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. …
Kerr Design Build is again a drop-off location for Coats for Kids, the Christmas initiative of HAVAN, the Vancouver Home Builder’s Association. The campaign collects new and gently used coats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and new unwrapped toys and gifts for children of all ages for the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus. This year’s campaign has already kicked…
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…
Mark your calendars! The Vancouver Fall Home Show is just around the corner. Scheduled from September 28 to October 1, 2023, this event is taking place at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre – West Building. Buy your tickets online and save $2 per ticket by clicking on the image below. Meet the staff of Kerr…
Kerr Design Build’s annual BBQ picnic was held at the beginning of July in Langley at the home of company founder Doug Kerr. The event was a day of fun and celebration for the employees and families of Kerr Design Build and Absolute Roof Solutions, its sister company. The catering arrangements were a hit, as…
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Staircases are a definite design feature that can produce that wow factor or elegant impression to your home renovation. Here are some tips for a traditional-style staircase to get the look you want. 1. Stained treads and painted risers The tread is the step part of the stair, and I…
by Elton Donald, Senior Project Consultant Years of experience and thousands of renovations have taught me some very valuable lessons about home additions. So when I speak to someone interested in adding square footage to their home, I share these lessons as they provide some good points of consideration when trying to get the most out of your investment dollar. As…
Kerr Design Build is in the process of completing this beautiful project. This property has been in the family for years. The house is now being torn down and custom-built for a new generation and their household. The traditional craftsman design is loved by the family, along with the beautiful period colour scheme. So it…
Ryoko Donald, Kerr Design Build’s marketing manager, is not only a dedicated professional in her field but also an inspiring registered fitness expert who is passionate about spreading the joy of yoga, health, and fitness to others. Recently, Ryoko had the honour of delivering a session on yoga and health at the Grade 7 Empowered…
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Cottage design is all about embracing character and not being fussy about all the details. We did this for a client of ours who had a small cottage home on the North Shore. She wanted to modernize her kitchen but also express her personality and tastes while keeping that cottage feel. So…
Kerr Design Build was well represented at the 2023 Home Design + Reno show at the VanDusen Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 1. The Home + Design and Reno Show is a unique boutique show focusing on home design. It was sponsored by Western Living Magazine, Trail Appliances, and Dicks Lumber and Building Supplies, organized…
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Traditional style At Kerr Design Build, we don’t have a particular house style that we specialize in. Don’t specialize in a particular house style No, we believe our job is to find out your particular style and incorporate that into your home renovation design, no matter what style your house…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be at the starting gate of a World Cup downhill at Val d’Isère or Kitzbühel challenging the world’s best downhillers for your country? While it is a dream for many, for Doug Kerr, it was his life for four years. He was a member of…
By Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager We all wish that we could spend a lot of time at a spa. It’s a treat to be enveloped in such a warm, soothing, and aesthetic environment. Well, if you renovate your bathroom, you can bring that spa feeling to your home and enjoy it every day by utilizing…
After more than 30 years as one of the Lower Mainland’s foremost home renovation and custom home builders, Kerr Construction and Design has changed its name to Kerr Design Build. The website address will also be changing from kerrdesign.build to kerrdesign.build. The Kerr Design Studio, the brand for our team of incredible designers, will also…
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