Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips

All homes at Cadence at The Lakes come equipped with a mix of hardwood, carpet, ceramic tile, and laminate flooring. Here are some handy tips from our flooring partners at Dannburg Interiors on how to maintain your hardwood floors:

•  Do not use water or water based products to damp mop your floors - water and wood do not mix!
•  Do not use water and vinegar to clean your floors - this combination will damage your wood floor.
•  Never let a water spill dry on your hardwood floor.
•  Do not use household dust treatments of any kind.
•  Sweep or vacuum your floor regularly with a soft surface cloth or soft vacuum attachment.
•  Clean your floor with a lightly dampened cloth using a recommended hardwood cleaning product, following the manufacturer's directions.
•  Clean only when necessary and clean only the soiled areas.
•  Do not allow anyone to walk on your floor with high heeled shoes - this will cause very noticeable indentations throughout the area walked on.
•  Felt protector pads should be used under all furniture legs. These protector pads also need to be replaced regularly, so be sure to check those under frequently moved furniture every four to six months.
•  The use of walk off mats at entry/exit doors is recommended.

So in order to prolong the life of your flooring and ensure you get maximum enjoyment from the beauty of your hardwood, we suggest you keep these few simple strategies in mind while cleaning your home. And, as a courtesy to all of our new customers, Dannburg Interiors will be providing you with a starter kit which includes everything you need to keep your beautiful new hardwood floors at Cadence all clean and shiny!

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

Cadence Colour Schemes

When it comes to building a home and selecting the right colours for your new space, many people can become overwhelmed when faced with the wide range of styles and options available to them in today's marketplace. Other people can have a very distinct vision in their minds of what they want, but then get frustrated when the colour on the walls doesn't actually match the tiny little paint chip they got from the store. Well whether you fall into the former or the latter of these two categories, we here at Cadence at The Lakes have got you covered!

At Cadence, we have worked exclusively with interior designer Eileen Ritchie, of Eileen Ritchie Homes, to create three beautiful interior colour palettes and eight stunning exterior colour palettes for you to choose from. These specially created colour schemes were designed to complement the entire development, inside and out, and to help take the uncertainty out of planning your new home. All of our colour palettes are available for you to see at our showhome, but if you are unable to visit us just yet, here is a preview of what Eileen has put together for us.

Interior Colour Palettes

Interior Palette #1 - Vanilla


Interior Palette #2 - Toffee


Interior Palette #3 - Licorice


Exterior Colour Palettes

Exterior Palette #1 - Evening Blue


Exterior Palette #2 - Harris Cream


Exterior Palette #3 - Heathered Moss


Exterior Palette #4 - Mountain Sage


Exterior Palette #5 - Timber Bark


Exterior Palette #6 - Countrylane Red


Exterior Palette #7 - Monterey Taupe


Exterior Palette #8 - Navajo Beige


Please note that the colours will vary depending on your monitor settings and may appear different in person due to the lighting conditions in the photos. To see all of our beautiful colour palettes in their true form, come to our showhome for a visit any time; we are open daily from 12-4pm. Life’s good lived at your own rhythm!

Another Beautiful Interior by Eileen

Cadence at The Lakes is proud to invite you to visit our beautifully decorated second showhome. Our Fresco home is now thoughtfully furnished by Eileen Ritchie of Eileen Ritchie Homes. Come and see the endless possiblities that await you Cadence! Both of our showhomes are open for viewing daily from 12-4pm, or after hours by appointment. Alternatively, if you're looking for a move-in ready home, our Fresco is available for you! Please speak to our sales representatives for more information at 1.877.766.9077 or via email.

Cadence Interiors - New Gallery Images!

Pictures speak a thousand words, so if you haven't been able to visit our showhome yet, we have new gallery images to show you just how beautiful our 'Adagio' house plan truly is. Cadence at The Lakes recently partnered up with Shawn Talbot, of Shawn Talbot Photography, and his team to take new interior shots of our display home.

Shawn is a local Okanagan resident with an extensive background in film and photography. From commercial to personal, his work spans a wide range of subject matter and can capture any type of image you're looking for. With experience in both aerial and underwater photography, Shawn's talents have taken him around the world and landed him contracts with clients such as Campion Boats, Lake City Casinos, Valley First Credit Union, K West Homes, The Discovery Channel, and Warner Brothers Music, to name but a few. For more information on Shawn, or to view his amazing gallery of work, check out his new website @ www.shawntalbot.com

Cadence Interiors

The interiors at Cadence at The Lakes have been meticulously designed by Eileen Ritchie of Eileen Ritchie Homes. Eileen is an award winning local designer/decorator with several Tommie and Georgie awards under her belt and an extensive client list. With her talents and expertise, Eileen has created stylish interior design packages for all the houses at Cadence, complete with high-quality materials and eco-friendly appliances. Choose from three interior colour schemes: tranquil vanilla, elegant toffee and dramatic licorice. Admire the open space created by the 9’ ceilings. Warm your feet on the oversized heated ceramic tiles that come standard in each bathroom. Dine in your modern kitchen complete with Energy Star™ stainless steel appliances. Cadence interiors are a standard in luxury! For more information, please call 1.877.766.9077 or visit http://www.cadencekelowna.com/.