” your hand coming and raises the lid just in time?
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a basket of pot holders. Perch caddies on the counters equipped with multi-sized whisks for the béarnaise sauce or whipped cream, spatulas for scraping, wooden spoons for stirring and a variety of handy graters. Invest in several hand-held mixers--can’t have people fighting over the stand mixer. You see it happening, don’t you? The party is in progress, the friendships are
connecting, and the catalyst is a thought-fully designed kitchen.
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Zach squirmed underneath the blanket, pretending to be a caterpillar in a cocoon. In a great show of strug-
gling, the child emerged with a big grin. His arms flapped and took him “flying” around the room. my job was to ex-claim over the beautiful butterfly and how full of life it had become.
Sometimes the cocooning we do in our wintry homes is not as delightful as Zach’s imagination. We may cocoon not because it’s productive but because we fall into mild depression. Let’s face it, mild depression is huge in Okanagan winters with inverted air masses and trapped cloud banks.
It’s time to use tools of decor to lift the clouds that settle in our mental valleys. We can do things—simple things—to give a lift to a room and to our spirits. “Gifted designers know that design is more about how a space makes you feel rather than how it looks,” says Cheryll Gillespie, a Kelowna-based syndicated home adviser.
I often take on a redecorating project in the dead of winter. It’s mostly about needing rejuvenation in my own interior. The project is usually about colour, light or change, any one of which can lift a room from ho-hum.
A colour project may be as simple as painting a pantry with something bright and left over. It may be as challenging as paint-ing a skeleton tree on your daughter’s bedroom wall that can be festooned with seasonal changes.
Try your hand at colour-blocking the dining room’s feature wall. You’ll study balance and proportion; you’ll squint as you imag-ine colour samples spread across the wall, and have no time for doldrums. Last winter I brought seashore colours into a loft guest bedroom. The gentle blues and sand shades sooth so well, I often choose to nap in this room. It feels good wrapped around me.
A colour project may involve a purge. Sometimes a room is so
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overloaded with intense colours, our nerves are jangling. Especially in winter when we use the jewel toned cushions, busy area carpets and Christmas decor, we can get a colour glut.
The answer is a judicious sweep of the extraneous. use a winter-white throw and a couple of cream and camel cushions. Heavy seasonal decor—put it back in the boxes. Opt for a clear vase with a spray of dried money-plant instead of that bowl of glittering globes. Try a white poinsettia instead of red. replace brass and copper with silver ornaments. Hang a mirror to capture the light.
One winter I was given was a little box of dried bulbs, a small vase, and directions for growing winter-whites. I grumbled to myself about “just another chore,” but followed directions and submerged the bulbs in water half-way. Over a few weeks, I watched spindly roots head downward, tiny green shoots appear, spikes head upward and delicate white flowers appear on top as if dazed with their own existence. All in the middle of winter. I too was dazed.
A lighting project may be more technical. Possibly a room just needs more candle power. Step up the light bulb wattage, or add some pot lights or track lighting to highlight items you want to feature. Investigate full-spectrum lighting to reduce Seasonal Affective Disorder. A carefully placed floor lamp is a must for your reading corner. Adding a spectacular chandelier like those offered by Schonbek, a supplier for robinson Lighting, can absolutely transform a room.
Change is another doldrum fighter. Simply rearranging the fur-niture can give you a lift. It forces you to see the room, and maybe your own life, in a new perspective. refuse to let winter get you down. Work with it to lift the clouds.
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There ought to be rules: Sheets must not scratch. Pillows must not give you a crick in the neck. mattresses must not be lumpy or too soft or too
hard. Even Goldilocks and The Three Bears knew that.When you slip into bed you should be thinking, “Ahhh, this feels so good; I’m so
grateful for my bed.” Comfort is queen here. Pampering is paramount. But it’s not easy to get a really comfortable bed.
maybe we need to review the basics. Start with the mattress. If you spend buckets of money, will that guarantee a restful night’s sleep? Consumer reports says maybe not. “What’s the difference between a $2,000 mattress and a $1,000 one? Less than you might think,” said the trusted watchdog report in may 2010. The extra cash may get you more cushioning or coils, heavier wire, fancier fabric or extra support, but much of this is overkill.
Pick a mid-priced mattress and try it out. Take 15 minutes and lie on the mattress in your usual sleeping positions in the store. Some stores allow you to take it home for a 30-day trial. You can never really know how it’s going to suit you until you give it a good test run, until you snooze on it.
Several options are worth looking into. The traditional inner spring is the common choice. memory foam was developed to protect astronauts from G-forces. It’s heat-sensitive and conforms to your shape, but takes getting used to. A layer of it can soften a mattress that’s too hard but otherwise gives good support. Another choice is an inflat-able mattress, to achieve the option of different firmness for each side of the bed. The new inflatables don’t squeak with movement.
Hard? Soft? What’s right for you? Only you can really tell. Comfort is the criterion. If you wake up tired and hurting, if you sleep better away from home, if your mattress sags or has lumps or is close to 10 years old, consider replacement.
The new judgment on pillows is they really only last six months. Half a year of shed skin, with dust mites feasting lavishly, is enough. You can’t effectively wash most pil-lows, so replacement is the way to go. Again, personal comfort is the watchword. It has to suit your head, your neck and your sleeping position, and the proof is in trying it out.
Slipping into sheets is where you need to do homework on thread count. It refers to the number of threads per square inch in both directions of the weave. The higher the thread count, the more luxurious the fabric feels. But if it’s too high the threads are thinner and may not be durable.
Before you buy sheets, measure your bed. Double, twin, queen and king have no standard measurements. measure length, width and depth of mattress. Costco offers a fitted sheet with a 17-inch box depth, big enough to fit nicely over a standard mattress and four inches of memory foam.
Pick the fabric that suits you: Cotton is comfortable; cotton-blends also shed wrinkles; flannel is cosy, and satin and silk are luxurious. remember you’ll spend eight hours a day wrapped in these sheets, so get the best you can.
