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Imagine calling Kelowna’s finest resort playground “HOME”...
Imagine lakeshore living at Manteo Resort, Kelowna’s most popular waterfront playground – the perfect expression of casual, waterfront luxury. Your own boat slip. A private pool, hot tub, gorgeous landscaping and access to all Manteo amenities and services. Now under construction, The Lakeshore at Manteo will evolve over the next few months into one of Kelowna’s most enviable addresses ...the ultimate year-round home or urban vacation retreat. This is Kelowna’s most exciting new development – a rare offering which will not last long. There will never be another!
Previewing and site tours for The Lakeshore at Manteo are available by appointment. Please call Jane Wilson at 250.878.0846 or email lakeshoreliving@manteo.com. For more information, visit lakeshorelivingatmanteo.com
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CONTENTS
This Photo & Cover Shot by Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc. Issue 32, Fall | Winter 2014
F E AT U R E S
Modern Elegance On Lake Okanagan’s Shore 22 Montréal Warehouse Chic 46 Bellamy Homes Tries On Contemporary Style 52 A Farmhouse Design With Joie De Vivre 58 Sky Parade At Skylands 64
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LIVING
Will That Be A Sculpture With Your Chardonnay? 30 City Councillor Colin Basran’s Love Of Urban Living 36
Creative & Design: Okanagan HOME Team | Leanne Kuhn Advertising Executive: Justin O’Connor
D E PA RT M E N T S
News & Reviews | Holidays In Style 40 Real Estate 68 On Trend | Holiday Shimmer & Plaid 74
Contributors: Denis Apchin, Robin Forbes, Laura Goldstein, Leslie Goodwin, Christy Hughes, Darren Hull, Vincent Ivicevic, Colin Jewall, Byron Kane, Erin Korpisto, Leanne Kuhn, Nic Lehoux, Markella Mildenberger, Darcy Nybo, Justin O’Connor, James O’Mara, Sherri Paiement, Jennifer Smith, Tom Stratton, Kevin Trowbridge, Lionel Trudel, Gord Wylie
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Market Review 16 Design 17 Industry 18
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We trust that this issue finds you in good spirits after a relaxing summer season. We would like to welcome all of our readers back to the regular rhythm of the more structured calendar months. Going into the holiday season we would like to take a moment to reflect on our blessings. Publishing the Okanagan’s HOME magazine is certainly a privilege. The talent and ingenuity that we encounter as we produce this publication never fails to impress. The calibre of product that is produced in our great region constantly astounds us. And it is very fortunate for all of you as well; if for nothing more than the bonus of drool-worthy content as you browse our pages. But we suspect that some of you are also able to take advantage of the gorgeous architecture and finishing as you personalize your own Okanagan HOMEs. The substance in this Design issue is certainly no exception to the spectacular options that exist for all of us in the Okanagan. We are proud to present you with a line up of real home features that are Photo by Legend Photography & Design
true examples of excellence in innovation, architecture and design. And they sure are pretty too! But don’t take our word for it – we can scarcely do them justice anyhow. We invite you to dive in and snoop for yourselves. In addition to focusing on the unique designs being produced in our Valley, this issue would be amiss if it did not recognize the magical holiday season that is before us. Okanagan HOME gives you an exclusive guide to the must-do local events over the coming months. Also get a leg up on your holiday shopping and decorating with some trending products sure to make your surroundings shimmer! Best wishes to you all over the coming holiday season and into the new year. See you in 2015,
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MARKET REVIEW The warmer summer months in the Central Okanagan drove large numbers of buyers to seek and purchase properties. In many cases, there were significantly more buyers than sellers in the region, particularly for homes priced below $400,000. The lack of inventory in this price range, as noted by the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB), has caused a sellers’ market in the lower price range and a buyers’ market in higher price ranges.
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An increasing number of direct flights from Kelowna to Alberta’s oil worksites have resulted in a growing number of people working in Alberta and residing in the Okanagan region. OMREB notes that this cohort has contributed to the number of sales of higher priced homes. Buyers seeking lower-priced homes still have the opportunity to enter the market, with prices of single-family homes remaining fairly stable in the majority of areas, paired with mortgage rates remaining at historic lows. With fall typically being a busy time in the real estate market, it is expected that sales will continue to increase in both lower and higher end price ranges.
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Tom Stratton is the Managing Broker for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s Victoria and Kelowna offices, and leads all brokerage operations for the Okanagan region. To learn more, visit www.sothebysrealty.ca.
DESIGN It’s hard to believe how fast technology has changed in such a short period of human history. I learned drafting in high school and university using pencils and erasers with simple hand tools such as scales and T-squares. Mechanical drafting machines came along only a few decades ago, which greatly helped productivity and accuracy of hand drawing; but virtually every building in existence prior to the invention of computers was drawn by hand, including the pyramids and the Eiffel Tower! All architectural drawings were drawn in 2D and only the designer or architect really knew what the structure would look like (in their head) until after completion. Two dimensional elevation drawings were used to illustrate what the building would look like. With the advent of computers came computer-aided design (CAD), which is the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. While most designers and architects are using some form of CAD today, the majority are still only using 2D programs. Cutting edge designers and architects are now working with 3D modeling capabilities, which allow them to collaborate with their clients, truss companies, engineers and trades over the internet. Three dimensional line drawings can be created for fast sharing of information, while detailed 3D renderings can be created for realistic photo-like illustrations.
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Denis Apchin is an award winning Okanagan-based designer of spectacular, luxury homes. He is known throughout Canada, the United States and internationally for his unique designs.
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CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process. It is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations.
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Condominium living used to be the quintessential definition of being in your 20s and early 30s; living on your own downtown enjoying café lattes and late-night dinners. But in the past decade, there has been a dramatic shift in the demographics of condo/townhome dwellers in BC. Great projects are trending toward locations near downtown Kelowna and concentrated urban areas, with unique features in smaller spaces. The Leave it to Beaver detached home living – complete with yards to mow and treehouses to build – may be becoming as elusive as gas under $1.25-a-litre. More and more often, growing families are choosing to give up weekends spent on yard work in favour of enjoying the parks and attractions found throughout the urban landscape. Condo/townhome living may be the new normal for parents and their kids in the future. Whether the reason is for convenience, cost, perceived sustainability or just the love for small-space living; condominiums and townhomes are great options for families found right here in the Okanagan. Most of today’s multifamily housing options offer great rooms that help to bring everyone together. It’s about getting creative with your home to maximize space efficiency and it just might be the answer for you and your family!
Photo by V.I.Photography & Design Sherri Paiement is the Executive Officer for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Central Okanagan, which works to serve the interests of the local residential construction industry and to help its members succeed and prosper in a complex and challenging environment.
