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Grand front entrances have been a thing for most homes in 2021 and this year, designers believe that this home feature will still trend. Aside from setting the tone for the rest of a home’s interior design, your front entrance can provide your visitor with an impression of your design preferences and a bit about yourself. Decide how you want to be perceived by including features in the front entrance that best describes you. Get ideas from any of the following 5 front entrance styles for your single family home in British Columbia. 

Designed by Parasol Properties, this single family home’s entryway is a must-have front entrance, especially for those who have broad, idle yards. A lush and vibrant entryway gives an impressive experience to anyone walking in between it. Passing in a single family home with this type of front entrance will always be a walk to remember!

Aside from bermudagrass, the two sides of an empty and long pathway towards your single family home’s front door can be decorated with creeping thyme seeds or other plants you prefer. 

You’re not Ali Baba, and you’re certainly not trying to open a cave, but when you got a luxury home with a grand front entrance that looks very classical, saying the magical word “open sesame!” might feel like the right words to tell so you can enter the home. Grand gatehouse or recessed entryways with classic and fortified pillars are another way to level up any single family home’s front entrance. To doll up your front entrance, get inspiration from another Parasol property creation below. 

This Spanish mission-style mansion from Florida features a smooth stucco finish, barrel roof tiles, arched entryways, windows, wrought iron works, and two sconces that are both dramatic and minimal at the same time.

Using rocks on walls–or more famously known as stone cladding installations are proven more durable and long-lasting than any walling materials. Aside from its protective effect, stone cladding makes wall surfaces distinct and aesthetically appealing. If you’re drawn to rocks, keep them rolling on your walls and see how it builds up an impressive front entrance like the one below. 

The combination of stone cladding, vintage lamp, tinted windows, and timber door with sidelites and transom seen in this home’s front entrance makes a good vintage impression. Shop the look of this single family home’s front entrance at Standard Building Supplies (with branches in Vancouver and Burnaby).  

Creating a Victorian-inspired foyer is also an excellent choice for enhancing your front entrance. Those who have single family homes in the British Columbia can do this with the help of certified luxury home builders who can remodel your home to add more Victorian-style features such as cathedral ceilings and light brown colored tiles mixed with striking patterns, colors, and shapes. Get inspired by checking the details of this single family home’s front entrance. 

A walk in this expansive Victorian space will give you an “old but gold” feeling. The combination of a chaise lounge, an old-fashioned sideboard, lamp, cathedral ceiling, dramatic flooring, and wooden door with customized sidelites and transom imbues a Victorian ambiance that’s very unique and opulent.  

Photo: Certified Luxury Builders via Decoist

When talking about “grand” front entrances, this option would probably be the most popular on our list. Where else do we often see luxurious grand entrances aside from hotels? Hotels, particularly their lobbies are one of the best sources of inspiration if you want to make your front entrance as grand as possible. Most hotel lobbies feature floor-to-ceiling windows, wrought-iron detailing, chandeliers, brass fixtures, and marble floors that make them appealing and exceptional. Witness how the mansion’s front entrance below includes some of those features that made it look like an actual hotel.  

Richness in colors, bold geometrical patterns, and decadent detail work that brings in glamour, luxury, and order with symmetrical designs in exuberant shapes are the common features that you can see in this single family home. These are features of art-deco style that were seen in most interiors shown in the movie known for exhibiting great opulence, The Great Gatsby. If you like to display grandiosity, decor your single family home’s front entrance with this style. 

Decide how you want to be perceived by including features in the front entrance that best describes

Prettify the entryway towards your front door or the area after it with any of these five front entrance ideas you’ll never forget!

5 Front Entrance Ideas for Your Single Family Home

The open concept floor plan has been a thing in 2021. Many homeowners especially those who built new or renovated custom homes merged their living room, kitchen, and dining rooms into one great room. For most homeowners, doing so provides a lot of benefits; it makes the room feel bigger, saves energy, makes communication among household members easier, and allows better entertainment, especially when hosting gatherings at home. 

However, openness also comes with some costs and one of those is the difficulty to section off spaces from one another and keep the design and the flow right. Since every single piece of furnishing is visible from other parts of the house, homeowners need to spend a lot of time planning and exploring tons of creativity to ensure the distinctness and connection between each area. They must be careful in choosing the furnishings that they will incorporate in each area. But before doing it, they should first identify the focal point of their home to make the design easier and better. That focal point in most homes with open concept space is no other than the dining space. Every furnishing found in an open concept dining space plays a vital role in keeping the living room and kitchen interconnected. For this reason, custom homeowners should identify the must-have furnishings that need to be considered especially when they have an open concept dining space.