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How do I decide what colour to paint my living room? Will it go with my bed-
room? What are the “in” colours? Being a colour consultant at Benjamin moore, I get asked these questions daily. Why is choosing the right colour so important? Simply put, co-lour is what we see. It both shows and it tells.
It tells others how we feel and what our values are, while also helping create ambiance. moonlight White (2143-60) and Thunder (AF-685) communi-cate modernity and create a fresh, sparse feeling. Coastal Path (AF-380) and French Press (AF-170) communicate heritage and tradition and help shape a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Trends in design are shaped by the world in which we live. right now, we live in a world which cel-ebrates vibrant multiplicity and technological change while at the same time being shaken by economic, cultural, and environmental fear. really? I can hear the skeptics ask. So what’s going on with the Greek economy will affect what colour I paint my house next spring? William and Kate’s wedding will play on my living room walls?
Colour creates Community One of the main trends right now is to embrace and protect our
heritage, both in our families and in our cultures. In this case, colour is what holds us together and creates community. Kelowna is full of “rurbanites,” as so many of us living here relish urban ameni-ties while also celebrating wine, fresh produce and lake views. What colour do these “rurbanites” paint their homes? Any drive around town will reveal the Tuscan earthiness of the Okanagan palette, often juxtaposed with gray or black accents. Some new interpreta-tions of this heritage theme are combinations such as Pashmina (AF-100), Dark Olive (2140-30) and Purple Lotus (2072-30) or Tumeric (AF-350), Fall Harvest (2168-10) and Dragonfly (AF-510). Throw in a little of tomorrow’s hottest trend—metallics—and you’re on the cutting edge of a new heritage palette.
Tones for Trendsetters What of those who react to the world by embracing the journey
ahead rather than looking back to their heritage? For these people, the trend is towards a palette that celebrates process and discovery; the boundaries between “inside” and “outside” are blurred. These “localvores” might eat locally, but they’re influenced by world ecosystems, and are inspired by modern neutrals and layered greens and blues. These trendsetters will embrace combinations such as Sparrow (AF-720), Chantilly Lace (OC-65), mysterious (Af-565), with a punch of Orange (2011-10). Or they can try revere Pewter (HC-172) with Deep Ocean (2058-30) and Gypsy Love (2085-30).
The very latest trends of tomorrow, the 2013 forecasts by both Benjamin moore and Pantone, speak of unity and convergence. This is colour as peacemaker, as design seeks balance between the dynamic and the subtle, between the charismatic and the intro-verted. Those who want to set trends can explore combinations
such as Wisteria (Af-585), majestic Violet (2068-10), Twilight magenta (2074-30) and mascarpone (AF-20). Alternatively, try Persimmon (2088-40), Cotton Tail (2155-70), Inukshuk (CC-460), and montpelier (AF-555). Don’t forget to balance your sheens as well: highlight the luxury of a matte finish on a feature wall by offsetting it with eggshell on your main walls and semi-gloss on your trim. Add a metallic element--a stripe on the wall or an accent pillow perhaps—to add even more texture.
As with colour, so with the paint itself. The environmental im-pact of colour is at least as important as the aesthetic impact. Savvy consumers today will spend as much time choosing colour as choos-ing the product which carries it. make sure you choose paints with low or zero-VOCs (volotile organic compounds) even after tints and colourants have been added. This will ensure that you protect the health of you and your family, as well as the planet. The top colour of 2012? Wythe Blue (HC-143) might be Benjamin moore’s 2012 colour of the year, but green is the theme.
GAIA muELLEr IS THE OWNEr OF BENJAmIN mOOrE KELOWNA. SHE mAY BE rEACHED AT [email protected].
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“On November 11 & 12, Kelowna saw the return of what
Ballet Kelowna organizer Debbie calls “one of the leg-acy tours that are so important for our community.”
Twelve years ago, macmillan and the rotary Centre for the Arts co-ordinated a holiday tour of private homes to raise funds and get Kelownans into the Christmas decorating spirit—the event lived on for a decade in various forms until two years ago.
“I was asked to start another Home for the Holidays tour often after I stopped and let rCA continue the event,” states macmillan, “but when they ceased operation I was asked by Ballet Kelowna to revitalize an event and so we called it Hot Holiday Homes...or HO HO HO.”
This resurrection of a holiday home tour saw an incredible response by the community and macmillan believes the event has raised between $25,000 and $30,000 for Ballet Kelowna—at which the sponsors of the event thank all who attended the two-night affair with such enthusiasm.
Six homes were featured, each of which had unique decor and architecture for shoe-removing visitors to view and gain ideas for their own Christmas decorations at home.
“We sold 800 tickets,” states macmillan, “just shy of our 1000 ticket goal, but with all of the positive feed back and great atten-dance—we look forward to an even better 2012 event.”
The six homes featured were:
325 Quilchena Drive (owned by Ron and Suzanne Le Stage)
This European country-inspired residence is unlike any other. With a cozy mediterranean colour palette and a touch of old world charm, this family-friendly domicile is casual, yet sophisticated.
This home was decorated for the holiday season with autumnal tones of copper, red and gold.
mason quart jars with brass screw lids, sealing glass removed, holding candles, lit the stairway beautifully upon
the guests’ arrivals. many loved the china tea cups filled with Christmas ornaments that adorned one of the beds in the expansive two-story home that was highlighted by comfortably furnished and spacious decks on the east and west sides.
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343 Phoebe Court (owned by Courtney Shearer and Lori Van Rooijen)
This home, built in 2001, was totally transformed from completely traditional to a distinctly modern design. Traditional mouldings and leaded windows contrast with a new ultra-contemporary interior where stain-
less steel is used as a defining feature throughout.From the mo-
ment you enter the property through the stainless steel front gate personalized with the owners’ monogram ~ an Etruscan horse ~ you sense old and new mixing together to form a unique look and feel. The hom-eowners wanted something different ~ relaxed and not stuffy ~ a design that would keep the best of the original house but add a fresh new contemporary look.
