FEATURES

14 Less is more

A minimal carbon footprint was the aim of this reno

19 A bathroom divided

Two spaces become one, two styles are unified

22 Designer ideas

Two new show homes – eight great ideas to steal

29 A really big show

The renovation stars come out at the Vancouver Home and Interior Design Show

36 An Olympic opportunity

What to expect if you’re renting out a room or apartment for the 2010 Games

37 Entering the space age

City of Vancouver approves rental suites inside city condos

39 How to select a hardwood floor

From hard cherry to softer fir, choices can have you stumped

40 Ensuring all stays quiet on the home front

Many home-security products and services on the market

42 Green with flying colours

New eco-friendly bedroom textile company in North Van

DEPARTMENTS

6 EDITOR’S NOTE

8 NEW & NOW

11 DREW COOKS

33 MAKEOVER MONEY

44 “HOW-TO” WORKSHOPS

45 MAKEOVER RESOURCES

46 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS