WE ARE A CREATIVE
DESIGN & BUILD STUDIO
How’s that for a vague statement? Let us clarify…
We design, build, rent and manage almost anything that fits our skills and expertise.
Our soft spot is old houses with good bones and using every square foot to its fullest potential. We pride ourselves on being aesthetically nimble and staying true to the notion that bigger is not better, and expensive is not the only option.
Creative and lasting solutions that deliver craftsmanship, beautiful aesthetics and integrated function…that is our goal with every project, big and small.
MEET THE TEAM
Fixing the old electrical meter hole in the side of our house. No need to invite the critters in...right to my bedside! Sheesh! More nails!! . . . #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #renovation #exteriorfix #exteriordesign #exteriorrenovation #exteriordesigns #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #melissa
Who says you have to have a wedding to have backyard globe lights and posts! 4of6 final adjustments. . . . #globelights #backyardparty #partyrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #twinklelights #coquitlambc #burnaby #festoonlights #patiolights #patioparty #sitkaevents #rusticparty #freestandingpost #melissa
Melissa
Designer | Girl on Ladder
I have a deep appreciation for a little blood sweat and tears. I am a dedicated DIY’er with formal training to back up my ‘let’s try’ moments.
Some would say I’m obsessed with figuring it out no matter what the format or subject. They would be right. I admit to my obsession, however, it makes me good at what I do so I wear it with pride.
My happy place is going on an adventure (literally and figuratively) and find the gems of life that could not have been planned or taught in any classroom.
Making the ugly go away! Shimming drywall for a perfect seam to the old plaster is not a quick task but when the mud goes on the and holes to attic insulation and the bathroom are gone it will all be so worth it! Luckily I know just the guy for the finicky shimming job 😘 @vandura25 now it’s time for some mud and tape! ... #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #drywall #mudandtape #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #adam
When @vandura25 is super proud of his accomplishments! He put that post in like a boss! ... #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #structuralbeams #structuralengineering #structuralposts #footings #renovation #basementreno #basementrenovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #adam
Impulsive Thursday night cabinet install. An inspiration, a 20 minute phone call, a shopping trip, a few hours of assembly and we will have a brand new dining room storage/buffet/gallery. Yes gallery. We have a plan... to be continued. . . . #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #cabinets #semicustom #diningroom #renovation #sideboard #ikeahack #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #adam
That day we cut another hole in the side of our house. Exterior plugs here we come! . . . #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #electrical #exteriorplugs #retrofit #renovation #exteriordesign #exteriorrenovation #exteriordesigns #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #adam
Special ops: rosemary extraction for napkin garnish. Execution was flawless under cover of Halloween fireworks. . @inthesticks2016 we are ready for napkin craft night! . #gardening #rosemary #stikadiy #lifelovechaos #weddingdecor #weddingdiy #adam
Adam
Shop Master | Comedy Relief
I obsess over the details, planning and execution to bring the Sitka DIY projects to life.
Crafting the detailed solutions that allow moments of ‘wouldn’t it be nice’ to become realities both in physical and digital creations is what I do.
I also love to DIY but, as the shop master, I aim for less ‘blood and tears’ and opt for extra sweat instead.
Possibly the cutest (and smartest) tiny human we’ve encountered at a midnight takedown. He not only wanted to help...he actually did! He gathered up the lights and took them to the ‘boy’ so they could get wrapped up in the bucket. 😍 I’m pretty lucky to have such great helpers, not just this adorable little guy but an awesome sister, nephews, husband and parents who are frequently spotted climbing ladders, untangling lights and hauling posts all around this city. #familybusiness #smallbusiness #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #outdoorwedding #freestandingposts #woodposts #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents #sitkaassistants
It’s all about the finishing touches! Leaves on the burlap make the posts blend in that much more. . . . . #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #outdoorwedding #freestandingposts #woodposts #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents #sitkaassistants
TBT to pouring concrete in the plumbing trenches...finally! Who knew concrete could be so satisfying (and back breaking!) Thanks dad for helping with back breaking part! . . . #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #plumbing #concretepour #renovation #newbathrooms #basementreno #basementrenovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #sitkaassistants
The Assistants
We couldn’t do it without them
Every business has people you couldn’t do without. Ours is no exception.
