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Showing posts with label BC. Show all posts
Dec 15, 2015
The stores are packed. The roads are bad. And you still have no idea what to buy for the beloved handy-person in your life.
No need to fear; you can keep your cool like Frosty. Canada's busiest handyman is here to help. Bryan Baeumler, of HGTV's Leave it to Bryan, has offered up some great gift ideas for DIY lovers.
Keeping it simple is his first piece of advice.
"You can never go wrong with tools!" Bryan says.
But his own wish list offers up some other great ideas for the home renovator on your shopping list. That includes subscriptions or book about renovation, architecture, or finish carpentry - or new tech gadgets to help with the latest projects, such as a laser distance measure.
Or you could give a gift that's hotter than a yule log on Christmas Eve and send your home renovating loved one to meet Bryan!
For more practical and innovative advice on renovations projects, don't miss Bryan as he returns to the Edmonton Renovation Show, the Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show, and the BC Home + Garden Show. He has the tried and tested advice to help you realize your home renovation dreams!
He is coming off of just wrapping up seasons of House of Bryan and Leave it to Bryan. But he and his wife Sarah continue to be one heck of a busy family with the start of their new series, Bryan Inc.
"It's a little more focused on our business and family life," explains Bryan. "Sarah has been very active in managing the Baeumler Family Foundation for the past few years, and she's now getting a little more involved in some of our other businesses with me."
Between shooting shows for HGTV and the most important thing on his holiday wish list, family time with his wife and kids, Bryan says he's looking forward to great events in January and February.
He explains that you will leave the show with new motivation and unique concepts to use in your own home!
"I always have a great time visiting Edmonton, Ottawa, and Vancouver - the people are great, and there's a lot of genuine interest in renovations and construction," Bryan says. "The shows are also jam packed with great ideas and products. I've always got my eyes peeled for ideas and inspiration."
Now that you have these great home renovation gift ideas from Bryan, the only hard part will be to not get a few gifts for yourself!
For more updates on the Edmonton Renovation Show, Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show, and BC Home + Garden Show make sure to follow @HomeShowsAB on Twitter and Instagram, @OttawaHome Show on Twitter and @HomeShows on Instagram, and @VanHomeShows on Twitter and Instagram. Sharing info about the show? Use the hashtag #ERS16 for Edmonton, #OHRS16 for Ottawa, and #BCHGS16 for BC!
No need to fear; you can keep your cool like Frosty. Canada's busiest handyman is here to help. Bryan Baeumler, of HGTV's Leave it to Bryan, has offered up some great gift ideas for DIY lovers.
Keeping it simple is his first piece of advice.
"You can never go wrong with tools!" Bryan says.
But his own wish list offers up some other great ideas for the home renovator on your shopping list. That includes subscriptions or book about renovation, architecture, or finish carpentry - or new tech gadgets to help with the latest projects, such as a laser distance measure.
Or you could give a gift that's hotter than a yule log on Christmas Eve and send your home renovating loved one to meet Bryan!
For more practical and innovative advice on renovations projects, don't miss Bryan as he returns to the Edmonton Renovation Show, the Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show, and the BC Home + Garden Show. He has the tried and tested advice to help you realize your home renovation dreams!
He is coming off of just wrapping up seasons of House of Bryan and Leave it to Bryan. But he and his wife Sarah continue to be one heck of a busy family with the start of their new series, Bryan Inc.
"It's a little more focused on our business and family life," explains Bryan. "Sarah has been very active in managing the Baeumler Family Foundation for the past few years, and she's now getting a little more involved in some of our other businesses with me."
Between shooting shows for HGTV and the most important thing on his holiday wish list, family time with his wife and kids, Bryan says he's looking forward to great events in January and February.
He explains that you will leave the show with new motivation and unique concepts to use in your own home!
"I always have a great time visiting Edmonton, Ottawa, and Vancouver - the people are great, and there's a lot of genuine interest in renovations and construction," Bryan says. "The shows are also jam packed with great ideas and products. I've always got my eyes peeled for ideas and inspiration."
Now that you have these great home renovation gift ideas from Bryan, the only hard part will be to not get a few gifts for yourself!
For more updates on the Edmonton Renovation Show, Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show, and BC Home + Garden Show make sure to follow @HomeShowsAB on Twitter and Instagram, @OttawaHome Show on Twitter and @HomeShows on Instagram, and @VanHomeShows on Twitter and Instagram. Sharing info about the show? Use the hashtag #ERS16 for Edmonton, #OHRS16 for Ottawa, and #BCHGS16 for BC!
Oct 30, 2015
That’s a wrap on the 2015 Vancouver Home + Design Show! With the big move back to the Vancouver Convention Center West, headliners including W Network’s Jillian Harris & Todd Talbot, Cheryl Torrenueva from W Network’s Game of Homes, and HGTV design star Samantha Pynn, plus a slew of local favourites and over 325 exhibitors, there was expert insight, innovation and inspiration for stylish living at every turn.
