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Sometimes when you finish a great project, you don’t want to leave when you’re done… Built this great bar space - our stone/tile guy @crrenotb had his work cut out for him with the brick install, but ultimately worked his magic and came together with the custom built cabinetry I did. The accent wall helped tie in the custom floating shelves and countertop with the lighter flooring, and all together the light balanced perfectly without being too dark.

#yxecarpentry #yxehomes #finishingcarpentry #yxeliving #yxeconstruction #supportlocalyxe #lawrencefinishing #mancave #builtinbar #basementbar #custombar

When homeowners send you a video six years later, saying their deck is their favourite place to be - that’s a good day. #lawrencefinishing #summerdeck #compositedecking #cablerailing #yxebuilders #supportlocalyxe #summerevenings

Did this feature wall for a homeowner… posted the “before” a while back before the colour went on - it all comes together once that paint works it’s magic 👌🏼
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(And +10 points for the dog photobomb)
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#lawrencefinishing #accentwall #featurewall #yxeliving #homedesign #carpentry #interiordesign #finishingcarpentry #yxe #yxehomes #custombuilt #geometricwall #walldesign #walldesignideas #masterbedroomdesign #masterbedroominspo

Here are some beefy shelves for you in this massive walk in closet (with a full sized window) - wish I had been able to get more shots after paint, but even the “raw” shots are impressive with the amount of storage in this master bedroom.
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#lawrencefinishing #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxedesign #saskatoonhomes #customfinish #customfinishing #openshelves #yxelifestyle #custombuilt #mastercloset #walkincloset #walkinclosets #closetstorage #masterbedroom

Eight foot solid wood doors are the reason I don’t need a gym membership (right?). From the same house in my last post with the spiral staircase - the quality of materials used was 👌🏼
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The millwork on this job from a while back was incredible - @kalawoodindustries are absolute legends. The curved staircase feature was something else… even the door trim I installed on that wall was curved — swipe to see pic.
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Did you know I’ve branched out into on-site cabinet shops?

Not really, but sometimes it sure feels like it. Wading my way through never ending material for never ending cabinets and storage on this @decorahomes house. Gonna be some happy homeowners.
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#lawrencefinishing #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxedesign #saskatoonhomes #customfinish #customfinishing #openshelves #yxelifestyle #custombuilt #cabinetry #customcabinetry #cabinetrydesign

An oldie but a goodie. A composite deck with steel cable system and cedar rails I did - modern and clean look. Combined with the sunshine, and it’s getting me in the mood for some BBQ.
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#lawrencefinishing #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxedesign #saskatoonhomes #customfinish #customfinishing #customdeck #cablerailing #cedarwood #deckgoals #yxebuilders #yxeliving

Here’s a custom office workspace I did - always hard to get pictures in smaller spaces��… maybe one day I will give my wife “final shots” that don’t have my ladders and equipment photobombing in the background (unlikely).
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#lawrencefinishing #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxedesign #saskatoonhomes #customfinish #customfinishing #openshelves #yxelifestyle #officedesign #officedesk #custombuilt

When a big blank wall is intimidating - you do this. Very satisfying to get up, and very happy I’m not the painter.

#lawrencefinishing #accentwall #featurewall #yxeliving #homedesign #carpentry #interiordesign #finishingcarpentry #yxe #yxehomes #custombuilt #geometricwall #walldesign #walldesignideas

Here’s a glow-up comparison… a before and after in many senses - hint: the extra stocking and train set on the table are my favourite parts.

It’s been a crazy year, thank you for your support and have a wonderful Christmas season.
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#lawrencefinishing #fireplacedesign #livingroomdesign #livingroominspiration #interiordesign #floatingshelves #livingroomstyle #beforeandafterhome #yxe #yxelocal #livingyxe #yxebuilder #beforeandafterhomeedition #christmaslivingroom

Sometimes stairwell walls are intimidating and awkward to decorate and put pictures up on - here’s your solution, one and done.

Did this stairwell feature wall for @hometown.homes , who also get full credit for the beautiful picture as well (for some reason, pictures taken from my dust filled phone case don’t turn out like this)!
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#lawrencefinishing #accentwall #stairwell #stairwelldesign #geometricwall #graywall #featurewall #yxeliving #homedesign #carpentry #interiordesign #finishingcarpentry #yxe #yxehomes #custombuilt #greywall

Throwback Thursday - this project was pretty personal for me because… well, I live here. When the house was built we had them rough in the framing around the fireplace for our future plans (swipe to see “before”) … and years later after chipping away at it, it was finally completed. Now, I want to change it again 🤦‍♂️

(This is where my wife said “I told you so” and I can’t even argue)
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#lawrencefinishing #fireplacedesign #livingroomdesign #livingroominspiration #interiordesign #floatingshelves #livingroomstyle #beforeandafterhome #yxe #yxelocal #livingyxe #yxebuilder #beforeandafterhomeedition

This one is officially a wrap… framed the buildout for the fireplace, installed the shiplap and painted/built the shelves — always takes on a life of its own once the decor goes up. Love how it turned out!

