New Faces for Old Spaces
My clients have a suite in their home and wanted to bring new life to their tired 1950s kitchen. They wanted it to look more contemporary and open. We sat down and talked about how we could maximize the space and also use contemporary materials. With this information I was able to create some sketches that illustrated what they were looking to achieve.
Creating Special Spaces
My clients wanted to have a smaller space in Victoria, that they could lock and leave when they were off the island. They felt a condo would serve their needs and they wanted it to have all the special features found in a fine home. I talked with them to determine their ideas/wishes and then did a series of sketches that portrayed their thoughts.
Adapting Existing Spaces to New Uses
My clients love to have their children and grand children come together in their home for family gatherings. Their kitchen and dinning room were getting too small for the increasing numbers, so we started talking about removing a wall and creating a new space.
Fitting New to Old – Kitchen Renovation
These clients had a very exciting opportunity – they had a pre 1900s house and they wanted to do a number of upgrades, including a renovation in the kitchen. They wanted the kitchen to have a French Country Style look to it, something that looked like it had a history. I drew some plans for layouts, we looked at pictures for styles and colors, and the vision started to come together.
Creating Seamless Additions
Many of my clients have older homes and are very keen to have any additions blend into the existing design. This was the case for their deck and spa area which was to draw people from the house to their secluded back garden.
Our Happy Clients
Victoria Deck Renovation Testimonial
“Jamie met with us to plan out both our kitchen renovation and our covered deck. He was excellent at keeping us apprised of progress, costs, and available options. He listened carefully and went out of his way to accommodate our ideas and suggestions. He was always cheerful and friendly and a pleasure to have around. He is a gifted carpenter and never left a mess or an unsafe environment. We thoroughly enjoy both our beautiful deck and our kitchen!”
S. and L.
Victoria BC Home Renovation Testimonial
“Jamie Stevenson of ʻHome on the Mendʼ has done a number of building and renovation projects for us over the years, and he is the person we call when we have an idea for a large or small improvement to our home. Jamie is a skilled, respectful and very tidy workman, conscious of timelines and budget. Most importantly, he is creative, able to listen to our ideas, see the vision and make it a reality for us.
A recent project was a beautiful deck off the back of our house. We are thrilled with this new addition to our outdoor space! We use the deck for entertaining, family meals, a play place for grand children and just sitting enjoying the sunshine.
Jamie listened to our list of parameters and created a beautifully integrated, easy care structure that echoes the style of the house and adds space on various levels down to the lawn. We called him back a year later with an idea of adding a spa to the mix! He ably completed this request and we hosted the family reunion in August in our enhanced outdoor living area.
We are looking forward to our next project together!”
K.P.-Homeowner
Victoria Contractor Testimonial – LP
“I have had the pleasure of using Jamie ( Home on the Mend ) for several large renovation / home improvement projects at my 1916 James Bay Home. I was not able to be onsite for any of these projects. Jamie took the lead. He was on-sight, all the time, does his own ( amazing ) work himself ( with his son ) and treats every project as if he were doing the work on his own home. He communicated regularly by email with progress photos and updates.
He made great suggestions, from major structural to paint colors. He stuck to budget and time line. He even dealt with the tenants on several occasions during these renovations. I really didn’t think this kind of service was available in Victoria. When Jamie takes on a project, there is simply “ no worry”, and that kind of peace of mind is a rarity these days.”
L.P., Home Owner