Couldn’t make the show? Take a tour of our favourite moments below, complete with covetable design, fierce competition and the best advice in the biz.
Everyone’s favourite design and real estate duo Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot from W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver cracked plenty of jokes while dispensing expert insight on where to splurge and where to save when creating your dream home.
The Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take a Seat proved design with a conscience never goes out of style, raising a grand total of $750 in support of Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver ReStores.
The Samsung Junior Chef Challenge paired top Vancouver chefs Craig Scherer from Trattoria Burnaby and Geoff Rogers from Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge with home chefs Maddie Lemieux and Matthew Tong. Craig and Matthew took home gold, with Matthew winning $5,000 worth of home kitchen appliances.
Design darling and star judge Cheryl Torrenueva from W Network’s Game of Homes Vancouver made her much anticipated return to the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage where she walked guests through the pros and cons of DIY projects VS. delegating to professionals.
Mark your calendars for the 2016 BC Home + Garden Show, coming up from February 17th to 21st at BC Place Stadium! Visit bchomeandgardenshow.com for more details.
Couldn’t make the show? Take a tour of our favourite moments below, complete with covetable design, fierce competition and the best advice in the biz.
The Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take a Seat proved design with a conscience never goes out of style, raising a grand total of $750 in support of Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver ReStores.
The Samsung Junior Chef Challenge paired top Vancouver chefs Craig Scherer from Trattoria Burnaby and Geoff Rogers from Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge with home chefs Maddie Lemieux and Matthew Tong. Craig and Matthew took home gold, with Matthew winning $5,000 worth of home kitchen appliances.
Design darling and star judge Cheryl Torrenueva from W Network’s Game of Homes Vancouver made her much anticipated return to the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage where she walked guests through the pros and cons of DIY projects VS. delegating to professionals.
Mark your calendars for the 2016 BC Home + Garden Show, coming up from February 17th to 21st at BC Place Stadium! Visit bchomeandgardenshow.com for more details.
Oct 19, 2015
Selling a home in a saturated market can be a daunting prospect, especially if the space’s style is stuck in the dark ages. Samantha Pynn, designer and host of HGTV’s Open House Overhaul and headliner at the 2015 Vancouver Home + Design Show (happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West), has seen it all, from pea green bathrooms to dated upholstery and beyond.
Catch her inside tips on readying your house for a quick and satisfying sale on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 3PM. In the meantime, here’s a preview of her best advice on how to move that house.
Make space. Before you start to add the pretty stuff, edit and pack away all the clutter. Rooms that are jammed with extra furniture read as small.
Fresh paint. Paint away dark or personal colour combos like red and green, or mustard yellow and purple. A fresh coat of soft white or pale grey will make your space feel cleaner and brighter and allow potential buyers to envision their own furniture in your house.
Repair and replace. Cabinet doors hanging off their hinges, rusty faucets, and cracked toilet seats bring down the value of your home. It's amazing what how much a fresh stain finish on the cabinets and new hardware or fixtures can make a room feel brand new.
See Samantha Pynn and more top home and design experts at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you visit us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show! We can't wait to see you there.
Catch her inside tips on readying your house for a quick and satisfying sale on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 3PM. In the meantime, here’s a preview of her best advice on how to move that house.
Make space. Before you start to add the pretty stuff, edit and pack away all the clutter. Rooms that are jammed with extra furniture read as small.
Fresh paint. Paint away dark or personal colour combos like red and green, or mustard yellow and purple. A fresh coat of soft white or pale grey will make your space feel cleaner and brighter and allow potential buyers to envision their own furniture in your house.
Repair and replace. Cabinet doors hanging off their hinges, rusty faucets, and cracked toilet seats bring down the value of your home. It's amazing what how much a fresh stain finish on the cabinets and new hardware or fixtures can make a room feel brand new.
See Samantha Pynn and more top home and design experts at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you visit us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show! We can't wait to see you there.
Oct 15, 2015
We're excited to have The Red Canvas Art Gallery joining us at this year's Vancouver Home + Design Show. The small gallery, originally The Fort Langley Studio, brings original art to the homes and offices of Vancouverites at very reasonable prices.
At The Red Canvas Art Gallery you get the real deal. 100% original Canadian art. They offer oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, sculptures, and more! Original pieces have more value and retain that value over time, so invest in some art at the Vancouver Home + Design Show! The Red Canvas Art Gallery will have pieces in Art E and Art F.
But before you see them at the show, get to know the team behind The Red Canvas Art Gallery a little better in our brief interview below!
Please describe your product.
"Original art and photography."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Use neutral-toned LED lights to highlight your artwork. Spend a little more on your bulbs to really show off your collection."
Will you have any show specials?
"Photography by Jim Brompton, abstract art by Donna Clark, chigiri-e paper art by Marc Baur, oil paintings by Graham McKenzie."
What's your biggest art-related pet peeve?
"Brass frames."
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"Can you paint me nude?"
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"Meeting the guests."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Center West, October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of home improvement professionals, interior designers, decor experts, DIY gurus, and more, it's a must-attend event for homeowners!
