Western Living Condo - Winter 2018 by Canada Wide Media

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DESIGN ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR NEXT HOME MAKEOVER

LANEWAY LUXE

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CKNW’S LYNDA STEELE’S HERITAGE LOFT RENOVATION An oasis in Yaletown by award-winning maison d’etre

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hen she purchased a heritage loft in Yaletown, award-winning journalist and host of CKNW’s “The Lynda Steele Show,” Lynda Steele, loved its juxtaposition of brick walls, reclaimed-fir floors, and timber beams with modern glass walls and concrete, but she recognized that the 100-year-old warehouse which had been converted to condos, needed some updates. Lynda wanted to honour her home’s heritage, while creating a Zenlike oasis to unwind in. “My job is stressful and exciting,” she says. “I wanted a calm, relaxed space.” She chose maison d’etre to renovate the two-bedroom-plus-den loft, re-designing the interior and selecting furniture, fixtures, finishes, and final décor touches, transforming it into a one-bedroom, two-office condo, better suited to Lynda’s lifestyle. Created by the Western Living advertising department in partnership with maison d’etre

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Although the space presented challenges, maison d’etre creatively resolved them to convert the loft into the tranquil space Lynda wanted. “With so much brick, cement, and glass, there’s nowhere for wires, so installing lighting is tricky,” explains Lynda, “but maison d’etre offered great solutions, even managing to install the fireplace I’d long been pining for—on a brick wall with no electrical outlets or gas line.” By adding drop-down ceilings and cabinetry to contain electrical wiring, maison d’etre was able to provide Lynda with the lighting she feels greatly contributes to her home’s serenity. “It’s a harmonious mesh of heritage and modern,” says Lynda, “and when I get home after a busy day, I take a deep breath and feel peaceful in this space.” Post-renovation, Lynda is completely satisfied with maison d’etre’s renovation, and there isn’t a thing she would now change in her home.

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GREAT THINGS ARE POSSIBLE IN SMALL SPACES

ith more homeowners living in condominiums rather than detached homes, clever use of small spaces is crucial: homes may be getting smaller, but you don’t need to sacrifice style or storage. California Closets’ designer Kimberly Knight has worked in homes of all sizes. A recent project brought her to a 500-square-foot bachelor condo that had a small den/storage room and closet, closed off from the rest of the home. Knight came up with a clever plan: one of the den’s walls would come down, creating a new space and making the entire home feel more open and spacious. A self-described minimalist, the homeowner needed a place to tidily store bed linens, but he also wanted some display shelving. Furthermore, having removed the closet in the original den, he needed to make up for lost storage space. Knight designed a highly versatile wall unit – one with built-in storage, display, and a twin-size Murphy bed. The area melds with the rest of the home’s sleek living space, the bed concealed and folded into the unit. By night, bed down, it’s a cozy nook for the homeowner and his beloved dog, the unit equipped with a pullout shelf that acts as a bedside table, a spot to rest a glass of water, book, or cellphone. This gives the homeowner the best of both worlds: function and beauty. “We wanted a functional, practical design, but we also wanted to feature elements and finishes to complement and enhance the rest of the condo,” Knight says. “A lot of people think of Murphy beds as something to have for guest use, but it was really appealing here to be able to have that livable space when he’s not sleeping. He loves it.” As with all California Closets projects, the designer worked closely with her client to make sure all of his objectives were addressed, meeting in person at his home and at the showroom. Together, they considered factors like physical logistics and purpose along with his personal taste and budget. Created by the Western Living advertising department in partnership with California Closets

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The result is a home that is even more functionable than when the client first purchased it, a space that suits his unique needs and that is as beautiful as it is comfortable. The process meant working with a whole new world of ideas. “Often times, you can be so fixed on what you currently have that it can be hard to see a space in another shape,” Knight says. “A lot of people are used to prefabricated, straight-out-of-the box solutions or they don’t realize how custom you can go. We have so many ways we can offer more storage, or better storage. The most important thing is to maximize space by customizing it to specific storage needs. “You might not think it, but proper storage is life-changing,” she adds. “Our clients rave all the time about how a design has improved their daily life.” As this project proves so beautifully, California Closets does much more than closets; the company transforms dens, offices, bedrooms, garages, and other areas in a completely personalized experience. From wall units to wardrobes, all of its products are made in Canada, while in-house experts provide professional installation.

