Lake Country Renovations
Lake Country is four communities wrapped around three lakes, and its homes are just as varied. Oak & Ivory designs and builds renovations from Winfield to Oyama with one designer-builder team, takes care of your District of Lake Country permits, and stands behind the finished work with a 1-year warranty.
15+ Years
Experience
IDC
Certified Designer
GCL
General Contractor Licensed
1-Year
Warranty
A Design-Build Team for Lake Country's Lakeside, Orchard and Subdivision Homes
Lake Country brings together Winfield, Oyama, Okanagan Centre and Carr's Landing, and each has its own character. Winfield holds the town centre and most of the family subdivisions. Oyama sits on the narrow strip of land between Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake. Okanagan Centre and Carr's Landing follow the Okanagan Lake shore, with orchards and vineyards climbing the slopes behind them. Newer neighbourhoods such as The Lakes and Lakestone sit alongside houses that have looked over Wood Lake for decades.
That spread shapes the work. A lakeside lot often calls for a plan that opens the main floor toward the water while dealing with steep grades and walkout levels. A house in a newer subdivision may be solidly built but finished in builder-grade materials that no longer suit the family in it. An older acreage or orchard property can need updated systems, a bigger kitchen or another bedroom before anything cosmetic happens.
Danielle Ursulan approaches each project as a certified interior designer and a licensed general contractor at once. Drawings, finish selections and the build schedule come from one desk, so what you sign off on paper is what gets built in your Lake Country home.
District of Lake Country Permits, Development Permit Areas and the ALR
Lake Country is its own municipality, so building permits come from the District of Lake Country rather than the City of Kelowna. The District asks for a permit before work starts on additions, structural changes, interior and exterior alterations, and new or altered plumbing. Some lots sit inside a development permit area under the District's Official Community Plan, which can add a review before a building permit is issued. Farm properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve also carry provincial rules on residential use that can limit an addition or a second dwelling. We look up your property early, explain which approvals apply, and prepare the applications.
Where We Work in Lake Country
We take on renovations in all four Lake Country wards, Winfield, Oyama, Okanagan Centre and Carr's Landing, including Woodsdale, The Lakes and Lakestone. Lake Country lies between Kelowna and Vernon, a short drive from our Kelowna office on Mayfair Road. On the other side of the lake, see our West Kelowna renovations page; farther north, our Vernon renovations page covers Vernon and Coldstream. You can also read about our work as a general contractor in Kelowna, browse the gallery or meet Danielle.
What We Renovate in Lake Country
Kitchens, Bathrooms and Living Space
Most Lake Country projects begin with the kitchen or the bathrooms. Layout, cabinetry, lighting and finishes are planned together, then built under our own project management; our kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation pages go into each in more depth. We also finish basements, take on whole-home renovations and design additions, from a main-floor primary suite to extra bedrooms for a growing family.
Commercial Spaces, Interior Design and Colour
For Lake Country businesses we design and build offices, shops and hospitality spaces, with trades scheduled around your opening hours. Homeowners who want design help without construction can book interior design or colour consulting on its own, whether that means exterior colours that sit well against orchards and hillsides or a room plan before a move.
Why Lake Country Homeowners Work With Oak & Ivory
One Team From Drawings to Drywall
Because the same team designs and builds, there is no hand-off where details get lost. If a beam, a duct or a plumbing stack changes the plan once walls are open, the designer is already on site to adjust layout and finishes, instead of waiting for a separate firm to redraw.
Experience You Can Check
Oak & Ivory brings more than 15 years of experience and is a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA). Permit applications, inspections and project management are part of every job, not extras added later.
Our Lake Country Renovation Process
1. Site Visit
We come out to your home in Winfield, Oyama or along the lake, look at the structure and the outlook, and talk about how you want the space to work.
2. Concept and Finishes
You see the layout, materials and colour palette as drawings and samples while every decision is still cheap to change.
3. Clear Scope
We spell out exactly what is included, with transparent pricing for each choice, so you can tune the plan to your budget.
4. District Approvals
We check development permit areas and other rules for your lot, then submit building permit applications to the District of Lake Country.
5. Construction
Trades are booked in sequence and supervised on site, and one person keeps you posted on progress, decisions and budget.
6. Handover
We walk the finished work with you, close out anything left on the list, and the renovation carries our 1-year warranty.
A 1-Year Warranty, With Approvals Handled
1-Year Warranty
Your Lake Country renovation is covered by a 1-year warranty once it is complete. We go over what it includes during your consultation.
Permits and Inspections
From the first application to the final inspection with the District of Lake Country, we manage the paperwork and book inspectors at the right stage of the build.
Lakeside and Sloped Lots
Steep driveways, tight staging space and walkout foundations need planning. We arrange deliveries, access and protection of your yard before work begins.
Client Feedback
We absolutely loved working with Oak & Ivory building co, they paid attention to every detail and built our home with quality and care. We are so grateful we chose them to build our home
The Lardbourg's
If you are looking for a quality renovation and some good laughs along the way, these are your guys. The whole process was seamless and stress free, organized and well executed. I would refer these guys any day! Thank you Patrick and Danielle for taking the anxiety out of such a huge renovation
The McCormick's
Danielle and her team made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their team was professional, responsive, and detail-oriented from start to finish, and the results exceeded our expectations. We'd gladly recommend them to anyone looking for quality carpentry and reliable service.
Faith Collins
I used Danielle and her team for a recent renovation project on my kitchen and couldnt be happier with the results! It was a complete remodel and between the designing to installation, Danielle made sure everything was on budget and time.
Sandy Bengag
I highly recommend Oak & Ivory for your next project. Danielle transformed my place into a beautiful sanctuary. She showed integrity and trust throughout the project, and her designs are top tier. She’s also an experienced project manager with a great team behind her every step of the way.
Rhoda Calona
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lake Country Renovation Questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out directly, we're happy to help.
Which communities in Lake Country do you cover?
All of them. We renovate homes and businesses in Winfield, Oyama, Okanagan Centre and Carr's Landing, including neighbourhoods such as The Lakes, Lakestone and Woodsdale.
Do I need a District of Lake Country building permit for my renovation?
Often, yes. The District requires a permit for additions, structural work, interior and exterior alterations and plumbing changes, among other work, and some lots also sit in a development permit area. We confirm what your project needs and handle the applications.
Can you renovate a house on ALR or orchard land?
Yes. Renovating an existing house on Agricultural Land Reserve land is routine, but additions and second dwellings can be limited by provincial ALR rules as well as District bylaws. We check this before design starts so the plan is realistic.
Is a Lake Country renovation covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every Oak & Ivory renovation in Lake Country comes with a 1-year warranty, and we can explain it at your consultation.
Can you update a newer subdivision home in The Lakes or Lakestone?
Yes. Many newer Lake Country homes are well built but finished with basic materials. We redesign kitchens, bathrooms and main living areas, and finish basements, so the house reflects how you live now.
How do we get started on a Lake Country project?
Call (250) 469-4779 or book a free consultation. We will visit your home, talk through goals and a budget range, and outline the next steps.
Planning a Renovation in Lake Country?
Call (250) 469-4779 or book a free consultation and we will visit your home, look at what your lot and the District of Lake Country will require, and map out a design-build plan.