As you enter the home through the stainless steel front door, your eyes are automatically drawn to the grand stainless steel staircase, the modern art and a traditional chandelier. A library with cherry cabinets, a dining room complete with a modern crystal chandelier, the master bedroom with a private stainless steel hot tub, a living area, piano room and gourmet kitchen are on the main floor of this exquisite house. Italian porcelain tile, sleek modern fireplaces, mod-ern art chandeliers and the Venetian ceilings add to the uniqueness of the overall design.
Nothing has been left out as inside is taken outside through another dining room and sitting area with views of Lake Okanagan that lead to a backyard with a 300 foot marble wall, pool and out-door kitchen area. This home was decorated for the holiday season reflecting the modern feel, including a range of bright colours, flow-ers, lights and textures.
The prize feature of this home was the shimmering stainless steel stair rail; a metallic Christmas tree adorned the living room and was created from the shards left by the installation—a sustainable 2011 odyssey of outstanding originality.
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422 Edgemont Court (owned by Keith and Debbie MacMillan)
This beautiful, classic Okanagan home boasted a stunning lake view, fabulous architectural details and an interior that showcased the homeowners’ collection of artwork and home furnishings.
The bright, white kitchen was designed for cooking and enter-taining. The master bedroom, with its huge walk-in-closet, read-ing area included an attached bathroom that rivals all comers.
4940 Harrison Court (owned by Twyla Kendall)Birds of a feather flock together in this multi-generational
home. Warm autumn tones throughout were accented with bright punches of colour, giving the home a traditional yet youthful updated vibe.
A blending of old and new worked well together and the warm, inviting kitchen was expansive. Tucked away in a quiet court, the backyard seemed an oasis that blends seamlessly with the indoor features, varied plantings, landscape lighting and a wonderful rock pond with the peaceful sound of a waterfall.
The neutral palate of the home allowed for the distinguish-ing use of the blue theme...blue stemware, curtains, cushions, Christmas decor and a stunning blue glass lamp.
2420 Abbott Street (owned by Myles and Stephani Bruckal)
This beautiful lakefront home was decorated in a tribute to Ballet Kelowna with ballet dancers a-leaping, tutus in a pear tree and a theatrical Nutcracker set. Guests could take in the vine cane artwork of Annabel Stanley; having decorated the Christmas tree for the Duke and Duchess of York at Buckingham Palace, she was invited to decorate the sponsor tree.
1449 Ethel Street (owned by Don McDonald and Linda Scott-McDonald)
One of Kelowna’s original properties, this beautifully restored 1905 heritage home saw the attentions of award-winning inte-rior designer Suzanne Petti. Suzanne, with the help of contrac-tor Sid molenaar of Integrity Services, brought the home back to its original glory.
From the beadboard walls, original French doors, claw tubs, and bay windows to the stunning banquet room and dance studio—Lindon House was an experience of home from days gone by.
The exterior lighting was spectacular as the Fortis-donated system was installed perfectly. red carpet greeted visitors and brought grandeur to the final home on the tour. Ballet Kelowna dancers exhibited their talents throughout the evening, talking to guests and demonstrating their skills in the home’s ballroom featured at the back of the property.
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Cinderella and her glass slipper really started something. Since the prince slipped it on her foot, glass has been the mark of luxury, fantasy and fulfillment of dreams. There appears to be a longing,
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indeed, a market, for the glass slipper fantasy even in to-day’s less than stellar construction economy. maybe when times are hard, we need our fantasies more than ever.
Glass appears to be the new “wow” factor in home construc-tion. Discovery Glass & Aluminum carries on that tradition with high-end specialty glass work. Some of this work simply has to be seen. Imagine a glass balustrade and an entire staircase made of glass. That’s right, even the treads themselves can be made of glass. Imagine custom designed glass countertops in bathrooms or kitchens, and custom colour glass back splashes. Imagine frameless shower enclosures paired with glass benches. Imagine how the glass will play with the light and paint an ever-changing panorama. It’s a little like the way raindrops capture and refract the light to create a rainbow.
“These are innovative glass solutions. Our specialty is high end projects,” says Gary Alton, co-owner with Hannibal rison. “‘Innovative glass solutions’ is our motto and the goal is to bring innovative glass solutions for every budget to our market place,” he added.
While Alton brings a background of 14 years as a journeyman glazer, having worked with Superior Glass in Vancouver, rosin is the specialist in drafting and information technology. Four years ago they realized they had the expertise between them to create the kind of magic looked for by high-end homeowners. They teamed up to cre-ate Discovery Glass & Aluminum in Kelowna.
Not an easy time to start a construction-related business, but it is clearly working.
“We’re staying pretty busy. One thing that differentiates us is that we don’t do volume work, so we’re a little insulated from the slow-down. We’re focused pretty hard on that high-end niche market, and are aligned with builders that only do a few homes a year,” explained rosin.
Discovery Glass and Aluminum specializes in both residential and commercial glazing design and fabrication elements. Picture resi-dential structures that incorporate glass beams and glass flooring, structural glass canopies, and exterior glass topless railing systems.
In the commercial market, picture glass store fronts, curtain walls, interior glass partitions, all-glass entrance systems, structural glass canopies, office partitions and all kinds of doors—sliding, swing and revolving. If you know how, almost anything that can be made can
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A Lesson for Home Buyers and Sellers
Greg and Amanda* (not their real names) were already moved into their dream home when their dream be-
came a nightmare.They had bought a brand new home from a reputable developer
in a strata development. They didn’t even think to have a title search done. Big mistake.
Had Greg and Amanda done a title search when they signed their agreement, they would have learned a few facts about their pro-spective purchase. Including the fact they were not actually buying home they would move in to.
Somehow, during the frantic days leading up to the grand opening of the development, the developer’s staff had accidentally reversed the lot numbers and legal descriptions on two adjacent properties.
The developer’s sales personnel handled all the pre-sale work for this new strata development, including legal description and lot designation. This slight human error caused a chain reaction no one
expected.The issue came to light when another buyer in their strata devel-
opment attempted to flip their purchase for a quick profit. When their new buyer did a title search, the problem held up the purchase.
To make matters worse, the owner who was flipping the property lived overseas and getting hold of him was extremely difficult. His agent didn’t have the authority to sign any documents to get things fixed.
Greg and Amanda found themselves living in someone else’s house – even though it was their dream home.
