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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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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Lake living at its finest. This custom built home situated on Hyco lake has a very open floor plan. The overall footprint of the house is not enormous but the space is very well designed to accentuate the views and nature. This living room face is the lake and is centered around a large stone fireplace open to the kitchen. This view is from the loft… Looking down on the first floor. Design items of note - over dyed vintage area rug - custom made triple ottoman coffe table fabricated with a hide top - oversized sectional in performance fabric - custom printed paint swiped fabric for drapery panels - concrete “sharing” hands end table - leather chair Probably one of the most distinctive design features of the space are the two oversized cross chandeliers fabricated from iron. These distinctive light fixtures set off the industrial vibe and add a fun sculptural aspect to the space

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Lake living at its finest. This custom built home situated on Hyco lake has a very open floor plan. The overall footprint of the house is not enormous but the space is very well designed to accentuate the views and nature. This living room face is the lake and is centered around a large stone fireplace open to the kitchen. This view is from the loft… Looking down on the first floor. Design items of note - over dyed vintage area rug - custom made triple ottoman coffe table fabricated with a hide top - oversized sectional in performance fabric - custom printed paint swiped fabric for drapery panels - concrete “sharing” hands end table - leather chair Probably one of the most distinctive design features of the space are the two oversized cross chandeliers fabricated from iron. These distinctive light fixtures set off the industrial vibe and add a fun sculptural aspect to the space

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Lake living at its finest. This custom built home situated on Hyco lake has a very open floor plan. The overall footprint of the house is not enormous but the space is very well designed to accentuate the views and nature. This living room face is the lake and is centered around a large stone fireplace open to the kitchen. This view is from the loft… Looking down on the first floor. Design items of note - over dyed vintage area rug - custom made triple ottoman coffe table fabricated with a hide top - oversized sectional in performance fabric - custom printed paint swiped fabric for drapery panels - concrete “sharing” hands end table - leather chair Probably one of the most distinctive design features of the space are the two oversized cross chandeliers fabricated from iron. These distinctive light fixtures set off the industrial vibe and add a fun sculptural aspect to the space

Mekenzie France
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Instead of a traditional red dining room, I used wall paper with red printed Chinese Peony's by Sanderson and a light neutral background to keep the room bright. Punched up the color in the swag and jabot window treatments and red in the crown. The chandelier was replaced with a larger scale antique brass chandelier. Down lighting was added to highlight the fireplace and add a nice glow at night. Darpery fabrication by Drapery Contractors, Baltimore MD