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LANEWAY LUXE

DESIGN ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR NEXT HOME MAKEOVER

Living small never looked so good

GET THE LOOK Knockout kitchens for every style

HOTEL-GLAM PENTHOUSE Bringing the swanky lobby-lounge vibe to Yaletown

fall/ winter 2018

KITCHEN: JANIS NICOLAY; ANDREA RODMAN: CARLO RICCI; LANEWAY HOUSE: JANIS NICOLAY; DINING ROOM: TRACEY AYTON; JUICE TRUCK: CHRISTIN GILBERT; DOOR HANDLE: KRISTA JAHNKE

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Pink works its way into every corner of this pretty Yaletown townhouse. More on page 48. PHOTOGRAPHY

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17 GET THE LOOK

Get your renovation inspiration from this trio of kitchens, each with a distinct style.

22 ESSENTIALS Modern dining chairs, bold table lamps,

SPACES 40 FLEX SPACE

A Richmond townhouse gets a renovation designed to evolve along with the homeowners’ lifestyle.

48 PRETTIER IN PINK

fresh duvet designs and stylish sofas just right for small spaces.

Stylist Kat MacInnes turned her family’s cookie-cutter townhome into a colourful space full of personality.

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56 BOUTIQUE BEAUTY

This minimalist laneway house makes small-space living look good, thanks to a modernist design that maximizes every one of its 600 square feet.

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Where to eat, shop and eat some more in Mount Pleasant.

A Yaletown penthouse takes its cues from the world’s most glamorous hotels: luxury with a lobby-lounge vibe.

66 THE INSPO

Designer Andrea Rodman shares her mood board for the feminine, ’80sinspired look she’s loving right now.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

STACEY’S PICK I’m loving this mug by Vancouver artist Grace Lee, with its matte-black glaze and raw clay bottom—and, most importantly, its generous size (perfect for those cold fall mornings when I need a little extra splash from the French press). Wide Mug $58, available at Nineteen Ten, nineteenten.ca

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As someone who finds so much joy in putting on her pajamas at 8 p.m. to binge-watch the weirdly soothing Japanese reality show Terrace House, sometimes I’m a little surprised to find myself on the road as often as I am. It’s just hard to say no when the invite for a new adventure floats my way. So this spring I found myself in Boston with some girlfriends, riding a bike down the esplanade, eating ice cream on the steps at Harvard and living it up at a local drag hot spot…and then, the next day, I hopped on a plane to Munich for a last-minute work trip, on the hunt for the city’s best cocktail bars. (A tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it.) A few weeks later, it was a jaunt to Victoria with my best friend to eat our way through the city and gab too loudly in the mineral pools at Willow Stream Spa before bundling myself off to a cabin on the Sunshine Coast for a weekend of sipping local cider and laughing at overwrought board game instructions. And now I’m shaking off the jet lag from a whirlwind mother-daughter Italy trip: two weeks in the height of the summer heat, hiking town to town in Cinque Terre, exploring ruins and sharing pizza at every opportunity. I’m lucky to have the resources and flexibility to get away so often, I know—no complaints here about this kind of busy schedule. But oh man: right now, it feels good to finally be home. Yes, chores and life administration quickly take off the sheen from a homecoming (how does the vacuum work again?), but there’s nothing like being reunited with your own pillow or cooking on your own stove. (And I guess it’s nice to see my friends and husband again, too.) As corny as it sounds, out of all the magical places in the world, the little corner we make for ourselves is always going to be the most special. And I have a feeling the homeowners of the amazing spaces we’re featuring in this issue would agree. The pretty-in-pink four-bedroom condo in Yaletown (page 48), the hotel-cool townhouse (page 56), the minimalist laneway home (page 30), the condo custom-made to accommodate culture and comfort (page 40): these thoughtfully built and lovingly curated spaces all prove there’s truly no place like home.