The entire process took more than a year to sort out. New transfers and mortgages had to be registered and prior financing released.
They were lucky. Their insurance was on the wrong property. If they had experienced a fire or other catastrophe, they could have lost everything. And even though the developer paid for all their extra expenses, it still cost them. Greg had to take time from work
to re-sign papers and Amanda ended up on sick leave for a short period of time because of stress she experienced during the process.
In their case, it wasn’t the cost of the title search (very inexpensive!) that kept them from having it done; it was their trust in the system. Nine hundred and ninety-nine times out of 1000, this would not be a problem at all, but it’s that one time where something is not right that makes a title search worthwhile. Why You Need to Do a Title Search – Even on a New Home
You may think – as first owner of a newly built home – a title search isn’t necessary. But you’d be wrong. There may have been several owners of the raw land before the builder bought the property. There could be water rights, mineral rights, ease-ments or even long forgotten boundary disputes.
And the builder/developer may have used a couple different methods to finance the purchase of the property and/or the building of the struc-ture. A title search reveals any potential problems
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in this area. Or there may still be unpaid trades people or suppliers who could put a lien against the home. Without a thorough title search, these problems can plague the potential purchaser. until you clear the issues on the title, you won’t be able to buy your dream home.
If there is a snag on the title, the deal could fall through. Imagine you’d already sold your own home in anticipation of a favourable move-in date on the new property only to discover you couldn’t close the deal. It’s a nightmare you don’t want to deal with. And it happens more often than you know!
The Ins and Outs of a Title SearchA title search is where a title company performs a deep search
into the title’s history. A title search is used to answer three questions:
1. Does the seller have the right to sell?
2. Are there any restrictions or allowances to the property?
3. Does the property have any liens such as tax liens, mortgages, or mechanic’s liens registered against it?
While the first question may seem obvious, it’s crucial you find out whether the seller has the right to sell the property. There have been instances of someone “representing” an elderly citizen and selling the property out from underneath them. Be absolutely certain you are dealing with a seller who is legally able to sell the property.
Answering the second question will tell you whether there is an easement or other encumbrance on the property. One family in our circle of friends bought a gorgeous six-acre country estate only to find their neighbour had the right to use their driveway in perpetu-ity. This led to some bad blood between the two neighbours which to this day is still unresolved.
And finally, answering the third question gives you the peace of mind that when you close the deal you will own the property “free and clear” – with no future debts registered against it.
Should You Do Your Own Title Search? It’s possible to do your own title search, but should you? most
jurisdictions have a land titles office either in their own town or in a nearby town. You could go to the building, pay your fee and get access to all the files available on the property. It’s also possible to do this online now. Simply enter your credit card information and you’ll be in the database. So, in theory, you can do your own title search quite easily.
However, you may want to ask yourself a couple questions first... • Can you properly interpret the data you find and make sense of
it? • Even if you can interpret the data, do you know where to turn
to “fix” a potential problem?If you can answer those questions with a “yes,” and have the time
to track down the information, then by all means, do your own title search.
But for most of us, this is a job best left to the professionals. A title search company will do a thorough title search of your
potential property and provide a report which includes the follow-ing information:
• registered owner of the property • Legal description of the land • Any financial charges (mortgages or liens) against the property
and who holds them • Any non-financial charges (easements, covenants or right-of-
ways) against the property and who holds them • Any miscellaneous information that could be important to the
purchaser The fee for this service is extremely reasonable. In many cases,
it’s only a few dollars more than the cost of doing it yourself. And you get a certain peace of mind that knowing a professional is taking care of it for you. With all of the little details that come up when you’re buying a home, it’s important to add the title search to your checklist. No one needs to go through the nightmare Greg and Amanda experienced when they bought their dream home.
Karen Thompson of www.CdnHomes.ca says, “This is such an important detail for home buyers, we’ve partnered with Dye and Durham Corporation (a legal support and information service com-pany) and added a link to each listing reminding home buyers to do their due diligence.”
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Where the hawk chooses to land is where you get perspec-tive, vistas and all the airspace you can imagine. That’s why the latest community from Aldebaran Enterprises
in Vernon is called Hawk’s Landing.
It’s the latest phase of The ridges development, located on middleton mountain, one of the most prestigious addresses in the city of Vernon. What you’ll find, if you can tear your eyes away from the view, are pockets of town homes and entry level ranchers with walk-out basements and double garages.
Forty homes will be filling the nest at Hawk’s Landing, and the neighbourhood is now about 30 per cent complete. “The niche market here for our level entry ranchers are the boomers. They love our price point, views, double attached garages and the maintenance free lifestyle that Hawk’s Landing offers,” says richard Ziegeman of Aldebaran.
“Boomers love to lock it and leave it,” he adds, with a nod to a life-style of freedom to come and go as you please and know your home is looked after.
The price point he speaks of makes you realize that the views are thrown in absolutely free. The three-bedroom town homes of Hawk’s Landing start at $309,900 and the ranchers at $359,800. The town homes feature poured six-inch concrete party walls for maximum sound proofing and fire resistance.
This community fits right in with the rest of The ridges, which over-looks rolling hills and valleys with world-class views. That includes the blue-green waters of Kalamalka Lake, orchards and vineyards, a lushly green golf course or the wild habitat of Swan Lake.
Aldebaran has been building communities in both B.C. and Alberta for more than two-and-a-half decades. A key to its success is commu-nication with people who are buying homes, so Aldebaran keeps the company ear to the ground and knows what the market is calling for. That’s why Hawk’s Landing is tweaked to tailor it for boomers, who are attracted to the Vernon lifestyle.
“Vernon is a great place to live with all the amenities nearby. Boomers who are now just beginning the retirement stage, we be-lieve will locate here in large numbers,” said Ziegeman.
Vernon in the North Okanagan is world-famous for its lakes, ski hills and golfing, all within a short drive of Hawk’s Landing. Sunsets and sunrises provide their own touch to the views, and the city becomes a sparkling show of lights at night. Check www.aldebaranhomes.com for more information. N
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Combined Energy Efficiency with Affordable Prices
Times are tough but not for one Kelowna devel-
oper who is construct-ing affordably stylish homes that are selling like hot cakes.