Should they include partition walls? Accent their dining spaces with vibrant-colored furniture? or put china cabinets?

To help out in answering these questions, we’ve prepared a list of furnishings that custom homeowners with open concept dining spaces must-have. Let’s jump in. 

Dining space, as its name implies, won’t be complete without furnishings that allow custom homeowners to eat comfortably. Thus. leading us to the first set of furnishing that an open concept dining space must have–a dining table and chairs. The type of dining table and chairs that will be chosen must resonate with the whole concept of the great room. The dining table and chair above from Prestige Solid Wood Furniture induce a dark solid brown color that contrasts the white rug and gray-washed flooring–a style mainly utilized by industrial-inspired homes. But it doesn’t end there. Even homes ranging from open-concept contemporary, modern, and midcentury-inspired homes can use this table as long as it complements or contrasts the color of the walls, ceiling, and flooring. 

Photo: Prestige Solid Wood Furniture (Coquitlam) /IG

Even if the lighting can be shared in an open concept floor plan, setting a particular light that sets the mood for a relaxing and satisfying dining is a must. Chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights can be some of the options depending on the style of the whole great room. 

The pendant lighting above from S & N Lighting and lighting of the same kind has been one of the most seen light fixtures in modern custom homes nowadays. Aside from being sleek and stylish, pendant lighting accents the dining space that sets the area apart from the living room and kitchen. 

This is not as necessary as the first two but owning a buffet or a china cabinet is a must even if the dining spaces are open. They help define the dining area and complement perfectly with the dining table and chairs. Having buffet or china cabinets is also a wise move since it keeps tableware within reach and in a very stylish manner. Accents @ home offer a wide range of buffet selections that custom homeowners around Tricity and Burnaby can choose from. More sideboards are also available at Homestead Furniture (Port Coquitlam, BC) 

Dining room accessories, whether tablewares or eclectic wall embellishments are best displayed in a home with an open concept floor plan because they will always be visible and appealing to the eyes. The homeowners just have to make sure that any accessories incorporated into the dining space make the area distinct and, at the same time, connect other areas of the custom home.

Photo: Emilia & Rose Home Boutique (Langley, BC)/IG

Every custom homeowner–whether they live in a closed-concept floor plan or an open concept floor plan–deserves a dining experience that’s not only comfortable but one where they feel safe and satisfied. Having the must-have furnishings, we stated in this blog is key. 

Many home owners especially those who built new  or renovated their custom homes merged

A bright, open layout incorporated with the right furnishings creates more memorable dining experience.

Must-have furnishings for homes with open concept dining.

The work environment has played an essential role in one’s productivity. Your boss, your colleague, your work area–all these constitute the idea of a work environment. However, that’s not the case when someone works from home. The work environment is different. The boss and colleague may not be around, and the “only” work environment that could impact the person’s productivity (in terms of work environment) is the workspace. The home office. If the design of the home office is not carefully thought out, one’s ability to focus and produce efficient outputs may be affected negatively. To help prevent the negative impact from happening,  Lucullan Properties gathered 10 modern office designs that can induce a work-friendly atmosphere at home. From “The Executive’s pad” to “Bohemian-inspired balcony office,” we guarantee that all these setups will boost one’s productivity and one’s quality of life. 

Intensify your motivation to achieve your daily KPIs by reimagining your workspace with this expansive home office design from Inspiration Furniture - Coquitlam. The sophisticated desk, known as Nasdaq Keramik, is a Paolo Cattelan creation that intends to break the traditional scheme of the desk through the use of innovative materials and the intersection of tops and solid. Get it here.  

Open shelvings are always a great way to save space. The home office design above kept all the resources accessible in a fairly organized shelve that took less than two yards of the owner’s workspace. This type of setup can help clear one’s mind, focusing only on whatever goal needs to be done for a day. To get this look, you may check Accent home’s Farmhouse Bay 50” desk here. You may also visit one of their stores at Coquitlam to see more designs for yourself. 

Having someone beside you while working doesn’t always result in low-quality work performance. Being with your home buddies does not always lead to distraction. In fact, they can become your source of motivation and inspiration, especially when you’re pressured and stressed. 

If you have a spare room, try this Clark and Co. Homes set up. Using a U-shaped or an L-shaped table is an excellent way to achieve this. If you’re a homeowner from Burnaby, the closest you can visit would be Source Office Furniture at North Fraser Way.  