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G R E AT S PAC E S AV I N G IDEAS S TA I R C A S E Utilize staircases for storage drawers, mudrooms, shoes and coats. This is space that can be used, but rarely is taken advantage of. It can offer some great storage options! B E D RO O M S Kids’ rooms in townhomes or condos can be small, but the right furniture can make a compact room fun and functional. Use loft beds that offer storage below for toys and room for a desk. No kids, no problem! These ideas and furniture (like wall beds) can be used for guest rooms that double as your home office. KITCHEN
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Kitchens are more compact in condos and townhomes, but an open concept lends itself to entertaining. Islands are no longer just a place to prepare meals, but function as eating areas and utilize maximum storage space. A well designed kitchen, even if small, can offer anyone enough space to entertain with unique ideas for storage for the chef in your family. OkanaganHOME.com
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MODERN ELEGANCE ON LAKE OKANAGAN’S SHORE WHEN THE OWNERS WERE DREAMING UP THE TYPE OF HOME TO BUILD ON THEIR LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IN SHEERWATER, THEY DECIDED ON A MODERN EUROPEAN ELEGANT DESIGN. THE FINISHES WERE KEPT MINIMALIST WITH ALUMINUM, GLASS AND CONCRETE AND THE HOME BASED ON SIMPLICITY OF DESIGN, ALLOWING THE ARCHITECTURE TO SPEAK FOR ITSELF. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
The home was truly a team effort with Carl Scholl designing the home’s concept before bringing in Kim Larson and Stephan Ams of All Elements Design.Manage.Build to bring this incredible contemporary design to fruition. Before construction commenced, the homeowners and All Elements agreed to a dynamic collaboration between the 4 of them in order to not only build this home, but to create their own sculptural landmark. The homeowners were very involved in the day-to-day activities and in the overall design concept from the inside out. “This is the most incredible project we have ever worked on,” says Larson. “The home was intended to be gallery style contemporary. The monochromatic backdrop allows the architecture to stand out on its own, which also puts emphasis on the feature design pieces throughout.” She adds, “It’s been an honour to have been selected to help create a project of this calibre. Even after the years of daily work at this site, not a single day goes by that I am not floored by the beauty of this home.” This home is a true reflection of the professionalism of all trades, suppliers, engineering professionals and City officials involved in the project. Despite its sheer size, this home is as welcoming as the owners. With multiple lounging and entertaining areas, inside and out, this home creates a warm, social atmosphere for all to enjoy.
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OUTDOOR LIVING Water surrounds the home; evident here by the infinity edge pool.The direction of the pool reflects the rooflines and appears to fall off the edge into the lake. A walkway into the pool was designed to allow guests to walk to the infinity edge to take full advantage of the lake view, as well as the stunning home.
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TOP: Expansive floor to ceiling windows make it feel as though the outdoors are within arms reach.The selection of finishing ensures a seamless transition from inside out.
ABOVE: The monochromatic colour scheme of the cabinetry and countertop surfaces contrast the black accent cabinetry and furniture pieces.The Gaggenau oven, steam oven and warming drawer with glass fronts project a liquid look from the reflection of the adjacent lake.The liquid crystal cooktop and downdraft ventilation are by Thermador.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES »» The roof design of this home with extreme overhangs was created to ensure energy efficiency, taking advantage of the sun’s path. »» Environmental considerations were also taken seriously within the home, where very little went to waste. Stephan Ams of All Elements took the remaining off cuts of structural Parallam posts used to build the home and re-purposed them into a beautiful contemporary take on a wine cellar. Glulam beams were also re-created as custom handmade furniture for the office desk and dining room table.
G R E AT R O O M BOTTOM: The flow of the floor plan is evident the moment you step into the home. Despite the large space, the furniture grouping coupled with amazing views make this part of the home warm and inviting – a reflection of the welcoming personalities of the homeowners who love to entertain. RO O F TO P D E C K BELOW: Living amongst the rooflines of the home, this rooftop deck is as beautiful as it is functional. The butterfly roof of the family and living rooms provide protection from the elements on a windy evening. With the synthetic turf under your toes and a fire to surround, this space is a tucked away paradise to spend the night watching the stars.
»» The home has 3 levels; the lower is adorned with polished concrete floors, while the main and upper levels shimmer with polished porcelain Italian tiles. »» The master suite is situated on two levels and is wrapped around a 4-tonne basalt rock water feature, surrounded by polished pebbles. »» The roofline shape referred to as a ‘knife-edge’ is featured throughout the home with subtle repetition around the fireplace surrounds and again accented in the countertops and floating ceiling details. »» The open concept feel was critical to the design and flow of the home.The minimal use of interior doors helps to accomplish this, along with the use of barn doors for a streamlined design. »» The front of the home features a reflection pool with a floating concrete bridge, making for a dramatic entrance.
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W I N E RO O M LEFT: The homeowners gave Stephan Ams of All Elements complete design control of the wine room. With that he created a contemporary take on traditional wine bottle racking. By re-purposing off-cuts of the structural Parallam posts, Stephan spent countless hours with the rough wood material, turning them into beautiful finished pieces. Each piece was strategically drilled to expose the label of each bottle for easy searching.The racks were then mounted with structural redi-rod to achieve a floating display. Horizontal redi-rod was also doweled into the sides of the timbers, connecting each one. This design acts as more shelving for the horizontal placement of additional bottles. MASTER SUITE BOTTOM LEFT: The two-storey master suite was designed to take advantage of the panoramic views with wall to wall, floor to ceiling windows. The architectural butterfly roof provides a dramatic ceiling shape, while the fireplace maintains a warm environment. GYM BOTTOM RIGHT: Much thought went into choosing the location for this full service gym.The homeowners are very active in fitness and felt it crucial to optimize their workouts with the inspiration of breathtaking views. S TA I R C A S E BELOW: The striking oculus staircase is the centre point of the home. Using unconventional framing methods to build this breathtaking feature, the radius was handmade using layer upon layer of laminated wood to ensure structural integrity.The crocodile leather composite covering the stairs are a sharp contrast to the stark wall finishes and provide texture within an otherwise sleek environment.
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P OW D E R RO O M LEFT: A floating circular mirror serves as the central feature of the main floor formal powder room. At 6-feet in diameter, this mirror had to be installed during the framing stage in order to be structurally supported and it is the background for the floating mosaic glass and marble wrapped vanity. LOUNGE MIDDLE: The flexible layout of the lounge area accentuates the feature 8-foot by 8-foot custom-built Bengal tiger wood barn doors. Natural wool and sheepskin rugs soften the space and provide a welcome contrast to the polished concrete floors. S PA BOTTOM: It is difficult not to relax within the master suite spa. With features such as a professional pedicure chair, manicure station, luxurious steam room and double-sided fireplace, this room also enjoys direct access to the pool, hot tub and outdoor concrete shower through an expansive 15-foot wide door.
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CONSTRUCTION INTRODUCING FALCON’S LOFT AT LAKESTONE Falcon’s Loft is a stunning lake view home opportunity currently for sale at the Lakestone development in Lake Country, BC. This home was designed for emptynesters of any age wishing to entertain and enjoy all the amenities of Lakestone’s waterfront. The floor plan provides a spacious living area, large kitchen with pass through bar window to the upper deck, open dining room, and a beautiful great room with fireplace. Sliding doors open onto the large upper deck with breathtaking lake views. The master bedroom on the main floor is exquisite. The luxury ensuite includes a custom walk in shower and a fireplace for an intimate soak in the freestanding tub. This home is ideal for entertaining with a recreation room, family area for TV, wet bar, and a wine cellar at the center of it all. The entertainment area extends to the lower deck where a large patio including an outdoor kitchen nestles up to a landscaped yard backing onto public green space.
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ABOUT LAKESTONE
Lakestone is a master-planned community comprised of 1,365 residences located on one of the best remaining parcels of land on the East shore of Okanagan Lake between Vernon & Kelowna. At the heart of B.C.’s wine country, Lakestone’s 550acre community offers a rich, outdoor, allyear-round lifestyle and vacation escape. Expansive, affordable lots surrounded by pine trees and granite outcrops on the sloping hillside mean every resident can construct a home with a million-dollar, unobstructed view of the lake. Residents also have exclusive access to a $3.5-million Lake Club, a shared luxury amenity including a gym, outdoor swimming pool, entertaining space, lake access and storage for kayaks and paddleboards.
