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48 New York State of Mind A mirror-clad bachelor pad in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood gets a Brooklyn-inspired makeover. by julia dilworth

60 Lofty Amibtions A tired ’80s loft becomes one woman’s dream home, thanks to designer Sophie Burke. by stacey m c lachlan

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72 Family Jewel On the Cover A blue glass backsplash adds a pop of colour to a Brooklyn-inspired space.

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42 D E PA R T M E N T S

14 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Getting cozy on a cool fall night.

17 Essentials Super Bowl 18 Serve up your movie-night snacks in style with these beautiful bowls.

Stored Potential 20 These coffee tables with built-in storage are sure to declutter any space.

Throw Me 22 Who said cozy had to be monotonous?

These bold throws are snuggly and statement-making.

Take a Stand 24 Keep your movie nights modern with these minimalist TV stands.

Lazy Loungers 26 Cuddle up on one of these luxe L-shaped sectionals in a versatile neutral.

29 Expert Advice Get The Look 30 Three designers, three dining rooms, three divine looks.

How To 36 We asked the pros how to hang art, choose paint and get organized.

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It’s official: summer’s over. And while we’ll miss the impromptu picnics, leisurely patio brunches and Sunday Seawall bike rides that sunny days inspire, there’s something to be said about embracing your inner homebody when the seasons turn.

After all, when the Vancouver weather turns back to its usually grey and drizzly self, it’s the perfect excuse to do some serious nesting: settling in for a movie marathon, sprawled among pillows and cozy throws, a bowl full of guilty-pleasure snacks within arm’s reach.

We’ve dedicated the Essentials section (starting on page 17) to the art of a night in, in fact: think modern media stands, snuggly (but stylish!) blankets, and even the perfect popcorn bowl.

And while a Netflix binge is a perfectly acceptable way to while away a rainy day, the stories in this issue provide another way to indulge. Whether it’s the hip mid-century modern Crosstown loft rescued from an ill-advised ’80s renovation (page 72), a quirky Port Coquitlam townhouse with plenty of big-city cool (page 60), the open-concept Falken Reynolds-designed suite with a Brooklyn vibe (page 48), or an industrial-chic Kitsilano condo that inspired a proposal (page 84), we’ve packed the pages with gorgeous feature spaces that are sure to spark some design daydreams.

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Design the ultimate night in with our favourite nesting necessities: super-soft throws, seriously loungeable sofas, TV stands with plenty of style and more.

Lounge Like a Pro The ideal setup for a cozy night on the sofa is one that gives you room to stretch out. We love a good L-shaped unit or a sturdy ottoman that doubles as a place to stow your coffee mug (or better yet: whisky on the rocks). Find our sofa picks on page 26.

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movie night magic Expand your popcorn palete with toppings that go beyond butter: think chocolate chips or spicy togarashi.

ESSENTIALS | Nesting

Super Bowl Serve up your movie-night snacks in style.

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➋ Now Serving Concealing a glossy grey food-safe enamel interior, the matte white exterior of the Lamina nesting bowl (from $35) offers a beautiful contrast of colour and texture. 18karatstore.com

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➌ Smooth Moves Though simply named, Bowl ($910) by When Objects Work is full of mystery: it has seamless construction and rests at a tilt. informshop.com

➍ High Contrast You can’t go wrong with black and white. The Black bowl ($26) from Ferm Living offers dishwasher-safe monochrome action. roveconcepts.com

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➏ Touch and Feel Alone or together—the Textured bowl set ($32) includes four pieces with different patterns—these beauties provide tactile thrills. westelm.ca

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➎ Double Duty Elevate the humble chip ’n’ dip with the pleasingly round Martina serving bowl ($10). cb2.ca

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These sensible coffee tables with built-in compartments are sure to de-clutter any space, leaving you free to enjoy the night ahead.

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From three-dimensional to flat in the drop of a hat, the Barcelona functional coffee table ($1,830) makes even the most cluttered of rooms feel Zen. boconcept.com

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➋ Paper Planes Middle-school wastebaskets have nothing on the Ferm wire basket and top (from $150). vanspecial.com

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➌ Beam Me Up The clean design of the Klere coffee table (from $499), with one deep drawer for storage, can pack away anything from chunky throws to embarrassing reads. eq3.com

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➍ Twist ’n’ Shout Designed by Theresa Arns, the circular grooved-wood Turning table ($749), is both fashion-forward and practical. nineteenten.ca

➏ C You Around Whether you’re stashing a laptop or hoarding a few bottles of wine, the Nuc table ($940) can hide it all (and we’re not complaining about its stylish oak fi nish, either).

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➎ Up and Out With two fully functioning hidden compartments, the Scout functional coffee table ($799) is sure to inspire a “where did you get that?” or two during a girls’ night in. eq3.com

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Throw Me Who said cozy had to be monotonous? These bold fall throws are equal parts snuggly and statement-making.

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➊ Gimme Graphic This bold Silas throw ($129) may be lightweight, but its 100-percent-cotton weave is sure to keep you well hidden during a horror fl ick. eq3.com

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➋ Optical Mayhem No, you’re not seeing double: designer Molly Fitzpatrick’s Tempo throw ($100) is a reversible graphic labyrinth. cb2.ca

➌ Positive Reinforcement Double-woven and made with 100-percent wool, Hay’s Plus 9 throw in purple ($319) is Canadian-winter-ready. espacedonline.com

➍ Colour Me Lilac Ikea’s oversized Henrika lilac throw (from $20) will have you sitting pretty in purple. ikea.com

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➏ Go for Gold Warm things up with texture and colour: the Marley gold throw ($60) has both. crateandbarrel.ca

➎ Earn Your Stripes Bring on the bold and beautiful with West Elm’s Warmest throw (from $39). westelm.ca

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wireless wonder Invest in wire covers or a behind-the-wall kit to keep your space feeling clean and uncluttered.

ESSENTIALS | Nesting

Take a Stand Keep your movie nights modern with these minimalist TV stands.

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➊ Shape Shifter Customize the Fermo media unit ($2,239) in your favourite hues—we love the vibrant grass green, but crisp white is classic. boconcept.com

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➋ Even Keel The Katrine TV stand ($299) is exactly what you need: solid, straight-edged and with nothing to hide. inspirationfurniture.ca

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➌ Disappearing Act The Peekaboo media console ($599)—made from thick-cut acrylic—is nearly invisible, ensuring the focus will be on your screen. cb2.ca

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➏ Boxed In The Bo media unit (from $1,450) mixes sharp angles and heavy-gauge steel with an environmental soft spot: the stand is made from recycled materials. theotherroom.ca

➎ Instant Classic The mid-century chic, Danish-inspired Nilsson TV stand ($1,150) boasts plenty of storage and magnetized push-lock drawers for smooth access. roveconcepts.com

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Cuddle up on one of these luxe L-shaped sectionals in a versatile neutral—the perfect companion for a cozy night in.