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Mix and match backsplash material. Exposed brick works well behind the sink, but it wouldn’t have been able to withstand the mess from cooking; Ashmore opted for a durable, easy-to-clean matte concrete finish from Caesarstone for the counters and the wall behind the cooktop.

Double up on cabinets. To take advantage of the condo’s 11-foot ceilings, Ashmore installed two styles of cabinets—one a weathered oak, the other a matte-grey painted lacquer—for a two-tiered look. “The space is quite narrow, so we wanted to create as much storage as possible.”

Leave room to breathe. An open peninsula keeps the space from feeling too cramped and allows for extra seating.

KNOCKOUT KITCHENS Three stunning kitchen looks from three West Coast designers.

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THE LOOK: CLEAN SLATE This industrial-chic kitchen designed by Denise Ashmore of Project 22 Design combines heritage elements with sleek, modern finishes. FALL/WINTER 2018 westernliving.ca/CONDO

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THE LOOK: NOT-SO-SECRET GARDEN Colour and pattern are embraced in every room of this Chrissy Cottrell–designed condo—including the 90-square-foot kitchen.

Use visual tricks to elongate a short space. To make this compact kitchen appear larger than it is, Cottrell equipped the cabinets with extra-long handles: “A vertical line can accentuate the height of [a room].”

Balance out a bold feature wall.

Lay down the (neutral) foundations. With so many colourful elements in one kitchen, all-white cabinets and grey wire-brushed oak flooring help to ground the space.

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The floral Mattiazzo Damson wallpaper is complemented by a trio of pink mohair-upholstered bar stools, a brushedbrass faucet and a custom, hand-painted metallic backsplash. “The trick of it not being overwhelming is to commit to it,” says Cottrell.

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THE LOOK: NATURAL WONDER Subtle concrete, wood and stone accents come together in this bright and airy kitchen built by Ritchie Construction and designed by Emerge Design principal Gwyntie van Tuyl Weswick.

Find the right angle. The marble backsplash may be neutral in colour, but a playful herringbone pattern keeps things interesting. “It livens it up a bit,” says van Tuyl Weswick.

Outline your cabinets. All-white floor-to-ceiling cabinets could have easily overwhelmed the space, but the natural wood border adds warmth and visual interest to the kitchen. “It looks elegant,” says van Tuyl Weswick, “like a framed piece of art.”

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There’s no way the homeowners were going to hide that gorgeous island behind clunky high-backed chairs, so the designer brought in backless bar stools from Hay to open things up.

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GET COZY Make the most out of every square foot of living space with these high-design, condo-sized sofas.

FRENCH CONNECTION Inspiration for the low-backed Avec apartment sofa (from $1,899) came from a designer’s lucky find at a Parisian flea market. cb2.com

SNUGGLE UP Subtle slanted angles and fully removable cushions make the Ceni loveseat ($999) the ultimate spot to unwind after a long day. article.com

SUM OF ITS PARTS Whether working on a micro or a macro scale, the Sum modular collection (from $3,265) from Normann Copenhagen will multiply your style to the nth degree. normann-copenhagen.com

PLUMP PERCH Lush velvet and sumptuously overstuffed cushions pair neatly with the straightforward frame of the Anderson loveseat ($1,120). roveconcepts.com

TUFTED TREAT The slim lines and tufted seat of the beautiful Osaka sofa (from $1,659) evoke ’60s design while fitting right in to any modern home. boconcept-vancouver.ca

ALL IN THE DETAILS From the piping to the overall sculptural form, the Hilary loft sofa from Gus Modern ($2,495) incorporates style into every inch of its contemporary frame. omgitssmall.com

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GALLERY GLOW Whether on or off, the Revolve LED table lamp ($325) is a striking addition to any room. westelm.ca

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DESERT OASIS Bring some desert heat to your space even on the chilliest of days with the Cacti Glow brass table lamp ($449). cb2.com

LIGHTER THAN AIR Inspired by the grace of hot-air balloons, the Aerostat F27 table lamp (from $735) rests as though weightless on its wire frame. lightform.ca

LUNAR PHASE Rotate the reflector disc on the dual-purpose OFS Moon lamp ($160) to provide a direct light source or a gently diffused glow. oldfaithfulshop.com

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CURVES AHEAD Add another course to your next dinner party—you’ll want to spend some extra time in these curve-backed dining chairs.

