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Online Design Seminar Videos

What is Your Style?

The videos below will help you learn how to choose home accessories that will grace your new home for years to come.

Paradise Developments® offers Online Design Seminars for the convenience of our purchasers. Paradise Developments® makes this opportunity available online to help better conform to your lifestyle. Tune in to these seminars online to assist you in understanding the various options that are available to you during your Design Finishes appointment. Let us help you make your new house a "home".

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FLOORING +

Floor Tiles

  • Ranging from Standard to Upgrade 5. As seen in price book.
  • Porcelain and Ceramic options.
  • Higher leveled tiles available in larger sizes depending on availability. (Ex. 12”x12”, 18”x18”, 12”x24”, etc.)

Hardwood Flooring

  • Ranging in a variety of finishes.
  • Hardwood Flooring plank widths ranging from 2 1/4” to 3 1/4” plank widths depending on the species purchased.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

  • Ranging in wood species of Red Oak and White Oak.
  • Various Engineered Hardwood Finishes.
  • Engineered Hardwood Flooring plank widths ranging from 3 1/4” to 5” plank widths depending on the species and finished purchased.

Laminate Flooring

  • Large selection of makes and colours.
  • (3) Levels of laminate flooring upgrades.
  • Choosing the colour of your hardwood or laminate flooring is a Paradise Developments standard.
STAIRCASE +

Stairs/Railing/Pickets

  • All laminate and hardwood flooring colours can be matched as a stain for the staircase if purchased (Upgrade).
  • Stairs, Railings and Pickets are stained in a natural finish as standard.
  • (4) Levels of railing and picket upgrades.
CABINETRY +
  • (2) Different kitchen suppliers to select from dependent on which site purchased.

Cabinetry Materials and Wood Species

  • Thermofoil
  • Maple
  • Oak
  • Painted MDF
  • Melamine
  • PVC
  • Laminate
  • PET
  • All finishes and cabinet styles are interchangeable given the same cabinetry material/species/ and upgrade level is being selected.
  • (3) Levels of cabinet style upgrades
  • Various additional finish upgrades
COUNTERTOPS +
  • Countertops are selected for all kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites. Powder rooms tend to have pedestal sinks that do not require cabinetry

Granite/Quartz – Upgrade Levels (5)

  • Primary Level Granite
  • Level 1 Stone Countertops
  • Level 2 Stone Countertops
  • Level 3 Stone Countertops
  • Level 4 Stone Countertops
  • Level 5 Stone Countertops
  • In the case a purchaser has primary level granite in kitchen (bonus) included in their agreement, the purchaser would only need to pay the difference to move to a higher level.
  • All upgraded selections have the option of standard or upgraded edge options.
  • (2) Standard
  • (2) Upgrade
  • If the purchaser does not want to upgrade their countertops, there are a variety (up to 35) of standard laminate countertops to choose from.
SINKS/PLUMBING FIXTURES +

Sinks

  • (1) Standard stainless steel undermount sink for kitchens
  • (1) Standard ceramic top mount sink for bathrooms.
  • It is suggested if a purchaser is upgrading to granite/quartz that they upgrade to one of our various under mount sink options. (Both for bathrooms and kitchens).

Plumbing Fixtures

  • All standard plumbing fixtures for kitchens and bathrooms are chrome steel.
  • Various upgraded designs and finishes are available for both kitchen sinks and bathrooms.
  • When a purchaser selects upgraded plumbing fixtures for a bathroom, this will include bathtub, sink(s) and shower. Purchaser cannot only upgrade the shower.
APPLIANCES +
  • Purchasers may have white or stainless steel appliances (bonus) included in their agreement.
  • If the purchaser has this bonus and would like to upgrade further they are to deal directly with the appliance provider.
  • It is essential that the purchaser understands what types, sizes, and styles of appliances they will be purchasing to help the consultant better prepare their paperwork and house design for those appliances.

Examples

  • 36" Stoves require a 36" opening – 30" is standard
  • Gas stoves require gas rough-in line
  • Built in appliances require the appropriate spacing.
  • Standard fridge opening is 36" X 72", a larger fridge requires a larger opening.
TRIM/DOORS/HARDWARE +

Trim & Baseboards

  • Various trim upgrade options available varying in sizes and widths.
  • All trim and baseboards are painted white.

Doors

  • Standard door interior is 80” in height.
  • Various upgraded interior doors that are 84” in height or taller.
  • All doors are painted white.

Hardware

  • Standard door hardware consists of the “ball design with matching hinges”.
  • Various upgraded knob and lever designs and finishes.
  • Various upgraded door hinge designs and finishes.
BATHROOM WALL TILE +
  • All shower and tub enclosures require a bathroom wall tile.
  • In addition to the standard wall tile choices there are (4) upgrade levels of bathroom wall tiles.
  • As an additional upgrade purchaser can select a floor tile to be installed on the wall in the bathrooms.
KITCHEN +

As one of the most important areas of a home, there are various upgrades available for the kitchen.

  • Kitchen Backsplash – (4) levels of upgrades
  • Kitchen Valance Trim (Does not include electrical)
  • Kitchen Valance Lighting
  • Kitchen Crown Molding
  • Cabinetry and Drawer Hardware
  • Pots and Pans Drawer
  • Kitchen Pantry Options
  • Microwave Shelf
  • Soft Close Doors/Drawers
  • Upper Angled Corner Cabinet
  • Glass Inserts
ELECTRICAL OPTIONS +
  • All standard lighting is ceiling lighting.
  • All purchasers can purchase additional ceiling/wall lighting where required and requested.
  • Popular additional lighting locations are:
    • Above the mirror on the wall in Bathrooms/Powder Room.
    • Interior Pot lights
    • Exterior Pot lights
  • Popular additional electrical upgrades are:
    • Additional Cable Outlets
    • Additional Electrical Outlets
    • Additional CAT-5 and CAT-6 Outlet (Computer)
MISCELLANEOUS +
  • Frameless or Framed Glass Shower Door
  • Frameless Glass Shower Enclosure
  • Smooth Ceilings – 1st Floor, 2nd Floor or both floors. (Must purchase by floor)
  • Conduit Pipe – For wall mounted TV
  • Upgraded Wall Paint – Throughout the house only
THINGS TO REMEMBER +
  • Use your Paradise Design “Handout” to find valuable information to help make your colour selection process easier.
  • Items in the Handout:
    • Phase 1 & 2 Appointment Checklists
    • Bank Pre-Approval – For Upgrades added to the purchase price.
    • Paradise Design general information.
  • Become familiar with your price books/ online Design Catalogue
  • Contact your Design Consultant or Paradise Design regarding any questions or concerns.