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WILL THAT BE A SCULPTURE WITH YOUR CHARDONNAY? OKANAGAN WINERIES ARE PAIRING PUBLIC ART WITH SIPPING TO ENHANCE ALL THE SENSES. WRITTEN BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN
L I Q U I D I T Y W I N E RY The old adage wine, women and song has been around since the 13th century and translates from almost every language. While music and concert series are de rigeur at every winery throughout the Okanagan - from local talent serenading on the patio to Grammy Award winners like Tony Bennett performing at Mission Hill Winery’s Amphitheatre, public art, including sculpture, art exhibits, even film, is a growing trend among wineries to attract patrons. ‘Treat Your Senses’ is the tagline that couldn’t be more illustrative of the newly established Liquidity Winery in Okanagan Falls. “If you look at wine sensibility in Europe, it enhances all things artistic from horticulture, landscaping, food and art,” says Liquidity President and Proprietor, Ian MacDonald. A passionate art collector, he also designed the modern tasting facility built by Nicholas Hill of Ritchie Custom Homes. Sculptural installations, paintings and photography abound throughout the 4,000 square foot winery and grounds. They include Shattered Sphere and Sentinel by North Vancouver’s Brent Comber who creates tactile magic in wood; Dandelion by Boise, Idaho sculptors, Mark Baltes and Ken McCall, is a delightful 15-foot metal dandelion gone to seed, positioned in the chef ’s garden. The tuft rotates in the wind like an alien botanical pinwheel. A special exhibition of select sculptural installations by iconic Canadian artist, Martha Varco Sturdy, meld naturally into the surrounding landscape. LiquidityWines.com
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Photos by Erin Korpisto & Lionel Trudel DA N D E L I O N ABOVE: Dandelion by Boise, Idaho sculptors Mark Baltes and Ken McCall, is a towering metal botanical sculpture with swivelling tuft that sparkles in the sunlight and is ‘planted’ in the chef’s garden beside the bistro. L I Q U I D I T Y TA S T I N G R O O M BELOW: Liquidity Winery was designed by owner, Ian MacDonald who is a passionate art collector. He acquires new pieces for the winery on a regular basis. The painting, Okanagan Falls by Vancouver artist, Jeff Burgess, hangs on the tasting room’s wine wall.
S U M M E R H I L L P Y R A M I D W I N E RY 82-year-old fibreglass sculptor, Peter Soehn of Kelowna, created these larger than life pieces on the Summerhill Pyramid Winery property overlooking Lake Okanagan.
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S U M M E R H I L L P Y R A M I D W I N E RY “I’ve been involved with Stephen (Stephen Cipes, Proprietor) of Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, hosting the Get To Know Writing & Art Contest for young people, since 2009. He released the Robert Bateman Get To Know Your Wild Neighbours for a series of organic wines and chose my paintings for their labels,” recalls internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and environmentalist, Robert Bateman from his Salt Spring Island studio.
BELOW: Stephen Cipes, Founder/Proprietor of Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Kelowna, commissioned internationally acclaimed wildelife painter, Robert Bateman to use his paintings on their Grasslands Collection of three limited edition premium organic reds. Two dollars from each sale goes toward establishing the Nature Education Programme for Young People at the Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria.
“Stephen is very concerned about the environment and has one of the biggest hearts in the world, so when we had an opportunity to collaborate again recently on a new Robert Bateman artist’s series, The Grasslands Collection of three limited edition premium organic reds (with $2.00 from each bottle going towards the new Nature Education Programme for Young People at the Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria), it was a win-win for all of us. Stephen chose three of my paintings based on prairie themes of creatures threatened in southern Alberta, for the signed labels.” The series includes a 2010 single vineyard Cabernet Franc, a 2010 Merlot and a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah blend. It’s hard to miss the gigantic bottle pouring wine into a goblet seemingly suspended in mid-air over Lake Okanagan. “That’s the work of 82-yearold fibreglass artist, Peter Soehn who has created these kinds of almost cartoon-like pieces all over British Columbia”, says Cipes. He also did our globe sculpture and worked on our Pyramid for the winery.” Summerhill.BC.ca OkanaganHOME.com
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NK’MIP CELLARS Nk’Mip Cellars (pronounced in-ka-meep) is Canada’s first aboriginal owned and operated winery and is located in Osooyos between The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort And Spa, in partnership with the Osooyos Indian Band and Vincorp International. The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre designed by architect Bruce Haden of Hotson, Bakker, Boniface Haddon, is a semi-underground sculptural structure and a spectacular example of rammed earth construction, in which striated layers of earth and colourful mineral pigments are mixed with cement. Chief Clarence Louie has commissioned several permanent sculptures by Colville artist Virgil ‘Smoker’ Marchand throughout the centre, winery and resort; Chief on a Horse is the dramatic metal sculpture that dominates the rugged desert terrain silhouetted against the startling blue skies of Osoyoos. Marchand’s other installations include Water Sculpture and Spiritual Guardians all hand painted in vibrant colours that take on a weathered desert patina over time. Photo by Nick Lehoux
P O P L A R G ROV E W I N E RY TA I L G AT E PA RT Y Brylcreem and saddle shoes were mandatory when the Naramata Bench Wineries Association hosted a sold-out Tailgate Party for 500 at Poplar Grove Winery in Penticton this month. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canadian film, My American Cousin written and directed by Naramata native, Sandy Wilson. The film was actually shown on a big screen in the vineyard as revelers dressed in ‘50s outfits sampled wine from the 24-member wineries and Naramata chefs. “Many of the guests were actually extras in the film set in the ‘50s, when it was shot in Naramata in 1985!” says enthused Wineries Association Marketing Director, Tina Baird. “They got to rub shoulders with Sandy who still lives in Naramata and with Margaret Landrick one of the young stars of the film.” In 1985 the film won 6 Genie Awards, including best film, screenplay, director, Sandy Wilson, actress Margaret Landrick and actor John Wildman. Landrick, all grown up, is the former Entertainment Editor of the Vancouver Sun! PoplarGrove.ca, NaramataBench.com
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M I S S I O N H I L L F A M I LY E S TAT E W I N E RY “The moment you enter the winery you see figures climbing the wall. I was almost tempted to add a Spiderman costume,” laughs Ingo Grady, Director of Wine Education speaking of Mission Hill Family Estate’s provocative corten steel sculpture exhibition, Encounters With Iceland by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir. “Anthony’s (Proprietor, Anthony von Mandl,) European education, travels and reputation as an art collector and patron of all the arts, began many years ago. Our extraordinary setting at the winery in Kelowna with incredible architecture, grounds and breathtaking views, makes it so conducive to showcase these magnificent sculptures. Steinunn travelled here before the exhibition to confer with Anthony in selecting each outdoor space to make sure that the figures would really resonate with the public,” explains Grady. “Eight have already been sold to private collectors.” Do public art exhibitions at wineries actually increase wine sales? “Let’s put it this way,” says Grady, “wine paired with food and art give a return on the good life - not necessarily monetary. But if people are happy, they want to linger longer and then they are going to open their wallets and buy wine!” All exhibitions continue throughout the 2014 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. MissionHillWinery.com
Photos by James O’Mara MOVEMENT TOP: Providing visitors with a dramatic first look at Mission Hill Family Estate, figures encased in corten steel entitled Movement from the Encounters With Iceland exhibition, are framed by the winery’s keystone entry, a 20-tonne block of Indiana limestone carved by a master Welsh stonemason.