SHAPELY PROPORTIONS The elegant curvature of the La Pipe collection (from $1,695) from Ida Linea Hildebrand is the result of years of focus on craftsmanship. switzercultcreative.com

SWEET SWOOP Andreas Kowalewski’s Clamp chair (from $1,090) seamlessly blends light wood with a swooping upholstered seat back for sophisticated comfort, in your choice of fabric or leather. kozaimodern.com

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PLUSH BLUSH The stylish, scoop-backed Orb upholstered dining chair ($419) rounds out any seating arrangement. westelm.ca

AMONG FRIENDS Bensen’s cheerful Pub Chair collection (from $1,090) invites you to settle in, serve another round and chat long into the night. informinteriors.com

GOOD FORM Strip your style down to the basics with the simple silhouette of the Form armchair ($480). orlingandwu.com

SPACE AGE Add some futuristic flair around the table with the injection-moulded Flow Slim Color line from MDF Italia ($960). livingspace.com

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SWEET SPOTS The pattern of the Estela black and white duvet cover (from $279) was inspired by traditional Portuguese reed baskets. cb2.com

SOFT ANGLES Bold geometric designs pop against the crisp white of this chenille embroidery duvet and sham set (from $225). simons.ca

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DREAM ON Local designer Sömn— named from the Swedish word for sleep—has created flax linen bedding (from $285) that will send you to dreamland swathed in natural luxury. orlingandwu.com

GENTLE WAVES The alternating concave and convex waffle weaving of the Kiyomi grey striped duvet (from $270) creates a mellow sensation of waves to help rock you to sleep. crateandbarrel.com

CONNECT THE DOTS Fluffy tuft accents offer cozy visual appeal to the Tufted Dot bedding collection (from $104). urbanoutfitters.com

WORLDY WEAVE Midnight- and oatmeal-dyed fibres give the Indonesianinspired organic Ikat Stripe duvet set (from $242) a look that’s both decorative and understated. westelm.ca

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CITY + STYLE L ANEWAY HOME

Think Small How this petite modernist laneway house offers oversized inspiration. WRITER STACEY McLACHLAN PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY

Jake Fry, principal of Smallworks, is no stranger to dreaming big on a small scale: about a quarter of the houses his design-build firm makes are laneway homes. “We encourage people to approach laneway as a unique form,” he says, “not just take a big home and make it smaller.” So for his latest project, a laneway for Vancouver homeowners Janet Willson and Chris Zuberec, Fry teamed up with architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko (MA+HG Architects) to push the boundaries of what living small can be. The result is what Fry calls “a little jewel”—though others see the striking modernist building in another light: “The neighbours call it an iceberg,” laughs Amodio. Here’s how this small wonder came together.

STEP 1

FIND SOME SURPRISING INSPIRATION Homeowner Janet Willson practises a form of movement education called Feldenkrais, which provided an interesting jumping-off point for Amodio. “I realized that Feldenkrais is all about structure and bones…so it was a bit of a no-brainer for this laneway house to reveal the structure with a literal spine down the middle,” says the architect. To create it, she installed an oversized Douglas fir glulam beam with fir glulam joists that stretches from one end of the building to the other. 30 FALL/WINTER 2018 westernliving.ca/CONDO

STEP 3

TAKE IT TO THE EDGE Willson wanted a laneway house that could accommodate plenty of visitors—whether for Willson’s annual wreath-making party or the couple’s wine and cheese fundraiser—so Amodio and Fry took advantage of a bylaw allowing one-storey laneways to take up a larger footprint and pushed the square footage to the limit. Then they took the function to the edge of the building to create a wide-open space inside with plenty of flexibility: a kitchen was installed on the perimeter, and a compact washroom and Murphy bed are hidden behind sliding doors when not in use. Tall ceilings help visually expand the room, too, playing on a traditional gable structure to show off the beautiful beams.

