Countertop Companies

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath in North Vancouver we have access to, and use numerous counter-top brands to achieve the ideal look in your space. Each brand offers its own unique products in a wide variety of colours and finishes. The different brands we use are:

Artisan Stone Collection: Granite and marble countertop's available in a variety of unique colours.

Atlas Stone Products: Provide customers with a wide-selection of kitchen and bathroom countertop options.

Cambria: Family owned business that produces natural quartz surfaces.

Caesarstone: Craft a wide-range of durable and beautiful quartz surfaces in a plethora of colours and finishes.

DuPont: Corian is a solid surface material engineered to be both visually stunning and long-lasting.

EOS Solid Surface: Bridge the gap between seamless solid surfaces and high-end laminate. Offer unique surfaces that blend recycled glass.

LG Hausys: Offer high performance quartz and acrylic surfaces.

Margranite: Produce high quality granite slabs and tiles.

Quartzform: Design and produce quartz surfaces ideal for countertop's and interior design.

Silestone: One of the world’s leading producers of quartz surfaces, designed for high-quality kitchens and bathrooms.

Vetrazzo: Convert recycled glass into exquisite countertop's.

Vicostone: Transform natural beauty into well crafted quartz surfaces.

Zodiac: High quality quartz surfaces manufactured and designed by DuPont.

Dual Flush Toilets

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath in North Vancouver we like to use materials that are both beautiful and sustainable. The dual flush toilet mechanism allows both to co-exist.

The dual flush toilet was originally invented in Australia as a way to conserve water in a climate where water is typically scarce. The toilet is increasingly being used around the world.

Standard toilets use a siphoning tube to remove waste from the toilet bowl. A high level of water enters the siphon after the toilet flush fills the siphon and pulls waste and water down the drain. When air enters into the tube again, the siphoning action stops. Dual flush toilets use a larger trap way than siphoning toilets do and a flush mechanism that pushes waste down through the drain. Because no siphon is used, dual flush toilets require less water per flush.

Through the use of half-flushes for liquid waste and reduced water usage on full flushes, the dual flush toilet can save over 60% more water than the standard toilet.

While the cost of purchasing a dual flush toilet can be a little more than for a standard toilet, here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath we hope you take a good look at what is available on the market before purchasing a new toilet.

So you are thinking about renovating?

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath in North Vancouver we are often asked how best to prepare for a Kitchen renovation or Bathroom renovation. We have created a list to better assist you in thinking about and preparing for your renovation.

Outcomes and Desires:

This is probably the most important step you can take when thinking about your renovation. During this stage ask yourself a few important questions:

What will the space be used for?
How do you currently live in the space and how do you desire to live in it?
Will there be any foreseeable life changing circumstances (children, parents moving in, etc) that should be worked into the space?

Think about how you currently use the space and how you would optimally like to inhabit it. At Coordinated Kitchen & Bath we would love to work through and design what this practically would look like in your Kitchen and/or Bathroom.

Draft a Timeline:

Create a timeline about when you will need your kitchen and/or bathroom renovation completed by. However, in drafting a timeline be realistic, don’t enter a project under the pretenses of false urgency (family coming, etc), as this will create unnecessary stress and anxiety. Materials, such as kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks, and faucets take time to fabricate and install, keep this in mind when drafting a timeline.

Draft a Budget:

Contractors and designers will not best be able to serve you without an idea of what the budget on the project will be. The budget will determine what materials can be used and what in the space can be changed.

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath we hope this helps as you begin to think about renovating your kitchen and/or bathroom. For more information about available products visit us online at http://www.coordinatedkitchens.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coordinatedkitchens

North Vancouver Kitchen Renovation

North Vancouver Kitchen Renovation done by Mike Williams of Coordinated Kitchen & Bath. Kitchen Cabinets done by Columbia Cabinets. Counter-top by Cambria.

North Vancouver Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

North Vancouver Kitchen Renovation and Bathroom Renovation done by Mike Williams of Coordinated Kitchen & Bath. Kitchen Cabinets done by Columbia Cabinets.

Green Renovation Guide

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath we have put together a quick guide to help "green" your home renovation.

