Fix it up or tear it down? Whether your garage is looking a little run-down, is so cluttered that even your car doesn’t fit anymore, or whether the structure is in fact falling down, we’ve all at one time or…
Going Green – Using Recyclable Materials in Your Home Renovation
Most people are happy to recycle when it comes to paper, plastic or glass household items, but when the word ‘recycle’ is mentioned in relation to household renovation they are often left confused or skeptical. This is a shame, because…
Potential New Home Renovation Tax Credit for Homeowners
It’s election time and the airwaves are booming with the sound of promises by the major party candidates to secure your vote. The Conservatives want re-election, and one of weapons in their arsenal of promises is the introduction of a…
How to Successfully Plan Your Renovation
Renovating your home is an exciting time, but it can also be a daunting one. Planning is vital. Great renovations begin with a clear vision, and a carefully crafted design plan. If you find the thought of creating a plan…
Our Top 5 Don’t-Do-It-Yourself Jobs
Maybe it’s to save money. Maybe it’s to save time. Maybe it’s to savour the pride of completing a job yourself. Whatever the reason, many people like to DIY. But sometimes what saves you money leaves you wanting for quality.…
Office and Commercial Spaces
At Accent Renovations we showcase a lot of our residential renovation projects but we also provide commercial renovation services as well. Recently we completed an office renovation for our friends at Hiilite, a web design and marketing agency in Kelowna.…
Our new office space: Associated Contractors
A few weeks back we introduced Associated Contractors, unique space that we created as a hub for independent contractors & trades people. We have taken the co-working space model that’s become popular in the tech industry and applied it to…
Common Renovation Hazards in Older Homes
You've just bought the perfect little fixer upper, now you're ready to renovate it into your dream home. Unfortunately some building materials that were commonly used 30-40 years ago are now known to be dangerous to our health, and with…
Getting ready for Spring | Decks & Patios
Spring has arrived and many homeowners are starting to spruce up their yards and outdoor spaces in preparation for warmer weather and spending more time outside. Spring and summer in the Okanagan means BBQs with friends and family, and spending…
Introducing Associated Contractors
At Accent Renovations we are passionate about quality workmanship. Over the years we've had the pleasure of working with some phenomenal project partners on our renovations projects, and it got us to thinking "how can we create more collaboration between…