ENCOUNTER The sculpture, Encounter from the Encounters With Iceland exhibition, leans precariously on a base of Icelandic granite at the base of Mission Hill’s 12-storey bell tower.
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CITY COUNCILLOR COLIN BASRAN’S LOVE OF LOCAL URBAN LIVING WITH THE HOURS OF SUNLIGHT FADING, WALNUT LEAVES CARPETING THE ROAD GOLD, COLIN BASRAN AND HIS WIFE, LEANNE, LOAD THEIR CHILDREN IN A WAGON AND HEAD FOR THE LAKE. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEGEND PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
“I’m hoping to start a trend,” says Basran. “My vision for Kelowna really sees us densifying our town centres. I’m not talking about stopping sprawl, because you’re never going get everyone living in a townhouse or condo, but drawing people to the town centres who want to be there.” It’s a carrot versus the stick approach from the young realtor and politician who aligns himself with the many North Americans, keen on developing a more sustainable lifestyle. And as a sitting city councillor and candidate in November’s mayoral race, Basran’s preference for funky, functional neighbourhoods over traditional lawnand-garden suburbia could very well set the pace for the Central Okanagan’s future. “Nowadays both parents work and we don’t have time for yard work,” he explains. “We can live close to parks, so we don’t need big yards, and we care about the environment, so we’re walking more and driving less.” He sees new recruits to technology companies and healthcare professionals, like his wife, skipping the frustration of finding downtown parking or paying for a hospital stall to take a stroll in the sun. A nurse might meet her friends at a local restaurant or do some shopping in a boutique when her shift ends. A front-end software developer might grab a coat and coffee and spend the evening cycling the Abbott Street corridor with friends. This is a Kelowna that University of British Columbia Okanagan’s (UBCO) students will aspire to join after graduation - a bugaboo in his books. “There’s a myth here that once people graduate from UBCO, they disappear; 60 percent are actually staying in Kelowna,” he says. The figure comes from work the Okanagan Young Professionals Collective commissioned. Created by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission and regional district, Basran’s influence has been key from the start as they look to attract young professionals, and their families, to the area. In 2013,
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So hockey-enthused was Colin as a teen, he switched high schools in his senior year to graduate from K.L.O. Secondary with his teammates. And while he was busing tables and playing host in his aunt and uncle’s restaurant as a teen, it was no shock when he caught the broadcast journalism bug and was hired by CHBC. Then homing in on the sportscaster dream, he met Leanne, a small-town girl from Terrace, and suddenly the dream changed. With his roots planted firmly in the Okanagan, he’s now very excited about the entrepreneurial niche he’s found in real estate, watching his young family grow and shaping a city where businesses flourish and growth doesn’t come at a cost to the region’s innate beauty. “I ran for council because, having grown up here in Kelowna, I didn’t feel like we were tapping into our potential and I felt like by getting involved I could help our city move forward,” he says. The Kelowna he aspires to has a hip, urban vibe where young professionals can thrive, while enjoying the outdoors and agricultural base of the Okanagan.
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Kelowna was the fastest growing community in the country, in terms of households, suggesting their work is paying dividends. “We’re starting to see young families moving back here due to our growing tech economy, the hospital, and boomers starting to retire and needing to sell their businesses,” he says. Improvements to downtown, and development along the South Pandosy corridor have made Basran’s own haunt a real estate hotspot, but from his perspective, the lake might be the biggest draw. With two-year-old son, Keenan, and four-year-old daughter, Nyah, in tow, the Basrans are at the beach all week long on summer evenings. Weekends, after all, can get hectic. In addition to playing on a highly competitive hockey team in the winter alongside ex-NHL players and players who went professional in Europe - he organizes a charity golf tournament. This year was the fifth such event and proceeds from what’s known as the Basran Charity Open went to the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. “I wanted to do something that brought my friends together for a good time, and raise some money in the process,” he says. Hockey, slow-pitch and golf are pretty staple pastimes in the Okanagan, and Basran is well-versed in the Kelowna lifestyle. His family was one of the first Indo-Canadian families to move to the area over a century ago. The Basran roots are in orchards, but George Basran, Colin’s father, branched out to run Basran Trucking and his mother, Donna, established a career with the Royal Bank. OkanaganHOME.com
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The Canadian School of Ballet and Ballet Kelowna dazzle again with The Nutcracker this holiday season. For some magic, whimsy and glitz, be sure to add this to your event must-list. Performances run on Friday, December 12, (7:30pm), Saturday, December 13 (2:00pm & 7:30pm) and Sunday, December 14 (2:00pm) at the Kelowna Community Theatre.Tickets are available at the Kelowna Actors Studio Box Office at 1379 Ellis Street from November 1st, by phone at 250.862.2867 and online at BalletKelowna.ca.
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MONTRÉAL WAREHOUSE CHIC WHEN HOMEOWNERS ROSS AND SUZANNE ANDERTON GOT TOGETHER WITH CHRIS THOMSON OF THOMSON DWELLINGS AND ARCHITECT FELIX WESTERKAMP, THE RESULT WAS A HIGHLY CREATIVE, ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING HOME. THE HOME WAS BUILT WITH A REFURBISHED WAREHOUSE FEEL AND IS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR ARTIST SUZANNE ANDERTON’S WORK AND HER HUSBAND ROSS ANDERTON’S EYE FOR COLOUR. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
The first unique touch you will see is the garden in the front yard. The owners wanted a house that was set further back on the lot, away from road. By creating garden beds out of galvanized steel and using gravel between the beds, the garden area is easy to work in and easy to keep weed free. In addition, it was designed for minimal maintenance and low water usage and uses indigenous plant material. The planters were made to look like livestock troughs to fit with the linear, repetitive architectural elements created by the galvalume metal siding on the upper portion of the house. The brick front is carried through to the inside of the home and combines with the oak wood floors for a warm and inviting feeling. Ross Anderton inspired the red accent colours in the home by adding the red bar stools in the kitchen – the interior’s very first splash of colour! Suzanne Anderton continued the trend by adding to the home’s bright hues. She has some of her artwork hanging in the home and the colours in the home compliment them perfectly. “I choose the landscape around me as subject matter because the natural beauty of what I see on my travels lends itself to my desire to take essential elements from the shapes and colours of the land and translate it back to the canvas as an abstract form,” says Suzanne. Anderton has an amazing eye for colour, as is evident in the splashes of red throughout the home and in her paintings. “I sometimes like using more vibrant colours than in the natural state in order to enhance the art piece. Trees can be blue or purple; I don’t need them to appear real.” she says. “I do not paint pieces to suit décor – my work is what is waiting in my mind and needing to be expressed.