When doing a renovation there are numerous ways you can help to “green” your home. From fixtures to insulation, there are many products that can efficiently reduce your environmental impact. When “greening” your space there are three important things you should take into consideration.

• Increasing energy and water efficiency in your space 
• Ensuring that there is clean and circulating air indoors
• Choosing resources that environmentally friendly

Here are some ideas to bring these ideas into practice.

1. Re-do a space using existing materials, whether this means using the structure of a well-built older home or simply re-facing old cabinets, this can help ensure you get the look and functionality that you want without creating excess waste. 
2. Use materials that are manufactured and sourced locally.
3. Use an efficient water heater. This will help you save on you energy bills while reducing your environmental footprint.
4. Bring in more natural light into the space, again this will help reduce your energy bills while improving the ventilation and look of the space. 

Choosing a professional renovator will help insure that the integration of old and new technologies work efficiently in your space.

Stainless Steel Sink Guide

Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath in North Vancouver we have created a rough guide to purchasing a stainless steel sink. Whether a top-mount or under-mount sink, there are some important considerations to be made before purchasing a stainless steel sink for your kitchen.

Gauge: Stainless Steel Sinks come in a number of different gauges. Gauge refers to the number of times that the stainless steel is forced through a gap during its formation process. Each gap gets subsequently smaller with each pass, thereby, the lower the number, the thicker the stainless steel. Typically people purchase 18 gauge sinks. Commercial sinks are usually 14 – 16 gauge and come in limited varieties of style.

Bowls: Double-bowl sinks allow for greater flexibility in food preparation and washing. However, dependent on the look, feel, and application of your kitchen a single-bowl sink could be the right fit. Consider the application of your kitchen and how you intend to use it before leaning one way or the other.

Depth: Sink bowls are often 6 – 12 inches deep. Consider the height or you countertop and how comfortable it will be to reach down into a deep sink bowl before purchasing.  With under-mount sinks take into consideration the depth of the countertop as well, as it will add to the overall depth of your sink.

North Vancouver Kitchen Renovation

Cabinet installation done by Mike Williams of Coordinated Kitchen & Bath. These kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets where installed in a beautiful North Vancouver home. Cabinets where crafted by both Columbia Cabinets and Hertco Kitchens.

North Vancouver Kitchen Renovation

This beautiful renovation was done in North Vancouver by Allan Wray of Coordinated Kitchen & Bath. The kitchen cabinets where made by Hertco Kitchens. The natural quartz counter-top colour is Capri Limestone and was produced by Silestone. 

Kitchen Cabinets: Materials

Whether you are remodeling or renovating your entire kitchen, the cabinets will play a primary role in the overall mood, look, and feel of your kitchen. There are many different species of wood to choose from for your kitchen cabinets. At Coordinated Kitchen & Bath our design team believes choosing the right wood, finish, and cabinet style for your kitchen is imperative to creating the space and feel you desire. Below is a rough outline of different woods species popular for kitchen cabinets in Vancouver. Different woods, finishes and styles are available through partners Columbia Cabinets and Hertco Kitchens.

Birch: A dark and strong wood. Birch is known for absorbing stains, this allows it to ‘mimic’ other woods, passing itself off as a more expensive wood. Birch is prone to irregular colouring; this makes it a relatively inexpensive choice for kitchen cabinets.

Cherry: A hard wood that can withstand bumps and knocks. Cherry is a versatile wood that can be used for both traditional and contemporary looks. The reddish wood tends to darken over time thereby changing the tone and feel of your kitchen.

Hickory: Hickory is a pale wood that can be stained. However, its natural complexion is often best highlighted through the use of clear or natural finishes. Hickory is typically used to create a rustic or traditional feel in your kitchen.

Maples: Another commonly used wood, Maple is found in a wide variety of species. Maple is a fine-grain and lightly coloured wood. Maple is often finished with a clear or natural glaze, this helps give the kitchen a ‘lighter’ feel.

Oak: One of the most commonly used woods for kitchen cabinets; Oak tends to be the most economical choice. There are numerous species of Oak, the two most popular being Red Oak and White Oak. Red Oak is strong and durable. It comes in a wide variety of finishes, the two dominant being natural and honey. Red Oak is most often used for traditional kitchen cabinet styles. White Oak tends to be stronger and more durable that Red Oak. White Oak tends to have more subtle grains and a more golden hue.