Having a gamer-inspired setup, especially when working in a close, or highly-related industry can help boost your creativity. The RGBIC strips and the overall vibe of a gamer's room can help bring virtual realities into life which in turn increases the capacity of the owner to create and think beyond the four corners of the room.  

5. Neoclassical-inspired workspace/bedroom

One of the “best” perks of WFH is having the opportunity to rest comfortably without worrying about someone invading your privacy during break time. And If you’re one of the few blessed people with a flexible work schedule, you can even rest your mind anytime–as needed. 

Short naps can make one more productive, The opportunities to do these things are really helpful in attaining one’s goal effectively. If you have the chance to do so, set your home office beside your bed. Make it even lovely by setting up a neo-classical inspired workspace like the set-up above. 

A simple home office setup with everything you need–your PC, desk, ergonomic chair, files, and couch. If you’re into functions rather than form, this simple, quiet, and bright workspace can help you nail your day.

Looking up to someone successful and incorporating their influences in your workplace at home may also help you stay motivated and productive. For example, interior designers who admire successful midcentury designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Jean Prouvé, Harry Bertoia, Arne Jacobsen, and George Nelson can set up a home office that employs midcentury furniture like the one above. Doing so can help them be reminded of their goals constantly. 

Photo: Matilda Margareta/IG, Design by: Shawn Henderson/IG

Nothing beats the productivity of someone whose mind is clear and at peace. To achieve that, get yourself a place where you can be relaxed and inspired. It doesn’t have to be somewhere far. Your room can be your haven. Try to remodel it with ivory, cream, or white accent furniture and use Hours in Place’s design as your inspiration for setup. See how this type of home office can help you work better by letting you experience a warm and soothing atmosphere right in the comfort of your home. 

Biophilic designs promote mental and physical well-being. Things we ultimately need to get a task done. But how can you reconcile this fact with your love for modern aesthetics without compromising the style of your home setup? 

In 2019, some designers at the CASACOR exhibition in the Rio Grande presented a cozy home office setup that incorporated modern furniture and biophilic design. The furniture: Flow table by QuadriArq studio, Angela chair by Aristeu Pires, and the lighting pieces Penn and Memory by Jader Almeida.

Bohemian-inspired setups are warm and cozy, while the vibes that most homes’ balconies give are lovely. If you have felt the same way too, do you think combining this two will produce an incredible workplace atmosphere for you?

If you do and have the abundance of freedom to work flexibly, why don’t you remake Mishys Arrtsy Home's boho-inspired home office on your balcony? Get the look by simply installing warm lights, cozy couches, soft pillows, fabulous embellishments, and biophilic elements to make the design more lively. 

When a Bohemian-inspired design is perfectly set up on a balcony with a fresh and peaceful environment, it can constantly stimulate a person’s creativity and helps one to focus on things that matter.

The work environment has played an essential role in one’s 

Creative home office designs that boost your excitement to accomplish your to-do list.

10 home office setups that inspire productivity

Home has a particular area where dwellers often stay. That area is usually where one can feel relaxed, meditate, and feel good. 

It could be your bedroom, living room, dining room, or balcony. It could also be the mundane corner of your house that you could make fantastic by installing an accent wall where you can display your passion and personality. An accent wall can also help you create a peaceful atmosphere you’ll surely love. Here are some types of accent walls you can install for your single-family home in Tricity and Burnaby. 

This three-dimensional wall material is often rectangular and can be decorative and functional simultaneously. Aside from being a decorative cover-up, 3D wall panels could offer soundproofing and insulation. Homes with classic interiors can suit well with accent walls made out of 3D wall panels. Draw inspiration from sample 3D Wall Panels below from Vancouver Wood Carving Inc. 

Aside from 3D panels, wood wall panels can also make a beautiful accent wall. Shabby chic interiors, contemporary style, and retro designs are best paired with this type of accent wall. See accent walls from 3D Wood Panels - Burnaby and The Eco Floor Store - Surrey for more exciting ideas. 

Easy to apply and remove. With this type of accent wall, the wall can be easily transformed from one design to another--from rustic, wooden, cottagecore-inspired wallpaper to eco-friendly lush green or floral designs. 

Get the floral wallpaper above from Benjamin Moore here. 

If you want to tone down from accent walls with bold prints to one that imbues subtleness and elegance, you may try some Chinoiseries-designed wallpapers on a living room and bedroom from Griffin & Wong - Vancouver. 