@bossplumbingsaskatoon did their thing with the supply and install of the gas fireplace - the perfect final touch for the focal point.
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This one turned out great - did the mantel and diamond design/install, and topped it off with the custom dark crown in the coffered ceiling. The second and third pictures are what I left behind - the first picture is how it looked after the tilers and painters came through.
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#lawrencefinishing #fireplacefeature #crownmoulding #crownmolding #fireplaceinspo #mountedtv #interiordesign #yxelocal #yxebuilder #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #fireplacefeaturewall #featurewall #geometricfeature #wainscoting #cofferedceiling

@jeremy_selkirk

Some wainscoting progress made in a Greenbryre home I'm working on. Those stairway angle cuts are something else 📐

#lawrencefinishing #wainscoting #fireplacedesign #fireplacefeature #interiordesign #wainscotting #stairwell #customfinish #yxe #yxehomes #livingyxe #finishing #finishingcarpentry #fireplaceinspo

It's been a while... been doing a lot of commercial and standard jobs that aren't very post-worthy. Thank goodness for @hometown.homes who takes incredible shots of the final projects... here is a finished mud room locker I built.

The homeowners had a vision in mind - I suggested the second row of hooks for easy access for the smaller kiddos (boy, does having your own kids give you insight into things you never thought about before) and they went with it; it turned out fantastic.

The fancy photo credits go to @hometown.homes , the obvious sawdust-phone-covered progress pictures are my own humble contribution.

#lawrencefinishing #mudroom #mudroomlocker #mudroomstorage #mudroominspo #storagecubby #mudroombench #mudroomdesign

Starting to feel like an old pro with these geometric inspired accent walls. Loved Hometown Home's idea of having me put one in a stairwell landing -- always found it an intimidating spot to add decor or pictures; having an accent wall is a perfect alternative.

Picture by @hometown.homes
#lawrencefinishing #accentwall #stairwelldesign #stairwell #chevronwall #featurewall #stairwelldecor

It has been quite a year... A big thank you for your support in 2021.

I am not a large company — we started out in Saskatoon cold turkey after moving from BC in 2012, where I had been building houses in a family company, and wanted to focus on finishing. My wife does the business/bookkeeping side to keep us running, and I get to work with you guys to make your visions come to life. (And our daughter does the QA with surprise drop-in inspections … she’s tough).

So from us to you, have a great Christmas & New Year, and thank you for supporting our business and family.

#lawrencefinishing #thankful #yxebusiness #yxelocal

Yet another great shot from @hometown.homes, showing off the finished walk-through pantry and sliding door I installed. I've always been a fan of walk-through pantries and love it when builders add this feature to homes -- less distance to walk with those grocery-loaded arms (more than one trip is for the weak) and just unload as-you-go.

Thank you to @hometown.homes for the picture, and the welcome break in tedious doors n' trim.
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#lawrencefinishing #hometownhomes #walkthroughpantry #kitchendesign #pantrydesign #pantryinspo #storagesolutions #pantrygoals #yxedesign #barndoor #slidingdoor #custombuilt #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxeliving

Here is a great shot with the master bedroom feature wall I did for Hometown Homes . I am always glad when builders share pictures after the painters go through, and everything is staged... beats my crooked dust-covered iPhone shots.

Reshared from the talented @hometown.homes .
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#lawrencefinishing #accentwall #masterbedroom #masterbedroominspo #graywall #featurewall #yxeliving #homedesign #carpentry #interiordesign #finishingcarpentry #yxe #yxehomes #custombuilt #greywall

A custom walk-in closet I built out of MDF -- always looks better when the staging wizards at @hometown.homes have gone through after painting and worked their magic.

(Picture by @hometown.homes)
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#lawrencefinishing #walkincloset #walkinclosetdesign #yxeliving #customshelving #customcloset #mastercloset #storagesolution #finishingarpentry #yxehomes #yxebuilders #yxe

A picture of the corner shelving that I wrapped in MDF for Hometown Homes - such a great use of space that doubles as a fantastic feature. The two tone paint and custom lighting change it from being "oh nice" to '"oh WOW."

Picture reshared from the talented @hometown.homes .

