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After more than 30 years in the construction and renovation business Kerr Construction and Design continues to provide clientele of the greater Vancouver BC area with high-quality, award-winning renovations and new homes, while consistently developing new ways to deliver the best value to their clients.
Premier housing awards program that celebrates excellence in home building, as well as a National Sam Award from the Canadian Home Builder's Association for the best-renovated kitchen in Canada
4 Tips to Make Your Kitchen Space Seem Larger
At one time or another, most homeowners have to deal with the challenges of inadequate space around the house. Whether it’s about storage in general or simply a better way to set up the frequently used bathroom or kitchen areas, space often seems to be an issue. Even a fabulous, newly renovated kitchen can still... Read more »
Home Additions Are “In” Now
In 2020, people in the Lower Mainland spent a lot more time at home. Many started working from home. Children started being homeschooled. Everyone definitely didn't go out as much locally. Vacationing in place became fashionable. "Home" more important today Today, the home is once again the heart of everyone's activity and, if you are... Read more »
Considering a Custom Home?
If you’ve been looking for a house but haven’t found one that suits your needs, consider the advantages of a custom home. There are huge benefits in being able to make a home your own in every way, beginning with the selection and customization of a unique plan with the help of professional designers who... Read more »
Building a Second Story Addition
Feeling cramped in your single-story house, with seemingly nowhere to go? Even if your lot is relatively small, don’t despair. Starting out in a bungalow or other one-story structure gives you some great opportunities when space gets tight. A wise and practical solution to gaining more usable room is to literally go up. Whether you... Read more »
5 Things to Consider When Building a Custom Home on a Hill
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager We live in a region with mountains and hillsides so building a custom home on a hill isn’t out of the question. Building our homes on those hills gives us an unparalleled view to look out from, often with beautiful vistas. Not the first, but the most famous house on... Read more »
5 Reasons You Should Work with a Design-Build Firm
When planning to build a new home or undertake a renovation, there are two schools of thought about how to approach it. One is the design-bid-build approach, where you appoint an architect or professional designer to design your home and then put it out to construction contractors for tender.You then select the contractor with the... Read more »
Keep Vancouver’s Unique History – Restore Your Character or Heritage Home
Vancouver has lost many of its character buildings that have history and heritage to replacement by condominiums and other multi-dwelling properties. It has been a sad trend. The City of Vancouver is concerned about heritage conservation and has an active heritage management plan. You can download the latest staff report to see what is going... Read more »
6 Tips to a Modern Staircase Design
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager When you are looking at redoing your staircase in a modern style, use these 6 tips below to get the right look. 1. Treads and risers To create a simple and clean look you typically see these done in the same material for tread and riser. You can also remove... Read more »
Elton Donald Talks About Building, Buying or Renovating Your Dream Home on the BC Real Estate Review Podcast
On August 23, Elton Donald, senior project consultant and partner at Kerr Construction & Design, was a guest on the BC Real Estate Review podcast hosted by Jordan Kofsky of City Wide Mortgage Services. The 29-minute interview answers many questions that homeowners usually think about in creating their dream home. Consequently, we have transcribed and... Read more »
6 Elements to Give Your Home a Traditional Farmhouse Look
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Here are my ideas on how you can create a traditional, fresh farmhouse look to your space. There are six vital elements to making a warm, homey, comfortable and unpretentious look that is lived in and loved. 1. White on white palette A white on white palette allows all the... Read more »
