Home Renovations & Additions

Thoughtful design that's meant to be. Not just a bandaid. Adding intentional space, improved functionality, and elevated design to make a significant impact on your current home.

Welcome to a new chapter in your home's story.

At Willson Design, we're not just renovating. We're crafting intentional spaces to enhance functionality and elevate style in order to make your life better. As your Home Designers, we believe in making significant improvements in your current living space that matter to you while also increasing your home's equity.

Join us in redefining your home, where every detail speaks to your vision and the way you want to live.

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Meaningful Design

Rekindle your love for your home with new design features, modern style, and superior functionality. You won’t even remember what it used to be and wonder why you ever waited so long to make the changes.

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Maximize Your Reno Budget

Explore various design options and their cost implications in order to get the most out of your renovation dollar while still checking off each item on your wishlist.

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Overcome Constraints

Renovation designs are often more complex and require greater skill than new home designs. Don't get stuck on existing walls or rooms - let's think outside the box. We’re up for this challenge!

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Explore All Options

Explore changes and updates for the space and style you desire, addressing often-overlooked elements to enhance overall flow, functionality, and aesthetic appeal that suits your everyday living.

What’s Your Reason to Renovate?

Have you outgrown your home and need more space to accommodate your family’s changing needs? Are you stuck with a horrible layout that causes daily inconveniences, or is the dated design a constant eyesore? Maybe you’ve recently purchased the home with grand plans to make it work for your family and increase your equity (hey - we’ve been here before too!).

Renovations are the perfect solution if your home and property have special sentimental value to your family. Perhaps your kids grew up in the house and you want your grandkids to enjoy it too. You may need to renovate or do an addition to incorporate a secondary suite that supports your family with the ever rising costs of real estate. For many, renovations are the most financially feasible option and eliminate major costs associated with moving.
Whatever your reason is, a renovation can also be the opportunity to enhance appeal, increase property value, address safety concerns, boost energy efficiency, fix structural issues, and ultimately enhance comfort and livability. Let us show you how!

Let's Explore What Could Be Together

Are you stuck deciding between a renovation and a new custom home build? Allow us to bring clarity to your decision-making process.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED? Home Renovation Design Services

The home renovation design process follows a similar flow as Custom Home Design with a few additional steps and hurdles. We'll come measure your existing structure and walk through the space to get a true feel for how it works. We also work within the tricky constraints of existing structures to deliver on your wishlist, while making it look intentional and helping you stay within budget, as we recognize that renovation budgets are rarely endless.

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TAKE A PEEK Recent Renovations

This two-story modern house features a custom home design with large windows, white siding, and dark trim. A manicured front lawn and a small tree on the left create a welcoming ambiance. Steps gracefully ascend to a central blue door, reflecting the expertise of skilled building designers.

Home Renovation and Addition - Vancouver, BC

Open-concept living and dining area with modern decor by leading home designers, featuring a kitchen with bar stools, gray armchairs, a beige sofa, and a large table with black chairs on wooden flooring.

Main Floor Renovation and Addition - Langley, BC

A stone house with a wooden door, large wooden beams, and a gabled roof crafted by building designers. The exterior boasts multiple windows, surrounded by a paved area and sparse landscaping.

Home Addition - Chilliwack, BC

They thought through not just what would make it beautiful, but how we'd use the space on a daily basis.

"They spent time asking us about our wishlist, and digging deeper into why certain things were important to us. Through those questions, they came up with a design that far surpassed what we could have dreamed. More than anything, we wanted function in our space - and they delivered. They were a true partner in this renovation, helping us navigate confusing bylaws, selecting a builder, and even interior design choices. We are so grateful for giving us our dream home in the space that we had.”

Adam and Rayel B

Listened well and asked great questions as we began to share the vision for our home.

“We chose Willson Design for our significant home renovation. Ideas were creative and well thought out. Everything came together beautifully and we are thrilled with the end product. Our builder also appreciated working together with Cam. The plans were delivered in a very timely manner - this really impressed us! They were efficient in responding to any of our needs. They are excellent to work with and we would highly recommend choosing Willson Design.”

Brad and Donna W

Had a few hurdles to get through and were very knowledgeable about navigating it.

