We're On The Move!

Paradigm Kitchen Design is pleased to announce that we are moving our showroom and fabrication operations to a new, combined facility at 720 Alexander Street in Vancouver’s historic Railtown district effective immediately.

"We felt it was time to bring things together," said Paradigm owner Justin Horn. “The convenience of having everything under one roof allows us to operate more efficiently. We can offer our clientele locally manufactured custom cabinetry and millwork without having to rely on products from out of town or overseas. It is great to be able to employ talented local designers and skilled tradespeople and keep them working right here in the heart of Vancouver.”

We opened for business in Coquitlam in 1995, but moved to the corner of 14th and Cambie Street in Vancouver in 2000. The new location meant more sophisticated projects and our design team soon realized they needed a more flexible and reliable cabinet and millwork supplier. We expanded with his own manufacturing facility to answer this need in 2006.

This amalgamation of the design showroom and manufacturing facility to 720 Alexander Street represents a vertically integrated business that is unique to the urban landscape of Vancouver. We look forward seeing you at our new showroom.  Contact one of our design team to set up a meeting.

Gallery: Fine in False Creek

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This project is one of the most extensive remodels we've undertaken.  The ground floor suite was completely gutted and reconfigured, taking 3 rooms and turning them into one open living space.  The kitchen was transformed from a tiny box into a chef's dream.  Cabinetry throughout the kitchen is engineered veneer and the countertops are Caesarstone quartz. 

Even the foyer was remodelled, taking 3 poorly configured closets and creating a large concealed space for laundry and linen storage, as well as convenient coat and shoe storage at the entrance.  The tile floors in the foyer protect this more heavily used space, while the engineered flooring in the rest of the suite make for a more warm and inviting living space.

More details on the complete remodel can be found HERE.

Gallery: Pleasant in Mount Pleasant

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A very dramatic transformation from the original layout (seen in the last photo) was achieved by opening up the walls between the kitchen, family and dining room.  The result is a space designed for entertaining.  The large 10' long island defines the actual "kitchen" area and provides seating for up to 6 people.  Finishes are very contemporary; the upper cabinetry features high-gloss painted doors (handle-less for a clean appearance) which contrasts nicely with a horizontal grain laminate for the base and pantry cabinets.  Countertops are quartz in two different colours.

Gallery: Easy Being Green

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This project in North Vancouver is a great example of what happens when the client has a plan before they come to see their kitchen designer.  Before a single line was drawn the client knew the appliances they would be using, the colours they wanted to use, and a general idea as to where things should be located.  We made very few changes to their original ideas, only tweaking them slightly to achieve a nicer visual balance, and to ensure the accessories we installed worked properly.

The cabinetry is a simple shaker style, painted in Benjamin Moore "Ranchwood" and the quartz countertops are Cambria "Aragon".  We think you'll agree this kitchen makes it very easy to enjoy a green lifestyle.

Gallery: Before And After on the West Side

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Nothing illustrates the impact a well thought-out remodel can have for your home like a set of "Before & After" photographs. As you scroll through the pictures featured here from one of our most recent projects, start thinking about the changes you could make to make your kitchen the dream space you'd like it to be. Then contact one of our designers and see how to make those dreams come true!