Open concept living is the desired trend of our times – wide, large, open and inviting spaces. Most designs of the past clearly didn’t share that idea. Walls and dividers went up at any and every chance, chopping up spaces. Many of these walls are engineered as retaining walls and many homeowners are afraid to touch them. Fear No More! With a relatively small investment, there are simple engineering solutions for opening up bearing walls.

From a simple wood beams for smaller openings to massive metal frames for larger ones, we can open up any space for you. * RodRozen Designs works with a certified engineer and issues city building permits.  [click on images to enlarge]

1. The BEFORE shot - the structural retaining divider wall	2. Demolition of structural retaing wall	3. custom structural support steal beam
4. installation of structural support steal beam	5. foundation for supporting steal posts	6. structural steal beam fully installed
7. The AFTER shot - a massive wide room, post construction

Motorized blinds are still considered a luxury, but are definitely becoming more and more prevalent in the residential marketplace. The cost of motorized blinds has dropped significantly over the past few years due to technological advancements and competition between manufacturers. Clearly, motorized blinds aren’t necessary for every window; they are used primarily in living and family rooms where most entertaining takes place and which typically have larger windows. Another common use for motorized blinds is skylights as they are usually hard to reach. Motorized blinds can be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted or even built into ceilings quite easily these days. There is a battery option for motorized blinds, but there are obvious disadvantages to that.

It is important to consider motorized blinds when planning a remodel as proper installation requires hard-wiring for each motor and this should be done during the electrical rough-in phase. Let RodRozen Designs show you how! All that’s left for you to decide is if you want to operate them by wall -switch or remote control – then relax and enjoy the cool factor.

Humans have been dealing with washroom sanitation throughout the ages, trying to find the ultimate solution for dealing with human waste in the most sanitary manner. The Romans were ingenious enough to introduce a drainage system with running water to deal with the issue. Unfortunately they had no knowledge or understanding of bacteria. The massive public water chambers were engineered to perfection; if only the public had not shared the same brushes to rinse off. Stories and rumours of WC devils floated around and people clung to prayers for staying healthy every time nature called.

Fortunately, today we have a clear understanding of bacteria and hygiene and the bidet has evolved into an important stylish and decorative fixture that has positioned itself as most necessary in every renovated en-suite. RodRozen Designs works with many bathroom fixture suppliers; we have chosen to present Durvit‘s line of bidets as they are stylish and effective in a part of the home that demands both!

Don’t you wish that your light bulbs would go 10-15 years between changes, would not radiate heat and would use a fraction of the electricity required by the today’s new halogen bulbs – well, your wish has just come true!!! LED lighting is slowly but surely penetrating the residential marketplace for all the above reasons. We all want to have lower hydro bills and enjoy the benefits of the ultimate lighting. LED lights come in all shapes and sizes, but are still used primarily for industrial, commercial and hospitality applications. RodRozen Designs has partnered with a local LED lighting manufacturer, IP Lighting, to bring you a unique line of CSA-approved residential lighting fixtures for all your domestic needs and applications! They are all made and assembled right here in Vancouver and we are proud to bring them to you.
(10-15 years life based on 6-10 hours of use daily)