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SPRUCE reveals Victoria's most interesting and innovative homes, the finest ideas and solutions for renovation and custom building, expert advice and the latest trends.

21/08/2024

Gloomy weather this week has us thinking of a cosy Fall, which in turn has us dreaming of a room refresh. Here are some ideas for layered textures, curved designs and unexpected materials if you're feeling the urge to redecorate: https://loom.ly/iqwRdlo

📷: Union Wood Co.

16/08/2024

Sure, painting your home's exterior increases its value and curb appeal, but we know it's also a welcoming sight for your eyes, instilling a sense of pride. Here's what to consider when plotting your painting project: https://loom.ly/I5cQuso

15/08/2024

Home offices can be beautiful and functional. And let's face it, we're more productive in a space that makes us feel inspired. MEADE DESIGN GROUP, Bespoke Design Ltd and Jenny Martin Design share expert advice on creating a home office no matter what your space restrictions might be: https://loom.ly/SAr0zWQ

14/08/2024

When you embark on a renovation, you open up two of the most important aspects of your life to strangers – access to your home and to your wallet. Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design provides advice on finding the right professionals for the job: https://loom.ly/pZMMzvc.

09/08/2024

There's a lot more to the green roof than meets the eye. Greenway Studio Architecture + Integrated Arts and BC Green Roof share what to consider when installing one: https://loom.ly/nfeKphs

📷: Tony Colangelo

08/08/2024

The tiny home trend incorporates luxury and bespoke design that maximizes space, creating an airy, modern abode, or extra space. Rewild Homes shares their advice on curating your fit: https://loom.ly/8IT0y4c

📷: Jessica Whelan

07/08/2024

When it comes to enhancing your garden few elements are as transformative as quality landscape lighting. Landlight, a division of Wes-Tech Irrigation Systems Ltd., shares how to incorporate it into your outdoor spaces: https://loom.ly/FkJR8xg

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02/08/2024

Crisp, contemporary lines accentuate an Oak Bay waterfront home's ideal geography, while its generous proportions incorporate a West Coast aesthetic of cedar, stone and steel: https://loom.ly/OZstRSM

General Contractor: Novus Properties
Architect: Peter de Hoog, dHKarchitects
Interior Design: Nygaard Interior Design
Pool: Island Watershapes

📷: Joshua Lawrence

01/08/2024

Here's how to lean into the beauty of asymmetry by incorporating the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi in your home: https://loom.ly/MxpeU1M

31/07/2024

This dramatic ensuite — a project by MEADE DESIGN GROUP — showcases how a wallpaper mural can double as a room feature: https://loom.ly/0TnDZ10

📷: Jeffrey Bosdet

26/07/2024

Climbing house prices mean Victorians need to get creative if they're to afford their first home. Luckily there are some interesting options available, supporting investors and buyers alike: https://loom.ly/5zae7MQ

25/07/2024

“Looking out, you feel as though you are floating on water.” A west coast custom build connects its homeowners with the natural splendor of their surroundings: https://loom.ly/0Lyyy8A

House designer: D Ferguson Design
Interior designer: D’Introno Interior Design
Construction manager: Clarkston Construction

📷: Jody Beck

24/07/2024

When you're relaxing in your backyard oasis, there's something really soothing about the sounds of birds singing and bees humming nearby. Guest contributor Bianca Bodley of Biophilia Design Co. shares her tips for creating bountiful gardens that attract nature's pollinators: https://loom.ly/V7czyzk.