GlenValley on Clifton is a blended community with 95 townhouses and a 30-unit assisted living home, in Kelowna. The five-acre property backs onto Knox mountain Park. It is one of only a few multi-family projects being built in the Valley.
Homeowners are living in the first 14 townhouses that were built. The next 35 units are under construction and selling fast. There are only four units left.
Today’s home buyers are looking for well-priced real estate that is big on features and GlenValley delivers in spades. “It’s an exciting project for a whole bunch of reasons,” says principal architect matt Johnston of Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.
One of those reasons is that it combines energy efficiency with af-fordable prices. A FortisBC-owned geo-exchange system delivers space heating and cooling to the community. The utility guarantees hom-eowners a low monthly heating and cooling bill of $70 for the next 20 years (subject to a maximum two per cent increase a year).
Additional energy saving touches include gas operated tankless do-mestic hot-water heater, Energy Star appliances and LED streetlights.
Often, the assumption is energy efficient upgrades like geo-exchange are only available in higher-end homes. A three-bedroom unit at GlenValley ranges in size from 1,250 to 1,650 square feet and is priced under $300,000. The list of standard features includes hard-wood flooring, stainless steel appliances and HardiePlank siding.
The developer, roland Nadon, left it up to Johnston and his team to design something unique that would sell. Johnston admits to feeling nervous over the responsibility. “I kept thinking, what if they don’t sell,” he says.
The design they came up with is what Johnston calls compact. The three-storey, three-bedroom townhouses use space efficiently by maxi-mizing living areas and minimizing travel spaces. That doesn’t mean small. In fact, the large-open spaces have a modern feel. Floor plans include full-size laundries and kitchen pantries, walk-in closets and two-car garages. The master bedroom and ensuite fill the top floor. Finishing details include organized shelving in the closets and built-in benches.
Fresh from success, the developer is challenging Johnston and his team to be innovative and creative with the next phase of the project. Architecturally Distinct Solutions has created a home in a townhouse setting. The challenge, it seems, is for the developer to keep up with the demand.
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Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc. MattJohnston/GracePontes2508784313www.distinctsolutions.ca
Philip MacDonald Architect Inc. PhilipMacDonald2507644157www.pma-architect.ca
bUILDErS
A Legacy of Designs Ltd. BradDziedzic&BrandydeBartolo-Dziedzic250-558-8889/250-558-8839www.legacyofdesigns.com
All Elements Design - Manage -Build KimLarson250-486-7679www.allelements.ca
AuthenTech Homes Ltd. ScottTyerman,RHP(250)491-7690www.authentechhomes.com
Bellamy Homes LesBellamy(250)470-2429www.bellamyhomes.ca
Built Rite Homes (A Division of Roblyn Developments Ltd.) RobertAnderson250-764-0315www.builtritehomes.ca
Burland Langdon Construction Ltd. BrookeLangdon2503425660
Cardan Enterprises Ltd. DonDudgeon&LisaDudgeon250-861-8823www.cardan.ca
Chaparral Industries (86) Inc. JohnPushor/JimPushor250-765-2985www.chaparralhomes.com
Chatham Homes DaveChatham(250)764-5387or862-1075
Chriscan Construction LenSuchocki(250)712-1324www.chriscan.com
Constructive Concepts Ltd. DarrenEvans250-542-1801www.constructiveconcepts.ca
CorWest Builders AndreasHayer/BobGuy250-869-4960www.corwest.ca
Destination Homes DonErdely&TravisErdely(250)707-1752www.homesbydestination.com
Distinctive Developments Ltd. TerryHeinrich(250)491-1171www.Distinctivedevelopments.com
Dunamis Projects Trevor/EvangelineNeyedli2506813732www.dunamisprojects.com
Edgecombe Builders KevinEdgecombe&DonCampbell(250)491-8655www.edgecombebuilders.com
Fawdry Homes GlennFawdry,RHP(250)862-8630www.fawdryhomes.ca/
Frame Custom Homes Ltd. BillFrame250-718-8670www.framecustomhomes.com
Freeport Industries ToddVenier/ChrisInkster(250)707-3950www.freeportindustries.ca
Griffco Homes Inc SimonGriffco250-878-9423www.griffcohomes.com
Hamill Creek Timber HomesInc.FionaDaniels(250)366-4320www.hamillcreek.com
Hamlet Property Services PaulDay2502155355
Handyman Connection quentinCyre2507175500www.kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Hansum Homes & Development Inc. JohnHansum&FranHansum(250)764-2324www.hansumhomes.com
Harmony Homes MickWebb(250)765-5191www.harmonyhomes.net
Hildebrandt Homes KenHildebrandt(250)309-4986www.okanaganbchomebuilder.com
Ian Paine Construction Ltd. IanPaine(250)868-2133
Impact Builders ChadJones250-470-2269www.impactbuilders.com
Inspiration Homes Ltd. RodDoroshuk250-542-3111www.inspirationhomes.ca
Jaycor Homes Inc. VinceMontemurro250-768-5070
Jazel Enterprises Ltd. JamesZeleznik(250)768-5799www.Jazelhomes.com
John Bachelder Construction JohnBachelder2508626725www.johnbachelderconstruction.com
