Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

This kitchen was created for two very keen home cooks who live on a beautiful acreage property in Main Ridge, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The original kitchen in this space was a u-shape layout and had limited preparation space for the homeowners. In this new kitchen design the layout was completely re-thought and two island benches were created. As part of this redesign, what used to be a walk-in-pantry was opened up to create an appliance nook and extra drawer storage. This kitchen easily accommodates two cooks at the same time and the homeowners are now able to face the dining area and interact with their guests while cooking.

This kitchen was created for two very keen home cooks who live on a beautiful acreage property in Main Ridge, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The original kitchen in this space was a u-shape layout and had limited preparation space for the homeowners. In this new kitchen design the layout was completely re-thought and two island benches were created. As part of this redesign, what used to be a walk-in-pantry was opened up to create an appliance nook and extra drawer storage. This kitchen easily accommodates two cooks at the same time and the homeowners are now able to face the dining area and interact with their guests while cooking.

This kitchen was created for two very keen home cooks who live on a beautiful acreage property in Main Ridge, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The original kitchen in this space was a u-shape layout and had limited preparation space for the homeowners. In this new kitchen design the layout was completely re-thought and two island benches were created. As part of this redesign, what used to be a walk-in-pantry was opened up to create an appliance nook and extra drawer storage. This kitchen easily accommodates two cooks at the same time and the homeowners are now able to face the dining area and interact with their guests while cooking.

This kitchen was created for two very keen home cooks who live on a beautiful acreage property in Main Ridge, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The original kitchen in this space was a u-shape layout and had limited preparation space for the homeowners. In this new kitchen design the layout was completely re-thought and two island benches were created. As part of this redesign, what used to be a walk-in-pantry was opened up to create an appliance nook and extra drawer storage. This kitchen easily accommodates two cooks at the same time and the homeowners are now able to face the dining area and interact with their guests while cooking.

Previously renovated with a two-story addition in the 80’s, the home’s square footage had been increased, but the current homeowners struggled to integrate the old with the new. An oversized fireplace and awkward jogged walls added to the challenges on the main floor, along with dated finishes. While on the second floor, a poorly configured layout was not functional for this expanding family. From the front entrance, we can see the fireplace was removed between the living room and dining rooms, creating greater sight lines and allowing for more traditional archways between rooms. At the back of the home, we created a new mudroom area, and updated the kitchen with custom two-tone millwork, countertops and finishes. These main floor changes work together to create a home more reflective of the homeowners’ tastes. On the second floor, the master suite was relocated and now features a beautiful custom ensuite, walk-in closet and convenient adjacency to the new laundry room. Gordon King Photography

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

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Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Our clients for this project are a professional couple with a young family. They approached us to help with extending and improving their home in London SW2 to create an enhanced space both aesthetically and functionally for their growing family. We were appointed to provide a full architectural and interior design service, including the design of some bespoke furniture too. A core element of the brief was to design a kitchen living and dining space that opened into the garden and created clear links from inside to out. This new space would provide a large family area they could enjoy all year around. We were also asked to retain the good bits of the current period living spaces while creating a more modern day area in an extension to the rear. It was also a key requirement to refurbish the upstairs bathrooms while the extension and refurbishment works were underway. The solution was a 21m2 extension to the rear of the property that mirrored the neighbouring property in shape and size. However, we added some additional features, such as the projecting glass box window seat. The new kitchen features a large island unit to create a workspace with storage, but also room for seating that is perfect for entertaining friends, or homework when the family gets to that age. The sliding folding doors, paired with floor tiling that ran from inside to out, created a clear link from the garden to the indoor living space. Exposed brick blended with clean white walls creates a very contemporary finish throughout the extension, while the period features have been retained in the original parts of the house.

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Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.

Seeking a better main level space for their family to gather and spend time together was the main goal for this MOSS client. Bumping out the back of the home from the kitchen/breakfast nook area was the solution, and resulted in this lovely, warm, and bright family room where everyone can relax in front of the TV, play a board game, or just spend time talking one-on-one.