Lilley Residence

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This couple was looking to make some cosmetic changes to their dated bungalow with new flooring, paint, millwork and updated lighting & plumbing fixtures. Weaver Design assisted with the colour selections and the home owners selected all of the appliances and fixtures (plumbing & lighting) on their own. The kitchen layout was a team effort between the home owner and the design team at Kitchen Craft. The home owners wanted to do do something different with their kitchen cabinets and decided on doing two different cabinet colours to mix things up. Together we selected Kitchen Craft’s Maple Nimbus for the uppers and Maple Thunder for the lowers, pantry unit and bathroom vanities. A modern subway tile was added along with…

Resolutions For Your Home

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With 2019 just around the corner, you’re probably starting to turn your attention to New Year’s resolutions. Each New Year brings the excitement of new possibilities and opportunities for improvements. Perhaps you’re making goals to be more active, stop smoking or to save more money. Regardless of what your goals are for the upcoming year, we should all use this time to show our home some love too. These suggestions will help you to feel less stressed, more organized and might even help you save some cash! Purge When you own a home, it becomes so easy to keep accumulating more and more stuff. You get some new bedding for Christmas, but you hold on to old ones just in…

Modular Home

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As usual, we’ve been working hard here at Weaver Design and we have an exciting new project to share with you! Sutton Showhome – 2520 sf Weaver design teamed up with Western Modular Homes back in April 2017 to design one of their new showhomes at their new location in Nisku, AB. We couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out! The team at Western Modular wanted this home to have some traditional elements with dark brown millwork… the rest was up to us! This impressive modular home has a beautiful open floor plan with an island that would make any cook envious. Large windows are used throughout to allow for lots of natural light. This storey-and-a-third home is a…

Why You Should Consider Getting a 3D Rendering Prior to Starting Your Renovation

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Thinking of renovating? Even if you’re only just starting the design process, you should consider getting a 3D rendering of your space. Renovations are costly and its best to have a clear understanding of how your space will look once it’s completed so there are no surprises. What is a rendering? A rendering is a three-dimensional visual representation of a space. Renderings incorporate all of your concept ideas and finishes into a drawing that is easy to interpret. Renderings are drawn to scale and will give you a clear picture of what to expect. Drawings can easily be manipulated to explore multiple options without the financial commitment. Renderings can also prevent costly miscommunication errors. How is a rendering different from…

Tips for Creating the Perfect Patio Oasis

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The first step to creating a functional patio space is to purchase comfortable furniture. Whether you like to host dinner parties or relax outside with a good book; comfortable furniture is key! Before you start, spend some time thinking about how you would like to use the space. Consider creating different zones – area rugs are a great way to help define a space. Don’t feel like you need to buy a complete matching set. Mixing things up creates more interest and adds texture. Dress up your patio with playful accents. A bright umbrella, colored garden stool, decorative lanterns, toss pillows, area rugs and potted plants all help to brighten and give life to your space. Have fun layering different…

Interior Designer Vs. Interior Decorator – What’s the Difference?

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The terms interior designer and interior decorator are often used interchangeably without much thought, but did you know there is a difference? Interior designers secretly cringe whenever someone refers to them as an interior decorator – “what did you just call me?” Ok maybe it’s not that bad, but it can get a little tiring telling people you’re an interior designer only to get the same response “that must be so much fun! I would love to shop for furniture and pick paint colours all day!”. Yeah that would be fun, too bad that’s a small percentage of what we actually do. Interior designers and interior decorators work in the same industry and share the same goal of creating spaces that…

Renovating On a Budget

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Renovating On a Budget Now that it’s officially spring and the snow is slowly melting (very slowly) it’s time to add some life back into our interiors as well! Before revamping your home there are some important things to consider, especially if you’re on a budget. Say ‘YES’ To Updating Your Kitchen Redoing your entire kitchen can be a costly renovation project and not an easy task. There are little things that can be done however to give your kitchen the facelift it needs to get you through through those next few years for when you’re ready to tackle the entire space. Instead of replacing all of your outdated oak cabinets, you can have them painted a warm and inviting colour, just in…

Behind The Scenes: The Lake Residence

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We are so excited to show you some behind the scene pictures of our recent new build project called ‘The Lake Residence’! We absolutely loved working with Enstyle Homes and the homeowner to help turn his vision into reality. Many hours went into creating this bachelor pad and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Like any design project, it always starts with a drawing. The construction drawings were created from scratch in order to tailor the layout to the client’s lifestyle. Small changes were then adjusted on site during framing to ensure we had everything just right! The construction drawings were completed mid-April 2017 and were later sent off for permitting. Finishes were selected early on to…

Selecting the Right Countertop

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One of the most important design decisions you’ll need to make during your renovation is selecting the perfect countertop. With so many options available it can be overwhelming. Factors like durability, maintenance, style and price point will all play a role in your final decision. Many kitchens are now using more than one countertop material, so don’t be afraid to mix and match. Have fun with it! 1. Natural Stone: Granite & Marble Natural stone brings a sense of elegance and character to any space. No two slabs will ever be the same! Granite is the more popular choice – it’s durable, scratch resistant and harsh chemicals will not etch the surface. Marble is also heat and scratch resistant, but…