Embarking on a home renovation project is an exhilarating yet daunting task. It's a journey that promises to transform your space into a personalized haven. However, the key to ensuring this transformation aligns with your vision lies in selecting the right interior designer. As an interior designer myself, I understand the nuances of this process and am here to share insider tips and tricks to help you hire the ideal professional for your project. Define Your Style – Are you a DIY'er or a Do-it-for-me? The first step in your journey is to define your style and understand how involved ..read more

  In a dynamic city like Vancouver, where housing affordability is a constant concern, change is on the horizon. Recent developments have seen the approval of a motion to allow up to eight homes on a single lot in lower-density neighborhoods based on lot size. This progressive approach is likely to have several positive impacts on the city's housing landscape. Vancouver, like many other cities, was actively exploring ways to address the issue of missing middle housing in its housing market. Vancouver, located in British Columbia, Canada, has been dealing with housing affordability chall ..read more

  In a transformative development for the housing landscape, British Columbia is on the brink of a significant regulatory evolution that promises to reshape the way we think about residential development. With a bold step towards inclusivity and flexibility in housing, the province has declared that, starting June 30, municipalities will be required to allow the construction of 3 to 4 units on all residential-zoned lots exceeding 3,013 square feet that do not already accommodate 3 or more units. This initiative heralds a new chapter for smaller developers, builders, and families with as ..read more

  Televisions have become a piece we love to hate! The Frame by Samsung has changed the playing field for designers and possibly stopped a few design heart-attacks over the last few months! Most televisions these days a big black boxes hung above a fireplace or placed in a styled living room setting. Who thought that a televisions could not only look good, but also turn into a custom piece of art. The Frame pushes boundaries with the high-resolution picture quality of QLED when the TV is on, and stunning art when it’s off. Enhance your home with beautiful art that’s also a TV. Enjoy des ..read more

  Renovations of a “Vancouver Special” is in full swing for a young family in Vancouver. With interiors inspired by relaxed sophistication and midcentury modern, a busy family with some fun young girls needed a space to not only entertain, but cozy up and watch a movie as a family. Mixing the 70’s charm of the existing “Vancouver Special” with some fun modern touches this home will be timelines for years to come. At our first walkthrough of the space we were inspired by the wood paneling, decorative basement tile, and globe decorative lighting fixtures. The interior style of this home h ..read more

  We all have envy for those amazing, grand gallery walls that just look so perfect. Have you ever wondered how these are created? Follow along for 5 simple (as in: anyone can take on) tips to achieving the perfect gallery wall. FIND THE WALL This might sound simple, but selecting the perfect wall is one of the most challenging steps. When selecting any art for a wall space we need to look at a few factors, such as impact. A gallery wall is a large installation and we need to take in to account if the wall is going to be looked at everyday? Will it be seen from afar or up close, such as ..read more

  Renovation + Revival of the Vancouver Special For decades, the architectural and residential landscapes of Vancouver and surrounding regions like Burnaby have been marked by a distinct housing style: the Vancouver Special. As a residential designer, the transformation of these structures from their initial utilitarian designs to modern, family-oriented homes has been nothing short of intriguing and inspiring. Let's dive into this housing boom, its benefits, and how the Vancouver Special is evolving to meet the needs of the contemporary family. The Vancouver Special: A Brief Overview Or ..read more

  Let’s talk wallpaper trends! Everything begins somewhere and we’ve been finding many unique patterns emerging from Down Under. Many design practices don't become current in North America until years after a trend has been current in its originated country. Many amazing wallpaper creations are coming from Memo Showroom. With wallpaper in particular we are finding it to be very hot right now to find playful ways to add texture and interest to your home. There are many different looks that you can achieve whether that be a feature wall in your bedroom or all walls in a bold bathroom.  ..read more

  With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we believe it’s important to have a place to come home to that allows you to relax and helps improve your everyday lifestyle. Now that spring is here and the weather has improved, house projects are kicking into high gear whether that be a new build or a renovation. At the Jamie Banfield Design office, spring and summer are usually our busiest seasons. Although we love what we do, things can get stressful, which is why we know how important it is to come back to a tranquil home. Here are our favourite ways to create a relaxing environment at ..read more

  We are always looking for new ways to make a unique space tailored to your style. One way we’ve been doing this is by using wallpaper to add personality. There are many different looks when it comes to wallpaper, such as floral prints, geometric patterns, watercolour prints. You can even get wall-coverings that are textured so you can touch and feel their details.  Here are a few of my favourite images & installation ideas to create a unique space. Source Source Source Source Source Source There are many ways to install wallpaper to create different looks. Most of the ti ..read more