#lawrencefinishing #finishingcarpentry #yxehomes #yxedesign #shelfdecor #cornershelving #openshelves #yxelifestyle #entrancedesign #custombuilt

Here's another shot of a feature I did for Selkirk @jeremy_selkirk, after the painters went through -- and some extra pics of the black crown moulding I put up in the ceiling I posted a while back, love the addition of depth it brings.

#lawrencefinishing #fireplace #fireplacefeature #blackwall #livingroominspo #fireplacedesign

A lot of the time, I never get to see how the features I build turn out after the painters go through... how about this for a final product?

Love doing these features for Selkirk Developments @jeremy_selkirk -- gets my head out of routine work.

#lawrencefinishing #featurefireplace #featurewall #blackwall #livingroominspo #fireplace

A challenge to individuals and local companies out there —an amazing cause to support. WeldCor Supplies Canada is doing their Christmas fundraiser for Make-A-Wish… ANYONE can donate, business or individual — if you donate as a business, you are in the running to win one of 3 employee appreciation vacation prize packages. Big fan of how they are rewarding the working class, the backbone of our economy.

... not a lot of employee competition within Lawrence Finishing however. This could get awkward.

Check out their bio to donate - @weldcorsupplies

#supportlocal #yxe #yxelocal #makeawish

Remembrance Day
A sobering day every year that reminds us not to be entitled… not many people today would give their life to die alone in the trenches. A day that serves as a reminder to be grateful and humbled at their sacrifice.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

#remembranceday #lestweforget

I am not on the ball for stuff like this so I’m glad @alairsaskatoon is…
it’s construction appreciation week, and I wouldn’t be able to get through these crazy times without the talent of these two guys helping fill out my roster. Construction is a difficult and honestly cutthroat business to be in; constantly having to prove that you’re not the stereotype and worth your quote — I’m glad to have them in my corner.
#lawrencefinishing #constructionappreciationweek #saskatoonconstruction

Got a big chunk done today — added black painted crown moulding into this coffered ceiling, gives depth and definition and really impressed with how it’s turning out. My fireplace diamond feature is also peeking through the plastic, this room is going to look incredible when it’s finished.
#lawrencefinishing #cofferedceiling #crownmolding #fireplacedesign

Friday feels… getting these features all finished up for the painters to come through and work their magic.
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It has been absolutely crazy lately with jobs and deadlines. Here are some progress shots of a commercial job: shiplap wrapped counter — framed, treated with a grey washed stain/sealed, and installed. As well as a picture custom swing door I built — this is only a small taste; things are pulling together and @pitchforkmarketandkitchen is going to be a really cool place to visit at it’s grand opening tomorrow! Local food vendors stocking its market and being used in the kitchen, awesome place to have in Saskatoon.
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#lawrencefinishing #localeats #restaurantconstruction #shiplap

Love being asked to do new ideas for feature walls — designed and installed this for an upcoming @hometown.homes house, one wall in the stairwell and another in the master bedroom. Looking forward to seeing it all painted up!
#lawrencefinishing #featurewall

You know things are crazy when your friendly neighborhood finishing carpenter is firing up some JB Weld to get the job done ... because #whynot

Resisted the urge to use it on wood because I am a professional.
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#lawrencefinishing #giterdone #carpenterwelding

Leave no space unused... built and installed this corner storage unit, and walk in closet (video at end) — adding the thick edges to beef it up makes a huge difference. Happy Friday!

@hometown.homes
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I finished up a couple more of the herringbone/chevron style of feature wall in a @hometown.homes house - one in a bedroom, and one in a stairwell landing. It makes an impact without dominating the space... these are the fun details to do in my job, I love it when I get asked to do them.
#lawrencefinishing #featurewall

When getting home “early” means in time for supper and even a little driveway doodling before walking in the door! #lawrencefinishing

Working weekends are made a little better when guys like Gary at Windsor Plywood personally deliver your material — along with a milkshake and bagel. They’re facing delays and stress themselves and yet still go above and beyond to take care of their customers and treat them like humans. Setting the bar high... somehow I doubt I could convince Home Depot to bring me breakfast. #lawrencefinishing #supportlocal #rak

This is common knowledge within the industry, but not necessarily those outside of it — I have heard a lot of shock and unfair accusations directed at trades that we are “gouging” and “taking advantage” with current high quotes.

The reality is that our material costs have more than doubled — that $5k deck material may now be over $10k and new home builds can have $30k+ added on in lumber cost increases alone, not counting other material increases... and we still need to add in labour too.

