https://canadianhomestyle.com/Flooring and custom cabinetry articles from Canadian Home Style, North Vancouver.en-CAhttps://canadianhomestyle.com/press-releases/vancouver-fall-home-show-2026-booth-345/https://canadianhomestyle.com/press-releases/vancouver-fall-home-show-2026-booth-345/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMTCanadian Home Style is at Booth 345, Vancouver Fall Home Show, Oct 15-18: a ten-minute floor clinic, Bauformat kitchens and an online Kitchen Vote all October.https://canadianhomestyle.com/press-releases/bauformat-showroom-north-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/press-releases/bauformat-showroom-north-vancouver/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMTCanadian Home Style is rebuilding its North Vancouver showroom at 1420 Marine Drive to display Bauformat, the German kitchen cabinet line it now carries.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/cork-vs-plywood-vs-cement-board-floor-underlay/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/cork-vs-plywood-vs-cement-board-floor-underlay/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMTComparing cork, plywood, and cement board underlayment for Vancouver floors: moisture, sound, and stability. Which subfloor base suits your project, explained.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/how-to-avoid-moisture-problems-in-wood/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/how-to-avoid-moisture-problems-in-wood/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMTVancouver’s damp climate is hard on wood floors. How to prevent cupping, gapping, and moisture damage, from acclimation to humidity control, by Canadian...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/best-wood-flooring-installation-practices/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/best-wood-flooring-installation-practices/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTProper subfloor prep, acclimation, and installation for wood floors in Metro Vancouver’s climate. The practices that make a floor last, from our North...https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/what-you-should-consider-in-your-vancouver-kitchen-design/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/what-you-should-consider-in-your-vancouver-kitchen-design/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTThe key things to plan in a Vancouver kitchen design: layout, storage, materials, and budget, with German cabinetry guidance from Canadian Home Style.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/white-oak-wide-plank-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/white-oak-wide-plank-flooring-vancouver/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTWide-plank white oak is the signature floor of West Coast modern Vancouver homes. Why it suits the style, how it performs in our climate, and where it shines.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/subfloor-leveling-older-vancouver-homes/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/subfloor-leveling-older-vancouver-homes/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTOlder Vancouver homes settle, leaving uneven subfloors that wreck modern floors. What leveling involves, what it costs, and why skipping it causes squeaks...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/eco-friendly-low-voc-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/eco-friendly-low-voc-flooring-vancouver/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTA clear guide to sustainable, low-VOC flooring in Vancouver: cork, Marmoleum, wool, and FSC wood, the certifications that prove it, and why the adhesive...https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/cabinet-resurfacing-can-give-your-kitchen-a-fresh-look/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/cabinet-resurfacing-can-give-your-kitchen-a-fresh-look/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTHow cabinet resurfacing and refacing can transform a Metro Vancouver kitchen for less than full replacement, explained by Canadian Home Style.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/bc-made-hardwood-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/bc-made-hardwood-flooring-vancouver/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTBC has a real hardwood manufacturing base, from Kentwood to Metropolitan, often FSC-certified. Why buying BC-made flooring in Vancouver means climate-fit,...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/laneway-home-basement-suite-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/laneway-home-basement-suite-flooring-vancouver/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTLaneway homes and suites combine small footprints, slab floors, and rental wear. How to choose for sound, moisture, and durability, and make a small space...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/sea-to-sky-whistler-cabin-flooring/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/sea-to-sky-whistler-cabin-flooring/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTSea-to-Sky homes swing from cold-and-empty to warm-and-occupied. Why engineered hardwood and rigid vinyl beat solid wood in Squamish, Whistler, and mountain...https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/kitchen-colour-ideas/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/kitchen-colour-ideas/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTFresh kitchen colour ideas for Metro Vancouver homes, from timeless neutrals to bold accents, paired with German Bauformat cabinetry by Canadian Home Style.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/moisture-smart-flooring-richmond-steveston/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/moisture-smart-flooring-richmond-steveston/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTRichmond sits on the Fraser delta with a high water table. How to floor a Richmond or Steveston home for ground moisture: waterproof vinyl, vapor-managed...