Situated on a challenging sloped lot, an elegant and modern home was achieved with a focus on warm walnut, stainless steel, glass and concrete. Each floor, named Sand, Sea, Surf and Sky, is connected by a floating walnut staircase and an elevator concealed by walnut paneling in the entrance.
The home captures the expansive and serene views of the ocean, with spaces outdoors that incorporate water and fire elements. Ease of maintenance and efficiency was paramount in finishes and systems within the home. Accents of Swarovski crystals illuminate the corridor leading to the master suite and add sparkle to the lighting throughout.
A sleek and functional kitchen was achieved featuring black walnut and charcoal gloss millwork, also incorporating a concealed pantry and quartz surfaces. An impressive wine cooler displays bottles horizontally over steel and walnut, spanning from floor to ceiling.
Features were integrated that capture the fluid motion of a wave and can be seen in the flexible slate on the contoured fireplace, Modular Arts wall panels, and stainless steel accents. The foyer and outer decks also display this sense of movement.
At only 22 feet in width, and 4300 square feet of dramatic finishes, a four car garage that includes additional space for the client's motorcycle, the Wave House was a productive and rewarding collaboration between the client and KBC Developments.
Featured in Homes & Living Vancouver magazine July 2012!
photos by Rob Campbell - www.robcampbellphotography photos by Tony Puezer - www.brightideaphotography.com
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elee325 wrote:
Can you please give me info on the barstools? Thanks! »
kbcdevelopments The floor is concrete with a decorative cement based coating called
ARDEX SD-M.
It can be customized to achieve the look you are trying to achieve, whether in a residential or commercial space.
This floor has a specific shade made up for the client, which allows them to specify if they want it lighter or darker, more blue or more gray, and so on.
Samples are specifically developed for approval on each project, allowing it to be suited to the design, aesthetic and environment of the home.
System One Floors helped us on this project.
Contact Kevin at www.systemonefloor.ca
for more details.
kbcdevelopments What you see is concrete with a decorative cement based coating called ARDEX SD-M.
It can be customized to achieve the look you are trying to achieve, whether in a residential or commercial space.
This floor has a specific shade made up for the client, which allows them to specify if they want it lighter or darker, more blue or more gray, and so on.
Samples are specifically developed for approval on each project, allowing it to be suited to the design, aesthetic and environment of the home.
System One Floors helped us on this project.
Contact Kevin at www.systemonefloor.ca
for more details.
kbcdevelopments Yes, the wine cooler has mohair weatherstripping to contain the cool air.
It is an impressive installation suited well for entertaining!
Horizon Glass is Langley, BC did our glass work on this wine cellar.
See www.vindegarde.ca for more information on the wine cellar.
kbcdevelopments The counters placed in this home are quartz, specifically Silestone in Polar Cap, which has a touch of sparkle added in. Beautiful finish and very easy to care for.
The backsplash is Cambria Minera 5360, also a quartz but different manufacturer.
kbcdevelopments The wine cooler features a modern modular wine storage called the Nek-Rite series, and is cooled using the Cellar Pro 1800xts Chiller.
I am not a wine storage expert, but one would venture to guess this cooler is more for your rotating inventory, and meant for ease of access while entertaining. UV light may be an issue for valuable inventories that are wanting to be stored for long periods. In cases like that, we recommend a cellar usually located on a lower level (ground) where climate and UV light can be carefully monitored.
Our client wanted something impressive!
Billy Carpenter at Vin de Garde Modern Wine Cellars supplied the components used in this installation, and would be able to give you more specific wine storage advice.
"Food, like the people who eat it, can be stimulated by wine or spirits. And, as with people, it can also be spoiled."Whether you're someone who sticks your whole snout in the wineglass, swirls, sniffs and spits, or someone who just likes a glass of "Two Buck Chuck" after work, the kitchen is a great spot for storing and displaying wine. Clearly, the wine storage here is an extreme example, but small wine refrigerators are quickly becoming a staple appliance in kitchen design these days.
Their consultant will be able to answer the question about the barstools - I believe they were purchased there.
See below for her contact information:
Yuna Park
Interior Design Consultant BA, DID
INspiration Furniture
604.830.6041
yuna@inspirationfurniture.ca
www.inspirationfurniture.ca