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➋ All About That Sass The Margot two-piece sectional (from $2,699) may be petite, but with modern detailing, it packs plenty of personality into a small package. crateandbarrel.ca

➌ Rebel Rebel James Dean and the Actona Stylo sofa (from $1,199) have one thing in common: they both prove there’s nothing cooler than black leather. inspirationfurniture.ca

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With three distinct and comfy seats, BoConcept’s Istra sofa (from $3,499) is perfect for anyone who needs a little extra breathing room. boconcept.com

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➏ Low Rider Featuring a low back and squared-off back cushions, the Maxwell leather sectional (from $5,390) is the perfect companion to a whisky-neat kind of night. restorationhardware.com

➎ Radical Relaxing The modular, marshmallow-y Mags sofa (from $5,500) from Espace D features ultra-soft deep seats for maximum relaxation. espacedonline.com

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EXPERT ADV ICE | Get the Look

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Modern Entertainer A Vancouver couple looking to downsize found a new home in this warm, contemporary loft designed

by Jamie Deck of Shift Interiors. Multifunctional lighting and an impressive buffet make it ideal for both entertaining and everyday living.

Use harmonizing colours. To make a space feel larger, stick to two or three colours that work well together. If you have more than one colour of wood, consider colour-staining them to match, as Deck did with the table and buffet.

Three designers take on three dining rooms to create a trio of inspiring looks.

Find the main point of interest. Choose an item that’s important to you— perhaps a striking table or a unique light fi xture— and design the room around it. Deck used one of the homeowners’ favourite paintings as the foundation for this space.

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Put your millwork to work. A custom horizontal unit can pull triple duty as a storage space, a buffet and a bar all at once. Perfect for entertaining, it acts as an extension of the kitchen when guests are over.

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Casual Comfort Designer David Nicolay captured a young family’s casual, relaxed lifestyle in this modern Point Grey home. Neutral colours and classic materials set a solid foundation for the dining area, allowing the homeowners’ personality to shine through in the details.

Light up the room.

Choose a light fi xture for more than just its decorative possibilities.

This semi-translucent Moooi pendant light emits a glow over the whole room, rather than just casting light downward.

Put your personality on display. Add some character to a space by showing off a personal collection, art pieces or platters and dishes on open shelving.

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Keep your materials consistent. Create contrast by choosing pieces that are the same type of wood but have different fi nishes. Here, Nicolay mixed sleek white-oak millwork with a distressed oak table

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Waterfront Whimsy This Yaletown waterfront condo is a regular getaway spot for an Edmonton-based family. Designer Angela Robinson pulled from Vancouver’s beachy surroundings and blue skyline to bring a West Coast vibe to their home away from home.

Get in the right frame of mind. When creating a collage wall, reframe or custom-frame your art and photographs.

Different frame styles give off an eclectic vibe, while compatible colours and fi nishes keep the look from appearing too random.

Weigh your lighting options. While heavier materials like brass make a space appear more serious, lighter materials—like the thin, twisted wood veneer on this Link suspension light—complement this room’s bright, fresh look.

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Use your accent colours strategically. In spaces with neutral fi nishes, incorporate bright pops of colour in versatile pieces—like chairs, which can be easily changed over time to keep a space looking current.

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EXPERT ADV ICE | How to Choose Your Paint

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Ask the Pros Three experts share their tips for making your home a little more beautiful.

True Colours How to pick the perfect paint palette for your space.

After moving from Montreal to Vancouver, professional colour consultant Kora Sevier found herself experiencing seasonal affective disorder for the first time. “Living in an environment where there’s a lot of colour really helps me,” she explains. “On those grey days, my green living room is still nice and green.”

She knows firsthand how colour can have a psychological effect on those who live with it. Still, anyone who has ever aimed for winered glamour and ended up with stop-sign chic instead knows that picking paint can be a challenge. From saturation and undertone to hue and pigmentation, there’s more to architectural colour than meets the eye.

“People think this should be an easy thing to do,” Sevier says, “but most don’t have a colour education.” Here is the basic version, from the founder of K Colour herself.

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Otherwise you just might “end up with ‘the pink house,’” Sevier warns. Look lower down the paint strip to see if your basic beige is hiding any rosy undertones—it’s easier to tell with darker shades.

➌ Beware of highsaturation shades

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When a whole room is painted, colour is amplified, and some can become far too bright. Yellows and blues are the leading offenders, so go subtler with those selections.

“Cheap paint can contain fi llers instead of quality ingredients,” explains Sevier. Not only do more expensive brands cover better and wear less, the colour is sure to last much longer.

➋ Choose a flat finish

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It looks more modern, and with certain paints (like Benjamin Moore’s bath line), it’s even possible to use in bathrooms.

Sevier notes that since whites need a lot of sunshine to “come alive,” they can read as “vaguely greyish” in Vancouver.

Sevier advises against using online tools to visualize how a room will look repainted. Instead, paint a small sample on poster board and

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tape it to the very edge of a wall to get a clear picture of how it will react to the light in your space.

➐ Forget what you know “There are so many misconceptions about colours,” Sevier says. “People think that blue is a cool colour.

Well, there are warm blues and cool blues.” Take the time to really contemplate a colour and see how it makes you feel: stimulated or calm and relaxed?

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Art Works Turn those bare walls into an at-home gallery.

At the age of four, Riko Nakasone’s artistic tastes ran to more permanent installations: her mother had to ply her with large scraps of paper just to keep the young art lover from drawing all over the walls. These days, Nakasone is just as passionate about stunning visual statement pieces, but her techniques for displaying them run a little more toward the refined. After 15 years with the Bau-Xi Gallery, she knows a thing or two about how to hang art in the home.

“Trust your own eye and create your own vision,” she suggests. That’s easy enough for this experienced director and curator, who oversees and hangs a major show every month. But for those of us who need a little more guidance, Nakasone has provided these concrete tips, all sure to keep your latest treasure from “floating” on the wall or being overwhelmed by a space.

Pro Tips

➊ Set your sights It’s standard to hang art so that the centre is between 56 and 58 inches from the floor—that’s where, as Nakasone explains, it’s in most people’s sightline. With higher ceilings, aim for the upper end of that range; in living rooms or sitting areas, think a little lower.

➋ Keep it conversational Art should take furniture into account, Nakasone says, so leave no more than eight inches between your painting and the mantel, or that gallery wall and credenza.

➌ Find strength in (odd)

➏ Put it on paper

➐ Exercise restraint

“A grid of four or two pieces side by side makes sense,” Nakasone allows, “but groups of three or other odd numbers are often more interesting.”

When hanging five or more pieces together, lay them out on kraft paper fi rst. Once you have an arrangement you like, trace the outlines, transfer the paper to the wall, and mark where the nails should go.

An empty wall can be to your benefit, Nakasone tells us, since “it allows what artwork you do have to breathe and shine.” A gallery wall of several different prints is a fun way to show off your favourite pieces, but a single, stunning work framed by plentiful white space can make a real statement—and can spark conversation.

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➍ Go wireless Instead of using picture wire, use D rings to hang pieces—particularly in high-traffic areas. When hung with wire or string, art pieces are less likely to stay in place, so you’ll “constantly be righting them,” says Nakasone.

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➎ Practice sun safety Certain media—like watercolours or photographs—are more prone to fading in natural light. Nakasone’s advice? Keep them out of direct sunlight, or invest in conservation glass to protect the pieces.

Find more expert art advice at westernliving.ca, from how to choose the perfect painting for your space to designer DIY art projects.

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Nevertheless, organizing doesn’t come as easily to most of us as it does for Kashmir, who long ago learned the art of “using every little bit of your home that you can.” The organizing pro spent hours rearranging her bedroom and ordering her movie collection as a child, and that passion for tidiness has never petered out. After years of providing her organizational skills to family and friends, she officially opened her business in 2012 so that other Vancouverites—famously pressed for space—could benefit from her services.