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show! We can't wait to see you there!
At The Red Canvas Art Gallery you get the real deal. 100% original Canadian art. They offer oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, sculptures, and more! Original pieces have more value and retain that value over time, so invest in some art at the Vancouver Home + Design Show! The Red Canvas Art Gallery will have pieces in Art E and Art F.
But before you see them at the show, get to know the team behind The Red Canvas Art Gallery a little better in our brief interview below!
Please describe your product.
"Original art and photography."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Use neutral-toned LED lights to highlight your artwork. Spend a little more on your bulbs to really show off your collection."
Will you have any show specials?
"Photography by Jim Brompton, abstract art by Donna Clark, chigiri-e paper art by Marc Baur, oil paintings by Graham McKenzie."
What's your biggest art-related pet peeve?
"Brass frames."
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"Can you paint me nude?"
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"Meeting the guests."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Center West, October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of home improvement professionals, interior designers, decor experts, DIY gurus, and more, it's a must-attend event for homeowners!
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show! We can't wait to see you there!
Oct 13, 2015
Let’s hear it for design with a conscience. The Vancouver Home + Design Show is marrying charitable giving and sustainable design with Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take A Seat. Armed with a $50 budget and an array of Rust-Oleum products, 14 of Vancouver’s top media personalities and local tastemakers each revamped a piece from ReStore into a seriously stylish seat to be put up for auction at the show, happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. 100% of proceeds raised directly benefit Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver and its affiliated ReStores, so swing by the show for your chance to bid on good design for a great cause!
Here's a sneak peek at our favourite upcycled gems:
Left: Julia Dilworth leant cozy luxury to a mid-century modern chair with a fur seat and clean coat of white paint.
Middle: Christie Lohr transformed a tired armchair into a throne fit for royalty.
Right: Leigh Kjekstad created a bright, contemporary look for her chair with fun fabric and a fresh, mint palette.
Looking to take on a pre-loved makeover of your very own? Don't miss DIY expert and Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault's presentation on how to discover, transform, and repurpose old decor on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage on Saturday, October 24th at 6pm and Sunday, October 25th at 12pm.
Don't have tickets yet? Buy 'em early to SAVE BIG. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show, and skip the box office lines!
Here's a sneak peek at our favourite upcycled gems:
Left: Julia Dilworth leant cozy luxury to a mid-century modern chair with a fur seat and clean coat of white paint.
Middle: Christie Lohr transformed a tired armchair into a throne fit for royalty.
Right: Leigh Kjekstad created a bright, contemporary look for her chair with fun fabric and a fresh, mint palette.
Looking to take on a pre-loved makeover of your very own? Don't miss DIY expert and Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault's presentation on how to discover, transform, and repurpose old decor on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage on Saturday, October 24th at 6pm and Sunday, October 25th at 12pm.
Don't have tickets yet? Buy 'em early to SAVE BIG. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show, and skip the box office lines!
Oct 7, 2015
We're excited to have Saniflo Canada joining us at this year's Vancouver Home + Design Show. For over 50 years the goal of this innovative company has been to allow anyone to easily install bathroom fixtures, laundry rooms, and kitchens anywhere, without any major work. As the French inventor of the famous macerating systems, today Saniflo Canada is among the top companies worldwide in bathroom fixtures.
If you've been dreaming of adding an extra bathroom in your home, make sure to visit Saniflo Canada in Booth 607. Discover the revolutionary products they offer to help you build that additional bathroom - even in the tightest and most oddly shaped rooms!
But before you see them at the show, get to know Saniflo Canada a bit better and get a sneak peek at what they'll be bringing to the Vancouver Convention Centre West in our brief interview below.
Please describe your product.
"Pump up toilet system allowing anyone to install a bathroom anywhere without breaking the floor."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Add that extra bathroom you've been dreaming about."
Will you have any show specials?
"Mail in rebate just for stopping by the Booth 607."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of the top home and design experts ready to help you with your next home improvement project this is a must-attend event for homeowners.
Don't have tickets yet? Visit us on Facebook to get 2 for the price of 1. Save money and skip the box office lines when you buy today!
But before you see them at the show, get to know Saniflo Canada a bit better and get a sneak peek at what they'll be bringing to the Vancouver Convention Centre West in our brief interview below.
Please describe your product.
"Pump up toilet system allowing anyone to install a bathroom anywhere without breaking the floor."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Add that extra bathroom you've been dreaming about."
Will you have any show specials?
"Mail in rebate just for stopping by the Booth 607."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of the top home and design experts ready to help you with your next home improvement project this is a must-attend event for homeowners.
Looking for fresh decor to take your space to the next
level? Try incorporating a bold statement piece into the room you’re revamping.
Unique items can really enhance your design. Focal points can add an unexpected
cohesiveness to a space, and they make for great conversation starters!