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S TA I R C A S E RIGHT: The fir beam above the staircase gives the eye a rest from the brick, while highlighting the oak single stringer staircase. Light switches and wall plug covers are black to create a more industrial feel to the home. A RT BELOW: One of Suzanne Anderton’s amazing pieces of art - some of which are displayed throughout the home. G R E AT R O O M BOTTOM: The owners found an old cargo cart that had been turned into a coffee table. It matches perfectly with the feel of the home and the warmth of the wood brings out the warm tones in the leather furniture. The stand-alone wall is recessed to house the TV and entertainment components. Note that the chimney stack for the fireplace and the front façade are clad in stainless steel. C O N T I N U E D F RO M PA G E 4 6
The red in the house comes from a love of colour and just happened naturally. When the movers brought in the red cupboard I forgot I had it as it had been in storage for years, but it fit right in.” Suzanne always paints with acrylics and has a love for loose and colourful brush strokes. “It is difficult for me to sometimes get what is in my heart onto the canvas, so painting has become a discipline for me. I work hard to get what I want. There are usually at least three layers under what becomes the final image.” When it comes to the home, the Andertons wanted to create a comfortable ambience reminiscent of a rescued loft or old Montréal walk up. “Hence the brick wall threading through the home,” says Suzanne. “Our contractor and architect got it perfectly right for us!” As Chris Thomson explains, this home was designed for aging in place. “The only rooms upstairs are a bedroom, the studio and a bathroom. The shower in
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the master ensuite is sunken so there is a curbless entry,” he says. “There is only a small transition from the outside to the inside of the home. The covered terrace in the back has no steps leading from the house. Even the hot tub was dropped to the lowest level for easy in and easy out from the deck.”
TOP LEFT: The kitchen island has a baker’s bench on the right made of custom stainless steel to match the stainless steel appliances.The kitchen also has an appliance garage on the right, hidden behind a mini roll down metal door. A stainless steel kick around the island and all the cabinets add a subtle touch of industrial feel to the room.
One unique feature of the home is that all of the trellises against the house are supported by metal turnbuckles in order to minimize upright posts on the back deck. “The terrace area itself is a perfect mix of timber, metal and brick,” says Thomson. “Galvalume siding was used to surround the master suite, while the back of the home continues with the red brick feel. The concrete deck has a light power trowel finish to give it the well-worn warehouse floor look.” Suzanne Anderton and the Impressions group are having a show at the Rotary Centre For The Arts in May 2015. She is presently amassing a series on the Okanagan orchards.
The island top has an induction cooktop with a retractable fan and is made from one solid piece of locally sourced granite. OPEN CONCEPT TOP RIGHT: The view from the kitchen island through to the front yard is unobstructed. The twin 12-foot by 12-foot windows bring in a massive amount of daylight and give a feeling of being outdoors without having to brave the elements. TERRACE BOTTOM: Brick, metal, power trowelled concrete, and timber create a relaxing back deck complete with deck entry hot tub. The terrace doors to the master bedroom provide an alternate entrance onto the deck for easy access to the hot tub. This yard was created for minimal maintenance with underground timer sprinklers, drought tolerant plants and raised garden beds made of galvanized steel.
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BELLAMY HOMES TRIES ON CONTEMPORARY STYLE TWO YEARS AGO, CUSTOMERS FROM VANCOUVER TO ALBERTA STARTED TALKING TO LES BELLAMY ABOUT CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. THE QUERIES OFFERED A TANTALIZING TASTE OF NEW POSSIBILITY AND THE PRINCIPAL OF BELLAMY HOMES SOON FOUND HIMSELF DRAFTING LONG, CLEAN LINES FOR A DESIGN BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL STYLE SO DOMINANT IN THE VALLEY. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
”Looking at the trends outside of the province, you can usually get an indicator of what’s coming,” says Bellamy. From Vancouver to Calgary, modern has been big for years, but with the major developments in the region setting a different tone with their design guidelines, architects and designers, for the most part, have not had a chance to play with a modern contemporary feel in the Okanagan. “I think it’s time. Three years ago, I would have never considered contemporary was going to be so dominant. And I would have never put up a contemporary show home,” he says. But with a customer-base primed for change, Bellamy took a chance, mixing contemporary elements with a hint of traditional comfort. Stationing the show home in the Woodland Hills neighbourhood, with the living room at the front facing north to capture the lake view, it is a one-of-a-kind fusion product completely its own. “We call it Kelowna contemporary,” says Bellamy. “People are asking for contemporary, but when it comes to the inside, they’re not quite there yet.” Marrying the long, clean lines of inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s contemporary designs with a gabled-roof off one side, the home has a natural, yet formal feel with heavy doses of stone and cedar to add a West Coast appeal. BEDROOMS
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Once inside, the home screams luxury with a three-car garage, a flat screen television rising from the hardwood floor of the great room and a kitchen bar conjuring the Guggenheim’s curves. “The problem with a bar is that the people on the ends never get to talk, so when I designed the kitchen I rounded the bar ends…Function has got to be number one,” Bellamy says. Sapele hardwood warms the rooms with a natural deep red hue and Bellamy broke from the curtain walls of window one might expect in a home of this nature, adding light with smaller, stacks of glass, each carefully placed as though hanging a collection of fine art. Largely an open-concept home, the galley kitchen is nonetheless separated from the dining room with a wall, adding a hint of formality. It is one of the only breaks in a space designed, inside and out, to meld with the surroundings beyond its walls. “The living room has these bi-folding exterior glass doors. It’s a glass wall, 12feet wide, completely connecting the inside to the outdoors,” says Bellamy. “So it carries right through to the outside.” Perhaps the most liberal use of window extends from the dining room, along the patio to the master suite.
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KITCHEN ABOVE: The galley kitchen highlights the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary feel with its long, sleek lines, free of knickknacks and nicely balanced with heavy doses of glass and stainless steel. G R E AT R O O M LEFT: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine watching television in a home with such spectacular views, but should the residents desire, a television comes out of the great room floor (in front of the fireplace) and descends back into its hiding space when the occupant hits power on the remote. F OY E R TOP (OPPOSITE PAGE): An entrance should showcase the style of the home and designer Les Bellamy accomplishes this in spades with a front door featuring long, linear cedar breaks and clear sight-lines of the open-concept interior. DEN BOTTOM (OPPOSITE PAGE): A 12-foot by 12-foot loft den sits at the top of the floating staircase, and is fully wired for Internet and television, with plenty of windows to let the outside world in.
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C O N T I N U E D F RO M PA G E 5 4 MASTER ENSUITE TOP LEFT: Pushing the horizontal mirror past the end of the counter, it looks as though the vanity includes a piece of artwork - a fitting treatment for a luxurious master bathroom with a heavy dose of tile, a custom-built shower and soaker tub. H A L LW AY TOP RIGHT: The hallway connecting the dining area and bedroom is adorned with a wall of large windows to let light in and leave the impression one has just walked along the patio outside. MASTER SUITE ABOVE: Sapele hardwood warms this bedroom, and a collection of small windows provides plenty of natural light, in keeping with the contemporary feel of the rest of this home.
“Hallways are always hard to draw up. They’re utilitarian. This way you feel like you’re walking by a patio not walking down a hallway to the bedroom,” says Bellamy. Up the solid Sapele floating staircase, with its standoff glass railing, an open-concept, 12-foot by 12-foot den is fully wired and offers views to give the mind a generous break. Automation is a given in a higher-end home, but the Control4 included in the Woodland show home is the gold standard. Set up to program just about every automated or electronic function on the property from an iPad, it makes lockup a breeze and takes the stress out of commuting for those living off site. This may be Bellamy’s first contemporary project in Kelowna, but it will by no means be his last. Lakestone, a nature-inspired oasis in the Okanagan Centre marketed under the slogan “Come home to the lake” already has Bellamy Homes signing clients in a similar vein. “Truly, we’re a custom home builder and we’re geared up to work with the style the customer wants; but for me, as a designer, it’s great to be creative,” says Bellamy.