Karmoy Builders Inc. JodyDyrland250-919-8448www.karmoybuilders.com
Kascade Developments ScottRenou2504486339
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. - ReBath Okanagan KenDahlen(ReBathOkanaganwww.rebathokanagan.ca)250-545-1300www.keithconstruction.ca
Kentland Homes Ltd. StephenWells(250)764-1306www.kentlandhomes.com
Knight’s Gate Properties Ltd. RichardSoneff2508788090
Mandala Custom Homes Inc. LarsChose250-352-5582www.mandalahomes.com
Meadow Ridge Homes Ltd. Miles&SusanKrahn(250)861-3344www.meadowridgehomes.com
Neil Miller Homes Ltd. NeilMiller(250)764-8627www.millerhomes.ca
Nesbitt Originals Paul&JanNesbitt(250)762-3337www.nesbittoriginals.com
Okanagan Dream Builders Ltd. TrentTinkler250-808-1788www.okanagandreambuilders.com
Okanagan Glacier Homes Inc. KirkAndersen778-755-5003www.glacierhomes.ca
Okanagan Sunrise Construction Ltd. DaleAhlbaum/NickFranz(250)763-1461www.okanaganSunrise.com
Okanagan Sustain Homes/Into the Woods Furniture and Cabinetry CarlSt.Jean250-260-8425www.oksustainhomes.ca
P.J. DeVries Construction KathyDeVries/PeterDeVries250-545-8742www.devriesconstruction.net
Pars Construction AmirKhajavi(250)878-0662www.ParsConstruction.com
Pentar Homes Ltd. FredParent(250)862-9006www.pentarhomes.com
Redgwell Construction Ltd. LyleRedgwell2505497405
Richbuilt Homes DarrenRichmond2505498852www.richbuilt.ca
RLJ Homes Inc. RayLaPointe250-862-1968www.rljhomes.com
Rykon Construction Management Ltd. RandySiemens,KellyLawrie,CMA(250)712-9664www.rykon.ca
Sierra West Homes & Construction Corp. KevinAdams(250)767-1993Cell:878-2207www.sierrawesthomes.com
Square Root Contracting & Consulting Ltd MikeTwack(250)863-6576www.sq-root.com
Stonebridge Contemporary Originals AlbertVanEeorJohnSteinhauer2507660393
Sunstar Ventures Ltd. DenisBigham&BobBuvyer250-807-2270
Sunterra Custom Homes Ltd. RanbirNahal250-503-8220www.sunterracustomhomes.com
Team Construction Mgmt. (1981) Ltd. CharlesCullen(250)868-8326www.teamconstruction.ca
Timberhaven Homes Ltd. ScottRoss250-878-0159www.timberhaven.ca
Trico Homes Inc. JacobKuiken250-545-9261www.tricohomes.com
Tyee Custom Homes Ltd. CarlLauren1-250-427-0315www.tyeecustomhomes.com
Valux Homes Ltd JoeRood(250)317-1332www.bridgesliving.com
Varitec Enterprises Ltd. DonKerr,RHP(250)769-2375
Vivar Homes ( A Division of Vivar Contracting Inc.) D.J.Rasovic2508085555
Webster Construction Ltd. KenWebster(250)763-6600www.thewebstergroup.com
Wilson and Company Ltd. JamesWilson250-869-7125
Woodstyle Homes Ltd DonovanImbeau(250)558-9765or(250)558-9765www.woodstyle.ca
COMMUNITY DEvELOPErS
Acorn Communities Ltd. DavidPfuetznerGregBird2504910095www.acornhomes.com
Aldebaran Enterprises Inc. JohnJacobsen1-250-306-9355www.aldebaranhomes.com
Callahan Property Group Ltd. BobCallahan(250)717-3000
Dilworth Quality Homes Inc. GregAsling-GeneralManager,AlRyder-BuildingOperationsManager(250)762-9999www.dilworthhomes.com
G Group of Companies Green Solutions GrantGaucher-President/AndrewGaucher-VPDevelopments(250)712-2449www.ggroup.ca
Gallagher’s Canyon Construction AlBremner(250)860-9013www.gallagherscanyon.com
L & S Contracting Ltd. (A Div. of Lambert & Paul Construction Ltd.) LambertSchmalz(250)860-2331
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Melcor Developments Ltd. TobiMcNeil250-717-8390www.melcor.ca
Mission Group JonathanFriesen,RandyShier,GeraldHeinrichs,GeorgeSummach(250)448-0016www.themissiongroup.ca
Molenbeek Ventures Development Corporation WimZuydervelt250-764-0338www.creeksidepark.ca
Ocorp Development Ltd. 250-764-1750www.ocorpltd.com
Predator Ridge Limited Partnership-Land Division BrentRee250-503-3976www.predatorridge.com
Rohit Communities- British Columbia Bobby-JoWeibe2503415745www.copperpoint.ca
Scuka Enterprises Ltd. DanScuka(250)765-0136www.scuka.bc.ca
Sopa Square StaceyFenwick2507625818www.sopasquare.com
Starland Developments Company Ltd. KathleenMackenzie(250)717-8228www.prospectkelowna.com
Tyee Custom Homes Ltd. CarlLauren1-250-427-0315www.tyeecustomhomes.com
Woodland Hills On The Ridge GebyWager250-764-0626www.woodlandhillskelowna.com
DESIGN-bUILD
All Elements Design - Manage -Build KimLarson250-486-7679www.allelements.ca
Begrand Fast Design Inc NicoleBegrandFast(250)448-9818www.begrandfastdesign.com
Bellamy Homes LesBellamy(250)470-2429www.bellamyhomes.ca
Cabete Construction Inc EdmaroCabete2504481902www.cabeteconstruction.ca
Chaparral Industries (86) Inc. JohnPushor/JimPushor250-765-2985www.chaparralhomes.com
Griffco Homes Inc SimonGriffco250-878-9423www.griffcohomes.com
Guildmaster Furniture Ltd. PeterMRoss2505472579www.guildmasterfurniture.ca
Handyman Connection quentinCyre2507175500www.kelowna.handymanconnection.com
Harmony Homes MickWebb(250)765-5191www.harmonyhomes.net
John Bachelder Construction JohnBachelder2508626725www.johnbachelderconstruction.com
Mandala Custom Homes Inc. LarsChose250-352-5582www.mandalahomes.com
Nesbitt Originals Paul&JanNesbitt(250)762-3337www.nesbittoriginals.com
Okanagan Glacier Homes Inc. KirkAndersen778-755-5003www.glacierhomes.ca
