Enchanted Forest

2023 CHBA National Finalist – Best Whole Home Renovation
2023 Georgie CHBA BC – Best Whole Home Renovation
2022 CHBA FV Winner – Best Outdoor Living Space
2022 CHBA FV Finalist – Best Whole Home Renovation, Best Kitchen Renovation

A generational family cabin, with the neighboring cabins occupied by her brothers, this renovation was the brainchild of several years of client consultation and collaborative design. The goal: transform an outgrown aging cabin on the Harrison River into functional, multi-level, modernized dwelling that could be used as a semi-primary residence as they transition into the next phase of their lives.

With a focus on entertaining and gathering family and friends together, this space was re-designed and re-configured to feature:

  • Expanded living and dining areas featuring custom wainscoting
  • Vinyl wall and sliding patio door accessing uncovered sun deck featuring
  • Composite decking
  • Aluminum and glass panel railings
  • Fibre cement siding
  • Covered 18’x32’ timber outdoor enclosure featuring
  • T&G pony wall, rough-sawn timber top rails, operable glazing panels
  • Exterior TV
  • Dual gas line rough-in; BBQ & fire table
  • Floor to beam glass access doors
  • Custom chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry featuring
  • 2 pass-through service windows
  • Oversized quartz kitchen island
  • 6-burner gas range
  • Rough-sawn timber beams and custom brackets
  • Picture windows with Harrison River views
  • Master suite complete with luxury ensuite featuring
  • King-size bed
  • Walk in closet and storage room
  • Walk in shower with mosaic tile
  • Front hall boot room featuring
  • Fir entry door
  • Shiplap accent wall
  • Custom built-in cabinetry with bench seat and storage
  • Stairwell niche wall for décor display
  • Hemlock post & railing
  • 12’x30’ garage featuring
  • Oversized garage door for boat storage
  • Polished concrete slab
  • Concrete retaining wall to split the grade between road and driveway
  • Private service infrastructure upgrade
  • On-site septic system
  • Power shed relocation and service upgrade
  • Water line relocation, seasonal blow-off system, and storage/filtration/pressure system upgrade
  • Propane gas manifold relocation and upgrade
Project Type Award Winning, Off Grid Cabin, Renovations
LocationHarrison Mills, BC
ServiceRenovation
ScopeWhole Home Renovation
StatusCompleted

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