We have a team of people who surround us in business, life, and laughter to help us get things done. No matter how odd or mundane the task, our support network are ready and willing to jump in.
Ok, sometimes we bribe them with food and drinks but they always come through in ways we can only begin to appreciate.
HOW WE WORK
The true essence of our studio is in the approach, evolution of ideas,
planning, execution, and heart that go into every project.
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Last window in our bedroom is now trimmed and the custom Go-Go-Gadget drying rack we cooked up is installed 🤓. Dare we say it, this room is almost...fi...f...finished..?! It’s amazing what can be accomplished after a few years of hard work followed by a few more years of procrastination followed by a few months of extreme motivation before your firstborn arrives! 😝 . . . #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #masterbedroom #molding #millwork #renovation #builtins #dryingrack #custombuilt #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife
Making the ugly go away! Shimming drywall for a perfect seam to the old plaster is not a quick task but when the mud goes on the and holes to attic insulation and the bathroom are gone it will all be so worth it! Luckily I know just the guy for the finicky shimming job 😘 @vandura25 now it’s time for some mud and tape! ... #sitkadiy #sitkaprojects #roderickreno #drywall #mudandtape #renovation #houserenovation #housereno #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #bungalow #homerenovation #renovationdesign #renolife #adam
Another great day at @aweddingaffair 2020! Thanks everyone for being such a fantastic team. Looking forward to an awesome 2020 wedding season with all of you! @imaginethatevents @riverrockcasinoresort @botanyandbloom @blushingrentals @boxnotbox @pedersenseventrentals @hotwaxentertainment @roweevent @threesixtyphoto @fortunehillphotography @phtgrph #aweddingaffair2020 #aweddingaffair #weddingshow #weddinginspiration
Planning a wedding? 💕💍 Know anyone who is tying the knot? ...... 50 wedding vendors and over $12,000 in prizes and giveaways. ✨ ..... Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Annual Richmond wedding show - A Wedding Affair on Sunday Feb 23, 2020 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm @riverrockcasinoresort Link to purchase tickets in bio @aweddingaffair or www.aweddingaffair.ca #aweddingaffair2020 #weddingshow #weddingdress #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddingparty #weddingflowers #yvrbride #vancouverbc #vancouverwedding #riverrockweddingshow #richmondbc #aweddingaffair
The inaugural router table session for our current project. I think @vandura25 is super pumped about his shop upgrades and new work table! . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #bgmedia #livingroomstorage #mediacabinet #storagecabinet #storage #livingroomdesign #ikeastorage #ikeainstaller #ikeacabinets #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #paulkbench #routertable #woodworking #husbandwifeteam
Someone’s super pumped about this walnut hardwood! 🤣 Ready to take this baby home and mill it into something beautiful. . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #bgmedia #livingroomstorage #mediacabinet #mantle #woodmantle #hardwood #walnutwood #storagecabinet #storage #livingroomdesign #ikeastorage #ikeainstaller #ikeacabinets #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #woodworking #husbandwifeteam
A new project starts to take shape. This living room media/storage wall is off to a great start. A few off the shelf pieces and a bunch of customs pieces getting cut, assembled and ready for paint! . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #bgmedia #livingroomstorage #mediacabinet #storagecabinet #storage #livingroomdesign #ikeastorage #ikeainstaller #ikeacabinets #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #woodworking #husbandwifeteam
Today we debuted our newest addition...a simple rustic wood chuppah! Thanks to @rebeccafilo for putting in the formal request for it to be made! I think this will be a fantastic addition to the lineup. #chuppah #woodpergola #woodarch #outdoorwedding #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents
We spent our morning at an alpaca farm setting up lights in a giant barn for a wedding this weekend. Not a bad start to the day! . . . #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #barnweddings #outdoorwedding #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #alpaca #sitkaevents
The end to a wonderful night at Westwood Plateau. Taking a moment to appreciate the ambiance with Etienne Events...and then we flip on the ‘ugly lights’ and take it all apart in record time. 🤷🏼♀️ . . . #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #weddingdraping #outdoorwedding #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents
The party is in full swing at Riverway tonight. So fortunate to get to work in this awesome venue with a fantastic event team. We love bringing a little globe light romance to this beautiful room. . . . #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #weddingdraping #outdoorwedding #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents
