Multi-generational

Family’s are living in multi-residences under one roof – this means that the demands on our households have changed dramatically. Working with a variety of ages, heights, abilities, and needs requires careful planning and considerations.

Simple isn't boring

There’s a new wave of designing with a return to understated elegance. No need for the over the top, elaborately decorative rooms, just spaces that are authentic, historic, and artful. Simple is just as beautiful.

Farm-to-table

It isn’t what we use our kitchen for that’s changed, but rather how we use them. We’re focused on farm freshness and natural products that are safe and healthy. That means that our planning centres are different that out-of-the-box kitchens.

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Live Large in a Small Kitchen: Renovations Magazine

On September 15, 2011 By

“It’s important to analyze the use of the space and determine where small appliances are stored, cutlery, and utensils are accessed, and how it all functions together from morning to night.” – Corey Klassen, AKBD

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Getabako: Let’s get some shoes

On February 28, 2011 By

Shoe box under, or, shoe cabinet, or tansu. Usually located near the entryway or porch of the house.

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Asymmetrical natural kitchen: Cubby House / Edwards

On January 31, 2011 By

The other day, I was chatting with @ArneSalvesen, a local Vancouverite and Certified Kitchen Designer who writes his own blog, Useful Spaces, and soon to be a fellow alumnus of the Brizo Blogger 19 (what a long title, I know, sorry,) and we were bantering back [...]

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The Vegetarian’s kitchen – raw foods live here

On August 22, 2010 By

This is the big expose on Corey and it’s not to be missed. I stopped eating meats all together. I haven’t eating meats from quadrupeds for 20 years now, and resisted the transition. So I figured that there’s no time like the present to try something new, well newer.

Being a designer, I immediately began [...]

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Black & White shows pos/neg in Swedish 185 Sq. Ft.

On June 2, 2010 By

I’ve been on this black & white kick lately. Everything I want to design has to have black & white. It’s a struggle, believe me, especially when clients want wood.

Living in a smaller West End space myself, I have to find unique and interesting ways to use space, and one way is with white. [...]

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Knightsbridge 60.5 sq. ft. flat

On March 16, 2010 By

Photos courtesy Matt Blake for The Daily Mirror

Ray Baker lives across the street from Harrods Knightsbridge. Please reserve your envy for after this post because, honestly, I don’t know how he does it. The flat is a small 11′-0″ x 5′-6″ (60 1/2 sq. ft.) that was [...]

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2010 NKBA Kitchen & Bath trends? My West Coast predictions

On January 13, 2010 By

You’ve heard about have seen the reaction videos on YouTube, but have you thought that designers react to association analysis of predictive consumer trends? I a reaction when I read the press release NKBA Reveals 2010 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends yesterday because I’m not sure if it’s based upon American, North American or trends [...]

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