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The pros and cons of adding heated floors during your Vancouver home renovation

20 09, 2019

The pros and cons of adding heated floors during your Vancouver home renovation

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2019-05-31T14:30:29-07:00September 20th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

Are you undertaking a Vancouver home renovation this fall? Have you been thinking about adding heated floors to your home? Before you do that, there are a number of factors to consider. These factors include which rooms you will want to add heated floors to, if adding heated floors will increase the value of your home, and what the pros and cons are of adding heated floors. So let us jump in with the basics… Heated floors and your Vancouver home renovation Heated floors are created when you have a heating element built in under your flooring. There are several options for the heating element, including: Wiring Mesh mat Solid mat Once the element is in place, your contraction will then lay your flooring on top. The heat will then radiate up. Generally, homeowners adding heated floors will focus on

How to make your Vancouver home renovation look timeless

17 05, 2019

How to make your Vancouver home renovation look timeless

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2019-01-25T14:09:19-08:00May 17th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

When it comes to your Vancouver home renovation, being on trend can be a blessing and a curse. What may seem fabulous today may not age well in the years to come. If you are worried about this, you may want to consider a Vancouver home renovation with a more timeless feel. But how do you create that? Start with these simple tips! How to create a timeless look with your Vancouver home renovation 1. Keep wall colours neutral When a lot of people hear this, they think of drab, boring colours. Neutrals do not have to be that though! For example, navy blue is considered a neutral shade. Neutral colours are just colours that are easy to work with and that do not demand all the attention. But what about personal style? We are all for expressing yourself. If

The top 10 trends for your home renovation in Vancouver for 2019

15 02, 2019

The top 10 trends for your home renovation in Vancouver for 2019

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2019-01-25T14:09:47-08:00February 15th, 2019|Inspiration|

February is all about romance, which makes it the perfect time to fall back in love with your house with the help of a home renovation in Vancouver. Not sure what look you want to go for? Check out a few of our favourite home renovation trends for 2019! Our top 10 favourite trends for your home renovation in Vancouver 1. Sustainability View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brave New Eco (@braveneweco) on Sep 10, 2018 at 12:05am PDT Sustainability is one of the most popular trends for 2019. With the number of eco-friendly options growing, many owners want green home renovations in Vancouver. In some cases, homeowners want to make significant changes to their homes, say switching up insulation or closing thermal bridges. For those looking for less extensive renovations, there are still

Horrible Vancouver home renovation advice that you should never listen to

12 10, 2018

Horrible Vancouver home renovation advice that you should never listen to

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-09-23T21:57:49-07:00October 12th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

There are a lot of articles online giving Vancouver home renovation advice. But is all that advice good – or even safe? Absolutely not! The internet includes great tips about renovations, but also some advice that should not be implemented! With that in mind, here is the Vancouver home renovation advice you should never listen to. The worst Vancouver home renovation advice – and why you should not listen to it 1. Cheap materials can be made to look luxurious You’ll often read blogs that suggest cheap materials can be made to look high-end. They often put the responsibility on homeowners, saying that these items just need the right treatment or design aesthetic to appear luxurious. Then, when the look does not work out, we often see the homeowners blaming themselves. We’re here to tell you: You are not the

7 flooring trends to use in your home renovation in Vancouver

6 07, 2018

7 flooring trends to use in your home renovation in Vancouver

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-06-25T08:39:45-07:00July 6th, 2018|Inspiration|

Flooring is central to the overall style of each room in your home. Sometimes, though, flooring can be lost in the shuffle of picking other design elements. That is why we have put together a list of seven of our favourite flooring trends to help inspire you for your home renovation in Vancouver. 7 flooring trends to consider for your home renovation in Vancouver 1. Bleach it out Photo credit: SEBRING Light flooring is in for home renovations in Vancouver this year. Consider going with a light stain or bleached look. If you are on the more adventurous side, you could also consider pickled wood. 2. Harden up Photo credit: The Flooring Girl Hardwood is the biggest flooring trend of 2018. New homes are going for hardwood – everywhere. An elegant look like this is the

The top tile trends you should use for your Vancouver home renovation

11 05, 2018

The top tile trends you should use for your Vancouver home renovation

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-04-24T13:13:19-07:00May 11th, 2018|Inspiration|

Tiles are on trend right now when it comes to a Vancouver home renovation. With a seemingly infinite number of tile options though, how do you choose the patterns and styles that are right for you? Here are some of our favourites to get you started… Our favourite tile trends for every room of your Vancouver home renovation 1. For the kitchen Photo credit: Home Bunch Subtle texture is very on trend for Vancouver home renovations right now. We love the high gloss version as it highlights the texture. This look is perfect for the kitchen as it’s subtle, but creates visual interest. Get it in a light colour like crisp white or dusty pink to open up the room! 2. For the bathroom This look is a fun blend of two trends. The first is the alternate

Trends in Vancouver home renovations for 2018

13 01, 2018

Trends in Vancouver home renovations for 2018

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-12-16T00:47:57-08:00January 13th, 2018|Inspiration|

While there are some classic looks that never go out of style in Vancouver home renovations, every year also has its own trends. We can already see that, when it comes to home renovation trends, 2018 is shaping up to be a great year. Whether your style is more classic or whimsical, there’s a trend for you. So let’s jump in with a few of our favourites… Our 6 favourite trends in Vancouver home renovations for 2018 1. Preppy Intellectual styles are going to be all the rage in Vancouver home renovations in 2018. An easy way to test the look is with your paint. Try choosing soothing, sophisticated colours, like lavender or slate. If you like that, take the style even further with decor pieces with cursive writing printed on them. Photo credit: DigsDigs 2. Bright, whimsical