STEP 4

…BUT DON’T FORGET TO NOD TO NATURE The laneway is enveloped in the garden, with plants peeking through every window to bring a hit of nature in. The shrubs also help create some separation from the main house: “We wanted it to feel private for everyone,” Willson explains.

STEP 5

ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES “People visiting the space are surprised that although it is modern and completely white, they almost universally walk in and say it feels nice and comfortable and inviting,” says Willson. A concrete floor features in-floor heat and is coated in white epoxy with a mottled finish, and a Marimekko bench in the bay window adds just a hint of colour to the otherwise all-white space. They’re small details but ones that add a sense of warmth.

STEP 6

EMBRACE THE ART OF LIVING SMALL The complete laneway acts as a guest suite right now, but its primary purpose is to give the couple flexibility for the future. “At this stage of life, when your kids are sort of leaving the nest, there’s a freedom in the idea of having less stuff, less to look after,” says Willson. “My friends walk inside and a lightbulb goes on.”

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KEEP IT CLEAN The white-on-white finishes create an extremely minimalist space, but it’s one designed to feel “soft and peaceful,” says Amodio. The millworkers at Momentum crafted built-in storage to line the room, so everything is easily tucked out of sight. “You walk in and feel like you can breathe and expand into the space,” says Willson. “It just has a really good feeling.” FALL/WINTER 2018 westernliving.ca/CONDO

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The Best of MAIN STREET Main Street has always been cool, but the area’s taken its hipness in a more grown-up direction as of late, evolving from ironic vintage-tee shops and lawn-flamingo-covered dives to minimalist-curated general stores and chic cafés emphasizing local ingredients. In a stroll through the area’s two connected neighbourhoods, Mount Pleasant and Riley Park, you can sip a third-wave latte in a converted bodega; shop locally sourced art, ceramics and leather goods; and unwind with some of the best craft beer in the city. WRITER MAIA ODEGAARD

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3 You might wander into Much and Little (2541 Main St., muchandlittle.com) just to browse their entertainingly eclectic gifts, but you’ll likely leave with something you never knew you needed—fold-up bamboo sunglasses, a beautifully made kitchen gadget or some cheery ceramic servingware.

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4 The vintage sign outside makes it look like a plain corner grocery, but inside Federal Store (2601 Quebec St., federalstore.ca) you’ll find both highquality provisions and a retro-chic café. Pop by for a Matchstick Americano and a pillowy, flaky cardamom pastry, or fill your picnic basket with cheekily named local foods, like Spread ’Em turmeric-pepper spread and Brine Adams pickles.

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5 All anyone wants on a nice day in Vancouver is to soak up as much natural beauty as they can, but sometimes there’s only an hour or two to spare. Spend them at the Arbor (3941 Main St., thearborrestaurant.ca) on its lush garden-oasis patio, sipping a mint-raspberry cocktail and nibbling on satisfying vegetarian appetizers like deep-fried oyster mushrooms. 6 Polynesian-themed cocktails await at the dark, bamboo-laden Shameful Tiki Room (4362 Main St., shamefultikiroom .com)—yes, we’re still on Main Street. Order the mystery bowl, but don’t lean too close to this flaming, super-sized cocktail.

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MUST-DO Vancouver’s best comedy is, somewhat unexpectedly, found at the Fox Cabaret, a ’70s-era porn theatre renovated into a stylish arts venue, with cult-favourite weekly improv show The Sunday Service. They’ve racked up years of national awards, but a ticket to the weekly event is still just $7 (2321 Main St., foxcabaret.com).

FUN FACT Main Street is the epicentre of Vancouver’s craft brewing revival, and that echoes a long history. The city’s first brewery was built in the area—at East 7th Avenue and Scotia Street—in 1888. Pictured here: Employees of Doering and Marstrand Brewery in Mount Pleasant.