Aside from wallpapers, murals can make wonderful accent walls too. Nature or famous world sceneries are often favored for murals, but trying abstract and optical illusion-based designs could work well. Check out the following designs by MUZE Wall Design & Painting - Vancouver.

Displaying a substantial piece can also turn a simple wall into a magnificent one. Studio G3 Glass from Port Coquitlam could be one of the most accessible providers of masterpieces for collectors who have a single-family home in Tricity and Burnaby.

Due to the plethora of styles and sizes available in the market, crafting accent walls out of tile is now more attainable. Turn that monotonous wall into an incredible focal point by simply adding a highly-recognizable backsplash along one wall that stretches to the ceiling. 

Be extra creative. try hexagonal tiles; get inspiration here. 

For those who are looking forward to showcasing their furniture collection, memorabilia, and other home decors, you may opt to build a showcase wall. Installing cabinet shelves is an excellent way to achieve this. Open shelving can work too–depending on your or your designers' resourcefulness and curiosity.

For some inspiration, see how California Closets Nashville's cabinet/murphy bed could turn into a classic statement wall. 

This type of accent wall is also possible in most entertainment rooms where you can showcase your collections, awards, and passion. Notice Beth Allen's accent wall showcasing some of her collection using a showcase wall/murphy bed. 

Accent walls are not just home furnishings. They are an integral part of one’s home that helps revitalize its owner or keep one’s appreciation of a passion or a subject alive. From the types of accent walls we have mentioned in this article, we hope that you were able to generate your accent wall version. 

What type of accent wall were you inspired to create for your single-family home in Tricity and Burnaby?

Will it be inspired by the 3D wall panels and wood walls? wallpaper and murals? tiles?, or showcase wall?

An accent wall can help you create a peaceful atmosphere you’ll definitely love. 

Build something you can literally look forward to during your spare time aside from your phone. 

Types of accent walls for your single-family home in Tricity and Burnaby

Do you know what the Giant Causeway in UK and Saturn’s north pole have in common? 

The most prominent shape that almost any person can notice while looking at them aside from irregularly-shaped polygons. 

Hexagons are also present in a turtle’s shell, eyes of a dragonfly, snowflakes, and beehive. This year, your home can also feature hexagons too! The best way you can include them is by incorporating them on your floorings and walls. Let’s look at some stunning house interiors that utilize hexagon tiles. 

Do you want to imitate some of the designs and you're wondering where to get quality supplies around Tricity? 

This tile store in PoCo sells hexagonal tiles with different sizes and colors depending on your preferences. See some of these tiles below: 

Dal-Tile’s Bee Hive is available in ash grey, black, gray, ivory, taupe, and white. See the photos below to see this hexagonal tile and how it could look when used with other colors in your bathroom flooring. If you want some Scandinavian feels in your bathroom, this tile may fit your vibe. 

Another tile that Absolutely Floored is currently selling is Crosswood by American Olean. It is available in these colors: pelican heron, sandpiper, and seagull. Are you wondering how this hexagonal tile could look if you want to put it on your kitchen or bathroom sink’s backsplash?

This particular design is highly recommended especially when you want to go retro! Next, let’s have the second store on our list: 

Are you looking for small hexagonal tiles for your flooring? Try Capital Tile + Stone’s Hex Pattern 11 Matte. See how it will look like if you install it on your flooring

Hex Pattern's chip size is 1.25'" while the sheet size is 22.83 x 22.7"

If you want something sleek and classic in your bathroom, you may try this matte-finished marble tile from the same store. Its name: Hex Carara. The chip size is 2" x 2" and the sheet size is 11.89” x 11.81” 

If you haven’t felt some connection with the previous tiles, maybe you can check out some more hexagonal tiles from City Tile. Their current collection seems unique and elegant. Take a look at their samples below. 

Esamarine is glossy and is made out of porcelain. Aside from the color petrolio, the example shown below, Esamarine is also available in Verde, Blu, and Bianco. If you love opulence, this tile could definitely be for you! See how a small bathroom could be so fancy by simply installing this tile!

