Elegant Whole Home Redesign Invites Effortless Entertaining

A contemporary space for large-scale entertaining

These busy professional homeowners wanted something to fit their lifestyle and accommodate their extended family.

LOCATION
Burnaby Lake, North Burnaby
SCOPE
Whole Home Renovation
Size
3,904 SQFT
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Awards and recognition

This Project Is Recognized Through Industry Awards Programs

2014 FINALIST Georgie Awards

Best Residential Renovator of the Year

Key Features

This home features a revitalized kitchen design, energy-efficient heating and windows, and integration into a new outdoor deck for entertaining. The kitchen incorporates a cook top convenient to working surface, appliances and abundant storage including the built in pantry with pull-out shelving. The leaded-glass window in the master bedroom niche was enlarged and traditional mullions and contoured wood casings were added for enhancement.

French doors improved natural light and allowed for easy circulation and traffic flow, even when accommodating larger groups. Energy efficiency was improved throughout the home over many efforts including; Windows were replaced with all new Energy Star Low-Eargon or low-E windows with decorative detailing, Low voltage lighting, and energy efficient gas insert replaces home offices outdated fireplace.

An unobstructed garden view from the centre island was created, allowing the indoor/outdoor boundaries to fade and merging both into one seamless space. The goals to preserve and enhance the home were achieved and garnered judges attention earning a finalist placement in the provincial builders’ awards.

Project Recognition

CHBA-BC Georgie Award FINALIST

  • French doors improve flow and natural light
  • Energy efficient low-E windows
  • Low-Voltage lighting
  • Energy efficient gas fireplace
  • Floating natural stone hearth
  • Leaded-glass windows

  • Traditional mullions and contoured wood casings
  • Abundant kitchen and pantry storage
  • convenient working surface cooktop
  • Unobstructed garden view
  • Seamless indoor outdoor flow

THE OBJECTIVE

To preserve and enhance existing mouldings, there was an emphasized placed on homeowners’ desire for elegance, minimalism and low maintenance.

HOW IT WAS ACHIEVED

This comprehensive makeover involved complex, detailed work and was custom designed to the owner’s contemporary taste, while leaving the existing floor plans relatively unchanged. Built-in millwork through most rooms demonstrates TQ’s cohesive, whole-house approach to design.

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TRUSTED BY VANCOUVER HOMEOWNERS

What Clients Say About Their Home Renovation Experience in Vancouver

Clients who worked with TQ Construction often share how smooth the process felt and how well every detail came together. Each renovation is handled with care, clarity, and a focus on real results, creating homes that look great, feel balanced, and work better every day.

“They are professional, organized, responsible and trustworthy. The crew is skilled, friendly, helpful and attentive – fabulous!”

Martha H.

North Vancouver

“Communication, transparency, and follow through are superb... Working with TQ has felt more like entering a project with a partner rather than an adversary.”

Jon A.

Vancouver

Modern open kitchen and living room with wooden island, bar stools, beige chairs, large windows, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4.7 Star Rating

On Google Reviews

Modern two-story house exterior at dusk with warm interior lights and outdoor balcony.

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Projects Completed

“Their expertise and experience are key factors... workmanship is outstanding... team is professional, well organized and clearly communicate.”

Irene H.

North Vancouver

“I would not hesitate to recommend TQ Construction to anyone contemplating renovations.”

Mike J.

Vancouver

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