📷: CherylRamalho/Shutterstock

19/07/2024

Looking for quick updates for your home? How about an AI-controlled pet door by Flappie, an easy West Coast Chair by The Stables Woodshop or art from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria? We're adding more inspo via home style book suggestions too: https://loom.ly/tO8gbVY

18/07/2024

MEADE DESIGN GROUP's Iván Meade recalls one of the first projects he undertook when he moved to Victoria, a joyful renovation of a waterfront seasonal home whose luxurious transitional style has stood the test of time: https://loom.ly/OrnMFmw

📷: Jeffrey Bosdet

17/07/2024

A water feature creates a feeling of calm and adds visual interest to your garden. Here's how to curate your perfect water boost: https://loom.ly/vqdhkhg

12/07/2024

Though cherry red and porcelain white are trending this summer, we're also seeing more muted colours enjoying a moment. Here are Pantone's colours of the season - and how you can apply them in your home: https://loom.ly/cJxWPOo

11/07/2024

A home renovation doesn't just enhance the aesthetics of your space, it also impacts the way you interact within it, now and in the future. Spruce talks to local experts about home modifications that balance priorities as well as pleasing the eye: https://loom.ly/vUWQ_PA

10/07/2024

Looking for ways to beat the summer heat? Here's how to keep your bedroom cool: https://loom.ly/b1CjLEI

07/07/2024

Housed in everything from luxury cooling rooms to temperature-controlled caves, wine is as treasured now as before. Designers and enthusiasts agree: a wine cellar says a lot about the person who owns it: https://loom.ly/TOePVv0

📷: Jeffrey Bosdet

05/07/2024

An architectural gem defies gravity, cantilevered on a steep lot in a feat of engineering that has to be seen to be believed. Take a tour and be inspired: https://loom.ly/_8-vi7o

Architect: Pamela Úbeda, Coast and Beam Architecture
Interior designer: Pamela Billinghurst Interior Design
Builder and framer:
📷: James Jones

03/07/2024

HAKAI Energy Solutions, Vancouver Island’s top-rated solar contractor, has redefined the esthetic appeal of solar panels, with luxurious black solar panels that elevate the appearance — and value — of West Coast homes:https://loom.ly/M11UHIo

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01/07/2024

We hope you've enjoyed the long weekend in style, relaxing with friends and family and taking in some of the festivities happening all over Victoria. Happy Canada Day!

28/06/2024

Thoughtful outdoor lighting can illuminate the details in your garden and set the mood for outdoor entertaining, say the experts at Light Right Outdoor Lighting: https://loom.ly/ohqpeiM

Photo: John Davies Landscape

27/06/2024

Incorporate some garden shed charm to your back yard this summer. Whether a storage shed, prefab studio or custom-built office, here's how to curate your own outbuilding - with advice and examples from Pamela Billinghurst Design, The Shed Guys and kSheds: https://loom.ly/tug2LO0

26/06/2024

How do you showcase beloved family heirlooms in your home in a way that doesn't disrupt your own decor style? Jenny Martin Design and Amy McGeachy provide useful tips for perfecting 'interior mixology': https://loom.ly/dcCWJ-Y

Photo: Dasha Armstrong

14/06/2024

Fire and water features become symbols of inspiration for home design.

In biblical times, fire and water represented purification. In feng shui, water is viewed as a symbol of prosperity, while fire holds the keys to vitality. In the Scandinavian design concept of hygge, these elements are imperative to creating comfort.

We talked to Stephen McLeish, registered landscape architect and president and CEO of Acacia Landscape Inc about how to integrate these into your space: https://loom.ly/r0hsMjs

📷: Jimi Smith

13/06/2024

A charming Victoria cottage gets (another) new lease on life after a devastating fire, with its owners applying lessons learned from the recent renovation of the property to redesign their forever home: https://loom.ly/WaaVg9Y

📷: Joshua Lawrence

12/06/2024

Playrooms inspire opportunities for creating spaces perfectly suited to our youngest residents.

Spruce asked some of our region’s experts about the essential features families should include, what to highlight and what to leave out to fashion a room specially made for play: https://loom.ly/c0O6qw0

📷: Dasha Armstrong

07/06/2024

Porch, deck and patio renos offer big payback when it comes to creating livable space this season.