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When it comes to organizing essentials, clear plastic storage totes are the way to go so you can actually see what’s inside. “They hold a lot of weight—and they’re stackable,” Kashmir explains.

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Wooden, felt or cheap white plastic: whatever your preferred type of hanger is, make sure you stay consistent. Even different brands can contribute to a cluttered look: clothes may hang higher on one and lower on another.

“Start with sweaters, transition into longer sleeves, and then finish off with your dress shirts and tank tops,” Kashmir says. “This will allow you to find the item you’re looking for really quickly.” Pants

➋ Consider maintenance A colour-coded closet looks beautiful but can be hard to keep up, Kashmir says. “You need to ask yourself, ‘Is this something I can follow through on?’”

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The Simple Life Woo in his natural habitat— a beautiful West Coast beach— with wife, Talia.

Woodworking, Tacos and an Architectural Cruise Designer Christian Woo shares his perfect Vancouver day.

The gritty East Van location of Christian Woo’s workshop is a bit of a contrast against his finished pieces, to be sure—he transforms raw wood into world-renowned minimalist furniture—but the building is the ideal headquarters for Woo. Though he now lives in West Vancouver, he grew up in Vancouver proper—a few years on the Drive, a few right downtown—and still feels at home in the city. “Up until last June, I spent pretty much my whole life here, and I still spend every day here for work.”

Woo spends his weekends exploring the North Shore, but on weekdays he makes the most of his studio location: shopping in Gastown, popping out to Kits to meet his wife for lunch, or squeezing in a Seawall run. His life in B.C. has inspired much of his work in ways both subtle and obvious. His material of choice is wood—walnut, oak, ash—a clear reference to his home province. Asymmetrical benches showcase beautifully oiled hardwood; black walnut stools with a heavy grain pattern celebrate the best of nature. But the province’s vast landscape inspires the scale of his simple, modern pieces, too. “I feel that my time spent here, our geography, spending time outdoors, has, in a sense of place, influenced me,” the 42-year-old designer says. “It’s large: we have large trees and huge mountains, and that sense of proportion finds its way into my work.”

Though he’s always been the mindful type (as artists tend to be), Woo has been particularly reflective and appreciative of the place in which he lives and works since he survived a cancer diagnosis in 2014. “I went through a rough year,” Woo says, a minimalist to the core. Thankfully, he’s recently been given a clean bill of health, and has used this new lease on life to push 42 western living condo Fall/Winter 2015

24 Hours in Vancouver with Christian Woo 8:00 a.m. I always head first thing into the Union Market on the Adanac bike route, a little hidden gem owned by a sweet family. I’ve been coming here for almost a decade, religiously. They make a lovely morning coffee and freshly baked croissant.

8:30 a.m. I then head into my studio only a few

blocks away to put some hours into our projects.

Strathcona is one of the few places we have commercial manufacturing within the city limits, so I feel quite fortunate to be able to work out of one.

I like the vibe, and that it’s near the bike route— there’s lots going on, there are lots of other manufacturers and designers

nearby. It’s sweet and peaceful…there’s a school across from us and we hear the recess buzzers.

10:30 a.m. For brunch, I love to meet my wife, Talia, at the Epicurean in Kitsilano for a pizza buongiorno with eggs and pancetta. This is so delicious. I tend to frequent the same places over and over again,

union market, 8:00 a.m.

woo’s workshop, 8:30 a.m.

epicurean, 10:30 a.m.

“I like the vibe of Strathcona.

There are lots of other designers and manufacturers nearby, but it’s sweet and peaceful.” forward with his work in a new way. “It was a real struggle, but everything since then has been better than I can ever imagine.”

Like this new development: Woo’s furniture line now has representation in the U.S., which brings a whole new dynamic to the business—his pieces debuted in New York last May and have found homes in Soho and San Francisco showrooms. “It’s busier than it’s ever been,” says Woo. “We have only enough time to work on so many projects, and we’re lucky to work on diverse things that we enjoy.” Some of those projects branch beyond furniture and into interior design, like an upcoming collaboration with celebrated Vancouver architect Michael Green, and a restoration of a West Vancouver home that was originally designed by modernist architect Brian Hemingway. “It’s this incredible house that cascades down a cliff, with an Escher-type staircase,” says Woo. His clean designs and down-to-earth itinerary of a perfect day (starting on page 34) showcase that, despite his successes, Woo, at heart, loves the simple things. “I love those days that I’m not out running around having meetings. It’s the woodworking that I love most,” he says with a small smile. “To be honest, my perfect workday is a day alone in the shop on a Saturday.” western living condo Fall/Winter 2015 43

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12:00 p.m. We’ll then head into Gastown and visit some of our favourite stores: Inform Interiors to see the best in furniture and product design (they’ve been super supportive with my work), Dutil for denim and Neighbour for clothing.

4:00 p.m. With some time to kill, I’ll take my crazy dog-son, Buff, for a run in Stanley Park and let him burn off some steam. He’s an Australian blue heeler; he’s pretty cool.

6:00 p.m. We would then get together with friends and head to Tacofino in Gastown for tacos and a drink. The tequila selection is so impressive, and I love the hot peppers.

Everything on that menu is amazing. Why would you ever go and try to find a better taco than the ones at Tacofino?

8:00 p.m. We like to head home early and take out our 1957 cedar speedboat on the water for an evening cruise in West Van. The boat used to belong to my grandfather, and I restored it. There are some incredible pieces of

West Coast architecture seen from the water side (my favourite is Barry Downs’s), and I find it inspiring to spend time out there admiring the homes nestled between the trees, and enjoying the passing sea life and the smell of the water.

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New York State of Mind A mirror-clad bachelor pad gets a Brooklyn-inspired makeover.

For two young professionals splitting their time between New York and Vancouver, the hunt was on for a new loft -style apartment that channelled a cool Brooklyn vibe.

When they found it in Vancouver’s Crosstown district, it had the city views and open loft floor plan they wanted—complete with a roomy 500-square-foot patio— but the interior didn’t work. “A bachelor lived there before,” explains designer Chad Falkenberg of Falken Reynolds Interiors. “There were lots of mirrors.”

The 1,100-square-foot space needed to be completely gutted and redone, so Falkenberg and his partner, Kelly Reynolds, started planning the space around one of the couple’s top priorities. “They’re both really big sports fans, so the TV and access viewing points to the TV are really, really important for them,” says Falkenberg. As big entertainers, the homeowners wanted their guests to be able to watch the game from almost anywhere in the loft. (Plus, the woman of the house works as a consultant on NHL and NFL marketing projects, so keeping up with sports was essential.)

In the kitchen, this meant cutting out part of the wall to create sightlines. “It wasn’t a huge move from a construction standpoint, but just removing two feet of wall really made the space feel open,” explains Falkenberg.

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Open Sesame The two-storey, automated sliding garage door came standard with the apartment, and because it already had black window frames, it was perfect as is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really made it possible to connect the inside space and the outside space,â&#x20AC;? says Falkenberg.

Look Way Up Such a large volume of space in the middle of the loft called for a grand light fixture.

The designers enlisted Moosehead Contracting to string up a Bocci 28 chandelier over the kitchen island, with the concentration of lights tapering at the top to draw eyes up and emphasize the loft’s height (some 19 feet from floor to ceiling).

