Renovation

Open Up Your Kitchen – Maximize Space and Style

Stylish kitchen in Port Moody

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but not every kitchen feels inviting. If your kitchen feels cramped or closed off, don’t worry—we are happy to bring you some recommendations with clever design tricks to make your kitchen feel more spacious, airy, and functional while it reflects your signature style. Whether you are working with a galley kitchen or a compact corner in an open-plan home, the following tips will help you create the kitchen of your dreams.

Best time to renovate your home in The Fraser Valley

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The Fraser Valley is known for its beautiful views, rich culture, and active real estate market as the homeowners in the area take pride in their properties. Whether you are updating a small condo or renovating an older house, timing is important for a successful renovation project. So, when is the best time to renovate your home in the Fraser Valley?

Create a colour balance in your home

Create a colour balance in your home

Colour Balance in your home design is much like balance in physics, but while physics relies on strict symmetry, home design benefits from a more dynamic colour approach. When it comes to colour, there’s no single “right” palette, as preferences may differ. Some people love bright, bold shades like pink, while others prefer soft, earthy tones. However, not all colour combinations work well together. A mismatched palette can make a room feel disjointed. So how do you choose a cohesive colour scheme that includes all the colours you love? Luckily, we have a few tips to help guide you in selecting a harmonious palette that creates balance and unity throughout your home.

Understanding kitchen faucets

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Most commonly called a “Faucet” in the US or “tap” in British English, a kitchen water faucet isn’t a mere arching spout to dispense water through a control handle. A kitchen sink with a faucet is an aesthetical and functional essential in any modern kitchen. It provides a space for washing dishes and prepping meals, offering convenience while adding to the kitchen’s style and decor. A well-planned faucet can also help save energy, improve cooking comfort, and support a healthy lifestyle.

Different types of showers and how to pick the perfect one

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Looking for a bathroom upgrade to spruce up your showering experience? It’s time you move on from your old-fashioned bathroom set-up and install a modern and efficient shower unit that matches both your aesthetics and needs. From spa-like steam showers to curbless walk-in units, our design team has listed down some latest shower installation ideas for your next bathroom remodel. 

Smart Home Integration: Ideas To Make Your Home Smarter

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Smart homes are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Also known as smart home technology, smart home automation involves using technology to automate various functions within your household that take care of all your daily needs. The best part? With the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), almost every aspect of your home sweet home can be controlled remotely. Putting it all together isn’t exactly cake walk (and may burn a decent hole in your pocket), but the right setup and combination of devices can make your life easier and much more convenient. We, at Livwell Collective, have put together this smart-home guide to help you narrow down your options and understand the choices you make:

Minimalist summer decor tips

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Summer is upon us, and the season resonates with embracing warmth, light, openness and bringing freshness into your home. Summer is the perfect opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate your home with a few interior design hacks to create vibrant decor during this sunny season. At Livwell Collective, we are happy to bring you some tips and tricks to get your house summer-ready:

Choosing the right fireplace for your home

Choosing the right fireplace for your home

Fireplaces came into existence around the 11th century along with chimneys for the two-storey houses. Throughout centuries fireplaces have evolved in functionality and design till they started being considered as a part of decorative elements inside the house made with materials such as marble, granite, cast iron, patterned tiles and ornaments during the Victorian era. At present, we have the option to merge aesthetics with functionality and there are a number of designs and styles to choose from. We are happy to bring you a list of things to consider before you invest in a fireplace.

Kitchen Design Tips – Consider before renovating

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How often have you considered customizing your kitchen space and renovating it into a beautiful and highly functional kitchen where you would love to cook? Your kitchen is where you start your day with quick breakfasts, gather for family meals, and enjoy a cup of tea with friends. A kitchen is the heart of your home, so it needs to be both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re cooking, cleaning, eating, or entertaining, your kitchen should be a space where you feel comfortable and ready to go. We are happy to bring you some quick tips to think about when you finally decide to renovate your kitchen. 

Design inspiration from Fraser Valley’s top bathrooms

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Livwell Collective has designed some of the best bathrooms in the Fraser Valley mixing nature-inspired designs with functionality, aesthetics and the requirements of the homeowners. We bring you our select bathrooms designed and renovated by Livwell Collective to take inspiration from.