Okanagan Sustain Homes/Into the Woods Furniture and Cabinetry CarlSt.Jean250-260-8425www.oksustainhomes.ca
Stonebridge Contemporary Originals AlbertVanEeorJohnSteinhauer2507660393
Techlectric Construction Company Ltd. BradHandel2508334272www.techsmart.ca
ENErGY ADvISOrS
Energywise Solutions DeanNeveu778-484-5002www.energywisesolutions.ca
ENGINEErING
Aplin & Martin ConsultantsLtd.JamesKay250-448-0157www.aplinmartin.com
fINANCIAL SErvICES
RBC Royal Bank GaryEisenhut(250)868-4188www.rbc.com
GOvErNMENT OffICES
BC Housing PeterChau(250)487-2521www.bchousing.org
Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation PaulFabri(250)712-4334www.cmhc.ca
City of Kelowna MoBayat-DirectorDevelopmentServices(250)469-8630www.kelowna.ca
Homeowner Protection Office DougCox(250)646-7050or1-800-407-7757www.hpo.bc.ca
hOME DESIGN/ DéCOr SPECIALISTS
Begrand Fast Design Inc NicoleBegrandFast(250)448-9818www.begrandfastdesign.com
Clay Interiors LenTrump250-859-3242www.clayinteriors.com
Dannburg Interiors GaryMuntorScottMunt(250)862-5277www.dannburginteriors.com
Designing with Light Supply MikeBentien/RobBentien(250)862-3671www.designingwithlight.ca
Mullins Drafting and Design, Inc. LeeMullins&LaniHoff250-717-3415www.mullinshomedesigns.ca
Nesbitt Originals Paul&JanNesbitt(250)762-3337www.nesbittoriginals.com
Sticks and Stones Design Group CarlaFisher2507129282www.sticksandstones.ca
INSUrANCE / ACCOUNTING
Capri Insurance Services Ltd. ErikaJarvis(250)860-2426www.capri.ca
Grant Thornton LLP PaulGuerette(250)712-6800www.GrantThornton.ca
The Co-operators, Solve Insurance Sevices Inc. DennisMacLeod250-861-3777www.cooperator.ca
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DIrECTOrY CHBA-CO2011-12Wilson M. Beck Insurance (Kelowna) Inc. BrettInnis250-763-3840www.wmbeck.co
LANDSCAPE
Aqua Gardens and Landscape Ltd. GlennMitchell250-979-2782www.aquagardens.ca
MEDIA / MArKETING
Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group, The (The Daily Courier) TerryArmstrong(250)470-0721www.kelownadailycourier.ca
PrOfESSIONAL SErvICES
Aplin & Martin ConsultantsLtd.JamesKay250-448-0157www.aplinmartin.com
Canaterra Property Pages KarenThompson1-250-575-8877www.canaterra.com
Carbon Copy Digital GaryPlant250-860-6928www.carboncopydigital.com
Okanagan College RandyWerger(250)862-5494www.okanagan.bc.ca
Pushor Mitchell LLP BradCronquist1-250-869-1150www.pushormitchell.com
ROV Consulting RichardVisscher,P.Eng.250-860-0412www.rovconsulting.ca
Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Richard/ShannonJohnstone2508087668www.strongroots.ca
SW Audio and Visual CalMcCarthy250-868-3333www.sw-online.com
Techlectric Construction Company Ltd. BradHandel2508334272www.techsmart.ca
Winmar Kelowna StewartWalker1-250-862-3500www.winmar.ca
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Accent Renovations/ Your Dream Garage JeffSininger250-869-7525www.accentrenovations.ca
Chriscan Construction LenSuchocki(250)712-1324www.chriscan.com
Constructive Concepts Ltd. DarrenEvans250-542-1801www.constructiveconcepts.ca
Dunamis Projects Trevor/EvangelineNeyedli2506813732www.dunamisprojects.com
Gord Turner Renovations Ltd. GordTurner(250)469-9379www.gtrenovations.com
Hamlet Property Services PaulDay2502155355
Handyman Connection quentinCyre2507175500www.kelowna.handymanconnection.com
John Bachelder Construction JohnBachelder2508626725www.johnbachelderconstruction.com
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. - ReBath Okanagan KenDahlen(ReBathOkanaganwww.rebathokanagan.ca)250-545-1300www.keithconstruction.ca
Okanagan Dream BuildersLtd.TrentTinkler250-808-1788www.okanagandreambuilders.com
Okanagan Glacier Homes Inc. KirkAndersen778-755-5003www.glacierhomes.ca
UK Trades (0775766 BC Ltd.) RonBrewer2508621574www.uktrades.ca
Vivar Homes ( A Division of Vivar Contracting Inc.) D.J.Rasovic2508085555
Wilson and Company Ltd. JamesWilson250-869-7125
SUPPLIErS
AcuTruss Industries Ltd. BarrySchick&RobVoros250-860-6667www.acutruss.com
All Weather Windows ScottDore(250)860-5666www.allweatherwindows.com
Big Steel Box TroyDoell250-763-9660www.bigsteelbox.com
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Bolt Security Systems LawrenceBenjamin250-861-1001www.boltsecurity.net
Burnco Rock Products (BC)Ltd.DaveTesarski&DeanBiglow250-769-7865www.burnco.com
Cancadd Reproductions and Engineering Suplies Ltd. JimShedden2508603425www.cancadd.ca
Centra Windows Inc MichaelLane250-765-4402www.centra.ca
Coast Wholesale AppliancesInc.RobSiddon(250)765-2421www.coastappliances.com
Colonial Countertops Ltd. AdamCathcart250-765-3004www.colonialcountertops.com
Competition Glass Ltd. CurtisAnkerstein250-860-7155www.compglass.com
Creative Door Services DonMcEachern2504912012www.creativedoor.com
Cultured Stone KimKotowsky250-864-8110www.culturedstone.com
Designing with Light Supply MikeBentien/RobBentien(250)862-3671www.designingwithlight.ca
DuPont Building Innovations RyanFoster250-575-2545www.construction.tyvek.ca
Enviro Choice Sewage Treatment Solutions GeorgeDevlin(250)765-8265-1-866-765-8265www.envirochoice.ca