Falken Reynolds opted for a mix of rich, warm woods—walnut on the cabinets and kitchen island, oiled oak flooring and light-bleached oak stools.

Now, diners pulling up a stool at the kitchen island can still keep their eyes on the game.

As for the all-important TV room, the condo owners wanted a big, comfortable sofa and, more specifically, a classic Eames lounger. “We almost designed the whole space, this whole sitting area, around the TV and the Eames lounger,” shares the designer. The television can often pose a design challenge: when it’s turned off, suddenly a big black screen is the centre of attention. To provide balance, the team went with an all-black lounger and a Jeff Martin Joinery console in walnut, a wood with a black grain pattern. Where most walls in the home are white, this back wall is grey, something that also helps mitigate contrast between the room and the screen.

Even the nesting coffee tables were chosen with the TV in mind. “If they have more people over and some

need to sit on the floor, then it’s really easy to move those two little tables out of the way, and they tuck up next to the sofa,” says Falkenberg. The tables’ dissimilar colours were also intentional, as the design firm played with different kinds of woods all over the apartment. Dark elements help balance the existing black in the room, while the lighter wood matches the breakfast nook’s chairs and tables as well as the kitchen stools. Falken Reynolds intentionally peppered the space with the same materials to make the whole home feel more cohesive.

“Especially in a loft, where you don’t have different rooms, the spaces need to relate and speak the same language, visually,” explains Falkenberg.

To get the Brooklyn-style loft the couple wanted, the designers pulled in a wealth of mixed woods (like

Good Mornings The mint-walled eating area—which Falkenberg affectionately refers to as “the ’70s breakfast nook”—was created using square footage borrowed from an extra closet and the removal of the powder room’s original shower stall.

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Dark Matter The dark elements hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a black leather Eames lounger, the black grain running through the Jeff Martin Joinery cabinetry wood, and black accessories scattered throughout the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;act to balance out the television screen.

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“Especially in a loft, where you don’t have different rooms, the spaces need to relate and speak the same language, visually,” says designer Chad Falkenberg.

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Work It Out A work area away from the TV was a priority for the condo owners. The desk is the Homework desk from Bensen and the Danish rail shelves are the same ones Falken Reynolds have in their own ofďŹ ceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;treasured for their industrial look and how easily they can be taken down and installed elsewhere.

Sweet Ensuite One of the condo’s standout features is the master bath’s cabinet, which was custom-built with four legs to look more like furniture. “I think whenever you have a piece of furniture, it somehow feels lighter because it feels like you can move it,” explains Falkenberg (even though you can’t).

Hidden medicine cabinets behind the mirrors meant there was enough storage space to leave the cabinet’s bottom open for spare towels.

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the rich oiled walnut that can be found in the flooring throughout the home), and went turn-of-the-century with black powder coated metal accents in the powder room and kitchen, exposed industrial shelving in the bedroom office and subway tiles in the master bath.

That tile was a specific request from the homeowners, and Falken Reynolds built the bathroom around it, creating a custom-made cabinet that looks like a movable piece of furniture, and opting for textured hexagonal floor tiles in different shades of dark grey to play off 58

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the bath’s old New York feel. Bocci light fixtures that resemble folded lilies soften what is an otherwise fairly masculine aesthetic.

In fact, the Brooklyn-inspired look is perfect for the couple’s lifestyle. Robust mixed-quartz countertops, metal hardware and metal and mid-century lamps create a sense of modern ruggedness. “If they’re having a party and the lamp falls over, it’s okay,” laughs Falkenberg.

Nothing was meant to feel too precious: “This just makes sense for the way that they live. Stuff happens.”

Out There A fireplace, barbecue and two main seating areas make this the ultimate place for entertaining year-round, and the designers made sure to keep the planters skinny for easy mobility.

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Lofty Ambitions A tired ’80s loft becomes one woman’s Crosstown dream home.

In 1982, this Beatty Street condo was converted into a loft. And then, for 33 years, nothing else changed—until Shana Lum, a dentist working in Yaletown, fell in love.

“I saw the place and fell hard for the beams, the bricks and the stairs,” says Lum. “I had such a clear idea in my head of what I wanted it to look like.” She reached out to designer Sophie Burke to help her realize the space’s full potential.

Though the condo had great bones, they were obscured by seriously ’80s kitchen cabinets (you know the ones—white laminate, white oak handles), dated track lighting and tired plumbing fixtures. “There was carpet everywhere,” says Burke, sounding a little haunted, like she’s remembering a nightmare. “Even on the iron spiral staircase.”

The goal: to create a clean, crisp, sophisticated space that embraced the industrial vibe. “Shana knew exactly what she wanted, so that made things easy,” Burke says.

The first step in bringing this Crosstown condo into the 21st century was to rip up the dreaded carpet. In its place went warm, wide-plank oak floorboards, which instantly updated the space—and the staircase was transformed from eyesore to sculptural focal point. The wood-burning 60 western living condo Fall/Winter 2015

Floor Show Designer Sophie Burke chose a wide-plank oak for the ďŹ&#x201A;oor to play off the warm tones found in the brick and exposed timber ceilings. The result is a space that feels welcoming and cozy despite the industrial trappings.

The goal: to create a clean, crisp, sophisticated space that embraced the industrial vibe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shana knew exactly what she wanted, so that made things easy,â&#x20AC;? Burke says.

Do the Twist The twisting spiral staircase was covered in carpet when Lum moved in. Now, stripped clean and lined with slip-proof rubber matting, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the highlight of the space.

Fire Power In the open-concept living area, a wood-burning ďŹ replace was swapped out for a modern corner gas unit. A cozy grey-upholstered Bensen sofa and slouchy Coyuchi pillows make this the ideal place to curl up and get cozy.

Timeless Style Lum’s vintage Danish dining set (far left, top) served as the inspiration for new furniture pieces that were brought into the space. Some are originals, like the Wikkelsø rocker (bottom left), discovered at Attic Treasures; others are current designs inspired by the era, like the Scandinavian-cool Gus Modern Transit bench (left).

fireplace was swapped out for a corner gas unit, and a salvaged timber beam was installed as a mantel; those dated track lights were replaced with a modern equivalent, and little Caravaggio pendants were strung up above the kitchen peninsula. The exposed timber decking, ceiling and brick walls were left as is. “We wanted the existing architectural elements to have a chance to speak for themselves,” the designer explains.

They chose a neutral palette (creams, whites, greys and smoky blues) that wouldn’t compete with the warm wood and brick elements, and incorporated cozy textures throughout to add some visual interest: a nubby wool rug and woven baskets on the floor, handcrafted pottery on the credenza. Extruded drywall panels (freshened up with some soft white paint) on one wall add a subtle layered effect to the space.

Because the space was so long and skinny, there wasn’t much Burke could change about the shape of the kitchen, but a fresh set of grey millwork cabinets with inset handles makes it feel brand new. Plumbing fixtures from the upstairs bathroom are exposed through the Continued on page 70 western living condo Fall/Winter 2015 65

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“We wanted to take into account the fact that she likes to live a minimalist life,” says Burke.

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kitchen ceiling (from installing a soaker tub where a simple shower existed previously upstairs), but it works with the industrial vibe.