Pine: A popular choice for creating a rustic feel in your kitchen. There are three different types of Pine - ponderosa, yellow, white. Pine is a pale wood that can be easily stained. It is also one of the softest woods available for use and thereby can dent easily.

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Changes in Store

Coordinated Kitchen and Bath would like to wish all of its staff, customers, and suppliers a wonderful 2012. Our offices are now open again for 2012, and there lots of changes in store.

We are in the process of changing several displays, which more kitchens and bathrooms for you to look at. Other changes include a brand new sales office, with a light airy design feel and more meeting space. This is part of progessive plan to bring more technology into our business - technology that will help customers better visualize kitchen, bathroom, and home renovations.

Our windown display, a creation of Paula at Colours By Paula is also undergoing a facelift for the start of the year. This will soom be joined by a brand new website, complete with dozens of project pictures, blogs, and points of interest for staff, customers, and suppliers.

Yes, lots in store at Coordinated Kitchen and Bath for 2012!

Allan Wray - New Designer at Coordinated Kitchen and Bath

Coordinated Kitchen and Bath would like to welcome our newest member to the team. Allan Wray will be replacing Morgan Weldrick, who moved to White Rock after two years with us.

Allan has NKBA certifications from the National Kitchen and Bath design and project management program offered through VCC. The NKBA is the international standard for kitchen and bathroom design. Allan also has project management and construction experience in home renovations.

From design to completion, Allan's meticulous attention to detail will transform your space into the perfect marriage of aesthetics and function. His high level of involvement during your renovation ensures the process is smooth and uncomplicated. As an active member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, Allan continually enhances his education and keeps abreast of innovative products.

Sales/Project Manager - Kitchen and Bathroom Design Studio

Coordinated Kitchen and Bath is looking for a new Sales/Project Manager - Kitchen and Bathroom Design. This position is ideal for an individual with experience in kitchen and bathroom design.

Essential skills:
1. Handling and closing sales with confidence;
2. Excellent people and organizational skills, as well as an ability to function in a team;
3. Computer skills, including knowledge of 20/20 kitchen and bathroom design;
4. Comfortable using a mobile phone or portable device.

Desirable skills include:
1. Experience in home renovations;
2. Understanding of the residential building industry in British Columbia;
3. Experience with Columbia and Hertco product lines.

Education:
Post-secondary education required;

Benefits:
1. Collaboration with an experienced design team;
2. Medical plan;
3. Use of a high-end showroom, business networks, and products to support your sales;
4. Salary + Commission.

Contact: Reply to this posting with your cover letter and CV. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Full Home Renovation

A series of pictures of a complete home renovation by Coordinated Kitchen and Bath. The renovation was manged from start to finish by Coordinated Kitchen and Bath, colour and materials selection was from Colours by Paula, and bathroom and kitchen fixtures from Finestfixtures.

This stunning home was entirely renovated.

Thank you Mike and Coordinated Kitchens!

To whom it may concern!

We are please to have the opportunity to tell you about our kitchen renovation project with Coordinated Kitchens, We contracted Mike Williams of Coordinated Kitchens, North Vancouver BC, to consult on our renovation project in spring 2011. Mike did an outstanding job in the initial consultation and it was because of his excellent advise and professionalism that we decided to contract Coordinated Kitchen for our project. Mike helped us translating our design ideas into the best possible options for our new kitchen and provided us with a detailed and very accurate time and cost estimate in full alignment with our budget. The project plan was very detailed and made it easy for us to understand what is involved and what to expect throughout the end to end renovation project. We decided to contract the required construction work ourselves, however, Mike still provided us with excellent references and also assisted us is scheduling all contractors. The project progressed exactly how it was planned, everything started and was completed on time. We experienced an absolutely smooth process and it was a delight to see that in this day and age professionalism and customer service still exist, everything was completed on time and within budget.