Whether you have goals for a deck expansion, new patio or an upgrade to that wrap-around porch, Spruce searched out the best approaches, from logistics to materials and permitting, to create a structure that will remain beautiful, year-round: https://loom.ly/BUfjlHE

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🎥: Ann Squires Ferguson CEO of Western Design + Build talks about our upcoming DesignHeads event! Join us for a unique event planned just for you! Learn from the best, February 6 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Get the details here: https://loom.ly/thiBo3A Thank you to our presenting sponsor Incredible Closets Incredible Home, our supporting sponsors Alair Homes Victoria, Victoria Speciality Hardware Ltd, Canada Outdoor Kitchens and venue sponsor Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Exploring a kitchen revamp, seeking the latest in design trends, or simply looking for an enjoyable evening? 🎥: SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope talks about our upcoming event Designheads. Join us for a unique event planned just for you! Learn from the best, February 6 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Get the details here: https://loom.ly/thiBo3A Thank you to our presenting sponsor Incredible Closets Incredible Home, our supporting sponsors Alair Homes Victoria, Victoria Speciality Hardware Ltd, Canada Outdoor Kitchens and venue sponsor Oak Bay Beach Hotel

🎥: In our summer issue, SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope discusses her latest article which explores whether renovating your kitchen is a worthwhile investment when selling your home: https://loom.ly/8_Fu3us

🎥: SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope talks about a remarkable cantilevered home that brings dramatic architecture to bayside living: https://loom.ly/mCgJ2gY Architect: Michael Moody, MJM Architect Inc. Builders and framer: Horizon Pacific Contracting

🎥 : SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope shares the highlights of our Summer issue! Find a copy: https://loom.ly/hdnluFQ

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🎥: SPRUCE Writer David Lennam talks about Pearl Block, one of @aryzedevelopments edgy answers to the missing middle. Read it now at the link in our bio. In loving memory of Ryan C. Goodman – 07.23.1981 – 10.08.2022 As the connective tissue between the heart and the soul of Aryze, Ryan’s passion for urbanism and design was only outshone by his passion to make a difference in our city. He leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to propel the team forward with purpose. #designing #inspiringhomes #missingmiddle #townhomes #cityofvictoria #homes #beautifulhomes #homes #townhouse #greatervictoria #yyj

🎥: SPRUCE Writer David Lennam talks about Pearl Block, one of Aryze Developments' edgy answers to the missing middle. Read it now: https://loom.ly/X1-C8jU

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🎥 : SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope shares the highlights of our Fall issue! Find a copy: https://loom.ly/hdnluFQ

🎥: SPRUCE Writer David Lennam talks about an eye-catching four-unit townhouse in Sidney in his latest article. Read it at the link in our bio. #japaneseinspired #sidney #tokyo #tokyoinspired #townhomes #vancouverisland #townhouse #article #latestarticle #yyj

🎥: SPRUCE Writer David Lennam talks about an eye-catching four-unit townhouse in Sidney in his latest article: https://loom.ly/phQiIQo

🎥: SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope talks about how this Shawnigan Lake build brings a modern twist to this cabin in the woods. ⠀ ⠀ Tour the property at the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ #westcoasthomes #westcoastdesign #homerenovation #custombuilds #homebuilds #beautifulhomes #homes #yyjhomes #properties #moderntwist #shawniganlake #inthewoods #cabininthewoods #cabin #propertydevelopment #yyj

🎥: SPRUCE Editor Danielle Pope talks about how this Shawnigan Lake build brings a modern twist to this cabin in the woods. Tour the property: https://loom.ly/TiqNobE

📷: Spruce Writer Nessa Pullman talks about her latest condo reno feature in our summer issue! ⠀ ⠀ Tour the renovated condo at the link in our bio. ⠀ ⠀ @nessalyns #condoreno #condorenovation #renovationinspo #inspiration #inspiringhomes #inspiringcondo #condo #renovation #article #renovate #summerissue #yyj #yyjcondos

📷: Spruce Writer Nessa Pullman talks about her latest condo reno feature in our summer issue! Read it now: https://loom.ly/NaDJ4SQ

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