Lum loves mid-century Danish furniture—she brought a vintage Danish dining table and chairs from her previous home, which Burke reupholstered—so more pieces were added to match that aesthetic, like a Bensen L-shaped sofa in heathered grey fabric and the classic Tulip tables found in the living room and bedside. “I like modern furniture, but I wanted to incorporate that into this space, which isn’t really modern at all,” says Lum. In any small space, good organization is key, but for Lum, great storage was an essential from day one. “We wanted to take into account the fact that she likes to live a minimalist life,” notes Burke. “She wanted everything to have a place it could be tucked away.” Burke built a custom desk area with a whole wall of built-in storage, and reconfigured the closets for maximum effect.

It was a big job to drag this loft into the modern era, but Lum is living here happily, her vision now a reality.

“I didn’t have to accept someone else’s design choice or anything,” she says. “It’s all me.”

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Stow Aways Storage was high on the homeowner’s wish list, so Burke and her team built a custom desk area surrounded by cabinets.

A stack of wooden boxes from Ikea tucks beneath the built-in desk, providing even more space to stow away odds and ends.

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A moulded mirror wall and antique brass Arteriors chandelier mark out the makeshift dining space.

Reflective Design Homeowner Jessa sets the table in front of a mirrored wall. An uneven concrete ceiling meant each mirror had to be individually cut (opposite and far right),but the result is a space that feels expansive despite its size. A nook was carved into a workspace (below) and decorated with a watercolour of the family members’ names.—a portrait that’s timeless.

and rugs to complement the more neutral walls and furnishings. “We decided not to paint the main walls any crazy colours, to prevent the space from looking any smaller,” he explains.

Instead, the designer sourced a mix of quirky accessories that helps tie each room together without adhering to any one theme. In the living area, a glittering treestump table sits atop luxe sheepskin and a textured jute rug for a swanky Palm Springs vibe, while custom shibori drapes and throw cushions dyed in bright oranges and blues capture a more retro feel.

Along the mirrored wall, a whitewashed oak table— complete with custom notches—slides in and out from a plush grey bench for easy entertaining (a must for Mike and Jessa, who both love hosting). A moulded mirror wall and antique brass Arteriors chandelier further mark out the makeshift dining space, creating the illusion of valuable square footage while also reflecting and showcasing the fluorescent orange powder room—the one room in the house that did get a bold paint job. western living condo Fall/Winter 2015 75

The designer sourced a mix of quirky accessories that helps tie each room together without adhering to one theme.

Kitchen Confidential The kitchen of this Port Coquitlam townhouse (far left and opposite) remained mostly untouched (save for a fresh coat of soft grey paint on the walls), but wood-andiron Oak Tractor stools and vintage-inspired Barn pendant lights from Restoration Hardware add a rustic-glam touch that makes the space feel totally custom.

The couple hand-picked the colour themselves, hoping that the vivid hue would help balance gloomier weather conditions. “We have a lot of grey days in Vancouver, so we thought it’d be fun,” says Mike. The room acts as a striking piece of art—especially when reflected alongside the smoky grasscloth wallpaper and crisp white moulding of the entryway.

That same grasscloth wallpapering extends to the master bedroom, which Leavitt decorated with his brother in mind. Here, a collection of resin-cast turtle shells finished in black, gold and silver leaf (designed

by Leavitt himself) pays homage to Mike’s backpacking days, while the low tufted headboard and Sputnik chandelier appeal to more masculine sensibilities.

The fun continues on the walls—and ceiling—of Ella’s nursery, which features a pattern of shimmering goldleaf stripes reminiscent of a circus tent. Straying from the typical girl’s room, Leavitt looked to his own travels for more unusual decor pieces: framed vintage prints from Vietnam; a monochromatic monkey-pirate wall 76 western living condo Fall/Winter 2015

In the bedroom, a collection of resincast turtle shells ďŹ nished in black, gold and silver leaf pays homage to the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backpacking days.

Sleep Tight There’s an intimate, masculine vibe in the master bedroom thanks to a rich blue grasscloth wallpaper treatment and a low tufted headboard —a custom design by Leavitt in a charcoal fabric—but the fresh, springy yellow-andwhite bedding from West Elm adds a feminine balance.

“We wanted each of the rooms to be cohesive, but we also wanted to create a sense of unexpectedness with each floor,” says Leavitt.

Mixing It Up The master bedroom balances high and low, and custom pieces with off-the-shelf items. The cozy rug was a Costco find, and the dresser and blinds came from Ikea, while the headboard was created exclusively for this project. The explosively cool Elverson chandelier adds a hit of playfulness overhead.

sconce from Atlanta; and a mid-century-style sofa, reupholstered in a banana leaf print inspired by the Beverly Hills Hotel. “This room is exactly what I would want my baby’s room to look like if I had children,” Leavitt laughs.

But despite the mishmash of seemingly clashing (and anti-kid) elements, the space works. “Every single person who has come into our house has been blown away by that room,” says Mike.

Evidently, the eclectic combination of varying styles and eras is one that works throughout the rest of the home as well. “We wanted each of the rooms to be cohesive, but we also wanted to create a sense of unexpectedness with each floor,” says Leavitt. Consider this dream home complete.

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The fun continues on the walls— and ceiling—of Ella’s nursery, which feature shimmering gold-leaf stripes reminiscent of a circus tent.

Oh, Baby Because of the home’s narrow stairs, the round Restoration Hardware crib had to be cut in half and then refastened once placed inside the nursery.

The gold-leaf stripes— which took 12 hours to apply by hand—are a dramatic choice, but they offer baby Ella a fun view when she wakes up from nap time.

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Industrial Revolution One couple recreates their Kitsilano suite as a celebration of industrial cool.

According to the odds, chances are good your home renovation won’t lead to marital bliss. A recent survey revealed that 12 percent of couples consider divorce after their space undergoes the sledgehammer, and that’s not taking into account the over half who, while not considering full-on separation, still say it was an emotionally stressful and trying experience. You could be forgiven for thinking flowers and chocolates are more romantic than renos, but for Victor Lai, his home improvement project brought plenty of love into his life.

Lai, a director of finance, and his girlfriend, Nadia Hung, were living in the heart of Kitsilano only a block from the beach. Despite the vibrant setting, their place— heavy on Grandma’s hand-me-down furniture—was in a 45-year-old building and in dire need of a retrofit. As a result, they found themselves attracted to any other place but their own: “We always loved the quaint vibe and rustic wood-and-iron charm of coffee shops around western living condo Fall/Winter 2015 85

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“What’s amazing is that I went to style the home for the photo shoot and it looks almost exactly the same—they’re minimalists,” says McKay. “They really do live like this.”

In the Details Wildlife prints from artist Nicholas Tay line the walls behind a Camerich Avalon sectional sofa—a cozy spot for the newly engaged Lai and Hung to spend their evenings.

A collection of vintage cameras accessorizes the space, nodding to both the industrial theme and Hung’s work as a wedding photographer.

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Glass Act McKay joined the glassedin, black-framed sunroom with the rest of the space by wrapping the ďŹ&#x201A;oor and ceiling between it and the living room in reclaimed wood to create an inviting threshold.

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town, like Marché St. George and Revolver Coffee,” says Lai. They would linger in these shops as often as they could and then, come weekdays, Lai would escape to work while Hung, a wedding photographer, would meet clients anywhere but their home. It was time for a design intervention.