LOCAL PICKS BEST DRINK Elysian’s Almond Milk Latte Why: “First off, Elysian roasts some of the best coffee beans in town. Second, they use Nuez almond milk, a locally made nut milk that is 16 times creamier than your standard boxed version. It’s hard to go back to the mass-produced stuff once you try this.” 2301 Ontario St., elysiancoffee.com

BEST TREAT Cartems Donuterie’s Strawberry Love Doughnut (seasonal)

What do you love about this neighbourhood? “Mount Pleasant is one of the coolest, chillest ’hoods in the city. We even have a park called Dude Chilling! (It’s well used for picnics and food truck gatherings.) There are so many great indie breweries and coffee shops in the area that it’s often hard to decide where to go. Mount Pleasant is also extremely walkable, making it a perfect place to spend an afternoon exploring cool, creative, forward-thinking businesses and eateries.” —Erin Ireland

Why: “You can’t go wrong when ordering at Cartems, home of the highest-quality doughnuts I’ve ever had. They’re made with local ingredients, and you truly can taste the difference. My latest favourite is the Strawberry Love doughnut, which is beautifully bright pink, fluffy and topped with a strawberry. Cartems is also high on my list of favourite spots because my pooch and best girl, Effie, is welcome.” 2190 Main St., cartems.com

BEST PATIO The Juice Truck Store Why: “In Mount Pleasant, the patios are less about the view, more about community vibes. And Juice Truck is where much of the community gathers. It’s impossible to walk by this cold-pressed juice shop and not stop to chat with friends or friendly strangers who are hanging out on their small three-table patio. The smoothies and salads also draw crowds. Try my favourites, the Green Protein smoothie and the Burrito Bowl with creamy cilantro dressing.” 28 W 5th Ave., thejuicetruck.ca

BEST HIDDEN GEM Annabelle Choi’s Saturday Morning Pop-Up at Elysian Why: “Almost every Saturday morning, Annabelle pops up in Elysian Coffee’s cupping room with her incredible charcoal sourdough bread and Arboreta cashew cheese. Get your hands on some by pre-ordering via @annabellechoistudio on Instagram, and pop by early (9 a.m.) to snag one of Annabelle’s best-ever sourdough cinnamon buns.” 2301 Ontario St., elysiancoffee.com

BEST BRUNCH SPOT The Acorn Why: “Southern-fried artichoke and waffles. This sweet and savoury dish, topped with bourbon maple syrup, is served in one of the coolest, most stylish dining rooms run by awesome locals. These guys also offer a seriously creative and delicious cocktail list.” 3995 Main St., theacornrestaurant.ca

BEST GUILTY PLEASURE Meet on Main’s Angry Burg Why: “Because this beer-battered burger patty is not only tossed in buffalo hot sauce, it’s also served on a soft bun lathered in ranch sauce and guacamole. This was my number one pregnancy craving!” 4288 Main St., meetonmain.com

BEST DINNER SPOT Burdock and Co. Why: “Chef Andrea Carlson’s flavours are sophisticated and explosive, and at all times she has a handful of inspired plant-based options on the menu. Her dining room is magical and simple, with twinkly lights and an open kitchen, and the well-curated natural wine list makes it nearly impossible to choose a bad sip.” 2702 Main St., burdockandco.com

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Designer Secret #1 Build structural features into other designs. A jarring column was the first thing you saw when you entered the bedroom. Since it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be removed, Haeccity built additional storage around it to mask the interruptive feature and visually streamline the space.

Designer Secret #2 Creating space doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean using every inch. The Haeccity team actually reduced total square footage in the bedroom to turn the awkward bulkhead into efficient hallway storage on the other side of the wall.

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Designer Secret #3 Avoid clutter at all costs. A home designed with sufficient storage feels calming, organized and spacious. Haeccity opened up the front hall to build an offshoot from the entryway where the homeowners could leave their shoes and keys without creating a cluttered first impression.

