Our Commitment

HB Creative Solutions is proud to offer high quality, hand built cabinetry customized to make the most efficient use of your space, while adding warmth and beauty to your home. We also believe that service is of the utmost importance, and hold ourselves accountable to our customers from the beginning of design, through completion and installation of finished product. Together with our customers, we ensure each project is completed with a high standard of quality, bringing their vision to life with our craftmanship.

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Beautiful Custom Kitchen Renovation || Port Alberni Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking

Ben at HB Creative Solutions in Port Alberni is a master craftsman when it comes to redesigning and renovating kitchens and bathrooms.  His creative vision, attention to detail, and quality workmanship clearly make him one of the best custom cabinet and woodworking businesses on Vancouver Island.  Recently, Ben did a major overhaul on the kitchen and dining area for Craig and Lisa Duncan in their new home.  Here is what these delighted owners had to say about their new kitchen:


"Knowing how much time our family spends in the kitchen, we knew we had to renovate the less-than-ideal kitchen in our newly purchased home.  Ben listened carefully to our ideas and gave us valuable input early in the planning stages.  Ben's standard of quality, craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail made this a great experience.  Ben is a professional wood worker and we were very satisfied with his personalized attention and excellent workmanship."  - Craig and Lisa


Pictured below are some "before" photos taken by Craig and Lisa, with "after" photos by Stirling Images Photography.  While the photos clearly speak for themselves take a look at just how dramatic a change took place in this home - from the intimate sitting area in the corner, to the work station at the opposite corner, the beautiful cabinets, countertops and overall ambiance in this gorgeous kitchen!  The details are reflected throughout the kitchen, with sculpted wood edges along the counter, around the stove, and along the custom designed railing.  Ben Emslie turned an ordinary, out-dated kitchen into a beautiful, modern living space the whole family will enjoy!



























Sunday 17 June 2012

Testimonial for HB Creative Solutions || Port Alberni Custom Cabinetry

I've always loved character houses, but the down side of these beautiful homes, is that the kitchens and bathrooms are usually small and have little space for storage.  I've had the opportunity to recently visit two "old-timer" homes in the Alberni Valley, where Ben Emslie of HB Creative Solutions has redesigned and renovated the kitchen spaces.  The results are fabulous.  I actually lived in one of the homes where he completely redid the kitchen and I must say it was absolutely gorgeous!  

Recently I posted some photos I took for Ben of the other character home where he renovated the kitchen.  Although these photos were posted in a previous blog, I'm posting a few of the images again, because the homeowners were so delighted with Ben's work, that they offered to provide a testimonial for this blog.   Chuck and Cecilia were ecstatic and couldn't be happier with the work that Ben did for them.  Here is their testimonial followed by a few photos of their beautiful new kitchen.

"I enjoyed working with Ben and I LOVE my new kitchen!  We  get lots of great comments. Ben is not only very friendly and professional, but he kept in touch regularly throughout the entire project. I would never hesitate to recommend him as he was easily one of the best contractors I worked with during our seven month kitchen renovation. I am sure we will have more projects for him down the road too."
- Cecilia & Chuck










Thursday 14 June 2012

Tools of the Trade || Port Alberni Custom Cabinetry

When it comes to what women want in design features for their home, it's probably safe to say that kitchens and bathrooms are at the top of the list.  I recently visited the shop at HB Creative Solutions, and from a woman’s (and photographer’s) perspective, I was impressed!  I’m certainly not an expert when it comes to sophisticated shop tools, but I was very impressed with the shop, which was incredibly organized and tidy!  The array of equipment and tools made for interesting subject matter to photograph, as I looked for unique angles and reflections to get some photos of what some might call ordinary, every-day shop items and tools.  I was also quite fascinated to learn just how Ben Emslie, at HB Creative Solutions, approaches his custom design work and projects.  From start to finish it is clear that he takes great pride in his work.  Ben’s attention to detail and quality craftsmanship are evident throughout his workshop, his custom designs and the construction of his projects.  He uses state-of-the-art equipment and a sophisticated computer program which helps him with the design process.  He can create a two-dimensional kitchen design on his computer, and then easily convert it to a three dimensional design.  For anyone who can’t visualize what their kitchen or bathroom construction or renovation might look like, this is a great feature!  Ben showed me a recent kitchen renovation floor plan, and with a click of a key, changed it to a beautiful 3-D plan!   I am anxious to take the next step, to photograph the kitchen renovation itself when it is completed.  For anyone who is looking to renovate their kitchen or bathroom, or have a custom-designed construction project on their wish list, it is definitely worth a visit with Ben at HB Creative Solutions.  Let him show you what he can do!  Here are a few shop pictures to share with you.


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