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May 25, 2023BySitkaInBlog, Design

FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE IN STYLE

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BEHIND THE SCENE

“The details are not the details. They make the

“The details are not the details. They make the design.”

Great design isn’t loud. It doesn’t ask for attention. It reveals itself slowly, through how a space flows, how it supports daily life, how everything simply feels… right.

In this project, every detail was designed to serve a purpose. Better movement. Better storage. Better light. Better privacy. A space that works effortlessly for the people living in it.

Because in the end, it’s not just about how it looks, it’s about how it lives.

We’re honored to have this project named a national finalist with @chbanational A recognition of thoughtful design, precise craftsmanship, and the belief that the smallest details are often the most important ones.

Function first. Beauty follows. Always. If you’re curious to see the project in its entirety, you’ll find more through our bio.

Design, millwork & general contractor @sitkaconcept
Photography by @jonadrian

We’ve never built our work around awards. We’v

We’ve never built our work around awards. We’ve built it around doing things right, thoughtful design, precise execution, and spaces that truly work for the people living in them.

Being named a finalist at the @chbanational level is an honour. It means that our vision for perfection is well aligned. That the hundreds of decisions behind every project is worth every minute of it. It means recognition of our craft to the national level, and that is so powerful in itself.

But at the end of the day, what truly matters the most to us… is what happens after the project is complete.

How it feels to live there. How everything flows. How the space works the way it should for its occupants for years to come. That’s the real win.

And having our clients tell their own neighbour to hire our team for their full home renovation, that truly means it all. Blessed to do the work we love everyday.

Thank you @jonadrian for these wonderful pictures. And thank you Penticton Herald for the feature.

— Annie & Martin

There’s an old Italian saying… A poor man kee

There’s an old Italian saying…

A poor man keeps praying in front of a great saint: “Please, please, please... let me win the lottery.”

After months, the exasperated statue comes to life and says: “Please, please, please… buy a ticket.”

For years, we’ve been doing the work quietly, consistently, with intention...

This year, we decided to submit!

So proud to share that we are now a finalist for the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence with @chbanational #CHBAFinalist
#CHBAHousingAwards

Grateful for the trust of our clients, and for the team behind every detail.

Recognition is never the goal but it’s a reflection of doing things right, and of the level of care we bring to every detail. Honoured to be recognized alongside so many outstanding leaders in housing.

Design, contractor & millwork @sitkaconcept

Photograph @jonadrian

The days are getting longer, the air a little soft

The days are getting longer, the air a little softer… and outdoor cooking season is almost here.

This project involved a complete interior reconfiguration to create a more natural and functional flow, including a thoughtfully crafted kitchen that connects seamlessly to an outdoor space designed for gathering, cooking, and slowing down with the people who matter most. Designed to flow from indoors to outdoors; where meals turn into long evenings, laughter carries through the yard, and cooking becomes part of the experience.

Because the best homes don’t just look beautiful, they invite life to be lived.

I can almost smell BBQ season. Friends around the table, shared meals, family gatherings, and those beautiful Okanagan evenings that seem to last forever. It’s coming… hang in there.

Built with intention. Crafted to last.
Annie & Martin

Design, millwork & general contractor @sitkaconcept

Photographs @jonadrian

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