Dapper Built

Dean moved to Calgary in 2006, and I followed in 2013 after we met, (or re-met... that’s a story for another time!). A big part of why we love what we do is the community and opportunity for meaningful connections.

We love a good “paths crossing” story and this project is a great one... it turns out that our client’s niece was our youngest daughter’s preschool bestie. How sweet is that!?

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Our clients wholeheartedly put their trust in both Dapper and the ridiculously talented design team .house.design + ... and the results speak for themselves.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photography:

These clients knew exactly what they wanted and needed out of their main floor renovation. With one being a local Calgary chef, the kitchen was a top priority.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Ease of movement and entertaining was at the forefront of the design and floor plan, while the kitchen was designed around specific chef selected appliances.

Some of the beautiful kitchen features include leathered granite, maple butcher block countertops, and a stainless steel backsplash.

Another favourite project in this home, is the custom quartz and walnut dinning table that Dean designed and built from an inspiration photo from our clients. It seats up to ten guests and we can only imagine the kind of food, conversation, and dinner parties that happen here.

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With busy careers and three young boys, these clients wanted a designated home gym space but with the ability to engage with and keep an eye on their boys while working out. We designed the space with floor to ceiling glass walls so mom and dad can squeeze in a work out while the kids play floor hockey or watch a movie in the rest of the space. A perfect family balance. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Styling:
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This primary bedroom design is proof you can still achieve that light and airy feeling in a room while adding pops of colour. Especially when you have such great natural light and views. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This feature wall was a bold choice but it works when perfectly paired with neutral and natural textures throughout the room. Who wouldn't want to wake up to those city views?

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In 2015 when we did a condo refresh for a young couple, which led to working on additional family members’ homes over the years. We were lucky enough to work together on everything from ensuites and kitchen renovations, to their home in California. Through one of these renos, we met the neighbour and owner of this home.

Throughout our work next door, he was able to visit, meet our trades, get a sense of the process, and see how involved our family is during a project. When it came time for him to renovate his home, he reached out and the rest is history!

Swipe to see before, during, and afters of the amazing transformation of this 1930s home in Mount Royal.

Happy New Year ✨

Meet our in-house Dapper Built team. Hi! We're the Kusick family- Dean, Lauren, Loula, and Effie. ​​​​​​​​
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When we started Dapper Built eight years ago, our oldest daughter was only four months old. A little while later, our second daughter was born and I (Lauren) left teaching to be at home with our girls, as well as work alongside Dean. ​​​​​​​​
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Dean is a cabinet maker by trade with over 20 years of experience in the home building and renovation industry. His early work with larger home builders allowed him to work every position on a job site, hone his skills and discover his passion for full home construction. Dapper Built was born from a love of the complexity and detail home building requires, and a desire for excellent client experience. ​​​​​​​​
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Over the years, our family and our business have in a way, become one. Scheduling, construction processes, and project progress are common dinner time conversations. Coffee dates while we head to meet clients, little visitors at job sites; we are proud to say this is a family affair. ​​​​​​​​
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Our passion is old homes. We love the stories that live in those walls and the opportunity to collaborate with our clients and trades to create spaces that maintain character and meet family needs. Whether it's adding square footage or reconfiguring a full layout, we are always hands-on in each project. ​​​​​​​​
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Thank you for following our journey! ​​​​​​​​
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