Modern Designs

Modern designs are achieved by combining the vision among four main parties who contribute to a successful build - Architect, Builder, Interior Designer, and the Homeowner.

Each part of the interior of the home should coordinate with the another.

The colour of the flooring should coordinate with the colour of the cabinetry. Cabinetry quality should remain consistent through both kitchens and bathrooms. A well-lit kitchen should equal a well-lit dining room.

Circulation is key to a functional layout. How well a family can enter and exit a kitchen is important. Are the hallways an ideal width? What is the distance from the bedrooms to the laundry room and can this distance be reduced, if needed? There are endless questions to be asked and answered when designing a home.

Design Considerations

  • Appliances selections is the first step for a kitchen designs. Appliances have fixed dimensions to which cabinetry is built around. Clients are involved in the shop drawing review before the kitchen design is locked in.

  • Shower base or bathtub? Tiling the whole wall? Vanity design? Colours? Plumbing fixture type? Many decisions must be made for bathroom designs. At Gold Lion we take a critical look at bathroom designs before proceeding into construction.

  • Flooring, trim, and interior doors, and door hardware have a huge effect on the interior design of a home. We walk you through each design element and all finish options available.

  • Garages should not be an afterthought. They can be critical locations, for the storage of goods and products. Post pandemic, a much more thought about area of the home.

  • Stucco? Hardie plank? Vinyl? Siding options can go on and on and involve multiple materials. Each have their own specific costs. We walk you through the pros and cons of each siding option.

  • Orientation and locations of beds, lamp locations, usb outlets, lighting, etc. There’s lots to discuss for bedrooms. Queen or king size bed? Lots to consider when dimensioning a bedroom.

  • The most important part of the building envelope. Shingles can come in a variety of qualities and brands. We walk you through your options and the differences in costs and quality.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us at any time with any questions.

info@glbuilders.ca
(604) 446-3320

2020 East Kent Avenue South
Vancouver, BC V5P 4X1