If you’re a fan of tiles manufactured by Olympiatile + stone, Daltile, Julian style, C & S Tile, and Crystaltiles, you may want to check this store in Port Coquitlam. The previously mentioned suppliers offer hexagonal tiles that you may also want to consider for your property in the TriCity. Since we shared one from Daltile a while ago, we will only be sharing samples from the other three suppliers with you. Here they are: 

Roma Series - Hexagon Tile from Olympiatile + stone

Other available colors for Roma Series are Calacatta, Statuario, Imperiale, Calacatta/Imperiale, Statuario/Grafite. Seek the advice of your home renovator, interior designer, or home builder before securing your order. :) 

Did you know that you can also have wood-like flooring in a hexagon shape? If you love earth tones for your home, you’ll surely love this tile, which has many variations from Julian Tile. King Wood is a porcelain tile that could be installed on your floorings and on your walls. King Wood is available in full colored-tile and with border. The available colors are taupe, white, silver, and nut. 

C& S Tile is a tile distributor in Burnaby. One of their hexagonal tiles is part of their Eden series. See the images below for their sample product. 

Fontile has a lot of hexagonal tiles to offer from different brands. Some of their collections are the traffic Hex.25 series, Sadasi series, Aster collection, and Crystal mosaic series. Allow us to show you a sample hexagonal tile from the Sadasi and Crystal Mosaic series. 

The left image above is completed using hexagonal tiles from Fontile’s Crystal Mosaic series. Size is 12”x13,” and the available tile is cream, blue, navy, grey, and black.  

The second image above consists of a 5”x6” hexagon tile from the Sadasi series. It is made of glazed Ceramic and matte-finish. The tile from this series is available in Ifrane and Chauen + Marrakech colors. See this link for more details. 

If you’re still looking for more tiles with a different variation, check out this Bianco patterned ceramic wall tile from Hailey and Mags’ Sfumature Series. The design best fits any single-family home that wants to utilize a Shabby Chic or Contemporary interior. 

Hailey and Mags has more hexagon tile collections. Check them here. 

If you think we’re done with stores where more hexagonal tiles are offered, not yet! You should check this out. Tile Town Ltd is a must-visit tile store if you’re looking for more! You’ll definitely enjoy designing a room template with different hexagonal tiles as I did. See one example of the tile I have chosen and how it perfectly fits the bathroom wall I’ve picked. This tile application will surely lift up your home builder’s load because they have a preview of how you want your tiles to be done ;)

La Marca Statuarietto Honed 2” Hexagon Mosaic

Last on our list is Penny Lane from Tilemart’s Benchmark series. It consists of tiny hexagon marble patterns with colorful insets. It is scratch resistant. Penny Lane works best for those who want a cottagecore design for their single-family home. 

We hope you’ve enjoyed our list and have considered installing hexagonal tiles in your single-family home. What are your top picks? Have you talked to your renovator or home builder about it? Are they the ones from Absolutely Floored? Bullnose Tile & Stone? Capital Tile + Stone? City Tile? DMC Surfaces Outlet Inc? Fontile Kitchen & Bath? Hailey and Mags Tiles? Tile Town Ltd? or the one from Tilemart? Let us know by sharing this blog with your social media friends using the hashtags #mytop3 #hexagonaltiles for my #singlefamilyhome. We’re excited to see what you’ve got on your list! :)

Add extra life to your walls and floorings by using honeycomb tiles for your Coquitlam property this year. 

Are you planning to have your home built this year or renovate your house but you’re not sure about the details of the designs yet? Are you located in the following areas: Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Burnaby? These are some places in Canada where you can definitely consider settling down for good. If you are from these areas, maybe you can try checking out the projected home trends that Canadian Home Building Association (CHBA) forecasted this year.  Checking their projections might be very helpful and effective so without further ado, here are some of the features that CHBA included in their projection: 

Large statement windows allow natural light to enter easily in one’s home which makes it much more energy-efficient. In the 2021 survey, CHBA found that Canadians are no longer concerned about heat gain or loss which makes this feature trend more popular. In fact, large windows are part of the top 10 desired features! 

Are you wondering if this could fit your future Burnaby property? Check it out with your renovator or home builder so they can make changes easily to whatever has been planned already! :)

If you’re looking for a quick upgrade that has a substantial impact, consider using hexagon tiles according to the CHBA. Hexagon tiles look great in a variety of settings including the bathroom because they come in a wide range of sizes, materials, and patterns, they added. 

Most of the time, we put too much effort into decorating our room because that is our safe space. There’s nothing terrible about that, but you may also want to consider how your house entrance will look this year. 

