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We had a wonderful time with a fantastic view here in room #1. Everything was perfect; the nice hospitality, the delicious homemade...
- Anja & Michael
"A very pleasant stay for our 25th anniversary! Good food, lovely room & excellant service! Thanks so much."     
- Brad & Donna
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. You have a very clean, modern, comfortable suite. The breakfasts were delicious. The view from...
- Steve and Paula
It was super cool here! Me, my mom, and my exchange sister all loved the beds and of course the room! Kayaking the first day was...
- Tia, Maria and Sandra
A beautiful example of the gift of creation and all the nature around. Enjoyed my stay but missed the sun! 
- Martha
We loved staying at your home so much. Hatley Castle & Gardens were beautiful! We had a blast using the canoe and paddleboat....
- Tim, Yvette, and Ethan
Thank you for a wonderful stay. You have a stunning place and we had a fantastic time. Thank you for your hospitality.
- Meghan & Dylan
Beautiful place, great views, hospitable, nice accommodations. I appreciate the kitchen, fireplace and loft. 
- Linda
Wonderful B&B. Delicious breakfast. Lovely aura and surrounding.
- Jodie & Sherri
The open air market on Salt Spring Island was a unique and fun experience. The arts and crafts stores in Ganges were a delight to...
- Mark and Ammanda

Victoria Bed and Breakfast West Coast Kitchen by Hike Preuss

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West coast modern kitchen at Victoria bed and breakfast

In 2006 we completed extensive renovations by adding a complete new 2nd story. This allowed the house to finally become purpose-built for use as our home and as a fully private guest suite Bed and Breakfast. We were fortunate then to meet Richard Hinchcliffe designer and chief contractor. Someone who could build what they designed. He took our stick-man concept and crafted a master-piece. Richard also brought with him master-builder John.

The last outstanding piece to complete this rebuild was designing and building a kitchen in harmony with the rest of the renovations.

Well we had good luck again when our dear friend and cabinet maker Hike Preuss (250) 881-4780) became available to take another stick-man drawing and turn that in to an original modern west-coast kitchen.

Hike had built the kitchenettes for the B&B rooms in 2006. We continue to receive compliments about Hike's workmanship from our guests. We specified the "must haves" and "don'ts" then allowed Hike artistic freedom. Below is the result April 2011. Hike, you are amazing!

kitchen island and Viking Professional series gas range

The appliances are all Viking Professional Series | Range | Range Hood | Refrigerator | Dishwasher |  The Viking Professional series is available in many choices of colours. The custom pallette on their web site allows you to skin the appliance to better visualize the appliance in that colour. Orange was tempting :-)  It's not a simple order to get just right. With a non-refundable 50% depsosit for an order that takes 3 to 5 months to special order, you want to be sure you get it correct the first time. We wish to give a special thank you to Ryan Crollard (1-800-488-4426) at Dewaard and Bode for all his professional help with this special order.

Wine Rack built in to kitchen island Victoria

Hike had told us he was going to make a surprise signature panel. The Kingfisher are local to the lagoon here and we have used him as our logo on our Hummer and Zodiac. Now he is in our kitchen. The real one perches daily on the posts on our dock.

Hike's idea to use the red base board - colour-matched perfectly no less - to tie it all together. We love it. Ashley wished for a wine rack and there it is.

Kingfisher motif and stained glass arched doors

The stained glass doors were custom made about 2000. They lead to the adjoining breakfast dinning room.

The Ames Natura Series tiles were purchased from Pacific Flooring. Their installer Matt is a perfectionist. Quality job Matt!

kitchen pantry, stove and Viking Professional Refrigerator

The pantry beautifully ties in the refrigerator with a compliment of large beautiful pieces of natural maple. A few pictures in the right column show the interior detail of the pantry hardware and the space that it affords.

Frankie Apron kitchen sink porcelain

The drawers and cupbboards are all soft close. The natural maple was Ashley's idea. Hike spent weeks tracking it down. The rounded shelf perfectly transitioned to the existing window with neither compromising the view nor the flow of the space. This too was all Hike. His design and craftsmanship are spot on.

The kashmir white granite counter-tops and backsplash were measured, cut and installed without a flaw by Adam of Tyndal Distributors The diswasher does not show as availalble from the Viking web site. We thought we would have to settle for stainless when Ryan somehow got us a red one ordered.

apron sink kitchen in Victoria bed and breakfast

The large porcelain apron sink by Franke has no divider and is a delight to use. Large pots and pans are easy to clean. The Grohe faucets are slick and smooth operating.

kitchen island with Frankie prep sink and custom granite counter top

The Franke prep sink came complete with built in cutting board and several bowls fiitted to the upper portion of the sink. The rinse bowl is really useful.

Our friend Tiffany contributed her idea of the curved indentation where the island widens at the kidney-shaped seating area. The reach to the sink was immediately more comfortable. Standing at the prep sink feels natural as the curves embrace you.  This kitchen island has already become a socializing center-piece in this already inviting kitchen.