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Hello and welcome to HAZELL + MAIN
Welcome 'Neighbour' to Hazell + Main; design for living. Since 2005, I have provided design services; architectural, interior and landscape by working with clients to plan, design and realize their new home, renovation or refresh. Come on in - explore the site or contact me directly.
CORE VALUES
Relationships - every connection counts. I am responsible for the success of my relationships.
Integrity - living in a way that strives for balance; going to sleep at night with a clear mind. Ensure I leave 'no grit'.
Creativity - integrating my love for form and function, beautiful design, colour and art; sharing it with the world.
Clarity - strive for clarity through communication, thought and action.
Fun - bring light heartedness as a way of opening the door.
VISUAL SUMMARY
"These are just some of my favourite things...!" Enjoy this assortment of images featuring the homes I've designed and my family has lived in over the last 20 years.
262 E 17th AVE
"It doesn't look like a duplex...!"
The Addition pays homage to the Character House nested at the front of the lot, and expands dramatically behind it. The main living area, located on the upper floor opens itself to the natural light with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders leading to a north facing deck and a south facing covered porch, both featuring panoramic views of the city. But wait, there's more...head up to the roof deck for a cocktail from the bar, a soak in the hot tub or a nap on your lounger in the sun...ahhhhhhhh.
262 E 17th AVE
Coming soon...the modern addition!
Character Retention Project - the 'addition' is nestled behind the smaller character house presenting itself as the contemporary version of Vancouver's past.
262 E 17th AVE
We've finally arrived to our 'Home Sweet Home'!
262 E 17th AVE | INTERIOR
The modern addition...
Natural light spills into every room of the spacious interior. Warm, rich colours and geometric patterns weave themselves throughout the space, creating a joyful and vibrant tone. The family living space is featured on the upper floor taking full advantage of spectacular views.
A SHARED LANDSCAPE
One lot + four units = many needs!
This shared outdoor space is more than a beautiful garden. Each of the units hosts a private garden and sitting area, pathways to common areas and a communal seating area for the summertime strata meetings!
Garfield Drive
"The kids are gone...let's downsize and embrace the next phase of our lives."
This 1960's rancher was in great shape and had been well cared for over the past decades. The couple wanted to update the entire main floor. A warm, neutral palette was chosen to frame the spectacular views of Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve. The kitchen however presents gorgeous blocks of colour; Breakfast Room Green cabinets with patterned black tiles on the floor, similarly patterned white tiles on the backsplash and a splash of Lemonade on the new built-in dining bench.
Garfield Drive
“The sweetest part of leaving home is knowing, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you’ll always carry it with you.”
GARFIELD DRIVE
This kitchen brings an instant smile to every morning face :-)
260 E 17th Ave
Coming Soon...
Character Retention Project - retained the cozy, character house with its gracious wrap-a-round porch and added a modern addition paying homage to the gable roof of the original home. This shared property hosts three strata units.
260 E 17th Ave | INTERIOR
Coming Soon...
Character Retention Project - retained the cozy, character house with its gracious wrap-a-round porch and added a modern addition paying homage to the gable roof of the original home. This shared property hosts three strata units.
260 E 17th AVE
The 'Character House' interior retains the charm, maintains the simplicity of the era and introduces a few surprise colour pops!
258 E 17th AVE | INFILL
Coming Soon...
This 'lil infill located alley side features a combination of contemporary style and industrial feel, offering respect to the combined residential and commercial zoning along this stretch of East 17th Avenue.
258 E 17th AVE | INFILL INTERIOR
Inside the 'Infill'
258 E 17th AVE | INFILL
The 'infill' plays offs the slightly industrial feel of the alley that it shares with Hillcrest Plumbing; one of the remaining originals of the neighbourhood.
778 E 27th AVE
CHARACTER RETENTION PROJECT
Coming Soon...
By retaining this character house, the family will have the opportunity to develop 3 strata-titled units on their property, live in one and sell two...that's definitely one way to stay in Vancouver!
774 E 27th AVE | INFILL
This cute little two-bedroom infill shares a lot with the character house. They match - mama and baby house!
295 W 19th AVE
In keeping with the neighbourhood...
A soft, subtle palette of neutrals dotted with a 'Timothy Straw' door...this house says, "Welcome!"
295 W 19th AVE
BEFORE | AFTER
Retaining Character...
The house with the monkey tree!
295 W 19th AVE
INTERIOR
Strength in Colour...
Warmth and function (see the hallway of concealed storage), intriguing site lines that lead to pops of colour and a bright, vibrant kitchen invite family and friends to gather around the heart of the home.
448 W 21st AVE
BEFORE | AFTER
Retaining Character...
Mom wanted more space, kids wanted a play room and Dad just wanted a sock drawer!
448 W 21st AVE
INTERIOR
Keeping it simple...
House design by Hazell and Main; interiors by Novell Design Build
16 W 21st AVE
BEFORE | AFTER
Great bones...
The house with great bones!
16 W 21st AVE | INTERIOR
Loving the west coast blues and greens...
Designing fun spaces for the family members to hang out; kids love a kitchen nook and Mom loves the storage in the benches of the nook! Walking into the kitchen felt joyful every day.
52 E 21st AVE
BEFORE | AFTER
Popping the house up...
My first project in the year 2001, renovated with lots of love and very little money! We are forever grateful to our parents for stripping floors, wallpaper and wood siding.
86 E 23rd AVE
BEFORE | AFTER
In keeping with the neighbourhood...
Good-bye purple bungalow (not that I have anything against the colour purple)...and hello to a gentle backdrop of warm greys that allowed this homeowner's colourful garden to be the star of the show!
About HAZELL + MAIN
Creative Origins
Gail started HAZELL + MAIN almost 30 years ago when she designed her first home for her growing family. Since then, Gail continued to design and manage the construction of many beautiful, functional homes, interiors and landscapes for friends and neighbours living off the vibrant Main Street area.“I consider myself a multi-disciplinary designer with a long and varied career. My education started with two years of study in Fine Art at Langara College followed by four years of study in Industrial Design at OCAD U (Ontario College of Art and Design University). Most of my career focused on exhibit design (public, interpretive, environments) for local attractions such as Science World and the Vancouver Aquarium, multiple other Canadian and American institutions and a large (20,000 square metre) Air and Space Museum in Bursa, Turkey. During those years, my husband and I designed, renovated and built eight homes within our beloved Main Street community. Finally, I can bring my experience and interests together to create thoughtful, artful homes and spaces where community, friends and family gather."
Hiring Hazell and Main was the best decision I could have made when hiring a designer. I was already impressed with Gail’s other projects, therefore started with a deep level of trust. She was gentle in her approach when asking if I would like to ‘push the envelope’ on my original ideas, so it was easy to say, "Yes!" I was tired of playing it safe with my home design and really wanted to express myself and have my home feel like I was on holidays and it does!!! Thank you for taking the wheel and showing me what you were capable of doing...if you hadn’t, I would have ended up with a basic reno; instead I have a FANTASTIC and EPIC reno! I can’t say enough. Thank you!!