Possibly the cutest (and smartest) tiny human we’ve encountered at a midnight takedown. He not only wanted to help...he actually did! He gathered up the lights and took them to the ‘boy’ so they could get wrapped up in the bucket. 😍 I’m pretty lucky to have such great helpers, not just this adorable little guy but an awesome sister, nephews, husband and parents who are frequently spotted climbing ladders, untangling lights and hauling posts all around this city. #familybusiness #smallbusiness #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #outdoorwedding #freestandingposts #woodposts #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents #sitkaassistants
A beautiful Sunday night wedding complete with white draping and globe lights. Thanks to a great team and awesome venue! . . . #globelightsmakeeverythingmagical #globelights #twinklelights #festoonlights #patiolights #partylights #weddingdraping #outdoorwedding #weddingrentals #eventrentals #eventsetup #weddingsetup #eventdecor #weddingdecor #eventdecoration #weddingdecoration #rusticdecor #rusticdecoration #rusticwedding #rusticwedding #sitkaevents
When our clients send a sweet note on the back of the envelope it really make our day! 🥰 We have such great people to work with. Thank you to all who let us put our creativity to work in their homes and offices! . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #clientlove #kitchenreno #kitchenrenovation #bathroomrenovation #officestorage #storage #spaceplanning #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #semicustom #countrykitchen #woodworking
The finishing touch is finally done on the kitchen reno. Apothecary style drawer fronts on some larger drawers behind give style and function in one. Tiny drawers would not have been as usable, but the distressed country look was really the goal, so, we faked it to get the best of both worlds. 🤣 . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #cpreno #kitchenreno #kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchen #kitchenstyle #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #customdrawers #semicustom #countrykitchen #woodworking #apothecarycabinet #distressedpaint
Installing some much needed storage cabinets for a busy office in Burnaby. It’s not often we get a photo with the two of us in it! . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #pmgstorage #officestorage #storagecabinet #storage #officedesign #ikeastorage #ikeainstaller #ikeacabinets #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #woodworking
The weather is glorious and EVERYTHING is getting clean today! We have neglected some of our domestic duties while finishing our latest kitchen project so after a much deserved sleep in we set to reclaiming our lives. The fleet is getting a deep clean and the sun is drying ALL the laundry! ☀️☀️ . . #lifelovechaos #sundaycleaning #personalday #teslamodel3 #clothesline #laundryday #carcleaning
On occasion the color from the finisher is just a little off and thus one must take it in stride and make the color perfect. Re-painting party!! 🥳 And that little drying rack we put together today did the job perfectly! In a small shop one must think vertical. . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #cpreno #kitchenreno #kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchen #kitchenstyle #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #sprayfinish #cabinetdoors #customdoors #countrykitchen #woodworking #painteddoors
Custom drawers and fronts almost ready. We just need to pickle those fronts to give them a rustic feel and put on the hardware. . . . #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #cpreno #kitchenreno #kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchen #kitchenstyle #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #customdrawers #semicustom #countrykitchen #woodworking
Before and after of the ceiling lighting situation in our latest kitchen reno. I think it goes without saying it is an improvement! We weren’t able to recess the lights in the actual ceiling so we built this custom box with trim and appliqué details to add the country flair the kitchen desperately needed. Now to get technical and long winded... When choosing lights for any space in your home it is important to know what color temperature your lights are and what is going to give the feel you want. We replaced a fluorescent fixture that had ‘cool white’ (4100k) bulbs. Now, these aren’t bad bulbs, just not right for the environment they were in. The lights felt harsh and didn’t give any kind of relaxing feel. The replacements are all warm white (3000k)with lots of lumens (the actual amount of light output). The lights are placed as far apart as possible to wash the entire room with light and give a bright yet relaxing feel. Also...dimmers! All of the lights will be on dimmers so the mood can be set no matter what mood the owners are in. #sitkaprojects #sitkadiy #cpreno #kitchenreno #kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchen #kitchenstyle #renovation #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorrenovation #remodel #custommillwork #customwoodwork #recessedlighting #ceilinglight #customlighting #countrykitchen #woodworking #woodappliques