All in all we can only say great things about Mike and his crew, he definitely made the difference in the initial selection process, and our first impression of him was confirmed throughout the completion of the project. Despite the fact that kitchen renovations are intrusive and impose certain inconveniences on any household, Mike set the right expectations and made it easy for us to plan it and to live through it!! We appreciated the flexibility of Coordinated Kitchens where our wishes and time lines were concerned and we highly recommend them and especially Mike Williams to anyone who is planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation!

The kitchen looks fantastic and we are happy to be able to look back and remember a flawless renovation project experience! Thank you Mike!

With warm regards

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Dream kitchens The heart of the home deserves a makeover

JENNIFER ROSS
CONTRIBUTOR - North Shore News

Whether it is just the family you are entertaining, everyone gravitates towards the kitchen. It’s the social hub of the home and designers are taking notice. When it comes to appliances, countertops and cabinetry there is more variety and selection in kitchens than any other room in the house. And since this is the room we live in, it should be designed to highlight the identity of its owners. Whether it is traditional, modern, sleek or bright and colourful the kitchen is more than just a room for eating.

While sleek is still chic, people are also experimenting with merging the new contemporary kitchens with older styles. This means simpler foundations, including cabinets, appliances and furniture, are being accessorized with stylish add-ons.
Sleek hardware, backsplashes, lighting and window treatments will update older pieces keeping the room fresh. "We call this look classic modem" said Paula Phillips, a colour consultant and interior decorator with Coordinated Kitchen & Bath, who owns the business with her husband Michael Phillips, a certified kitchen and bathroom designer. "This look is a little bit rustic with modern textures and fabrics. It's all about form and function and buying furniture that will last.”

Over the last couple years, homeowners have been experimenting with two contrasting looks in the kitchen. Either glass backsplashes against white pearlized cabinets, which often gives a more airy, floaty look, or using rich, dark wood like cherry, and adding an element of metal to give it a more modem feel.

"What I see looking forward to fall is a lot of colour. Blues, reds and even some yellows in kitchens," said Phillips. "This is the Andy Warhol look. White high-shine cabinets with lots of reflective surfaces and red or blue in the countertops. The look is very 50s."

As for appliances, there are basically two trends - either the sleek, perfectly integrated variety or stainless steel. The modern look appliances are typically concealed or blended in to look like a piece of furniture.

And no matter what style you choose, most top-notch kitchens are fully loaded with the best electronic gadgets. Everything from flat-screen TVs to computers have made their way into this multipurpose room.

Over the past, five years 1 have noticed an equalization on the North Shore”, said Phillips. “When the housing market went up there became little difference between the renovations. You used to find laminated countertops in North Vancouver, and solid surfaces in West Vancouver, but not anymore. If you are planning a quality renovation for your kitchen, you should expect to spend around S60-$70,000. But if you are planning on going downtown for a name brand kitchen, you can expect to pay double", said Phillips.

No matter what you choose, pick what you love and what you can live in, not a trend, because as the heart of the home, you'll be spending a lot of time in this room.

For more information about Coordinated Kitchen & Bath visit www.coordinatedkitchens.com or phone 604-985-9128, or go to their location at 123 East 1st Street, North Vancouver.

April 8, 2009

April 8, 2009
Mr. Mike Williams
Coordinated Kitchen & Bath
123 East 1st Street
North Vancouver,
British Columbia
Canada, V7L 1B2

Dear Mike,

Thank you for a job very well done.

I was worried about finding the right people to do the work in my Vancouver condo because I live not only out of town, but also out of the country. You assured me at our first meeting that Coordinated Kitchen & Bath had a lot of experience working with absentee owners, and that communication (via phone, e-mail and meetings when possible) would not be a problem. You were true to your word.

Everything from the initial contact to the detailed quotation to the planning meetings to finishing up the last details, was done with courtesy and professionalism, and I was consulted and kept informed every step of the way. As a result, the process was not nearly as stressful as I anticipated it would be. The job was delivered on time and on budget. Thank you!

Everything designed specifically for my small kitchen and very small bathroom is very functional and looks fantastic!

I am very happy with the results of the renovations, and I would not hesitate to recommend you and your company to anyone. In fact, I already have given your name to two people -hope something comes of it.

Sincerely,

Mary