Have you ever talked to your home builder or renovator about it?  Based on CHBA, the front entrance is another feature that will bound to be popular this year. According to them, most design professionals have adopted the trend.  Here are some of the things you can do to make your home’s entrance as grand as possible based on CHBA:

Make the flooring a little funky or use Herringbone-styled tiles

Install other furnishings that can "wow" your visitors

Which of the following features are you planning to include in your list? 

Incorporating large windows, hexagon tiles, or making your front entrance extra beautiful? Whatever is it, always make sure to get the service of a trusted home builder to make sure that you will achieve your desired outcome. Here are some tips in getting a home builder whether you’re from Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby, or Coquitlam: 

Projects done by the home builder received good feedbacks

Operates with a team of skilled and certified professionals

Not only provides quality homes but most importantly, quality home building experience

Here are additional things you may want to consider: 

Part of Homebuilder association i.e., HAVAN(Homebuilders Association Vancouver)

Support government advocacies in building quality and environment-friendly homes i.e., Net-zero homes 

Home construction is something that we should plan and prepare carefully. If you were able to hire the right home builder, you will feel like 30% of your home is done even if it is not yet started. That’s how amazing it could be. Once you have found them, don’t forget to share your thoughts about the home trends that you plan to incorporate and see how your home turns into one of the best in your neighborhood. 

Are you planning to have your home built this year or renovate your house but 

Turn your home to one of the best in your neighborhood!

2022 CHBA home trend projections for your Tricity home

When homes.com asked some realtors about the home feature or amenity seen as the most demanded when buying or selling a home, one respondent answered that it was the master bedroom. Dee Allen of Century 21 Results Realty Services said that the master bedroom on the main floor is a key feature for buyers of all age groups. 

We could not disagree further with Dee Allen. 

Master Bedroom is where we spend ⅓ of our day, and if you’re working from home, you have probably spent another ⅓ on it. Considering these preferences, Lucullan Properties would like to share with you five perfectly laid out classy master bedroom designs that you can draw inspiration from for your custom home in Burnaby. 

Have a look at the photos below and let us know which among these designs captivated you :). 

Which among those classy master bedroom designs do you like the most for your custom home in Burnaby? 

Do you need more designs? Let us know how we can help! Contact us today! 

See which among these master bedroom plans best fit your custom home!

See which among these master bedroom plans best fits your custom home!

5 Classy Master Bedroom Floor Plans for your Burnaby Home

Are you finalizing your custom home interior? Were you considering the contemporary style or the modern? 

Aren’t they similar? You may have asked yourself. 

Contemporary design became popular in the 1970s, and it came from a spirit of individualism and international influences. It continuously existed from time to time. Modern design began earlier than Contemporary. Modern design was a way to get out of the excessive ornamentation of the previous era. Its origin can be traced to the Arts and Craft movement that began in Britain to oppose the inhumane impact of late 1800s industrialization. It further developed and became the core of the Bauhaus movement in 1919, whose primary principle is “Form follows function.” Modern design existed from the 1900s to the 1980s. See the details below: 

Some known artists who are believed to create contemporary designs are Mario Botta, Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and many others. While Le Corbusier, Charles and Ray Eames, and Florence Knoll are the known proponents of Modern design. 

The contemporary design borrowed elements from many styles such as minimalism, art deco, deconstructivism, and the list even includes modernism. Meanwhile, Modernism is focused more on minimal functionalism as it was known to reject the lavishness that preceded it. 

Contemporary showcases styles “of the moment” which means it adopts the elements of any trending design.. Thus, the contemporary design elements– its form, color, line, texture,-- vary from time to time. But according to Design Ideas Guide, Contemporary design includes ideas and elements that have been steady over the years: 

Simple Spaces without clutter (same with Modern design, probably the reason most people confuse modern with Contemporary),

Exposed elements, i.e., wooden sofa legs or exposed beams. 

Modern design style has a fixed definition of its elements: 

Crisp lines (found in some contemporary designs), Strong lines. 

Neutral palettes, mostly accents black and white

Functional decor pieces (since Modern design follows the Bauhaus movement’s primary principle, “form follows function.”)

Now that we have shared with you the differences between Contemporary and Modern design in terms of time, key proponents, styles, and elements, let’s have a look at some of their similarities in terms of the benefits and drawbacks.  

Contemporary design is often used by artists who are into custom home designs that aim to reduce carbon footprint. The popular contemporary design uses ordinary and straightforward materials which are raw and natural. (Less process, lower carbon consumption).  

Since Contemporary design blends different elements, the house interior which employs this style rarely looks outdated. 

The open-concept space incorporated in this style makes the custom home’s space wider and allows for fluidity in house re-arrangement. 

