Collingwood

The owners of this 910 sqft. condo had just sold their 1,600 sqft house. Materials from their home country - the Philippines - were used, such as water hyacinth for the new couch, abaca for the pillows, rice paper for the chandelier and bamboo for some decorative pieces. The idea of picnic-style dining, which is still prevalent in some homes in their native country, was incorporated using long benches - instead of chairs - for the dining table. The TV was mounted opposite the kitchen to enable the couple to watch their favorite shows while cooking.

 

Shaugnessy

This condo belongs to a young couple who wanted a space that was low maintenance and unfussy. The original carpets were replaced with laminate and white walls that got dirty easily were painted over with a warm beige color. To showcase their Western outlook and Asian heritage, contemporary European furniture were selected, together with a few oriental accent pieces. Since the couple entertained a lot, the dining room was equipped with an expandable table and comfortable leather dining chairs to make for easy and relaxed meals.

 

Strathcona

Using the client's Noguchi coffee table as a starting point, sixties inspired sofas and a Flokati rug were brought in to complement this mid-century classic. A neutral color scheme was used with blue accent walls. An octagonal mirror over a Chinese altar table was incorporated to add some oriental flavor. A pastoral oil painting and watercolors of Venice were hung to add some quiet to the space. The effect is a beautifully understated and reflective space that serves as a counterpoint to the owners' normally busy lives.

 

Coal Harbour

This townhouse owned by a couple and their young daughter served as their home in the city during the week, as they retreated to a cottage that they owned by the water during weekends. The husband wanted something relaxed and informal while the wife was inclined towards something more elegant and tasteful. To satisfy them both, as well as appeal to their guests, an eclectic collection of classic, Asian and contemporary pieces were selected. To polish it off, a neutral off-white-and-black color scheme accented with dark brown and chrome finishes was used.

 

Shaugnessy

The family in this space wanted something classical to complement the formal character of their home, but not stuffy. They agreed to replace their green walls with a more complementary beige color to match the dark brown stain for all the wood accents on their new furniture. And to increase the wow factor, new baseboards, curtains, mirrors and a dramatic wrought iron chandelier were installed. The end result is a home that is both contemporary yet elegant at the same time. An added bonus for the client was that the project came under budget.

North Vancouver

The owner of this single-detached home wanted a casual and relaxed space for himself and his two teenage kids, who often invited their friends over. The living room had a generous 18-foot ceiling which made up in airiness what it lacked in natural light. Masculinity and simplicity became the dominant themes, so simple geometric furniture pieces that were also comfortable, and a fairly subdued color scheme, were chosen. A complementary shade of tan was applied throughout the entire space to match the floors and kitchen cabinets to tie the spaces together.