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HOME IS A STONE’S THROW AWAY Only 16 minutes from Kelowna Airport or 25 minutes from downtown and you’re home. To views that last forever. But don’t wait – Phase 3 is now selling with lakeview homesites starting in the low $200s.
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A FARMHOUSE DESIGNED WITH JOIE DE VIVRE SIXTIES’ MODERN ARCHITECTURE MET A JAPANESE FARMHOUSE AESTHETIC WHEN JOIEFARM WINERY OWNERS, HEIDI NOBLE AND MICHAEL DINN ENVISIONED THEIR NEW NARAMATA BENCH HOME. (CHICKEN COOP INCLUDED!) WRITTEN BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY GOLD WYLIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Passionate about their work - influenced by their travels to Europe, the Caribbean and South America and avid readers of architectural styles and design, Heidi Noble and Michael Dinn appear to be a pairing made in food and wine heaven. In the ‘90s, Noble, a classically trained chef and sommelier, who worked previously at Montréal’s Toqué and Agora at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, moved west to Vancouver where she met Dinn a sommelier, at C Restaurant and Cin Cin. They both decided to leave the grinding Vancouver restaurant trade and began working in the wine importing business. Engaged in Naramata in 2000, the couple, on a whim, asked a realtor to show them around and they purchased a rundown farmhouse on a 5-acre property. Noble and Dinn frugally renovated it to open a B&B, cooking school and winery that also served as their home. Experimenting with Alsatian and Burgundy inspired grapes that thrive in the cool mountain desert climate of the Okanagan; their first vintage in 2002 was a trial by fire made in a rented space at a friend’s winery. They sold-out 800 cases and continued to do so with subsequent crushes. Twelve years later, JoieFarm Winery produces about 14,000 cases annually and has earned many awards and kudos. A Noble Blend became a cornerstone for their expanding business while their wine importing expertise and intuition were spot-on with ‘Re-Think Pink’ Joie Rosé made in the dry Loire style - it revolutionized the industry. Rosé was in vogue again. By 2007 the JoieFarm Winery brand’s success necessitated a dedicated custom-built winery building. But it wasn’t until their son, Theo was born in 2011 that they realized the cramped farmhouse was just not conducive to a growing family. They
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Michael wanted the interior structure to be entirely post and beam, so Hill took Noble to a Coquitlam timber yard to hand-pick salvaged Douglas fir from the West Coast for all the beams and window frames.
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purchased a 12-acre property with a house ready to be torn down, at the beginning of the Naramata Bench, with spectacular views of Munson Mountain and Okanagan Lake. “We had been percolating ideas for the design of a new home for years,” reminisces Dinn. We’ve taken many trips to Palm Springs in the past and just loved their mid-century, post and beam homes in neighbourhoods like Racquet Club Estates – in fact Heidi’s parents have bought there.” They immediately called designer Lucia Sakhrani of Design Studio 8 (DS8), a small collaborative in West Vancouver, shared by Sakhrani and Architect, Tina Hubert. Friends for over 20 years (“her husband Chris was my best man at our wedding,” says Dinn), she knew exactly the style and feeling the couple envisioned. “Modern, rustic barn combined with functional,” laughs Sakhrani. “Heidi had done a great deal of research on Japanese farmhouses called minkas with expansive courtyards and breezeways and we all loved midcentury modern ranchers. I spent so much time on-site just to calculate the directions of the sun and light - both beautiful and oppressively hot at times. Heidi and Michael love to cook and entertain al fresco and in their old farmhouse that meant passing through the living room, dining room with plates of food, with an added flight of stairs. Picking herbs required a trip around the house. So the new home was to have none of that!”
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F RO N T E X T E R I O R TOP: Noble and Dinn had been percolating ideas for their new build for years. Heidi loved the design of Japanese farmhouses called minkas with their open courtyards and breezeways. Sakhrani created a roofline that consisted of low-slung gables connected by flat roofs with glass windows at the top that open for ventilation. Noble and Dinn were clear that they didn’t want air conditioning throughout so ceiling fans were installed. OPEN AIR DINING ABOVE: A moveable dining area in a breezeway separates both sides of the home with stunning views for guests regardless of where they are seated. KITCHEN TOP (OPPOSITE PAGE): Sakhrani knew that getting the kitchen right was crucial. Noble and Dinn love entertaining and the open kitchen is the epicentre of their home.To accommodate their heights - Noble is 5-feet and Dinn 6-foot-1 (Theo uses a step stool), Sakhrani actually spent a lot of time sequencing out the various parts to preparing a meal with them to map out exact adjustments for counters and the island (2-inches lower where Heidi works) so that there is a flow to prepping, cooking and storage. “I wanted to mix high and low costs so the kitchen cabinets are actually from Ikea wrapped in customized elements of stainless steel, says Sakhrani.” Custom maple countertops, stainless steel appliances, eco cork floor with wood veneer and pops of ‘Joie Red’ from the bar stools to gadgets and mixing bowls, complete the look. DEN BOTTOM (OPPOSITE PAGE): The den or “chill-out” room as it’s known, boasts a comfortable Montauk sofa and Ikea bookcases, with a little hit of red, that showcase the couple’s design, architecture and cook books. The abstract area rug is from Winners.
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Sakhrani created a roofline that consisted of low-slung gables connected by flat roofs with glass windows at the top that open for ventilation. “Heidi and Michael were clear that they didn’t want air conditioning so ceiling fans were installed.” “The positioning of the new kitchen was critical,” explains Sakhrani “because it’s the epicenter of their home. I love cooking with Heidi and we actually spent a lot of time sequencing out the various parts of preparing a meal to map out everything. This is definitely a ‘function follows form’ space. Heidi’s height at 5 feet differs significantly from Michael at 6-foot-1 and Theo has a step stool, so we made adjustments in counter and island heights to follow a logical flow for prepping, cooking and storage. I actually mixed Ikea cabinets wrapped in customized elements of a steel framed raised bar, maple countertops and wood shelves stained to match the other wood elements throughout the home.” The master suite and Theo’s bedroom were deliberately positioned in another wing to off-set noise; both resplendent with wonderful views of the lake and Munson Mountain. The pièce de résistance of the 3,600 square-foot, four-bedroom rancher that took about 18 months to build, is a stunning floor-to-ceiling natural stone fireplace in the great room. “Heidi and I had actually gone to Vancouver to take a one day course in Italian stuccoing for the surround of the fireplace,” relates their affable builder, Nicholas Hill of Ritchie Custom Homes in Penticton. But the couple changed their minds shortly after I introduced OkanaganHOME.com
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them to local Finnish stonemason, Moe Kuoppola. He hiked the surrounding Carmi Mountain and brought back lichen-covered rocks to build the fireplace.”
BOTTOM: Maximizing the indoor/outdoor concept of entertaining was a vital component to the farmhouse’s design. Sakhrani created accordion glass doors that open onto a concrete teak wrapped patio divided into informal seating areas.There is a full kitchen with fire pit and Forno oven. A hot tub and a charcoal gray-tiled pool - the latter actually cooled with solar power, which makes for divine evening dips with spectacular views over Lake Okanagan.
“We really focus on lifestyle when we are building for clients and I knew that Heidi and Michael wanted to use reclaimed salvaged fir from the West Coast, so Heidi and I went to a Coquitlam timber yard to hand-pick wood for the beams. It was a real adventure!” The exterior terrace, pool and landscaping designed by Sakhrani is a tribute to the couple’s joy of outdoor entertaining: accordion glass doors open onto a concrete teak-wrapped patio with fire pit, full outdoor kitchen with Forno oven, hot tub and a charcoal gray tiled pool - the latter actually cooled with solar power.