You don’t have to travel the world in order to find
statement pieces for your home. Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, the Queen of DIY
and one of our favourite home improvement experts, explains that most retailers
now offer more unique pieces to suit the growing eclectic appreciation trend.
Begin your search for an original accent piece by scouting
out local home decor and furniture outlets. See if anything catches your eye
and be open to bright colours you might otherwise avoid – you really want this
item to POP!
If you can’t find anything you really love, (and you want to
make sure you really love this piece; never settle when it comes to choosing
decor), try hitting up thrift stores, flea markets, and even garage or yard
sales. You’re more likely to discover an original item in these venues,
although what you find may not always be in the best condition. Don’t let a
little wear and tear scare you off - some paint and a bit of elbow grease can
usually solve most problems!
For more design, decor, and DIY advice make sure to catch
Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, October 22-25,
2015 at its new location, the Vancouver Convention Centre - West. Leigh-Ann
will be gracing the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24th at 6pm and
Sunday, October 25th at 12pm.
Deal Alert: Don’t
have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you connect with Home + Garden Events onFacebook!
Oct 5, 2015
Staying ahead of the design trend curve is no easy task, with countless looks dipping in and out of the popularity pool and a seemingly overwhelming array of options. Luckily we have Vancouver Home + Design Show headliner Cheryl Torrenueva from W Network’s Game of Homes to set our style straight this season. Herewith, Cheryl’s top tips for staying on-trend in 2016.
Handmade Futuristic
Celebrate one-of-a-kind prints and streamlined shapes combined with the latest in high tech finishes. These mix-and-match cushions in a variety of patterns from geometric to handcrafted embroidery are just the thing to put your space on the cutting edge of design.
Classic Luxury
Introduce classic patterns (think romantic pieces inspired by the renaissance and art deco periods) into contemporary design for an updated, modern mix. Assorted home accessories displayed in cubbyholes or along a mantelpiece add instant interest to your home.
Exotic & Ethnic
Focus on well-traveled elements like filigree metal lanterns, natural inspired hues and ethnic prints to add a dash of character and drama to a space, a la this fresh and fun patio setup.
Hungry for more? Catch Cheryl Torrenueva live on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage at the Vancouver Convention Centre West on Saturday, October 24 at 12-noon & 5PM, and Sunday, October 25 at 2PM. Don’t miss out, get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with Home + Garden Events on Facebook. Buy tickets now to save big and avoid box office lines!
Handmade Futuristic
Celebrate one-of-a-kind prints and streamlined shapes combined with the latest in high tech finishes. These mix-and-match cushions in a variety of patterns from geometric to handcrafted embroidery are just the thing to put your space on the cutting edge of design.
Classic Luxury
Introduce classic patterns (think romantic pieces inspired by the renaissance and art deco periods) into contemporary design for an updated, modern mix. Assorted home accessories displayed in cubbyholes or along a mantelpiece add instant interest to your home.
Exotic & Ethnic
Focus on well-traveled elements like filigree metal lanterns, natural inspired hues and ethnic prints to add a dash of character and drama to a space, a la this fresh and fun patio setup.
Hungry for more? Catch Cheryl Torrenueva live on the Vancouver Home + Design Show Main Stage at the Vancouver Convention Centre West on Saturday, October 24 at 12-noon & 5PM, and Sunday, October 25 at 2PM. Don’t miss out, get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with Home + Garden Events on Facebook. Buy tickets now to save big and avoid box office lines!
Sep 28, 2015
The Vancouver Home +Design Show has a love for all things local. Happening October 22-25 at the
Vancouver Convention Centre West, this year’s show will be chock full of the
best the city has to offer in home, design and entertainment. With everything
from experienced local vendors and coveted products, to expert presenters and
ample home improvement inspiration, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Check out this year’s top five features that are guaranteed
to draw a crowd.
Main Stage
Prepare yourself for a crash course in creating the ultimate
pad, straight from the experts on the Main Stage. Get the goods from must-see
presenters including Vancouver’s very own top talent, such as W Network’s
Jillian Harris & Todd Talbot, style and entertainment expert Susie Wall,
and interior designers Jamie Banfield and Sarah Gallop. By the end of it all,
you’re certain to have everything you need to live and entertain in equal style
– design know-how included. Presented by
The Vancouver Sun. Furnished by Urban Barn.
Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage
Aspiring home cooks, arrive with your recipe cards at the
ready! Vancouver’s top chefs, butchers and sommeliers, including Juno Kim from
Juno Kim Catering, independent wine consultant Kurtis Kolt, Zuzana Harsaghy
from Black + Blue, Coast Restaurant’s James Olberg, Sheldon Maloff from
Provence Marinaside and more will take to the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage to excite palates and educate
foodies with in-depth demos featuring expert techniques, tried-and-true kitchen
cheats and can’t-miss culinary trends. Presented
by Vancouver Magazine. Appliances provided by Samsung.