Clever architectural adjustments turn a basic condo into a multi-purpose master class. When Travis Hanks and Shirley Shen of Haeccity Studio Architecture started this redesign in Richmond, they didn’t realize how thoroughly the theme of “transition” would guide the project. At surface level, it was obvious: the homeowners were transitioning from Vancouver to Richmond, from full-time work to retirement and from single-family home to hassle-free condo. But accommodating the couple’s needs meant creating multi-functional spaces that physically could transition and transform, too: each room and corridor built to adapt. At 1,500 square feet, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse was a block from the SkyTrain, close to the airport and surrounded by amenities—plus, it featured mountain views. The homeowners knew the unit’s location would suit them long term, but they needed a design that could do the same, something that went beyond the suite’s original design, which Shen called “a bland idea of luxury”: the Miele appliances were high end and the finishes were polished, but overall it was deeply impersonal. So Shen and Hanks set out to swap cold and impersonal for elegant and intentional. And the first step was getting to know their clients’ needs. A visit to their Vancouver home alerted the designers that the owners had a lot of stuff—storage would be a main priority—and their Chinese heritage needed to

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be considered. The duo found themselves focused on the entryway and hallway: “In their culture, you exchange your shoes for house slippers; there’s a ritual of changing at the front door,” says Hanks. He and Shen opened unfinished space to the right of the door and added drop-down storage, creating room for the homeowners’ shoes and keys without cluttering the hallway. One transitional need satisfied, they moved on to the next. “We didn’t want the staircase to be an empty place between the places you wanted to be,” says Shen. So she replaced a utilitarian banister with solid wood in a soft cherry finish, routing LED lights underneath “to light the path to the kitchen,” and upgraded a grey carpet to a merino wool number to keep joint impact to a minimum. “A lot of condo buildings tick the boxes, but don’t think in-depth about how the human body engages with the space,” Shen explains. Bocce lights—an iconic Vancouver touch—add warmth to the dining room. Upstairs, they wanted to add interest and function into an otherwise blank corridor. They built a puzzle of cabinets with cherry-wood accents leading into the bedroom—which needed some love of its own. “There were a lot of protrusions in the space; it was generous but choppy,”

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Designer Secret #4 Furniture doesn’t need to stand still. For a couple in transition, flexibility was especially important. Building a desk on a track that could shift with the needs of the room meant they effectively gained an office and a third bedroom.

says Shen. “And the owners were concerned about feng shui around the bed.” Haeccity smoothed out the walls and carried the bed’s colour palette throughout, but storage remained a concern—and since most walls were glass, there wasn’t much to work with. Haeccity built cubbies here and there, capitalizing on every inch. The owners didn’t like seeing hardware, so drawers got integral pulls—a feature replicated in every room. Back downstairs, the kitchen’s transition was minor (those high-end Miele appliances stayed put). A zebrawood veneer was traded for refined bamboo finishes, and customized inserts were added in cupboards and drawers. Which brought Haeccity to a final transitional space: the owners couldn’t choose between a home office or a guest room, so Haeccity gave them both, building a desk on a track that slides out of the way depending on need. Fast-forward to today, and while the homeowners’ lives may still be in transition, this penthouse redesign is complete…and ready for whatever life changes come next.

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Designer Secret #1 Look for fixable finds. Stylist and homeowner Kat MacInnes found her walnut dining table at a warehouse sale for a fraction of the original price. “It had a loose leg, and we just put a screw in,” she says. Be on the lookout for “damaged” pieces with potential.

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Designer Secret #2 Change it up. By keeping walls and furniture neutral and decor bold, MacInnes can easily transform her space. “I like to change [artwork] out so it feels fresh,” she says. Tossing a throw or putting up a different painting can make a tired space feel brand new.

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GATHERING SPOT In the sunken living room (top right) the marble fireplace becomes the focal point, flanked by white bookshelves and a print of Max Wanger’s Tulum. Pastel pillows and pops of greenery bring in some punch.