MASTER SUITE BELOW: “Heidi and Michael wanted a quiet ‘Zen’ wing for themselves and Theo’s bedroom, away from the lively entertainment areas. A short hallway with convenient pull-out shelving and substantial closet space, precedes the entrance to the simply furnished master bedroom. An airy Caribbean vibe, no doubt influenced from their travels to the islands, pervades the wing.The ensuite bathroom features an oval soaker tub and walk-in shower with 180-degree views of the vineyards and lake.
Both Noble and Dinn are yoga buffs and DS8 created an out building studio/ cabana that can do double duty as an extra bedroom in a pinch. Every design detail has been scrupulously thought-out yet doesn’t look contrived: from the pops of red in the simple interior décor that tie-in with the “Joie Red” of the industrial car paint Heidi and Ritchie Custom Homes coordinated to use on the doors to keep them scratch resistant from the couple’s dogs going in and out, to - yes - the chicken coop. Noble really does love chickens so Sakhrani designed their modern abode with a roof that mimics that on the main house! Says Dinn, “Our son Theo looks after the chickens and collects the eggs. There’s nothing more delicious than a fresh farm ‘dipper’ egg with toast soldiers for breakfast.” For more information on JoieFarm Winery, visit them online at JoieFarm.com.
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The outdoor natural gas fire pit was created by carving out one large rock. The fire pit area floor was crafted with unique paving stones to match the tones in the rock fire pit.
SKY PARADE AT SKYLANDS WILDEN’S SKY PARADE IS ONE OF THE MARQUEE STREETS OF SHOWHOMES IN KELOWNA. RYKON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IS ONE OF THREE LOCAL BUILDERS CURRENTLY WITH A SHOWHOME ON SKYLAND DRIVE. “IT’S A GREAT WAY TO HIGHLIGHT THE APPEAL OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD,” SAYS KOLBY BARNSTABLE, WHO DOES SALES AND MARKETING FOR RYKON. “ALL THREE SHOWHOMES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TOURING, AS WELL AS WILDEN’S SHOWHOME AND SALES CENTRE. WRITTEN BYDARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC..
Rykon’s showhome, located at 131 Skyland Drive was created with Okanagan summer living in mind. From the moment you see it, you notice the unique craftsman finishing, which includes cedar detailing, natural stone columns and an aluminum feature roof. “The home was created around a level living concept,” says Barnstable. “You can walk right out of the kitchen and entertainment area to the back patio and pool. This was intentionally done to create a flow-through space from indoor to outdoor living and visa versa. This open concept floor plan incorporates ease of living reminiscent of a beach home.” From the large windows to the light coloured carpets and cupboards, everything in this home is bright, light and airy. “This family friendly home has a full bathroom and three bedrooms on the top level including a large master bedroom with ensuite and a Romeo and Juliet style balcony. It’s perfect for a morning coffee as you look out onto Lake Okanagan and downtown Kelowna,” says Barnstable. “The main floor houses a fourth bedroom as well as a large full bathroom which can double as a change room, as it has access to the pool. For those who like to work from home, there’s also a pocket office located off the kitchen with views of the pool and backyard.”
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MASTER SUITE ABOVE & LEFT: The master suite features sliding patio doors that lead out to a private deck; the perfect place to begin or end the day.The light carpet and bright walls make it easy to create whatever style you want with this neutral pallet as a base. This master bath ensuite has his and her sinks in quartz countertops, creating a spa-like feeling.The enclosed shower has 10 millimetre glass doors and a bench. Inside the shower are four wall heads, an overhead, and a rain head for a total shower experience.The backsplash and the floor design are created with glass tiles to give the space some character.The toilet is located in its own enclosed room off the bathroom.The space utilizes movement-activated lights for night time convenience.
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LAKEVIEW DEVELOPMENT SITE 3250 HIGHWAY 97, WEST KELOWNA BC | MLS 10085860 | $3,999,888 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL. 161 Acres with panoramic lake views. Residential development, vineyard, affordable housing - lots of options.
NICOLA LAKE CUSTOM
CONTEMPORARY LUXURY
6404 MONCK PARK ROAD, MERRITT BC
1143 PARKBLUFF LANE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10086219 | $2,290,000
MLS 10084726 | $2,595,000 Waterfront oasis perched on the sunny side of Nicola Lake. This 6,000 square foot home has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, open concept design, gourmet kitchen, 2 luxurious master suites, theatre room and an expansive sundeck featuring a 65’ infinity pool. With close proximity to Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops this represents a recreational jewel to be enjoyed for generations.
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Perched above Kelowna and close to all amenities, with unobstructed lake views sits this amazing contemporary masterpiece. Boasting 5,630 square feet, this 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home has a grand front entrance with 8-foot stainless steel door, high-gloss Italian kitchen cabinets, Blue Pearl granite countertops, Torly Leather floors, home automation, geothermal heating/cooling, 3-car heated garage, and salt water pool.
OKANAGAN LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
HARVARD HILLTOP ESTATE
COLDSTREAM EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
2575 HARVARD ROAD, KELOWNA BC MLS 10075658 | $2,249,500
10501 COLDSTREAM CREEK ROAD, COLDSTREAM BC MLS 10086134 | $2,095,000
This 4.9-acre private estate offers stunning views, two residences, and a creek flowing through the property, with room for a pool. The main home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms in 4,671 square feet of deluxe living space. The second home is 2,400 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, in-floor heating, furnace and fireplace, black walnut hardwood and more.
Nestled among green hay fields and beautiful mature landscape, this completely renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom luxury rancher sits on 15 stunning acres. This equestrian property features pristine corrals with shelter, beautiful sand arena, large tack room, 6-bay storage shop, fenced dog run, playhouse, heated saltwater pool and year-round creek.
CENTRAL LAKESHORE LIVING
LOW MAINTENANCE LAKESHORE
5-3300 WATT ROAD, KELOWNA BC MLS 10085302 | $1,945,000
4-7769 OKANAGAN LANDING ROAD,VERNON BC MLS 10081899 | $1,675,000
LAKESHORE LIVING in the Heart of Kelowna! This updated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,746 square foot home with boatlift, Sea-Doo lift and pool, features granite countertops, natural slate floors alongside Brazilian Cherry hardwood. The master suite offers breathtaking lake views complimented by a large ensuite with steam shower, and large walk in closet.
Low-maintenance lakeshore living, only minutes from downtown Vernon. This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is beautifully finished with expansive lake views, including your private boat slip on Lake Okanagan. The grounds are professionally maintained, allowing you time to relax and enjoy the sandy beach right in front of your home.
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OSOYOOS MOUNTAIN ESTATE
ELLISON ESTATE
131 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC MLS 10078510 | $1,450,000
5774 DEADPINE DRIVE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10082184 | $1,390,000
Escape to serenity with this stunning timberframe retreat on 3 acres, perched above Osoyoos. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece boasts nearly 5,000 square feet of beautiful open living space with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Entertain friends in the spacious gourmet kitchen overlooking panoramic views of Lake Osoyoos and the scenic valley while only 12 minutes from downtown.
