Light and color sensitivity of the homeowner was of utmost importance to the designer. Opening up the lower-level of the home to allow for light, while also softening the light that was coming into the gallery space above, combined with the preservation of the historically significant Keck and Keck architectural elements were challenges that the designer overcame beautifully.

This modern black exterior exaggerates the warm wood tones and coziness felt from the inside of the home. Though the overall style of this home is very contemporary, its small scale ensures an appropriate fit within the surrounding neighborhood.

Kitchen with view to the Ocean
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The primary bath is bright and airy with a large soaking tub.
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The overall impact of this kitchen space is the defining element in the overall scheme for the project. We were able to flip around a stone fireplace to become a dominant focal point in the interior space. We created a central axis from front to rear by the addition of the massive window wall leading to the outdoor entertaining area. Clearly the woodwork and the attention to every detail are evident in the final product. This unique kitchen is the focal point of 2 complimentary buildings which have been connected to form a beautiful master suite on one side and a lively family room and dining room on the other. This central open kitchen is the focal point for this sensitive and creative renovation. Custom walnut cabinets and built-ins and Danby marble countertops blend perfectly with the carefully re-pointed stone walls of the original walls of the existing buildings.

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Secondary Suite with new kitchen
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This modern black exterior exaggerates the warm wood tones and coziness felt from the inside of the home. Though the overall style of this home is very contemporary, its small scale ensures an appropriate fit within the surrounding neighborhood.

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Example of a large trendy open concept concrete floor living room design in Vancouver with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Sunroom addition on a historic colonial farmhouse. Interior design by Rebecca Cartwright.
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