Ultimate Upcycle
Challenge: Take A Seat
Do-gooders, take note! We’ve tapped 14 of Vancouver’s top
tastemakers, including CTV’s Norma Reid, Global BC’s Leigh Kjekstad, Shaw TV’s
Peter Verge and Bianca Solterbeck, bloggers Carlie Chatten, Christie Lohr and
Nicolle Hodges, and designer Jamie Banfield, to turn drab into fab for a cause.
Armed with a black box of Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada products and a
small design budget, each participant will upcycle a pre-loved piece from
ReStore into a swoon-worthy seat that’s fit for a second chance at love. Bid on
your favourite seat at our silent auction (100% of proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver) and rest easy knowing you’ve made a
difference by going green and giving back. It’s design, with a conscience. Presented by Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands
Canada. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver.
BC Hydro Dream Home
An energy efficient home can also be a stylish one! Local
designer Jamie Banfield of Jamie Banfield Design will create the ultimate dream
house combining contemporary design and energy conservation. Show goers will
learn easy ways to lower your energy bills while creating an eye-pleasing
living space. It’s official: energy efficiency can fit into any space. Presented by BC Hydro Power Smart. Designed
by Jamie Banfield Design.
Ottoman Empire
Ottomans from top local retailers including Mint Interiors,
18Karat, Peridot and more will do double duty thanks to on-trend trays that
take them from footrest to coffee table in one fell swoop – saving precious
square footage in the process. Featuring styles ranging from mid-century modern
to rustic-contemporary and everything in between, this homage to high design
and functionality will appeal to homeowners and renters of all tastes. Presented by The Vancouver Sun.
Visit www.vancouverhomeshow.com to see more exciting
features and presenters. We’ll see you
at the show, happening October 22-25, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre
West! Don't have tickets yet? Connect with us on Facebook and get two for the price of one!
Sep 23, 2015
We're excited to have Novell Design Build joining us at this year's Vancouver Home + Design Show. This innovative home builder and designer believes in a client-focused approach. They promise to provide services of unparalleled quality, and to listen to their clients' requests, expectations, and wants for their homes.
Novell Design Build is constantly striving to improve the way their clients interact with their spaces, whether it's through contemporary features or discerning design. By bringing a fresh and fun perspective to the industry they've developed an integrated system of continuous improvement that changes the way they build and live.
To learn more about what Novell Design Build has to offer you and your family visit them in Booth 832. But before you see them at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, check out our brief interview with this skilled team below.
Please describe your product.
"We design and build homes."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Consider rainwater collection now to keep you immune from water restrictions next summer. Conserve our precious resources, and deliver an environmentally sound source of water to irrigate, wash the car, and flush your toilets! Solutions range from rain barrels to cisterns for your home! Check out our website to see a recent Burnaby home with a cistern."
What is your biggest home design pet peeve?
"Our pet peeve is when a home feels like it's working against you. A home should be thoughtfully designed, a natural extension of your family, and feel good."
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"We designed and built a carport that was engineered specifically to accommodate the weight of fruit trees growing into and through the structure. The roof overhangs were 3D modeled according to their yard's solar path. The idea being that together with its green roof and water collection system in the rear, the entire structure becomes a living unit, intended to enhance their backyard and maximize fruit yield."
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"We love the buildup and excitement of things to come! It's great to see all the people we talk to on the phone every day, and of course make new connections. A glass of wine at the end of it with a job well done."
Is there anything else you think folks should know about your company?
"One of our key differentiators is that we find out what's important to you, what experiences you are looking to have in your new home, and design to suit your focused needs - starting with listening. Truly design build, we integrate our services, working proactively through to the end. We are licensed builders with HPO, Renomark Renovators, and proud GVHBA and BBB members."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of home and garden experts ready to help you with your next project this is one must-attend event.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
Novell Design Build is constantly striving to improve the way their clients interact with their spaces, whether it's through contemporary features or discerning design. By bringing a fresh and fun perspective to the industry they've developed an integrated system of continuous improvement that changes the way they build and live.
To learn more about what Novell Design Build has to offer you and your family visit them in Booth 832. But before you see them at the Vancouver Home + Design Show, check out our brief interview with this skilled team below.
Please describe your product.
"We design and build homes."
What are your best tips for homeowners?
"Consider rainwater collection now to keep you immune from water restrictions next summer. Conserve our precious resources, and deliver an environmentally sound source of water to irrigate, wash the car, and flush your toilets! Solutions range from rain barrels to cisterns for your home! Check out our website to see a recent Burnaby home with a cistern."
What is your biggest home design pet peeve?
"Our pet peeve is when a home feels like it's working against you. A home should be thoughtfully designed, a natural extension of your family, and feel good."
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"We designed and built a carport that was engineered specifically to accommodate the weight of fruit trees growing into and through the structure. The roof overhangs were 3D modeled according to their yard's solar path. The idea being that together with its green roof and water collection system in the rear, the entire structure becomes a living unit, intended to enhance their backyard and maximize fruit yield."
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"We love the buildup and excitement of things to come! It's great to see all the people we talk to on the phone every day, and of course make new connections. A glass of wine at the end of it with a job well done."