Since Modern design involves the usage of large windows or glass doors, sunlight can easily illuminate the room, allowing for lower energy consumption. This feature also allows your client to easily enjoy outdoor views, especially if they live in higher places that overlook the city or nature.

Modern designs are also eco-friendly, like the Contemporary styles. The two styles also have some similarities in the furniture to choose from because they are both popular. With popularity comes more comprehensive furniture and home decor options and, therefore, lower prices. 

In this section, note that the benefits of Contemporary and Modern designs mostly coincide with one another. The same is true for the drawbacks of having these styles. 

Both styles' popularity pushes the furniture industry to produce a lot of furniture and designs that might make one custom home a version of another. Thus, if you want your furniture to stand out, you may want to choose another style with more variations. 

Modern and Contemporary designs don’t easily fit with the exterior of any home. If you wish to have a quaint house exterior with a modern vibe interior, renovating it with a modern or contemporary style may not look as appropriate as it can be. If you still want to push through with your designs, you should carefully plan for it, which may be time-consuming and more costly. 

See the examples of 3d rendering interiors below to know the visual difference between contemporary and modern design:

Right after reviewing the differences between Modern and Contemporary designs, which one do you think suits best for your custom home interior in Coquitlam? 

Are you finalizing your custom home interior? 

Can you tell which among the photos below is contemporary and which is not? 

Differences between Modern and Contemporary Style 

What are some of the changes that you’re planning to make for your home in Burnaby?   

Are you considering adding some excitement to your Vancouver-like home living next year in your options? If so, you’re at the right spot! In this blog, we are going to share the upcoming home features in 2022. The list includes accent walls, multi-functional spaces, convertible furniture, curves on furniture and decor, art-deco patterns, and kitchen-slab backsplashes. Keep reading to discover more about each home feature!

Do you want to showcase your personality and sense of artistic expression but don’t want to ruin your whole room’s beautiful arrangement and design for your property in Coquitlam or Port Moody? Then, this home feature is the safest 2022 feature for you to start--accent wall. 

An accent wall, otherwise known as a “feature wall,” is a wall that has a different design that makes it outstanding among other walls. Accent walls have been trending in 2021 and will continue to become a home feature that designers are looking forward to seeing on the 2022 list.

An accent wall is easy to put up and replace in case mistakes happen; that is why this feature never gets out of the list. However, if you’re a busy bee or simply the type of person who wants to get help from a professional, here are some tips:

1. Carefully think about which wall is best to accent. Some homeowners usually feature the chimney breast of the living room or the wall behind the headboard of a bed. It could be the same for you too! Make sure it’s in a place where you stay the most.

2. Start drafting the “statement” or “appearance” that expresses your personality. Explore how other people make theirs. Do not be limited to using paints and wallpapers. Be as creative and resourceful as possible. See different types of feature walls below for inspiration. 

2. Multi-functional Spaces and Convertible Furniture

The existence of the pandemic allowed us to discover that a part of our homes can be turned into an office, gym, or cinema. For those who have kids, those parts can be converted into a classroom or playground-like space where children can freely meet their friends and teachers online. These discoveries paved the way for new home features to be discovered. Those features are known as “multi-functional spaces" and "convertible furniture.” In the past two years,  we have seen tables that turned into a divider, wall paintings into chairs, cabinets into a television wall mount, and beds into a living room wall. 

What type of convertible furniture or multifunctional space would you like to have for your Port Coquitlam property? Is it available in the market? If not, talk to a home builder who can help you achieve those innovations! For sure there are great renovators out there who will always be at service for you to achieve your custom-built home. 

If you’re currently planning on your house design, think about incorporating some curves on your home furnishings because “curves” will be the newest addition to the list! 

In 2022, Straight lines and smooth and sharp edges will temporarily be out of trend based on most designers to pave the way for more round-shaped furniture and home decors. According to professionals, round shapes or curvy figures provide soothing energy, tranquility, and fluidness to a space that perfectly complements the world’s current condition nowadays. 

Where do you want to see these curves in your home? 

If you’re into displaying opulence and glamour, you might have some of these features at home already. We may either them on your great room’s furnishings or your primary room's ceiling, wall, or floor. 

Sleek furnishings. Zig Zags, Trapezoidal, Triangular, Chevron, Sweeping Curves, and other geometric patterns. 

If you're planning to take them out, don't! Because in 2022, Art-Deco and those patterns are making a comeback, according to experts. 

