This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

Single, upwardly mobile attorney who recently became partner at his firm at a very young age. This is his first “big boy house” and after years of living college and dorm mismatched items, the client decided to work with our firm. The space was awkward occupying a top floor of a four story walk up. The floorplan was very efficient; however it lacked any sense of “wow” There was no real foyer or entry. It was very awkward as it relates to the number of stairs. The solution: a very crisp black and while color scheme with accents of masculine blues. Since the foyer lacked architecture, we brought in a very bold and statement mural which resembles an ocean wave, creating movement. The sophisticated palette continues into the master bedroom where it is done in deep shades of warm gray. With a sense of cozy yet dramatic.

Lewisville, TX - Our clients requested a downstairs master suite that included: reusing the 1910 original tub, walk in multiple head shower, private toilet area, double vanities, and a second closet for her. By using gray, crisp white and spa blue we transformed this space to include everything on their wish list. The tub was refinished and enclosed along with the new rain shower in a separate "wet area" using a glass barn style door at the entrance to eliminate the door swing. The double vanity has lots of storage with a mirror to the ceiling and wall sconces to give a bright airy feel to the space. The additional closet for her (his closet is in the master bedroom) uses a pocket door to maximize the bathroom space. The other original items from the house (window, pedestal sink, commode) were used in the newly designed powder bath between the mudroom and kitchen. Michael Hunter Photography

This is a close-up image of the shower niche that was custom made for this shower. My client showed me an image of the shower niche and we added it to the shower side of a built-in storage bench. This niche is about 5" off of the shower floor and is used to store shower items that do not get used often. Photography by Mark Bealer @ Studio 66, LLC

Fully renovated master bath with double vanity in hard maple with white finish, under mounted white sinks, pearl grey granite top, grey floor tiles, white wall tiles and grey accent tiles. Shower features a rain shower head, four body sprays, hand held shower bar and corner bench seat with glass enclosure. Separate toilet room has pocket door, wall closet and valet cabinet. Shallow floor to ceiling cabinet with adjustable shelves provides extensive storage space for toiletry items. Photo: Jason Jasienowski

These homeowners spend as much time at this lakehouse as they do at home so they wanted it to have all the comfort of "home" but still feel like they are on vacation! We used Marsh Cabinetry through out and used a variety of finishes to keep it warm. These cabinets are loaded with accessories including trash cans, spice drawers and divided storage for flatware, napkins and even small items in the master vanity. Most importantly you can enjoy a view of the lake from every room! Photo by Tad Davis Photography

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Another new addition to the existing house was this sunroom. There were several door options to choose from, but the one that made the final cut was from Pella Windows and Doors. It's a now-you-see-it-now-you-don't effect that elicits all kinds of reactions from the guests. And another item, which you cannot see from this picture, is the Phantom Screens that are located above each set of doors. Another surprise element that takes one's breath away. Photo: Voelker Photo LLC

Luxury resort-inspired styling has never been more elegant than in this British West Indies style triple dresser. Polynesian influences like woven raffia drawer-fronts and leather-wrapped rattan pilasters enrich this dresser and media chest for a laid back, tropical appeal. Add storage to your master or guest bedroom with the nine-drawer chest, equipped with a drop-front center drawer for storing your media components close to your flatscreen TV. Or if you prefer not to watch TV in your room, you can pair the triple dresser with the tropical-chic Seabrook mirror with intricately carved palm frond frame.

Single, upwardly mobile attorney who recently became partner at his firm at a very young age. This is his first “big boy house” and after years of living college and dorm mismatched items, the client decided to work with our firm. The space was awkward occupying a top floor of a four story walk up. The floorplan was very efficient; however it lacked any sense of “wow” There was no real foyer or entry. It was very awkward as it relates to the number of stairs. The solution: a very crisp black and while color scheme with accents of masculine blues. Since the foyer lacked architecture, we brought in a very bold and statement mural which resembles an ocean wave, creating movement. The sophisticated palette continues into the master bedroom where it is done in deep shades of warm gray. With a sense of cozy yet dramatic.

The home is decorated with numerous art objects that are also functional. All ceramics, furniture, lighting, and other items are handmade using authentic technologies in MAKHNO workshops. And all OSONNIA design elements are made of environmentally friendly materials: clay, stone, and wood. The wall molding is made by hand.

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Close up of pull out pantry and wine storage in Dos Vientos kitchen remodel. The owners of this Newbury Park home grew tired of their all-white kitchen and desired a more vibrant and inviting space. They also wanted better storage options to make cooking, baking and entertaining more efficient and enjoyable. Our designer, Alana Busse, helped them plan an eye-catching space that is colorful and perfectly balanced. All the materials tie in with their Mediterranean style house as well as their master bathroom which we previously remodeled. Alana carefully customized the storage features in all the cabinets, so all the kitchen items have a designated place. Materials: two-toned Omega Full Access Cabinetry in white and gray, Pental quartz countertops in Tartufo and tiled backsplash in Paintsheet by Arto Tile Studios, existing flooring.

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The fabulous enlarged shower features a tumbled stone floor and wall niches for personal items. The faux limestone floor tile is repeated on the shower walls; while the granite seat is repeated from the vanity areas. Heaven! Photos by Nick Kirschman

Update master bath from builder grade with minimal upgrades to clean French style. Add tub to create five piece bathroom. Now bathroom is beautiful with a touch of old world charm.