This is a lovely remodel for very lovely people! My clients bought this house knowing the kitchen and two bathrooms needed remodeled immediately and that is exactly what we did. The bathrooms were first and after an extended wait for cabinets, the kitchen is finally complete. The transformation is amazing! The kitchen cabinets were custom built by Quality Woods. We chose to do two-toned cabinets with dark, silver pearl granite countertops. New hardwood floors were added in the kitchen area to make one continuous space with the dining room. I see lots of family gatherings and baking with grandchildren happening in this kitchen! Photos by Son of Squatch Photography - S.C. Shank.

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This is a lovely remodel for very lovely people! My clients bought this house knowing the kitchen and two bathrooms needed remodeled immediately and that is exactly what we did. The bathrooms were first and after an extended wait for cabinets, the kitchen is finally complete. The transformation is amazing! The kitchen cabinets were custom built by Quality Woods. We chose to do two-toned cabinets with dark, silver pearl granite countertops. New hardwood floors were added in the kitchen area to make one continuous space with the dining room. I see lots of family gatherings and baking with grandchildren happening in this kitchen! Photos by Son of Squatch Photography - S.C. Shank.

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Our design focused primarily on a gray palate throughout the apartment, giving it a sleek look, but also added depth with the use of various textures and scales. Photo Credit: Rolfe Hokanson Photography

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This is the perfect space to store wines for the dinner party on a Saturday night! Photo Credit: Rolfe Hokanson Photography
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Although there are four distinct spaces within this room, it flows seamlessly from the great room entrance to the back door. A great design for those who have downsized and want to live comfortably as well as entertain.

Photographer: Anthony Crisafulli
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The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

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