Our Services
They say “location, location, location” is the most important part of homeownership, but we have a different thought on the matter. While the location is very important, your home is not an ideal space if it doesn’t function efficiently. The most beautiful home in a prime location is a source of frustration if there is no mud room, if the kitchen has no space, and there is too little storage. West Side Finishing is here to help. Our services take any room and transform it to be functional, to maximize the space available, and to showcase your personal style. Here’s how:
Barn Doors
Rustic, sliding barn doors add more than an element of elevated décor to any room. They are wonderful space savers. Barn doors are the perfect solution for small entryways, closets in narrow hallways, or dividing rooms into multi-purpose areas.
Built-Ins
Built-ins are another space-saving way West Side Finishing transforms your space. We show you how to take advantage of vertical or awkwardly shaped spaces when off-the-rack shelving just won’t do. Customization means the perfect fit every time.
Closets
Custom Projects
Man Caves, Offices, and Cozy Corners
Everyone needs a little space sometimes. West Side Finishing is the expert at finding and maximizing spaces for man caves, offices, homework stations, and cozy corners. Imagine, the kids having their own nook with space for books, pencils, papers, and everything they need for homework or distance learning. Working from home? Let us show you how unused or repurposed/dual space can be an efficient home office. That space under the main stairwell? Perfect for a soft bench and a mini library. Dead space in the kitchen? We call that a coffee bar.
Exceptional Entertaining Spaces
Your den or basement is the perfect location for a game room or pub – or both! In a time when people are rediscovering the joy of entertaining at home, having a dedicated room for board games, drinks, rounds of pool, or video gaming will bring your family and your friends closer.
Lockers, Mudrooms, and Entryways
The Kitchen
Vanities
Design
The design component of your project is one of the most exciting aspects, and we are here every step of the way to maximize, while respecting, your budget and to show you all the possibilities for your space.
We listen carefully to what you need from the end result – functionality, more room, organization, an expression of style, multi-purpose areas – and then we start with our proven design process.
The Design Process
Explore
This is the visionary phase and includes the discovery of design styles that suite your personality. Feel free to bring us your idea collage or your Pinterest board.
Outlining
It’s time to organize those ideas into a cohesive project. We start putting things on paper, discussing the budget, and asking clarifying questions.
Design Review
You’ll feel confident moving forward with your project since our detailed design review reconfirms the aspects of the design, allowing time for revisions to ensure complete satisfaction.
Manufacturing
After final customer approval the drawings are sent to our manufacturing team and your dream becomes a tangible reality.
Design Styles
When it comes to the design, there are no right or wrong answers. If a material or design element is not a good choice from our experienced perspective, we will explain why and offer an alternative solution. There are several “fixed” design styles, which we will explain below, but never feel limited to just one choice. The fusion of contemporary and rustic, for example, provides an excellent balance between sleek and modern yet cozy and comfortable, while the fusion of traditional and contemporary is the updated way to enjoy the classic styles.
Traditional – Darker colours, solid wood, ornate details, heavier finishings
Contemporary – Sleek and light, chrome and reflective, minimalism, linear
Transitional – A mix of contemporary and traditional such as dark wood with clean lines, or a traditional kitchen island but contemporary cabinets
Farmhouse – Roomy, bright, inspired by home chefs, functional, open shelving mixed in with closed cabinetry
Luxury – High-end elements, sumptuous feel, heavy, elegant, focused on a feeling of affluence and opulence
Eclectic – Bold mix of patterns and styles, bright, colourful, cheerful, non-traditional, a personal expression
Old World – Recreation of traditional European styles, can include imported elements, such as finishing hardware or repurposed trunks, to complete the design
Uptown Chic – A great style for small spaces, sleek and contemporary but with some patterns and pops of colour
Tips for Getting Started
Don’t worry about knowing right away which style best suits your personality and needs. The right choice is the choice that makes you feel happy and comfortable in the space.
Have fun exploring what your space could be by using these methods for inspiration:
- Create a Pinterest board
- Cut pictures from design magazines (or borrow them from the library and take photos of the pages that inspire you)
- Take pictures of design elements you like when you are out and about
- Look at old photos of your parents and grandparents’ home and see if there is anything you’d like to incorporate or replicate
Every step of the way, we are with you to ensure you are confident in your design choices, to provide the expertise and guidance for a fully functional design, and to make your budget get the most for every dollar.
Are you excited about getting started?
We are! Contact us today.
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Visit Our Showroom at
117 Orchard Way
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1R8
Open - Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat-Sun: Closed