Is there anything else you think folks should know about your company?
"One of our key differentiators is that we find out what's important to you, what experiences you are looking to have in your new home, and design to suit your focused needs - starting with listening. Truly design build, we integrate our services, working proactively through to the end. We are licensed builders with HPO, Renomark Renovators, and proud GVHBA and BBB members."
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West October 22-25, 2015. With hundreds of home and garden experts ready to help you with your next project this is one must-attend event.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
Sep 18, 2015
Design and entertaining enthusiasts, this one's for you! Western Living, British Columbia and Alberta's favourite design and lifestyle magazine, is hosting 2015 Western Living Design Week, presented in part by the Vancouver Home + Design Show, at Oakridge Centre from September 19-29, 2015.
Vancouver Home + Design Show ambassadors Sarah Gallop and Jamie Banfield, two of the city's top interior designers, will join the Western Living Conversation Series to chat about all things renovation and design, while previewing their appearances at the show next month.
Get tips from Sarah Gallop on Relationships - Surviving a Renovation at Western Living Design Week on Sunday, September 27 at 1pm and Monday, September 28 at 4pm.
Learn all about Kitchen Space & Design - How to Expect the Unexpected from Jamie Banfield at Western Living Design Week on Tuesday, September 29 at 1pm.
And mark those calendars! The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West, October 22-25, 2015. Check out our complete Main Stage schedule to start planning your visit, and buy your tickets now to SAVE BIG. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
Vancouver Home + Design Show ambassadors Sarah Gallop and Jamie Banfield, two of the city's top interior designers, will join the Western Living Conversation Series to chat about all things renovation and design, while previewing their appearances at the show next month.
Get tips from Sarah Gallop on Relationships - Surviving a Renovation at Western Living Design Week on Sunday, September 27 at 1pm and Monday, September 28 at 4pm.
Learn all about Kitchen Space & Design - How to Expect the Unexpected from Jamie Banfield at Western Living Design Week on Tuesday, September 29 at 1pm.
And mark those calendars! The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West, October 22-25, 2015. Check out our complete Main Stage schedule to start planning your visit, and buy your tickets now to SAVE BIG. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook. Treat a friend or family member to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
Sep 10, 2015
We're so excited to have LUMAS Gallery participating in this year's Vancouver Home + Design Show. This renowned company has recently expanded into Canada and is looking forward to talking to guests about incorporating art and artistic photography into their homes.
LUMAS helps people experience and acquire exceptional artistic photography. Throughout the years LUMAS has put together a diverse and dynamic portfolio. We can't wait to see what they're bringing to the show!
But before you explore Artwall G, get to know LUMAS a little better by reading our brief interview below.
Please describe your product.
"LUMAS Galleries strive to democratize the art market by offering a diverse, yet affordable portfolio of limited edition, beautifully mounted works from renowned international artists. With contributions from over 200 artists, our portfolio is expansive and dynamic offering something to suit every taste and space. LUMAS Art Consultants are passionate about helping guests develop personalized portfolios and select works for their home or business spaces."
What are your best decor tips?
"We love to encourage our clients to be bold and choose works with a colour not seen in the rest of their decor. A pop of unexpected colour is a great way to add a lovely sense of unpredictability that simultaneously elevates a space's entire aesthetic."
Will you have any show specials?
"LUMAS has recently partnered with Canadian actor and photographer, Patrick J Adams, to curate a capsule of his own intriguing work. We're very excited to have Patrick help us introduce LUMAS to Canada and to inspire our international galleries with some exceptional Canadian photographic art."
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"This is our first time exhibitor at the Home + Design Show. As LUMAS is new to Canada, we are so excited to introduce LUMAS to Vancouver and hopefully inspire visitors to start their own art collections or simply encourage them to give art a broader space in their interior design ambitions."
Is there anything else folks should know about LUMAS?
"Please follow us on Instagram for some daily inspiration! @lumas_canada"
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Center West, October 22-25, 2015. Discover the latest decor and design trends, get professional home improvement advice, see your favourite home and garden celebrities, and more - all in one place!
Don't have tickets yet? Right now, when you connect with us on Facebook you can get 2 tickets for the price of 1! Treat a friend or family member to the show. We can't wait to see you there!
But before you explore Artwall G, get to know LUMAS a little better by reading our brief interview below.
Please describe your product.
"LUMAS Galleries strive to democratize the art market by offering a diverse, yet affordable portfolio of limited edition, beautifully mounted works from renowned international artists. With contributions from over 200 artists, our portfolio is expansive and dynamic offering something to suit every taste and space. LUMAS Art Consultants are passionate about helping guests develop personalized portfolios and select works for their home or business spaces."
What are your best decor tips?
"We love to encourage our clients to be bold and choose works with a colour not seen in the rest of their decor. A pop of unexpected colour is a great way to add a lovely sense of unpredictability that simultaneously elevates a space's entire aesthetic."
Will you have any show specials?