inding a four-bedroom condo in downtown Vancouver is becoming a bit like discovering a unicorn—so when designer Kat MacInnes and her husband came across a 2,146-square-foot home in the heart of Yaletown, they could hardly believe it. “A four-bedroom downtown is kind of unheard of,” says MacInnes, “so we jumped on it even though it wasn’t my favourite design.” The four-level townhouse had been renovated just a couple of years earlier and had plenty of room for their three young children (and, later, two cocker spaniels). But while the size and location of the space was a dream, the decor was far from extraordinary. “It felt very cold and dark to me,” says MacInnes. “I remember saying to my husband, ‘I wonder how long it’s going to be before this feels like home.’” After moving the family from Winnipeg into their new West Coast digs, MacInnes decided it was time to work some magic of her own. The previous owners’ renovation had left the home a plain white box—think concrete, high-gloss cabinets and stark white walls. A homemaker and designer by passion, MacInnes (known as @her.styling on Instagram) knew those walls were due

SPACES PRET TIER IN PINK Designer Secret #3 Keep warm. Cool colours can make a home feel chilly, so MacInnes recommends sticking to a warm colour palette when you have white walls. Gold is a good neutral alternative to red or pink, as well as wood floors: “They bring a lot of warmth,” says MacInnes.

for a makeover: “I’d be looking at a wall for too long and think, ‘Okay, that needs something.’” When three kids plus two dogs equated to zero chance of another renovation, she chose instead to do some extreme redecorating. MacInnes started by covering the chilly white walls with a light grey paint, softening the space while keeping it bright. She made the marble fireplace the focal point of the sunken living room, placing white bookshelves filled with books and flowers on one side and her favourite calming print (Tulum, by Max Wanger) on the other. After dismissing a few potential colour palettes for the kitchen (blue was too cold; red would look too military with the white counters and grey cabinets), MacInnes found an unlikely winner: pink. A couple of bright fuchsia rugs transformed the space, and she soon dismissed her initial worries about practicality: “With the kids, I was thinking, ‘They’re going to throw spaghetti on it; I shouldn’t get a rug,’” she recalls. “But when I put that pink rug in there, it changed everything.” The designer gave life to a boring stairwell in the same way, hanging a quirky gallery wall full of photos and prints denoting

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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN One wall of MacInnes’s daughter’s room is lined with favourite books (top); another is decked out with playful polka-dot wallpaper. All together, it’s a joyful space that can grow up as she does.

Designer Secret #4 Don’t be afraid of white. “It’s so important for the space to be bright and airy,” MacInnes says, and decorating with white is a simple way to brighten up your home. For families with spill-prone kids, she recommends getting dining chairs that are wipeable.

happiness and comfort—many with pink accents. She warmed up the master bedroom with gold curtains and gold-accented nightstands, hanging another beachy Max Wanger favourite above the gold West Elm bed. White geometric lamps give the soft space structure, while a peacock chair and faux fur throw add texture and break up clean lines. For MacInnes, keeping her six-year-old daughter’s room bright and full of energy was a must. “She loves unicorns and rainbows,” MacInnes says, “and I wanted to make it a really cheerful, happy room.” She kept the decor playful with a gold polka-dot feature wall and a display of her daughter’s favourite books next to the bed. If MacInnes had designed this townhome to sell, it wouldn’t be quite as bold. “I would have done it a little more neutral,” she says, noting that the pink rugs and gold accents were choices made with her family in mind. This downtown domicile’s unique colour palette and eclectic artwork spread warmth from the inside out. And not unlike the aforementioned unicorn, this home is not afraid to stand apart from the crowd. “I wanted it to have character,” says MacInnes. “I wanted it to be different.”

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Designer Secret #1 Get reflective. “I’m a huge fan of mirrors,” says designer Charlotte Fenton, like the Roche Bobois one she used here. Not only does it reflect light and make the space seem bigger, but it also has an art element. “It’s not like you’re losing visual interest,” Fenton says, “because you can get these funky mirrors.”

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established palette of grey tones, which was “a really good jumping-off point because it was very neutral,” she says. In the otherwise blank slate, the only thing that stood out was a huge yellow sofa (essentially a permanent fixture in the living room; at one point, a crane was considered to get it inside). Fenton was inspired by its big-and-bold punch of yellow, “flipping that into gold and metallics.” She played off that glitz with navy blue to create a new glam palette. That vibe greets you just beyond the front door, where Fenton’s client (whose extended family uses the condo as an out-of-town base) wanted a revamped flex

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