Art Deco was initially introduced sometime after WW1.  During those years, the style resembled people's hope and willingness to welcome bold, new ideas after suffering from the challenges brought by the war and the pandemic. 

Who would've thought that this style would take the spotlight once again? 

While we didn't experience the same hardships people had ten decades ago, we went through different struggles when covid 19 began. Some people suffered financially, some physically, while others suffered mentally. No one was exempted, and everyone got tired. Thankfully, vaccines were made available in two years, bringing us happiness and hope. For some, the renewed hope pushed them to dream big and explore more--attitude which paved the way for the rebirth of the style and patterns that best resemble them.

Art deco reflects people's boldness and optimism; that's why we're seeing it back in 2022. 

This year, we have seen kitchens with solid backsplashes. According to experts, these slab backsplashes will continue to thrive in 2022. 

A slab backsplash refers to a modern kitchen style that shows no distinction between the kitchen's countertops and its walls. Granite, Marbles, and Quartz are the most common materials used by homebuilders in creating solid slab backsplashes. 

Take a look at the photos below for some of the most popular slab backsplashes this year, which you can take inspiration from! (Warning: Make sure you're up for a kitchen makeover before checking them out, or else, you'll unconsciously be saving money to get this home feature in 2022.  (≖‿≖) 

Whether or not you’re up for a home makeover next year, better keep this blog on your bookmark to make sure you have references in case you’ve changed your mind and decided to incorporate any of these home features in your home reno plans next year. 

To achieve the maximum level of satisfaction, ask for help from your trusted home builder. Some of them are just an email away especially if you’re located in these Metro-Vancouver cities:  Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam, as well as Burnaby! ;)
Don't miss another year to live in a fantastic home! Start as early as now.

In this blog, we are going to share the upcoming home features in 2022. The list includes

The local government from the City of Port Coquitlam is holding a contest entitled “Brighten Up Port Coquitlam” where PoCo residents are encouraged to lighten up their homes, take a photo of it, and submit them to win a $50 gift card which they can use to the business of their choice. In addition to this,  the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (BIA) plans to give away 12 more gift cards from a local downtown business.

If you’re fond of decorating your home every Christmas, why not decor it in a way that you can be proud of? 

For a list of inspiration, we encourage you to visit these places in Port Coquitlam that are wonderfully decorated with lights: 

Disclaimer: The article was requested at the date prior to the contest conclusion and was intended for audiences to apply before this time, however, unfortunately, was not published on December 8, 2021.

PoCo residents are encouraged to lighten up their homes, take a photo of it, and submit them to win a

Notice that some areas of your home start to wear out --warping on floors, cracked walls, termite infestation, etc. 

Wants to create more space for your growing family and home needs

Desires to update your home to the latest house models that are not only stylish and comfortable but also healthy 

Can tolerate the chaos and disruption brought about by home remodeling

Then, you are living in the most appropriate time for a home renovation!

And since we introduce this idea to you, let us help you get started by sharing the latest renovation designs that bagged recognitions from the largest and most prestigious award-giving bodies in the US this year!

Home renovation ideas from NARI and Qualified Remodeler

For this category, we’re delighted to show you the Gold winner of Qualified Remodeler’s “Whole House more than $700,000” category: 

Whole House Renovation by Clark Richardson Architects

The photos below show the before and after look of the living room of Qualified Remodeler’s “Whole House more than $700,000” category winner. 

Clark Richardson Architects did the winning design shown above from Austin, Texas. The original square footage of the house was 3.633 sq ft, and when it was renovated, it became 4,215 sq ft. 

Based on the source, the house initially had outdated finishes, blocked views,  and a configuration that prevented spatial interaction. Clark Richardson rearranged and updated the private spaces to resolve this to provide comfort, luxury, and spatial efficiency. They installed a sliding door to add in more light, removed a wall, relocated the fireplace to add intimacy. 

Another part of the house that we would like to show you is the house exterior. Based on Qualified Remodeler, Clark Richardson Architects established a  transversal axis that created communication among the three principal communal spaces of the home: living room, dining room, an,d kitchen. The remodeling allowed for a greater appreciation of the river below and the hills beyond.

We're done with the whole house category. Next, a winner from another category, from another award-giving body. Let's have the..

For this category, we have chosen to showcase the 2021 National/Regional Award Winner of the “Residential Exterior Over $200,000” category from the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI):

Residential exterior from a house in Shakopee, Minnesota by Mom’s Design Build

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