"LUMAS has recently partnered with Canadian actor and photographer, Patrick J Adams, to curate a capsule of his own intriguing work. We're very excited to have Patrick help us introduce LUMAS to Canada and to inspire our international galleries with some exceptional Canadian photographic art."
What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?
"This is our first time exhibitor at the Home + Design Show. As LUMAS is new to Canada, we are so excited to introduce LUMAS to Vancouver and hopefully inspire visitors to start their own art collections or simply encourage them to give art a broader space in their interior design ambitions."
Is there anything else folks should know about LUMAS?
"Please follow us on Instagram for some daily inspiration! @lumas_canada"
The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Center West, October 22-25, 2015. Discover the latest decor and design trends, get professional home improvement advice, see your favourite home and garden celebrities, and more - all in one place!
Don't have tickets yet? Right now, when you connect with us on Facebook you can get 2 tickets for the price of 1! Treat a friend or family member to the show. We can't wait to see you there!
Sep 3, 2015
Calling all up-and-coming teen chefs! We’re searching for Calgary and
Vancouver’s most talented junior home cooks to go head-to-head in the Samsung
Junior Chef Challenge at the upcoming Calgary Home + Design Show and Vancouver Home + Design Show
With Samsung’s premium home appliances, including the new Flex Duo Electric Range with Dual Door, at the ready, talented home cooks ages 12-17 are encouraged to enter the competition in hopes of coupling up a local celebrity chef. Contestants will have the possibility of being paired with Michael Dekker from SAIT, CRAFT Beer Market’s Eric Mah, Craig Scherer from Trattoria Burnaby and Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge’s Geoff Rogers.
With Samsung’s premium home appliances, including the new Flex Duo Electric Range with Dual Door, at the ready, talented home cooks ages 12-17 are encouraged to enter the competition in hopes of coupling up a local celebrity chef. Contestants will have the possibility of being paired with Michael Dekker from SAIT, CRAFT Beer Market’s Eric Mah, Craig Scherer from Trattoria Burnaby and Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge’s Geoff Rogers.
Each competitor will be tasked with creating an entrée and
dessert with three mandatory secret ingredients over the course of one hour.
Based on judges’ scores, the winning competitor will be crowned the Samsung
Junior Chef Champion, flush with a Samsung Home Appliance prize package valued
at over $5,000.
Do you, or someone you know, have what it takes to win the
Samsung Junior Chef Challenge? Head to the Calgary Home + Design Show & Vancouver Home + Design Show contest pages to enter. For more information, rules and regulations, please click here.
Be sure to arrive early to catch all the
action on the Trail Appliances Cooking Stage in Calgary on Saturday, September
19 at 11:30 a.m. and on the Vancouver
Magazine Cooking Stage in Vancouver on Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 p.m.
Visit our Facebook page to save on show tickets - right now you can get two for the price of one!
Aug 17, 2015
The search is over, and what a search it’s been! The public has spoken, and we are
thrilled to announce Christina Dennis of The DIY Mommy as the winner of Western
Canada’s Next Home Stylist.
The search for Western Canada’s Next Home Stylist alongside Urban Barn and emi>Western Living magazine began this past February, and each entrant was required to submit an audition video showcasing their creativity and personality along with their application. Christina, along with the other two finalists (Ryan Massel of Calgary, AB and Tijana Popovic of Vancouver, BC) participated in three challenges in order to win a grand prize package valued at $10,000. The public voted for their stylist of choice on Facebook from June to August, and Christina came out as the resounding favourite!
Christina is a devoted mother of three, and has been blogging from her home in Stony Plain, Alberta since 2009. Since then, she has taken the Canadian blogging and social media scene by storm: in 2014, she won the title of “Best in Family or Parenting” Yeggie at the Edmonton New Media Awards and in 2015, she was named one of the “24 Most Awesome Parents on Social Media” by Today’s Parent magazine. All about staying on trend and in fashion without breaking the bank, Christina founded The DIY Mommy as a platform to explore, perfect and share crafts for babies, moms and homes while offering a sneak peek at her (oh-so-stylish) personal life – not to mention her biggest DIY project ever – building her custom home with her husband in 2013.
Next stop? The shows! Christina will be appearing on stage at the Calgary Home + Design Show on Saturday, September 19th, the Vancouver Home + Design Show on Friday, October 23rd and the Edmonton Fall Home Show on Sunday, October 25th. Be sure to keep an eye out for Christina’s swoonworthy vignettes at the shows! For more information, please visit www.nexthomestylist.com.
The search for Western Canada’s Next Home Stylist alongside Urban Barn and emi>Western Living magazine began this past February, and each entrant was required to submit an audition video showcasing their creativity and personality along with their application. Christina, along with the other two finalists (Ryan Massel of Calgary, AB and Tijana Popovic of Vancouver, BC) participated in three challenges in order to win a grand prize package valued at $10,000. The public voted for their stylist of choice on Facebook from June to August, and Christina came out as the resounding favourite!
