Concept Design
Imagine the Possibilities
Work with an award winning in-house design team
Led by our certified in-house design consultants, this comprehensive service takes a holistic approach to help you plan all structural, material, and design options for a new home or room. Our team will help you discover the visual theme or key idea behind your project and make confident final choices in colour, style, finishes, materials, and hardware. We also work with the best Architects and Designers in the City for custom home and commercial projects.
Planning. Brainstorming. Leadership. Well-Honed Processes.
Just what you need to bring your ideas to life!
Design meeting
An OakWood Designer will meet to brainstorm, discuss your ideas, and expectations. The award winning Design Centre is the perfect setting for this creative discussion – with thousands of items and fully functioning displays to inspire you.
If you’re discussing a renovation, this will be an in-home meeting with exact measurements taken in each room. Your Design Consultant will encourage you to share inspirational designs that you’ve seen on the OakWood website and any other sources such as Houzz to jumpstart the creative process.
As-Built drawings and floor plan
For any renovation, you’ll see As-Built drawings for every room to establish a clear starting point for your project. This confirms the existing configuration and is supported by a current and desired floorplan layout with proposed changes. This also creates a framework for your final material choices based on your style preferences.
Design Presentation
Time to be wowed. Your final material selections and ideas have come together with coloured perspectives and floor plans. Once you are completely satisfied with the final design plan(s), we order your materials and construction begins.
Optional photorealistic 3D renderings are also available and invaluable for more complex projects, especially custom homes
Asbestos and Hazardous Substances Testing
If your project involves working on a structure – residential home or commercial building – that was built prior to 1984, it may have substances designated by the province as hazardous.
OakWood takes hazardous materials very seriously – to ensure you, your family, and our workers are not exposed to toxic substances identified under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
While this step does not affect the concept design, it does occur during OakWood’s Design Process and prior to any construction work.
Samples will be collected if necessary and tested by a third party environmental assessment agency. For residential projects, asbestos is the primary concern and it was widely used from 1930 to 1990.
For more information on this important topic, check out our blog which provides details on 11 designated hazardous substances.
OakWood’s Suite of Services
Architectural Design
OakWood specializes in creating innovative and customized solutions for homes and buildings. We help you choose the best products, materials, and technologies based on your preferences.
Renovation Experts
Kitchens, additions, basements, attics, sunrooms, bathrooms and more. We offer the largest suite of specialized renovation and home improvement services
Custom Cabinetry
High quality, tailor-made cabinet solutions with unlimited options at an affordable price
Custom Homes
Energy efficient custom built homes that are healthy, technology enabled and eco-friendly. Start planning your dream home today
Home Additions
Expand your living space with OakWood. Our skilled team transforms your home with seamless, high-quality additions, tailored to your specific needs.
Kitchen Remodel
Let OakWood transform your kitchen into a functional and beautiful space where luxury and innovation seamlessly blend together.
Commercial Development
From office spaces to retail establishments, we provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions for commercial projects.
Investment Properties
Design & Build investment options for creating income-generating properties
Let’s Build Something Beautiful
Start your journey with OakWood today and experience our award-winning Design & Build services.