“Everything we talked about that we wanted in our new design they were able to create into our renovation. We loved what they came up with and we made very few changes.

Comments from the builder…'very accurate plans'!”

Marlene K

Very impressed with quality of work, drawings were very clear.

"We worked with Jim at Willson Design Group on a large deck renovation we completed and were very impressed by their quality of work.

Drawings were very clear, and Jim was excellent to work with.”

Chris K

GLAD YOU ASKED! Renovation FAQ’s

What types of home renovation projects do you specialize in?

We specialize in a wide spectrum of home renovation projects, catering to all scales and needs. Whether it's small-scale additions, deck enhancements, or a transformative exterior facelift, we excel in crafting thoughtful renovation plans. However, our true expertise lies in large-scale renovations and/or additions, where we bring our passion and precision to create stunning transformations, including layout optimizations and the realization of open-concept living spaces.

How do you approach the design process for home renovations?

In addition to using our comprehensive design questionnaire at the start of the project, our Home Designer(s) will also visit your existing house and property to get a true feel for the space, existing floor plan, and learn more about how you currently use the space and intend to use the space in the future. Measurements are taken and we then get to work in configuring different layout options in order to incorporate your wishlist while also adding aesthetic flair and flow optimization.

Is there a fee for a renovation design consultation and what’s included in it?

We offer a complimentary meet and greet with one of our Home Designers. We’ll invite you into our office (or a phone call if better suited) to go over your existing home, review pictures, discuss your ideas and what needs to be achieved, and provide initial insight and ideas. During this time we will also tell you more about ourselves and explain our cost structure, process, and timeline specifics. Ultimately we want to make sure we are the right fit for your design needs and that you are confident in working with us.

What is the cost of your home renovation design services?

What is the timeline for completing the design phase of a home renovation project?

What is your policy on changes to the design during the renovation process?

Our ultimate goal is for you to be happy with the renovation plans. At the start, we use our comprehensive design questionnaire, ensuring the initial design aligns closely with your vision and needs. You'll have input opportunities after the preliminary floor plans and again after the exterior design (if applicable). We welcome your careful thought and requests at each stage so that we can finalize the plans and move into creating the construction drawings. Should unexpected changes arise on your end impacting the design, we can reconfigure the project scope and pricing to accommodate your evolving needs or wishes.

How do you handle integrating new design elements with the existing structure during a renovation?

The ultimate goal with a renovation is to make sure it looks and feels intentional. The renovation should flow with the rest of the house and improve the design and function.

As Registered Building Designers, we also understand different eras of building methods that affect how a renovation can be completed. For example, a 1980’s house will likely have roof trusses whereas a 1950’s house is hand-framed, which has different implications on what we can do and how we do it.

Typically the older the home, the more constraints exist. This does not mean designs and changes can’t be done to get what you want, it just requires more experience and creativity on behalf of the Designer.

I live in the ALR - can I still do my dream renovation?

Yes, but there are several additional things to consider such as your jurisdiction, size of your existing home, anticipated size of the renovation or updates, and building location on the property. It often takes working closely with local planning authorities, Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), and land-use planning consultants. We will use our knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the potential frustrations of conflicting zoning interpretations and constantly changing regulations.

Can you work with my preferred contractors or recommend professionals for the renovation?

Yes, we are impartial to builders and other contractors and have worked with many local professionals over the years who highly praise our residential and commercial design work. If you have already hired a contractor, we can work closely with them during the design phase.

If you are still needing to hire a contractor, we can provide some suggestions and will help you connect with all of the professionals you will need throughout the renovation design process.

Should I renovate or build new?

This is an often asked question of clients seeking our design services and something to seriously consider if your renovation will be extensive. Renovating can often be more cost-effective and suitable for preserving your home’s existing structure and character. On the other hand, rebuilding allows for a completely fresh start, addressing potential structural issues or providing modern amenities. If you are questioning this, our Home Designer will gladly meet with you to help assess your budget, extent of desired changes, and the condition of the existing house.

Still have questions that we haven't answered yet? Send us a message and we'd be happy to help!

Committed to quality plans, style that 'wows', and a design experience that's smooth and enjoyable.

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