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Discover the laid back West Coast style of living with this meticulously designed upscale rancher by Brando Construction, located in the sought-after community of The Ridge in Courtenay, BC. Offering 2,774 sq/ft of living space, this home welcomes you with a spacious layout that blends comfort and style from the moment you enter through the foyer.

The heart of the home is the great room, featuring 11-foot ceilings, custom built-ins, and a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing. The contemporary kitchen is a chef’s dream, equipped with stainless steel appliances, a large island with an eating bar, an oversized walk-in butler’s pantry with built-in shelving and cupboards, quartz countertops, custom shaker cabinetry, a custom-tiled backsplash, and hardwood floors. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining area provides ample space for family gatherings and entertaining guests.

The primary bedroom is a serene retreat with a large walk-through closet and a spa-like 5-piece ensuite that includes double sinks, a custom tile shower, and a soaker tub. Sliding doors lead to a private covered patio, with provisions for a hot tub, offering a tranquil outdoor sanctuary.

The floor plan also includes two additional bedrooms, each with access to the main bath, providing comfort and privacy for family members or guests. Solid French doors open to a versatile living space, ideal for a media room or home office. Thoughtfully designed window coverings enhance both functionality and style in every room.

The fenced rear yard is perfect for outdoor relaxation, featuring a plumbed gas fire pit for quiet retreats or social gatherings. Professional landscaping, an underground sprinkler system, and a garage wired for an EV hookup complete this exceptional home. Scheduled for occupancy by the end of July, this home embraces the Vancouver Island lifestyle for the entire family.

Address: 3997 Buckstone Road Courtenay, BC
Price: $1,187,000
Listed by Courtney & Anglin 
Email: info@courtneyanglin.com
Bill Anglin: 250-703-6119

This time of year, as the sun peaks up so early, you may be considering blackout blinds or curtains for your bedroom. When decideing on window coverings for your home, start with the question “Do you want any light in your room?” If you want the light, but need the glare and harmful UV rays filtered out, and a little privacy, Budget Blinds can offer options that may be more suitable than a blackout shade. 

On the other hand, if you need to sleep during the day or have a toddler that needs to take a daily nap, then a blackout shade or blackout curtain would likely be your best choice.

Options That Filter Light and Provide Privacy

If you like light but need privacy consider translucent roller shade fabrics that let a glow of light in but provide a level of privacy. Or woven shades with a light weight liner that allow light to filter through, but no one to see in your windows. This option also allows for the wonderful texture of the woven shade to be enhanced and not completely washed out by the harsh sunlight streaming through an unlined shade. Or consider the ever-versatile cellular shade with a range of fabric opacities and options like top-down/bottom up.

This is another reason to call your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island design consultant who will bring the samples to your home and show you how each fabric works with the light coming through your windows.

Do Blackout Shades Have to Be a Dark Colour?

Your blackout shades do not have to be black! In fact, they do not even have to be a dark colour. The “blackout” effect of the shade is not determined by the colour of the shade but the backing layer in the material.

You can have a light-coloured woven shade, or fabric Roman Shade, lined with a blackout liner. The blackout liners come in shades of white, beige and greys, great for condos. You can also choose a lighter colour for a roller shade - as long as it has the blackout backing, it will do the job of darkening your room. 

What about Blackout Curtains?

Like shades, custom blackout curtains are offer light blocking thanks to the lining and not the face fabric. So you can use a lighter weight fabric combined with a blackout lining to get all the light control and privacy you need.

As you can see there are a lot of things to consider when selecting the right window treatments! Budget Blinds is here to help. Your locally-owned stores bring years of experience, and a variety of samples directly to you. Budget Blinds will assist you in finding the right product that fits your style, your needs, and your budget. 

To get started contact your local store and schedule your complimentary in-home consultation today:

Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249

Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564

North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564