Christina is a devoted mother of three, and has been blogging from her home in Stony Plain, Alberta since 2009. Since then, she has taken the Canadian blogging and social media scene by storm: in 2014, she won the title of “Best in Family or Parenting” Yeggie at the Edmonton New Media Awards and in 2015, she was named one of the “24 Most Awesome Parents on Social Media” by Today’s Parent magazine. All about staying on trend and in fashion without breaking the bank, Christina founded The DIY Mommy as a platform to explore, perfect and share crafts for babies, moms and homes while offering a sneak peek at her (oh-so-stylish) personal life – not to mention her biggest DIY project ever – building her custom home with her husband in 2013.
Next stop? The shows! Christina will be appearing on stage at the Calgary Home + Design Show on Saturday, September 19th, the Vancouver Home + Design Show on Friday, October 23rd and the Edmonton Fall Home Show on Sunday, October 25th. Be sure to keep an eye out for Christina’s swoonworthy vignettes at the shows! For more information, please visit www.nexthomestylist.com.
Jun 4, 2015
This past winter, we launched our search for the next big name
in design, entertaining and all things lifestyle, alongside Urban Barn
and WesternLiving magazine. We combed all of British Columbia and Alberta to
find the official spokesperson for this fall’s home and design shows in
Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver - and found you, did we ever! From Vancouver to
Stony Plain, Calgary to Kamloops, Nanaimo to Medicine Hat, applicants came out
in droves to stake their claim to the title of Western Canada’s Next Home
Stylist, not to mention a prize package including a $1,000 Urban Barn shopping spree,
media exposure across two provinces, and much more.
And now, we’re ready to announce our three finalists.
Tijana Popovic from
Vancouver, British Columbia was a blogger at heart before she even knew what blogging
was! A born frugalista, Tijana is the Do-It-Yourself maven behind the blog, Frugal Living Adventures.
Tijana Popovic
Ryan Massel from
Calgary, Alberta is all about feeling FABULOUS. As the editor of I’m Mr Fabulous, Ryan shares stories of
travel, fashion, home décor, and great eats - all in totally fabulous style, of
course.
Ryan Massel
Christina Dennis from
Stony Plain, Alberta started her blog, The DIY Mommy, when she was having a tough
time finding free resources to make trendy baby clothing for her six-month-old
daughter. Today, she features crafts for babies, moms and homes while offering
a sneak peek at her personal life.
Christina Dennis
Who will capture the title of Western Canada’s Next Home
Stylist? It’s up to you to help us decide. Starting today, our three finalists
will compete in a series of three lifestyle-themed challenges - check out the first one here! Vote for your favourites on our FacebookPage starting Monday, June 15 and you could choose our winner and win
an Urban Barn gift card.
Mar 11, 2015
The BC Home + Garden Show took BC Place by storm on February 17-21, 2015. Thousands of guests were able to enjoy presentations from home and garden celebrities, see demonstrations by local professionals, and chat with hundreds of experts ready to help them with their next home project.
With so much happening during the event's four day run, we know it's possible that not everyone saw everything. If you weren't able to catch the Nightingale Electric team at the show, enjoy our electric interview with them below and learn how they help homeowners get what they want.
What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for 2015?
"LED lights!! LED is really the way to go and the price is coming down to make it a really affordable option."
How did you help folks at the BC Home + Garden Show?
"Our booth featured an 'Ask an Electrician' table, so any homeowners who've already started a project or just wanted advice from a Certified Electrician, could come connect with us."
What inspires your products?
"Wants and needs! We strive to provide people with what they want, but not ever losing what is needed in terms of electricity."
What is your favourite part of the BC Home + Garden Show?
"Definitely getting the opportunity to speak with so many people."
What advice would you give homeowners?
"Electricity can be very dangerous. If you are at all unsure, please call a Licensed Electrician!"
Nightingale Electric believes in doing the right job, the first time. These Licensed Electricians are here to help homeowners make informed decisions when it comes to their electrical needs. Not only that - they were an absolute pleasure to work with on the BC Home + Garden Show.
What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for 2015?
"LED lights!! LED is really the way to go and the price is coming down to make it a really affordable option."
How did you help folks at the BC Home + Garden Show?
"Our booth featured an 'Ask an Electrician' table, so any homeowners who've already started a project or just wanted advice from a Certified Electrician, could come connect with us."
The Nightingale Electric team won the "Going the Extra Mile" award and the "Smile of the Day" award at the BC Home + Garden Show
What inspires your products?
"Wants and needs! We strive to provide people with what they want, but not ever losing what is needed in terms of electricity."
What is your favourite part of the BC Home + Garden Show?
"Definitely getting the opportunity to speak with so many people."
What advice would you give homeowners?
"Electricity can be very dangerous. If you are at all unsure, please call a Licensed Electrician!"
Nightingale Electric believes in doing the right job, the first time. These Licensed Electricians are here to help homeowners make informed decisions when it comes to their electrical needs. Not only that - they were an absolute pleasure to work with on the BC Home + Garden Show.
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