The couple planned to take baby steps with a transformation, starting just with the upstairs. But when they learned they’d have to move out during the dusty process, they elected to renovate the entire 1,400-squarefoot home in one go. “I’ve always wanted to live in a New York–style flat with brick and wood beams on the ceiling,” says Lai, “but we don’t have a lot of those in Vancouver.” He went looking for a designer with similar tastes, and like so many other modern relationships, he found her online. Ami McKay of Pure Design agreed to meet.

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McKay prefers to think of herself as a connector of ideas. “I marry the people in the house to the home,” she says. “I like putting the puzzle pieces together and coming up with a visual story, since you’re designing for your client, not for yourself.” McKay and her team set to work on a concept and drawings to turn over to the homeowner, as Lai planned to serve as project manager.

McKay’s task wasn’t without its challenges. She faced a tight budget, a sunroom disconnected from the rest of the home, and a long, linear floor plan that, with the wrong fix, could easily “turn the place into a bowling alley.” Step one: choosing flooring. (“It’s always integral to the design and sets the mood,” notes McKay.) A European wide-plank oak added an industrial vibe with plenty of warmth. To join the glassed-in, blackframed sunroom with the rest of the space, she wrapped

Grey Day McKay created an extralong kitchen counter in grey quartz. White Shaker doors (one of the only design features the couple elected to change from McKay’s original plans) add extra storage, while overhead plank shelves tie in the wood accents around the home.

“Playing with scale is important to this house. If the hood fan were smaller, it would have looked silly,” says McKay. “Now it’s like a punctuation mark in the space.”

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Heavenly Stairway Running wood up the side of the staircase wasn’t just an aesthetic choice—the planks helpfully hide extra storage, like pull-out clothing racks and built-in cabinetry.

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the walls and ceiling of the threshold with the rustic reclaimed wood.

Plans also included running the wood up the side of staircase (which now hides helpful extra storage) and adding a custom dining table, a coffee table and bookcase shelving to display all of Hung’s vintage cameras.

McKay also targeted the “predictable” U-shaped kitchen. It was at the far end of the home and, therefore, dark. “Let’s bring you into the light!” she told Lai, and moved the seating area to the sunroom at the opposite end. She replaced the lower cabinets with Ikea and removed the upper cabinets altogether to create an open and airy concept. White walls throughout help reflect light, and the dividing wall along the staircase was ripped out in favour of a glass partition.

“Kitchens are the heart of the home so hood fans are important—I always like to make them a feature,” says McKay. She encouraged Lai to splurge on a customized metal focal point, though most of her suggestions stuck to a tight budget. “You have a piece of property in Vancouver, you’re young, and it’s expensive,” she says. “How are you supposed to do it all?” McKay chose her material strategically, price-wise, and advised Lai on where he

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Creating the space was a fresh start for Lai and Hung, who became engaged during the process. “We used to go out to coffee shops all the time; now we just want to stay home!”

could get more bang for his buck. The hood fan, wood detail and shelving required customization; the rest would fall into place. When Lai received the drawings, he fell in love with them. It was a designer-client match made in heaven.

Creating the space was a fresh start for Lai and Hung, who became engaged during the process. “We used to go out to coffee shops all the time; now we just want to stay home!” says a happy Lai. It’s the perfect perch in which Hung can now meet her wedding photography clients.

It’s also the perfect place for the pair to now plan their own wedding.

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Budget Beauty There were a few places the homeowners splurged (like the wood detail), but they sourced many other things inexpensively—the soft white chaise in the sunroom is from Ikea.

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SOURCES | Where to Buy

For complete retailer listings, please visit the manufacturer’s website.

Suspension light, Gabriel Ross, Victoria, grshop.com.

modern entertainer

true colours

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Designer, Jamie Deck, Shift Interiors, shift-interiors.com. Artwork, homeowner’s own. Benjamin Moore Steam wall paint, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Wine rack, white countertop, wood cabinet, and dining table, custom design by Shift Interiors, shift-interiors.com. Toledo cocktail table, Belem dining chairs, Carrera marble table lamp, Mint Interiors, mintinteriors.ca. Denby antique brass taper candle holders, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

White planter pot, 18 Karat, 18karatstore.com. Tom Dixon Beat Tall pendant light, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com.

Designer, Ben Leavitt, Fox Design Studio, foxdesignstudio.ca. Flooring, guitar, picture, desk, small photo above globe, homeowners’ own.

Landisburg Runner Rug, wallpaper, Lebanon table lamp, Fairfax accent chair, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com. Globe, Homesense, homesense.ca. Benjamin Moore Tawny Day Lilly paint, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.

Bathroom towels, Homesense, homesense.ca. Picture in bathroom, tile, homeowners’ own.

casual comfort

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livingspace.com. Bowls and décor on table and shelf, homeowner’s own.

Benjamin Moore Oxford white wall paint, Kerrisdale Decorating Centre, 604-264-9255.

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Designer, David Nicolay, Evoke International Design, evoke.ca. Wood cabinets, custom design by Evoke International Design, evoke.ca; fabricated by Swiss Touch Construction, Richmond, B.C., swisstouchconstruct ion.com. Moooi Non Random D71 suspension lamp, E15 Bigfoot table, Arper Catifa Trestle swivel chairs, Ligne Roset Togo sofa, Livingspace,

art works page 38

Designer, Kelly Deck, Kelly Deck Design, kellydeck.com. Knoll womb chair, Inform Interiors, inform interiors.com. Martini side table,

West Elm, westelm.ca. Gubi Grossman Gräshoppa floor lamp, Design Within Reach, Seattle, WA, dwr.com.

Artwork by Virgina Mak, Bau-xi Gallery Contemporary Fine Art, bau-xi .com.

new york state of mind pages 48-58

Designer, Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds, Falken Reynolds Interiors, falkenreynolds.ca. page 48 & 49

Open Concept Bocci 28.16 light fixture, Iittala Ruutu vases, Vincent Van Duysen Pottery, Alessi Cherry utensils, Alessi Pasta Set pot, Jean-Claude LeBlanc Roman Objects vases, Tom Dixon Chop Rectangle cutting board, Gubi Pedrera PD2 floor lamp, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com. Finn dining table and Eos bench, Design Within Reach, Seattle, WA, dwr.com.

waterfront whimsy page 34

Designer, Angela Robinson, angela robinson.ca. Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover wall paint, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Table, CB2, cb2 .ca. Cairo dining chairs, The Cross Design and Décor, thecrossdesign .com. Artwork, Janis Nicolay Photography, janisnicolay.com. Link

pros & condos I’m looking to sell my condo, but there Q building. are a few other units for sale in my How should I style my condo to make it the most attractive to potential buyers?

Decluttering and depersonalizing are the golden rules when styling to sell—but Leo Wilk, a, Vancouver realtor who specializes in condo sales, has some additional advice: “If my clients have a big wall and it’s too dead, I’ll put something on it to give it a little more character.” In fact, Wilk keeps a collection of artwork for that express purpose—from a Paris cityscape to a horse standing in a snowfield. Avant-garde isn’t your aim here; instead, pick pieces that add visual interest but still work with the flow of your space. —chelsea pratt PG. 50

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PG. 48

Lucy dining chair, Provide, provide home.com.

Fondazza brass vases, Menu Norm marble wall clock, Vitra Eames House Bird, Roll and Hill Modo desk lamp, Steven Pollock Concrete Vessel, HAY Bella coffee tables, Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, Grasshopper floor lamp, Lee Broom Fulcrum candlesticks, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com. Rubber Tree artwork by Pauli-Ann Carriere, Bend basket, Provide, providehome.com.

