While there is no exact data to pinpoint the number of two-story houses in Vancouver, BC, single-detached houses (which often include two-story homes) account for nearly 45,000 of the more than 305,300 occupied private dwellings in the city. This is in addition to the tens of thousands of others spread about the BC Lower Mainland. Of course, none of this matters to you. What you’re interested in,, is making yours look, function, and feel like the property you’ve always dreamed of. As a result, you’re online and searching for an interior designer for two story house properties in Vancouver. You’ve come to the right place, as Calvert Design is the region’s preeminent specialist in this space. Please read below for further insight.

Overview of Interior design for Two Story Homes (and why choose Calvert Design for the project)

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Interior Design for Two Story House in Vancouver

Logically, two story houses tend to have a greater number of spaces than a standard one story home. While an interior designer is technically qualified to design primary spaces (i.e. living room) it’s ideal to secure a firm with a team comprised of professionals who specialize in each. Reference out the links below for insight into how Calvert Design offers specialization by room:

TWO STORY HOME WITH SMALL SPACES?

In the highly densified city of Vancouver, a number of two story houses come with small rooms/spaces. This is particularly true of “row houses” which are becoming more common among new construction developments. If this applies to your property, design initiatives must work to get the most out of each room, and find ways to make it feel more spacious. Features to accomplish this include the following:

Choose the right furnishings for small rooms
Built-in storage features
Increase natural lighting
Scale decor

For further insight into these integrations, click here.

CONNECT THE SPACES WITH AN IDYLIC STAIRCASE

Most owners of two story home think about the spaces and rooms found on each floor, but pay little mind to the staircase that connects the dots. We encourage you to consider your staircase in the same manner as you would any other room in the home. Stairway upgrades include the following:

Recessed lighting within the staircase
Stair/step replacement, refinishing, overlays, and tread coverings
Custom handrails
Statement making base installations
Accent pieces to tell a story on stairway walls

View more on inspiring stairway interior design.

DON’T NEGLECT THE BASEMENT (AS APPLICABLE)

Basements are rarely referred to as a “story”. We honestly feel that if they (basements) received the recognition they deserved they would not be neglected and relegated as little more than storage and laundry rooms. If like many, your two story house has a basement (the 3rd story!) we encourage you to provide your house with aesthetic and functional harmony by also investing in interior design for the often neglected foundation. View our guide to basement interior design, right here.

IMPORTANCE OF USING AN INTERIOR CONTRACTOR

If you desire any sort of upgrades to your two story house that require structural changes, you must absolutely choose a firm that includes an interior general contractor on the roster. This will protect the structure, foundation, and overall integrity of your property. This is what sets Calvert Design apart from other firms in. Vancouver BC, as we’re not just interior designers, we’re interior contractors!

If your home is in the Greater Vancouver BC area be sure to schedule an appointment with Calvert Design Studio to discuss the interior design of your two story house. Call us today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation to get started.