Kerr Design Build is transforming a heritage property in Vancouver’s historic Strathcona neighborhood. After a devastating fire destroyed the original early-1900s building, the property owner collaborated with Kerr Design Build to reconstruct a modern and efficient residence, honoring its heritage roots while significantly improving its livability and functionality. Rental property from early 1900s Originally built…

At Kerr Design Build, we believe that great design isn’t just about how a space looks—it’s about how it makes you feel. That’s why we were thrilled to host our seminar on February 20, Designing Through Your Senses: Creating Spaces That Nourish the Soul, where we explored the deeper connection between design and human experience….

Is 2025 the year you undertake a major construction project with your home? If so, our project consultant, Alex Baro, shares insights to guide you through this important decision-making process. Alex is the first point of contact for new clients at Kerr Design Build and plays a pivotal role in guiding them through our company’s…

If you are looking for simple design tips for this holiday season, Nisha MacNeil, Kerr Design Build’s design manager, says that this year’s holiday decor trends emphasize simplicity, nature, and a moody, earthy palette.  Here are some standout ideas for your festive home transformation. Bows as Delicate Accents   Add a timeless touch to your decorations with bows….

When it comes to creating a home, it’s about more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about crafting a space filled with meaning, memories, and a vision brought to life. For Amandah and Tim, that vision spanned continents, beginning in Australia where they had been living and ending at Amandah’s cherished childhood home in Vancouver, fully…

On September 26, Elton Donald held a very successful seminar at our offices for a room full of homeowners on the challenges and rewards of multi-unit conversions and duplexes. The presentation provided a detailed guide about multi-unit conversions, the latest program from the City of Vancouver to ease the housing crisis. Elton provided practical advice…

Our Dunbar Street custom home project has been completed and is a sight to behold. Originally a smaller family home, this property was transformed into a vibrant, craftsman-style residence designed with both the past and future in mind. The house now includes spacious accommodations for a young family, a secondary suite, and even a dedicated…

Kerr Design Build continues to be named as one of the best home builders by three review companies and included on a list of the best interior designers in Vancouver compiled by The Best Vancouver. We are also considered one of the four best basement renovation companies in Vancouver by Vancouver Digital Week. TrustAnalytica ranks…

On Saturday, June 22, Kerr Design Build’s Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager, and Elton Donald, Senior Project Consultant and Partner, took center stage at this year’s Vancouver Design Event at the Coswick Canada offices at 990 Kingsway.  The duo brought their wealth of experience and innovative perspectives to an interested audience of design professionals and attendees….

In the heart of Vancouver on Adanac St., a young professional couple took on the ambitious project of renovating the interior of their newly purchased 1907 character home. They wanted to maintain the house’s historic charm while adapting it to modern living. This renovation journey turned into a beautiful amalgamation of traditional and contemporary elements,…

Kerr Design Build has just published a downloadable PDF booklet entitled “Your Guide to Transforming a Single-Family Home into a Multi-Unit Conversion.” Kerr Design Build has considerable expertise in these developments. The booklet compiles articles on our website about this exciting new renovation opportunity, which allows homeowners to contribute to the city’s housing needs while…

For those who might be interested, homeowners in British Columbia can now receive up to $40,000 in the form of a forgivable loan to help convert part of their property into a new secondary suite. This rebate covers up to 50% of the renovation costs. The unique aspect of this incentive is that the loan…

The HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, a highlight of the Metro Vancouver homebuilding industry, recognize the very best in design, construction, and innovation. Established in 2008, these awards celebrate achievements in new home construction, renovation, and design. Categories span a wide range including: This year’s finalists were revealed on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at Vancouver’s…

Just down from the Vancouver Yacht Club, a remarkable transformation story unfolded over the last five years, exemplifying the delicate balance between preserving heritage, embracing modern living and expanding living space in Vancouver. Kerr Design Build designed and then built a comprehensive renovation of a class C heritage house on Point Grey Road, originally a…

In the realm of home renovation and design, the Georgie Awards stand as a beacon of excellence, recognizing the pinnacle of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in British Columbia’s building industry. Established in 1992 by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia, the Georgies cover a wide range of categories, including new home construction, renovation,…

You may just be learning about Vancouver’s latest plan to ease the city’s housing crisis by allowing homeowners in certain communities to transform their single-family residences into multi-unit, multi-family properties while maintaining their homes’ heritage look. It could be something to consider for your family. Technically, these transformations are called Multiple Conversion Dwellings or MCDs. …

This past Sunday marked a special occasion for the teams at Kerr Design Build and our sister company, Absolute Roof Solutions, as we gathered for our annual Christmas celebration. This year’s event was held at the charming Milltown Bar & Grill, a venue that perfectly encapsulates the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Nestled…

Amidst Vancouver’s ever-evolving urban landscape, more and more homeowners are taking advantage of a relatively new option to upgrade their character homes and, at the same time, provide more available housing for the city. Mostly everyone in the city is now familiar with laneway homes as these have been around for over a decade but…

Shaughnessy is an older Vancouver neighbourhood with many beautiful and refined features, from the VanDusen Botanical Garden and quiet Quilchena Park to the Arbutus Club. It has many fine homes. One of our clients wanted something different for his traditional Shaughnessy home, which he had renovated 20 years ago.   Extraordinary request for indoor/outdoor pool He…

Kerr Design Build was presented with the prestigious “Best in Show” award at the Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 earlier this month. The award is presented to the company booth that home show judges determine is the most aesthetic and functional at the show. Our award-winning booth, designed by Leo Chester, one of our senior…

The Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 is now on until Sunday. Lots to see and do. Our Kerr Design Build booth is ready, and so is our staff. Our booth number is 1041. Come and meet us! Our design and renovation specialists are there to give advice and offer design and renovation ideas for you….

Home renovation offers endless possibilities to create dream spaces tailored to individual needs.  This is what we do at Kerr Design Build.   One of our clients recently wrote this detailed testimonial about the project we completed for them on their Burnaby home, doing exactly that – carefully listening to their needs, creating the perfect…