Euroline Windows Inc. IsbrandFunk/PaulKlyne(250)448-8484or(250)718-7771www.euroline-windows.com
Floform Countertops KenHilsenteger(250)860-5333www.floform.com
Gienow Windows & Doors DaveRichert(250)868-9006or1-800-367-9520www.gienow.com
Glass Canada Inc. DebraDotschkat250-454-9923www.glasscanada.net
Guildmaster Furniture Ltd. PeterMRoss2505472579www.guildmasterfurniture.ca
Home Hardware Building Centre MikeIrvine(250)868-9040www.homehardware.ca
Iko IndustriesLtd. VincentCarrier-SalesRepresentative250-212-7742www.iko.com
K2Stone (Kelowna) Inc. DarrenKroeker1-866-323-3035www.k2stone.ca
Kaycan Ltd. SandraWoodcock(250)258-8528www.kaycan.com
Kekuli Bay Cabinetry BonnieHuber2505585112www.kekulibaycabinetry.com
Kelowna Ready Mix HarveyBeselt(250)762-2211
Mara Lumber LouGauthier250-765-2963www.maralumber.ca
Moen Inc. RyanWright250-469-4960www.moen.ca
Networx Windows and Doors RyanVandelft2508600960www.networx-excellence.com
Norelco Cabinets PeterRaja-Owner/GeneralManager250-765-2121www.norelcocabinets.ca
OK Builders SupplyLtd. JerryBaron(250)762-3622www.okbuilders.ca
Okanagan Hardwood Flooring Co. Ltd. SteveEveritt(250)765-2610www.okanaganhardwoodfloors.com
Paragon Surfacing Ltd. Interior ChrisMcCutcheon2508618988www.paragonsurfacing.com
Phantom Screens LevonSymonds250-762-7592www.phantomscreens.com
Plasti Fab SeanMcBeth604-526-2771www.plastifab.com
Pure Granite Rocks ClarkOmand250-558-3773www.puregraniterocks.com
Robinson Lighting Centre LarryLundgren(250)860-9626www.rlrbc.com
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Rona Home & Garden ChrisRobertson250-979-3089www.rona.ca
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.HenryHowe250-765-4765www.steel-craft.ca
Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Richard/ShannonJohnstone2508087668www.strongroots.ca
Sundeck Centre BryanHughes&JustinReynolds250-766-7320www.sundeckcentre.com
Telus KenPerka6044324847www.telus.com/bics
The Brick (Commercial Sales Division) TomSt.George,HarinderLalli(250)765-2291www.thebrick.com
The CAT Rental Store GrahamHoffman250-860-3510www.catrents.ca
Trail Appliances TerryVolden(250)862-3838www.trailappliances.com
West2east Cabinetry KenVeach250-451-0860www.west2eastcabinetry.com
Westwood Fine Cabinetry Inc. KellyKennedy-BusinessDevelopmentManager(250)860-3900www.westwoodfinecabinetrry.com
Wolseley Kitchen & Bath Classics HayleyMepham&NormSchwab250-860-4366www.wolseleyinc.ca
TrADE CONTrACTOrS
Accent Renovations/ Your Dream Garage JeffSininger250-869-7525www.accentrenovations.ca
Ace Plumbing & Heating BrianWalter250-861-6696www.aceplumbing.bz
Bath Fitter IanGorst250-860-8678www.bathfitter.com
Bolt Security Systems LawrenceBenjamin250-861-1001www.boltsecurity.net
CertaPro Painters JasonMcMurray(250)868-5126www.certapro.com
Competition Glass Ltd. CurtisAnkerstein250-860-7155www.compglass.com
Crystal Classic Exteriors Inc. DanPoznikoff250-861-5988www.crystalclassic.ca
Discovery Glass & Aluminum Inc. GaryAlton778-753-5966www.discoveryglass.ca
Floform Countertops KenHilsenteger(250)860-5333www.floform.com
Four Seasons Insulation Ltd. RogerPrato250-861-3626www.fourseasonsinsulation.com
GeoTility Geothermal Installations Corp. RickNelson1-250-762-5776www.geotility.ca
Glass Canada Inc. DebraDotschkat250-454-9923www.glasscanada.net
Hi-Test Exteriors Ltd. JasonGagnon-Owner1-250-808-8859
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. - ReBath Okanagan KenDahlen(ReBathOkanaganwww.rebathokanagan.ca)250-545-1300www.keithconstruction.ca
Kekuli Bay Cabinetry BonnieHuber2505585112www.kekulibaycabinetry.com
Kilo-Womp Electric Ltd. KeithWemp(250)861-3939
Loney Plumbing Inc. RichardLoney250-470-0108
Lynx Brand Fence Products JohnDenney2507651468www.lynxfence.com
Madge Contracting Ltd. ChrisRomano250-765-1180www.madgeroofing.com
Nicholson Enterprises BobNicholson250-212-1758
Norelco Cabinets PeterRaja-Owner/GeneralManager250-765-2121www.norelcocabinets.ca
Okanagan Solar Ltd. RobMonteith2508019662www.okanagansolar.ca
Roof Doctor (0902577BC) Ltd. HowardPfefferle(250)765-3013www.roofdoctor.ca
Square Root Contracting & Consulting Ltd MikeTwack(250)863-6576www.sq-root.com
Starwatch Audio Video PeterTischler1-250-717-0022www.starwatchav.com.
Strong Roots Flooring Inc. Richard/ShannonJohnstone2508087668www.strongroots.ca
Sundeck Centre BryanHughes&JustinReynolds250-766-7320www.sundeckcentre.com
Techlectric Construction Company Ltd. BradHandel2508334272www.techsmart.ca
Vivar Homes ( A Division of Vivar Contracting Inc.) D.J.Rasovic2508085555
UTILITY COMPANIES
FortisBC BrentHunt/KimJones2508684522/2507170808wwwfortisbc.com
Shaw Cablesystems GP MarcReinhart(250)712-2345www.shaw.ca
Telus KenPerka6044324847www.telus.com/bics
WArrANTY COMPANIES
National Home Warranty Programs GordHouston1-604-575-3536www.nationalhomewarranty.com
Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services Inc. JoshCudmore16045744776www.pacificwarranty.com
Travelers Guarantee Company of Canada MarvinFriesen-KelownaEdTsumura-Vancouver1-800-555-9431www.travelersguarantee.com
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