It puts us in a hard spot because we recognize the huge cost jump and the problem of affordability, and yet the margins on labour are narrow as it is because of the huge amount of competition out there — and those of us running a legit full scale business have a lot of overhead costs with being properly insured (WCB, liability, tools, vehicle), continuing education and upgrades, association memberships, tool and vehicle maintenance, corporate taxes, and a whole boatload of other sundries that aren’t shown in your quote but built into the labour cost.

It’s especially hard when other DIY-ers with some basic knowledge and none of these costs then undercut you — which labels you as the unfair and greedy business. I have been extremely fortunate so far, but thought I’d give a reminder/heads up to combat the growing negative outlook to trades. There are always some bad apples in every industry, but don’t paint us all with the same brush — most of us are just trying to survive and struggling with increasing costs, just like you.

Picture is comparing the cost of a 1x6x8 I bought last August, and the same if I were to buy today... notice the cost jump of 2.6x 😳

Link for CBC article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lumber-prices-covid-19-cost-of-housing-1.5973416

#themoreyouknow #lawrencefinishing

Days like today make me pretty glad I work indoors, not outdoors like the framing crew who had to pack it in after a couple hours today. Wind outside is howling with snow, but getting some progress done on this great wainscoting feature and built in shelves in a Selkirk home. Looking forward to seeing it all painted and stained up!

@jeremy_selkirk

#lawrencefinishing #wainscoting #builtinshelves

This is an interesting feature I was asked to do on the ceiling — trim pieces installed on the ceiling around the perimeter complementing the crown moulding. Love the depth it adds, almost like ceiling wainscoting and it gives a great visual effect. It was definitely challenging to put up as they were long lengths I couldn’t just hold up and nail — had to figure out and rig up a suspension system to glue and hold while placing, and finally nail in when everything was perfect. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out when everything is finished off! #lawrencefinishing #ceilingdesign #crownmoulding
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It’s a happy Friday for sure — sunshine and making good progress on the crown moulding in this Campbell Home. The house has some really cool details (stay tuned) and is designed by Atmosphere Interior Design. #lawrencefinishing #crownmoulding #happyfriday
@jason__campbell
@jcampbellcustomhomes
@atmosphereidsaskatoon

Feature wall Friday! Herringbone and shiplap walls — got these guys done this week, I’ve been waiting for a homeowner to ask for a patterned feature wall and boy was it satisfying to put up. Now it’s time for the painters @nexusinteriors_yxe to do their magic, looking forward to seeing how it turns out. #lawrencefinishing #featurewall

A surprise inspection by the toughest critic I’ve met yet — but yet I’m glad to see her every time. #lawrencefinishing #familytimeconstructionedition

Took Sunday off, but back at it today working on this master closet! There are 25 drawers to build and install, then face — definitely seeing shelving and drawers in my sleep. #lawrencefinishing #drawersfordays #takingcareofbusiness

Shelving, shelving, and more shelving ... this mud room had some modifications from the original drawings, but it’s going to look amazing when it’s done. #lawrencefinishing #happyfriday (last shot is a video)

The website has been updated to show off the certifications and memberships Lawrence Finishing holds - you know, to show I’m not just another pretty face 😆 #lawrencefinishing

#themoreyouknow In case you haven’t heard – the Government of Saskatchewan has a tax credit for renovation expenses that occurred/are occurring between October 2020 until December 2021.

These days every little bit helps - you can read more here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/taxes-and-investments/tax-credits/home-renovation-tax-credit

So this is belated — I took some time off over Christmas to just focus on my family. I hope everyone had a great holiday and Christmas season! I am grateful for those who support small contractors like me, I am not a faceless corporation but a husband and father supporting his family, quotes and invoices are done on the weekends or early morning hours before work — or after my baby girl goes to bed when all we’d rather do is just unwind with Netflix 😂 thank you for supporting people like me! #lawrencefinishing #grateful

An update on the wine rack I built and installed .... this is the best and most satisfying wine collection storage Ive seen yet 👌🏼 and some simple customized shelving, drawers and countertops in the laundry room turned out great. #lawrencefinishing

Delays snowball into more delays... when you’re one of the last trades scheduled the pressure is on to make up lost time — worked through the weekend but got this great wine rack built and finished, ready to be painted 👌🏼#lawrencefinishing #caniuseitnow

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ABOUT Lawrence FInishing

Lawrence Finishing Inc. is a local business to Saskatoon and area established by Brett Lawrence in 2012. His construction career originated in 2005 from the West Coast and Interior of B.C., where he was able to gain the invaluable knowledge of building from foundation to finish -- providing an overall perspective unique to finishing carpentry.

During his time in B.C., he was exposed to many different building and finishing styles: the British Properties in North Vancouver, Michael Buble's Vancouver home, large-scale condo projects -- all the way to working in the log home industry... {ct'd}

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