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I found Jamie Banfield Design because their work reflects my design aesthetics, and I had just bought a condo that I wanted to turn into my dream home. Although the design process and the whole renovation happened during a pandemic, everything went as smoothly as I could have expected. The design contract was clear from the beginning and the company was always upfront about the billing so there were never any hidden surprises.
Jamie's team turned a walkthrough & design meeting of wants into detailed drawings and specifications within a reasonable time frame. They helped me wade through the deep dark hole that was furniture, fixtures, and tile shopping by presenting a narrowed down list of bite-sized choices.
Ultimately, Jamie connected me with Condoworks who executed the design with minute detail; the 2 companies worked collaboratively to turn my vision into a real home. As a client, I was shielded from much of the complicated back-end stuff, but I knew there was meticulous work going on as reflected by the ultra high quality and beautiful end product. Despite some minor pandemic-related issues and delays, I put full trust that the solutions were always at hand.
At the end of it all, it was the ultimate cherry on top that Jamie had a professional photographer Janis Nicolay shoot our completed home, dare I say it probably belongs on a home design magazine cover?
Thank you Jamie Banfield and team for designing such a special home for us!
Winnie Tam
Condo living - january 2019
Calgary Renovation Show - PLANNING YOUR HOME PROJECTS WITH JAMIE BANFIELD
NKBA Magazine - 30 Under 30 Interview
Western Living Online - VANCOUVER Homes SHow
Western Living - November 2018 - Holiday Gift Guide
VANCOUVER SUN - VANCOUVER FALL SHOW
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS
Global BC News - Upcycling tips and tricks
Jamie Banfield, principal designer at Jamie Banfield Design, shares his simple upcycling hacks.
Vancouver Sun - The Home Front: Getting creative on a budget
Vancouver interior designer Jamie Banfield, of Jamie Banfield Design, says he shares this philosophy when approaching design projects.
“We pride ourselves on being a sustainable and eco-friendly firm,” he says, “so we’re all about shopping second hand and upcycling. The Habitat for Humanity Restore is a great resource for a person on a budget. I find it to be quite similar to shopping off the rack: You have to be flexible with your wish list. If it doesn’t fit, you can get it tailored or make it into something new. The only limitations with design is your imagination.”
Western Living - 5 Tips on How to Upcycle Like a Pro
Jamie Banfield, interior designer and upcycling expert, once made an entire wall unit out of wire spools. “We cut them so they were half-rounds,” he explains—perfect for storing vinyl records. He’s also created shelving from industrial pallets, galvanized pipes and mason blocks, plus a headboard out of an old door. These one of a kind pieces don’t just save money for his clients—they’re key to creating Banfield’s relaxed west coast aesthetic. And since the designer often scores his materials from the ReStore, his upcycles are also a way to pay it forward: shopping here helps to fund Habitat for Humanity.
VANCOUVER SUN - Thrifty Design
Most people are comfortable with the idea of picking up the odd secondhand item to decorate their homes, interior designer Jamie Banfield says.
But when it comes to large renovation projects — such as ripping out a kitchen and installing a shiny new one — and using secondhand sinks, countertops and cabinets, that’s a new concept for many, he says. Nonetheless, Banfield says it’s one worth getting your head around.
“You’re going to save money, right off,” he says. “And save things going into the landfill.” Read More
GREY - Personal Space
FINALIST - Emerging Interior Designer
Jamie Banfield has been recognized as a finalist for the 2016 Western Living Designer of the Year Awards. He and his firm have been shortlisted in the category of the Robert Ledingham Memorial Award for an Emerging Interior Designer. See more
OPEN HOUSE - Global BC with Kaitlyn Herbst
Jamie Banfield tour a recently complete West Vancouver Renovation project with Kaitlyn Herbst. With inspiration from the view Banfield's designs were created with a modern West Coast Home.
WL STYLE - Artistic License
"I may not know the answer to everything, but I'm always looking for a new way to use products," laughs interior designer Jamie Banfield. He's built a custom countertop from wood found in the Richmond Oval's scrap pile, and is currently working to construct a take made from railroad tiles and an old tree stump ("I try to think local, and I love repurposing things"). Which his designs are filled with West Coast flair-think wood and stone accents and beach-inspired colour pallets-Banfield also focuses on functionality. Interior design, he says, is about "being an artist, but also being an engineer on the practical side of things."
NATIVE TRAILS - Designers we love
"I love layering different textures and colours in a space. The texture is an amazing way to stimulate touch—from a plush towel to pebble-stoned flooring; each medium has a unique effect on your senses and comes in all shapes and forms. Incorporating natural materials in a space is another way to delight the senses—whether in the form of a wood backsplash in a herringbone pattern in a kitchen, a textured copper sink, or a live edge counter top, I want each room to have a showpiece that is also classic so that it can be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come. One of my favourite projects is a condo renovation we recently completed. We were able to create a cohesive design throughout but also give each room a different feel by incorporating a mix of textures and colours.
WESTERN LIVING - Contribution
The inside scoop on how to design a family-friendly home
Jamie Banfield is not stranger to functionality-he strives to create spaces that are as practical they are beautiful-so we caught up with the interior design to get the inside scoop on ow to design a family-friendly home. Whether you're a young family with active toddlers or a grown family with busy teens, it's important to crate a home that complements your lifestyle.
4 Hot Tech Trends for Kitchen + Bath
Forget keeping up with the Joneses-with such rapid innovation happening in kitchen and bath technology, we;re almost outpacing the Jetsons. In this brave new work of winterized particles and wireless light controls, it's east to feel out of the loop-so we caught up with the founder of Jamie Banfield Design to get the scoop on where technology is going in 2015.
A Peek Inside Jamie Banfield’s Power Smart Home
When home shows roll into town, I always make a beeline for the real-life house displays. The Power Smart home in particular is a fun feature to walk through because BC Hydro teams up with a local designer who gets to put a chic spin on smart, energy-efficient design (using all the latest appliances and gadgets).
At this past weekend’s BC Home and Garden Show, Vancouver designer Jamie Banfield kitted out a loft-inspired space with creative wall treatments, mod urban furnishings, and tons of unique DIY touches—and we got a peek inside!