Sofa and blue pillows, custom by Bloom Furniture Studio, bloom furniturestudio.com. Benjamin Moore Paper White wall paint, Kerrisdale Decorating Centre, 604-2649255. Sherwin Williams Cityscape paint, sherwin-willams.com. Coastal Credenza sideboard, Jeff Martin Joinery, jeffmartinjoinery.ca. Mount Washington carpet, Colin Campbell, colin-campbell.ca.

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Kitchen Aqua Beryl Glasstints tiles, Interstyle Tile, Burnaby, B.C., interstyle.ca.

Miele MasterChef cooktop, Miele PureLine SensorTronic oven, Midland Appliances, midlandappliance .com. Stinson Studios Round Maple Bowl, Provide, providehome.com.

Muuto Nerd Stool, Vancouver Special, vanspecial.com. Inox Pro sink and KWC Livello faucet, Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware, cantubathrooms .com. Caesarstone Bianco Drift countertop, M&W Stoneworks, Surrey, B.C., mwstoneworks.com. Walnut and ColourCore laminate cabinets, custom by Integrity Woodwork. European White Oak Sahara flooring, European Touch Hardwood, ethfloors .com. page 51

pages 54 & 55

Bedroom Vitsoe 606 Universal wall shelf, Roden Gray, rodengray.com. Menu Weight Here candleholder, Normann Copenhagen Nyhavn vase, Vitra L’Oisea bird sculpture, Society Rem quilt, Menu Norm wire basket, Bensen Lean mirror, Rich Brilliant Willing Delta floor lamp, Bensen Homework Desk, Catch Chair for & Tradition, Menu Norm storage jar, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com.

Oscar Mashcera leather box, Tabula Rasa Owami cushion, Teixidors Apt throw, Linen Way Paris Baby Alpaca throw, Fort Standard standing bowl, Siemon & Salazar Scuro flat round vase, Daff felt bag, Provide, provide home.com. White candle, Vancouver Candle Co., vancouvercandleco.com.

Lampe Gras Model 205 task lamp,

Dining Nook Candleholders, Landon Dix Design and Craft, landondix.net. Wästberg Lindvall pendant light, Menu Norm wire bowl, Maruni Hiroshima table, Bensen Torii chair, Cappellini Steel Pipe drink trolley, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com. Sherwin Williams Cucumber paint, Sherwin Williams, sherwin-willams.com. Kawa Small Dish, On Our Table wooden tray, Provide, providehome.com. 14 oz. copper mug, Old Faithful Shop, oldfaithfulshop.com.

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My condo has gorgeous high ceilings.

Q How can I highlight that vertical space?

A

Floor to ceiling shelves with a rolling library ladder provide storage and style, says interior designer Patricia Gray. Or go gallery chic, as Karla Amadatsu of Kerrisdale Design suggests—after all, your home affords you an unusual amount of display space. When selecting artwork, she says, “Think outside the box and lean toward the sizes that aren’t used normally. Look at getting something that has that impact and goes taller up the wall.”

Still growing your art collection? Tall drapes also draw the eye up, and can be a good way to introduce colour or pattern into your space. Bonus: the soft fabric will keep your highceilinged home from coming off as cavernous or “hard-edged.”—c.p.

American Modern side table, Design Within Reach, Seattle, WA, dwr.com.

Blu Dot Woodrow bed, Designhouse, designhouse.ca. Ferm Living Brass Wall Square, Espace D, espacedonline .com. C&C Milano linen curtains, Saifan Designs, 604-253-0684. page 56

Bathroom White wall tiles, Olympia Tile, Burnaby, B.C., olympiatile.com. Bocci 21.5 light fixture, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com. Dornbracht Lulu faucet, Zuchetti Soft shower fixtures, Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware, cantubathrooms.com. Mutina Tex tile flooring, Stone Tile, stone-tile .com. Mirrors and cabinets, custom

by Integrity Woodwork. Countertop, Clamshell by Caesarstone, M&W Stoneworks, Surrey, B.C., mwstone works.com. page 58

pages 50 & 51

Living Room Menu Willmann vase, Littala Wirkkala 2015 bottles, Skultana Via

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PG. 54

Patio Colorado lounge chair, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com.

Teixidors Reticulum cushion, Bend Drum coffee table, Linen Way Bern throw, Provide, providehome.com.

Salsa Weave rug, custom by Salari Fine Carpet Collections, salari.com.

Artek Siena cushion, Inform Interiors, informinteriors.com. Marset Follow

PG. 58

Me portable light, LightForm, lightform.ca. Alder plate, shallow bowls, and sake cups, Landon Dix Design and Craft, landondix.net. Carpyen Sasha outdoor lamp, YLighting, ylighting.com.

lofty ambitions pages 60-70

Designer, Sophie Burke, sophie burkedesign.com. page 61

Dining area Gus Modern Transit bench, Style garage, stylegarage.com. Doug

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pages 62 & 63

Main Floor Bensen sofa and tables, Toulemonde Bouchart rug, Inform Interiors, informshop.com. Coyuchi pillows, black vases, candle, Provide, provide home.com. Pot, Ikea, ikea.ca. Watering can, homeowner’s own.

PG. 74

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Living Room Montigo fireplace, Bridge Fireplace, bridgefireplace.com. TV, newspaper rack, bowls on left cabinet, homeowner’s own. Vase and bowl on right cabinet, Provide, providehome.com.

Left cabinet, right cabinet, Fullhouse Modern, fullhouseconsign.com. Vintage Illum Wikkelsø rocking chair, Attic Treasures, attictreasures vancouver.com.

Workspace Flooring, guitar, picture, desk, small photo above globe, homeowners’ own. Landisburg Runner Rug, wallpaper, Lebanon table lamp, Fairfax accent chair, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com.

Globe, Homesense, homesense.ca. page 77

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Kitchen Hanstone Tranquility counter, Hanwha Surfaces, hanwhasurfaces .com. Pavilion Gray Farrow and Ball paint on cabinets, Perry and Co., perryandco.ca. Wolf dual fuel oven range, Liebherr fridge, Panasonic Genius Prestige microwave, Coast Appliances, coastappliances.com.

Caravaggio white pendant lights, Inform Interiors, informshop.com.

Bowl, Provide, providehome.com.

Aquabrass Wizard faucet, Kohler Vault Undermount sink, Robinson Lighting and Bath, robinsonlight ingandbath.com. Kettle, Gourmet Warehouse, gourmetwarehouse.ca.

Flatware, CB2, cb2.ca. Blackcreek large cutting board, Provide, providehome.com.

pros & condos We’re having a baby but don’t have a Q we second bedroom in our condo. How can make room for our growing family?

A

“Multi-purpose items are a great way to get the most out of your small space,” explains Megan Baker, interior designer at The Cross Interiors. Worthy investments include a dresser that is low enough to also be used as a changing table, or double-duty furniture that has built-in storage areas. Cozy rugs for crawling and soft blankets on the sofa ensure comfort everywhere in your home, as the baby will more than likely be moving around the entirety of the condo. Lastly, says Baker, it’s important to purge items you no longer need in order to free up space for more necessary items. “A stroller and car seat will need space in the entry closet so they are easily available when you and baby are on the go.”—joanna finlay

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Bedroom Copeland Catalina cherry bed, Fullhouse Modern, fullhouseconsign.com.

