Meraki Shane Drafting + Design

Name: Meraki Shane Drafting + Design
Address: Vernon, BC, CA
Telephone: +12505507448

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05/14/2026

Every project begins as an idea — a conversation, a sketch, a feeling about how a home should live within its surroundings.

This lakeside retreat was designed around natural light, expansive views, layered outdoor living, and a restrained material palette to create a home that feels both elevated and grounded at the same time.

One of my favourite parts of the process is seeing how thoughtful design decisions made early on shape the entire experience of the home.

05/11/2026

I don’t think people are really searching for bigger homes — I think they’re searching for a feeling.

The spaces we spend our lives in quietly shape our routines, our relationships, and our sense of calm. That belief is at the center of every project I take on — creating homes that feel grounded, intentional, and deeply connected to the people who live within them.

Over the last year, I’ve been refining not only the work itself, but the vision behind Meraki Shane Design Studio. Moving toward a slower, more thoughtful approach to design rooted in atmosphere, restraint, and connection to place.

I’m excited to share more of that direction here.

05/08/2026

The view was never the starting point - The land was.

This home was heavily inspired by the design language of Ponderosa — clean rooflines, restrained materials, and a calm, grounded palette — but the approach here was entirely shaped by the hillside. Rather than fighting the steep terrain, the home was carefully designed into the mountain to feel anchored to the rock and forest around it.

Framed views, elevated overhangs, dark natural materials, and warm interior light were all intentionally used to create contrast against the rugged alpine setting — capturing that quiet balance between shelter, simplicity, and the raw beauty of the site.

This is the kind of project we love most at Meraki Shane — architecture that responds to the land, not just the floor plan.

04/24/2026

Some projects come together effortlessly… this wasn’t one of them.

This home represents one of the most complex and restrictive design programs I’ve taken on. Between riparian setbacks, preserving 200-year-old trees, unconventional zoning, and an incredibly detailed client program, every inch of this design had to be fought for.

We were the second designer to take on the project—and this is our second attempt at solving it.

But after countless iterations, long days, and a lot of problem-solving, we landed exactly where we needed to. A design that feels effortless, but is anything but.

This is the part of design that doesn’t always get seen—the persistence behind the outcome.

04/22/2026

Lately we’re having a lot more conversations around cost — and how to design responsibly within it.

The reality is, complexity in form often comes with a premium.
But simplicity, when approached thoughtfully, can be incredibly powerful.

By focusing on proportion, restraint, and materiality, we’re able to create homes that feel elevated and architectural — while remaining efficient to build.

This project reflects that approach:
A refined, minimalist form designed to maximize impact without unnecessary complication.

03/24/2026

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet lately — 2026 has been full steam ahead over here.

We wanted to take a quick moment to say thank you to all of the amazing clients who continue to trust us with their homes. It is never lost on us that these projects are very personal, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of the process.

We thought we would share a few of the projects we’ve been working on lately. Every project is different, but they all have one thing in common — thoughtful design, collaboration, and clients who care deeply about creating something special.

More to come soon.

09/30/2025

✨ Don’t just take our word for it… ✨
Our clients say it best! Hearing their experiences is the most rewarding part of what we do.

📖 Swipe to read their words and see what it’s like to design with us.

09/09/2025

We’re so excited to see construction on the Knol Haus Project getting underway soon! 🖤✨

This home celebrates simplicity through clean lines and natural materials. The clients came to us with a vision of creating a guest house tucked into their incredible forested property on the Spallumcheen hillside.

They envisioned something with clean lines, a darker, moodier feel — yet still warm, cozy, and retreat-like, a true escape from the busyness of everyday family life. We are so pleased with how the design turned out and can’t wait to see this build come to life.

09/04/2025

✨ Concept sneak peek ✨
We’re excited to share the entryway design for a new project we’re working on right here in Vernon!

Intentionally unassuming, the approach is designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration on this incredible lakefront property. The entry is tucked into a small courtyard that provides secondary stair access to the outdoor entertaining area in the back. The glazed front door and bridge corridor offer just a glimpse of the lake beyond!

Baffles, mixed materials, and layered textures break up the massing — creating depth, shadow, and visual interest that shift throughout the day. A quiet welcome that invites you deeper into the home. 🌿

08/25/2025

The magic is always in the details. ✨

At the Redwood Project, we spent time early in the design process carefully considering layout, storage, and millwork. These choices are never an afterthought — they’re part of the initial vision. It’s this level of planning that makes a home feel cohesive, intentional, and lived-in from the very start, rather than pieced together along the way.

When every drawer, niche, and built-in has a purpose, the space not only functions better, it feels better. Thoughtful design creates harmony. 🌿

Drafting & Interior Design: Meraki Shane Drafting + Design
Millwork Supplied by: Ceanesse Kitchens Ltd
Builder: J.McKendry Developments
Photos: Besea Photolab

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Vernon, BC

Telephone

+12505507448

Website

http://www.merakishane.com/

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