REDUCED! Enjoy unparalleled 30-mile views of the Okanagan from your peaceful 9.5-acres. Featuring extensive renovations and updates, this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom estate offers equestrian potential and 7,743 square feet of finished living space, a 3-car garage, plus 2,630 square foot attached workshop. Relax outdoors with the stunning infinity pool and koi pond feature.
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HIGHPOINTE HAVEN
2355 ARTHUR COURT, KELOWNA BC
751 PINEHAVEN COURT, KELOWNA BC MLS 10085124 | $1,199,000
MLS 10081796 | $1,345,000 Wake up to a spectacular lake view in this contemporary styled home in prestigious McKinley Landing. Located in the heart of the Okanagan, minutes from wineries, golf courses and city life, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is beautifully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including a detached double garage perfect for your RV.
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Enjoy spectacular views of Okanagan Lake, Kelowna and the Valley from this executive sytle home perched on 0.5 acres and surrounded by gently sloping hillside. The prestigious, gated community is called Highpointe, and this stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is built for entertaining with a custom maple kitchen, huge granite island and plenty of private outdoor living space.
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TRADITIONS CUSTOM
792 HIGHPOINTE PLACE
747 BOYNTON PLACE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10074183 | $1,149,000
792 HIGHPOINTE PLACE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10087204 | $963,000
This is an amazing opportunity to create your dream home on the largest (0.30acre) and most prestigious building lot in “Traditions,” one of Kelowna’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Work together with award-winning “Harmony Homes” with this home and lot package to choose the plan that fits your lifestyle and budget.
This lot contains one of the largest building envelopes in the prestigious gated community of Highpointe. With spectacular 270º panoramic views of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake, it doesn’t get any better than this! Only a 10 minute drive to downtown Kelowna including Waterfront Park and the NEW Kelowna Yacht Club.
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OSOYOOS VIEW PROPERTY
980 HEWETSON COURT, KELOWNA BC MLS 10087474 | $928,900
21038 ALKALI ROAD, OSOYOOS BC MLS 146468 | $899,900
REDUCED - Upper Mission view home built by Bellamy Homes. With no expense spared in the finishings, this 3,400 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers extras galore. The open plan boasts bright panoramic lake views with Maple hardwood flooring, Maple cabinetry, spacious granite island, and walk-in pantry. Low-maintenance yard with room for a pool!
REDUCED - This 3-bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,000 sqaure foot home overlooks Osoyoos Lake and beautiful Mt. Baldy. Nestled on a private 4.9 acres, this home is custom built to entertain with an open concept kitchen, swimming pool and geothermal cooling/heating system. A car collector’s dream with a 5-car detached garage and a 1,600 square foot shop with hoist.
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LAKESTONE CONTEMPORARY
SAUNIER LAKE
33 LAKESTONE DRIVE, LAKE COUNTRY BC
TUZO CREEK FOREST SERVICE ROAD, BEAVERDELL BC MLS 10082067 | $795,000
MLS 10089060 | $834,900 Okanagan CONTEMPORARY homes by the award-winning Bellamy Homes. Only ten minutes from the Kelowna Airport on the shores of Lake Okanagan.You will enjoy Lakestone’s 25 Km of walking trails, future $3.5 million waterfront Lake Club, fitness centre, pool and storage for water toys. Call for details.
This is an amazing opportunity to own a private retreat that includes 148 acres and the spectacular, private Saunier Lake. Located only 1.5 hours from Kelowna, this lakefront property is in two titles and is covered with beautiful mature fir trees. Saunier Lake is fed year round by Eugene Creek, acting as a spawning bed for rainbow trout.
772 HIGHPOINTE PLACE
214 UPPER CANYON IN WILDEN
772 HIGHOINTE PLACE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10088874 | $779,000
214 UPPER CANYON DRIVE, KELOWNA BC MLS 10086421 | $529,900
Spectacular view lot in Kelowna’s prestigious Highpointe community. Work together with Highpointe’s preferred builder, Sierra West Homes to design a home plan that suits your every need. Through experience and the highest commitment to design, innovation and craftsmanship, Sierra West is able to transform an idea into a luxurious, elegant and truly unique home.
BRAND NEW 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with mountain views in Wilden. Boasting open concept design, laminate floors, granite countertops, and located only 5 minutes from Glenmore amenities. This home has 1,481 square feet of beautifully finished living space with an additional 552 square feet of unfinished space in the basement, plumbed for a suite.
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LAKE OKANAGAN RESORT LIVING
224 UPPER CANYON IN WILDEN
12-2775 WESTSIDE ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC MLS 10083858 | $526,000
224 UPPER CANYON DRIVE, KELOWNA BC | $489,900 MLS 10083657 | $489,900
Enjoy amazing amenities with your private, updated 1,840 square foot home with 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms and a beautiful outdoor living space.You will enjoy the views of the golf course and Lake Okanagan while listening to your water feature. This unit has it all - lake access, amenities and privacy, at one of North America’s most dynamic destination resorts.
Enjoy the private and peaceful setting of Wilden in this beautiful, NEW 3-bedroom plus den, 2-bathroom home that backs onto green space and boasts a beautifully finished 1,657 square feet. There is an additional unfinished basement with separate entrance that is plumbed and easy to suite.
DREAM HOME SITE AT FALCON PLACE
TERRAVITA
135 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC
304-2780 AUBURN ROAD, WEST KELOWNA BC MLS 10083776 | $259,900
MLS 10084246 | $420,000 Build your dream home and enjoy the spectacular view of Osoyoos Lake from one of the best lots in Osoyoos Mountain Estates. This lot is 3.11 acres and located in the prestigious Falcon Place neighborhood, which is known to showcase some of the most beautiful homes in Osoyoos.
Like Brand New, this 1-bedroom plus den, 1-bathroom offers beautiful finishings that include hand scraped maple floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, heated tile floors in ensuite with under cabinetry lighting, central air and much more. Golfers will enjoy the private Terravita putting green.
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ON TREND ANTIQUE MERCURY GLASS PILLAR HOLDERS Create a dramatic display of silver and candlelight.These elongated pillar holders have a sculptural design that mixes the classic turnings of woodwork with a square base and seamless stainless steel top.
ECLECTIC MERCURY GLASS ORNAMENTS This set of 3 treasures for your tree are blown of mercury glass with an antique champagne or silver finish, then topped with a bronzefinished cap and hung from a natural jute string.
HOLIDAY
Shimmer & Plaid
From Potter y Bar n’s 2014 Holiday Collection Potter yBar n.com
JASPER PLAID PILLOW COVER WITH FUR TRIM Chunky fur trim and a cool plaid meet to create a most unique pillow cover, destined to imbue a rich lodge look in any home.
BLAKE PLAID DUVET COVER SHAM
S I LV E R M E R C U RY G L A S S T R E E S
Plaid is one of our fall favourites – nothing feels quite as right when the leaves are turning.This yarn-dyed Blake duvet cover offers a classic plaid with rich colour and a crisp look.
Create a display of wintry light and shadows with these silver mercury-glass trees. Their mottled antiqued surfaces beautifully reflect lights that decorate them.
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THE BEAUTY OF SPACE
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10 Minutes to Downtown 10 Steps to Nature
NATURE INSPIRED LIVING
2000 acres of Okanagan beauty, over half of it dedicated to parks, trails and wildlife. Wilden is the largest masterplanned community between Vancouver and Calgary. Find your island of tranquility – minutes from downtown Kelowna.
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Contact our sales office: 250.762.2906 · 132 Sky Court · Kelowna · sales@wilden.ca