Bedding, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com. Saarinen table, Flos light, Inform Interiors, informshop.com. Vase, rug, West Elm, westelm.ca. Bertoia chair, Metropolitan Home, metropolitanhome.ca. page 70

Office Desk, Sophie Burke Design, sophie burkedesign.com. Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair, Inform Interiors, informshop.com. Blue leather boxes, black bowls, Provide, providehome .com. White boxes, wooden boxes, Ikea, ikea.ca. Natural Manor brushed oak flooring, Kentwood Originals, kentwoodfloors.com.

Kitchen Oak tractor seat stool, barn pendant light, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com. Counter, sink, cabinetry, microwave, bowl, homeowners’ own. Benjamin Moore 50% Thunder wall paint, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com pages 78 & 79

Master Bedroom Creede bed, custom headboard, table lamp, wallpaper, wall décor pieces, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com. Bedding, Mid-Century night stand, West Elm, westelm.ca. page 80 & 81

Master Bedroom Carpet, Costco, costco.ca. Hemnes dresser, blinds, Ikea, ikea.ca. Dresser knobs, Anthropologie, anthropologie .com. Kempner table lamp, Elverson chandelier, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com.

Emo white leather chair and ottomon, Moe’s Home, moeshome.ca. page 82

Baby Room Labrador white shag rug, Costco, costco.ca. Ellery crib, animal rocker, bedding, Restoration Hardware,

family jewel pages 72-82

Designer, Ben Leavitt, Fox Design Studio, foxdesignstudio.ca. page 72 & 73

Living Room White chair, wallpaper, sofa, pillows, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com. Pillow, planter, Homesense, homesense.com. page 74

Dining Area Earnest coffee table, Ipswich white décor piece, white chair, cushion, Devine area rug, Arteriors Juno chandelier, custom purple bench and pillows, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com. Books, Indigo, indigo.ca. Green décor piece on coffee table, flooring, additional decor items on shelves, homeowners’ own.

PG. 64

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Johnson basket, Martha Sturdy bowl, Provide, providehome.com. Grey planter, Kermodi Living Art, kermodi .com. Rug, Ikea, ikea.ca. Vintage teak table, chair, homeowner’s own.

pros & condos only have one closet in my condo.

Q IHow can I maximize the storage inside?

A “An easy way to get more storage out of a closet is to invest in the system that is already there,” explains The Cross Interiors’s Megan Baker. If the existing storage system is from a large store, more than likely they will carry additional add-ons for specific items you need to organize.

If not, take the measurements of your closet and look for customizable hardware that will cater to your needs. “Using pant racks, upright shoe holders and additional rods for shorter items like blouses and skirts can often make the difference needed to get everything inside,” she says. Baker recommends getting creative with storage by moving items out of the closet: your favourite pair of heels can be used as decoration sitting on a bookshelf, and nicer clothing items can hang on hooks behind doors to take advantage of the normally unusable dead space.—j.f.

PG. 70

rhbabyandchild.com. Lill lace curtains, Vate ceiling lamp, Kallax shelving, Kardemumma plant pot, Ikea, ikea.ca. Gold leaf stripes, wall sconce, artwork, homeowners own. Sofa, custom by PlaidFox, plaidfox.com, fabric

by Tommy Bahama, tommybahama .com. Fairfox accent chair, PlaidFox, plaidfox.com. Baby shoes, homeowners’ own.

industrial revolution

Oxford White, Kerrisdale Decorating Centre, 604-264-9255. Mill table, CB2, cb2.ca. Custom reclaimed wood coffee table, wood shelving, Pure by Ami McKay, purebyamimckay.com.

Hyacinth stool, 18 Karat, 18karat store.com. Beige rug, Burritt Bros., burritfloors.com. Terranium, Welk’s, 604-873-3330. Vizio television, Best Buy, bestbuy.ca. Taiwanese books and various vintage cameras, homeowner’s own.

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Designer, Ami McKay, Pure by Ami McKay, purebyamimckay.com.

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pages 84-86

Living room Camerich Avalon sectional, Layers and Layers, layersandlayers.com. 20th C. Factory filament hanging light, Restoration Hardware, restoration hardware.com. Nicholas Tay artwork and White and wood bowl, Walrus, walrushome.com. Benjamin Moore

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Dining Room Camerich grey dining chairs, HB Design, heffelbalagno.com. Custom reclaimed wood table, Pure by Ami McKay, purebyamimckay.com. pages 88 & 89

Kitchen Du Chateau Seine flooring, Europlex, Delta, B.C., europlex.ca. White cabinets, reclaimed wood shelf, black

hood fan cover, custom. Contemporary stainless steel pull handle, Richelieu, Richmond, B.C., 604-2784821. Copper handle cheesboard, Navy ticking napkin, Gilded Arrow artwork, The Cross, thecross design.com. 20th C. Factory filament bare bulb single pendant, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware .com. White wall tile, Julian Tile, Burnaby, B.C., juliantile.com. Benjamin Moore Oxford White, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Riobel Kitchen faucet with spray, Robinson Lighting and Bath, robinsonlighting andbath.com. Blanco Fireclay farmhouse sink, Andrew Sheret, sheret. com. Stainless Steel GE Monogram fridge, Harvey’s Furniture and Appliances, harveystores.ca. Bourgeat copper pots, Russell Food Equipment, 604-253-6611. Saeco Exprelia espresso machine, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.ca.

Metal towel racks, Plant centerpieces and pots and Shot glasses, Ikea, ikea .ca. Fisher and Paykel oven, Trail Appliances, trail-appliances.com.

Square oil bottle, available online at hendrixequip.com. Terranium, Le Gardin jar, fruit bowl, Homesense, homesense.ca. P;ants, small red jars, Welk’s, 604-873-3330. Terra bowl set, black pot, 18 Karat, 18karatstore .com. Hibiscus simple syrup, white

creamer set, white mason jars, Walrus, walrushome.com. page 90

Closet Empire Collection solid brass pull right, Richelieu, Richmond, B.C., 604-278-4821. Custom wood paneling and door frame, Pure by Ami McKay, purebyamimckay.com. Du Chateau Seine flooring, Europlex, Delta, B.C., europlex.ca. page 92

Sunroom Söderhamn chaise in Isefall natural and Ofelia throw, Ikea, ikea.ca. Dana Mooney The Birch Collection painting, The Cross, thecrossdesign.com.

20th C. Factory filament metal sconce, Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com. Du Chateau Seine flooring, Europlex, Delta, B.C., europlex.ca.

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Haute Height of a five-storey podium, embellished with glowing panels of gold and silver corrugated aluminum. One tower features a rigid, staircase-like stepped design, mirroring the historic architectural traditions in Paris; the other, taller tower is highlighted with shifting angular balconies stacked abstractly on top of one another, creating a sense of movement and modernism. Together, the towers are Parisian architecture—both yesterday and today.

—Ashley Macey

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It’s the Paris skyline, reimagined. For the fi rst time in 40 years, Parisian planning law is allowing buildings to be above 37 metres tall, which makes the new residential tower on Avenue de France (a collaboration between French architects Hamonic and Masson and Associés, along with Comte Vollenweider) the tallest residential tower built in the neighbourhood since the ’70s.

The 50-metre-tall building comprises two separate towers rising out of opposite ends

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