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/upgrade-builder-grade-flooring-coquitlam-tri-cities/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/upgrade-builder-grade-flooring-coquitlam-tri-cities/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTBuilder-grade laminate wears fast. How to upgrade the floors in a Burke Mountain or Tri-Cities new build to engineered hardwood or premium vinyl, and get...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/vancouver-special-flooring-guide/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/vancouver-special-flooring-guide/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTThe Vancouver Special floors differently: wood-framed upper, slab lower, often a suite below. How to floor both levels for moisture and sound while keeping...https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/color-of-the-year-kitchen-2026/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/color-of-the-year-kitchen-2026/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT2026’s kitchen colour of the year and how to use it in a Metro Vancouver kitchen, with German Bauformat cabinetry options from Canadian Home Style.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/restore-original-fir-oak-floors-vancouver-character-homes/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/restore-original-fir-oak-floors-vancouver-character-homes/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTPre-war Vancouver homes hide old-growth fir and oak under the carpet. How to tell what you have, when to refinish versus replace, and the character-home...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/west-vancouver-waterfront-british-properties-flooring/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/west-vancouver-waterfront-british-properties-flooring/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTSalt air, hydronic radiant heat, and a high finish standard rule out common choices. How to spec wide-plank engineered hardwood and stone for West Vancouver...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/north-shore-flooring-north-west-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/north-shore-flooring-north-west-vancouver/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTNorth Shore homes live in a rainforest, on hillsides, across mixed subfloors. How to choose moisture-tolerant flooring for North and West Vancouver, from...https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/flat-vs-high-gloss-cabinet-doors/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/flat-vs-high-gloss-cabinet-doors/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTFlat and matte or high-gloss cabinet doors? An honest comparison for Vancouver kitchens: light, fingerprints, durability, and how to match the sheen to your...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/mudroom-wet-entry-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/mudroom-wet-entry-flooring-vancouver/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTVancouver entries take constant rain and grit. Why porcelain tile and waterproof vinyl beat hardwood at a wet West Coast entry, and how to choose for grip...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/humidity-control-wood-floors-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/humidity-control-wood-floors-vancouver/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTKeep wood floors flat on the coast: the 35 to 55 percent RH target, using a hygrometer, and how to manage Vancouver’s damp winters and dry heating season.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/flooring-new-build-acclimation-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/flooring-new-build-acclimation-vancouver/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTNew builds are full of construction moisture. Why flooring goes in last, the HVAC acclimation rule, and winter timing for a stable floor in Metro Vancouver.https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/small-kitchen-paint-colours-look-bigger/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/small-kitchen-paint-colours-look-bigger/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTVancouver is a city of compact kitchens. The colours and companion choices that make a small kitchen look bigger: light blended tones, full-height pale...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/basement-subfloor-moisture-barrier-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/basement-subfloor-moisture-barrier-vancouver/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTWhy flat poly traps moisture under basement floors and how dimpled HDPE membranes fix it. The right vapor-managed assembly for Metro Vancouver basements.https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/waterproof-vs-water-resistant-flooring-vancouver-basement/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/waterproof-vs-water-resistant-flooring-vancouver-basement/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTWaterproof and water-resistant are not the same. Why Vancouver basements need waterproof SPC vinyl, where laminate falls short, and the subfloor that...https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/radiant-heating-compatible-flooring-vancouver/https://canadianhomestyle.com/flooring/radiant-heating-compatible-flooring-vancouver/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTWhich flooring works over radiant in-floor heating in Vancouver: engineered hardwood, tile, and rated vinyl, the 27C surface rule, and what to avoid.https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/kitchen-cabinet-colours-that-hide-dirt/https://canadianhomestyle.com/kitchen-renovation/kitchen-cabinet-colours-that-hide-dirt/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMTThe kitchen cabinet colours and finishes that hide dirt best for busy Vancouver homes: muted mid-tones, natural wood, matte and textured finishes, and...