Great room, stack stone, 72” crave gas fireplace

The challenge was to update a family room with an extremely tall, angular ceiling to a stylish contemporary space. A cream oversized circular sectional flanked with two gray metal chairs and an area rug in orange, grays, and gold for added color. Windows were in cream and gray geometric fabric.

Photographer: John Moery

Our clients came to us wanting to update and open up their kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, and den. They wanted a cleaner look without clutter but didn’t want to go with an all-white kitchen, fearing it’s too trendy. Their kitchen was not utilized well and was not aesthetically appealing; it was very ornate and dark. The cooktop was too far back in the kitchen towards the butler’s pantry, making it awkward when cooking, so they knew they wanted that moved. The rest was left up to our designer to overcome these obstacles and give them their dream kitchen. We gutted the kitchen cabinets, including the built-in china cabinet and all finishes. The pony wall that once separated the kitchen from the den (and also housed the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker) was removed, and those appliances were relocated to the new large island, which had a ton of storage and a 15” overhang for bar seating. Beautiful aged brass Quebec 6-light pendants were hung above the island. All cabinets were replaced and drawers were designed to maximize storage. The Eclipse “Greensboro” cabinetry was painted gray with satin brass Emtek Mod Hex “Urban Modern” pulls. A large banquet seating area was added where the stand-alone kitchen table once sat. The main wall was covered with 20x20 white Golwoo tile. The backsplash in the kitchen and the banquette accent tile was a contemporary coordinating Tempesta Neve polished Wheaton mosaic marble. In the wet bar, they wanted to completely gut and replace everything! The overhang was useless and it was closed off with a large bar that they wanted to be opened up, so we leveled out the ceilings and filled in the original doorway into the bar in order for the flow into the kitchen and living room more natural. We gutted all cabinets, plumbing, appliances, light fixtures, and the pass-through pony wall. A beautiful backsplash was installed using Nova Hex Graphite ceramic mosaic 5x5 tile. A 15” overhang was added at the counter for bar seating. In the den, they hated the brick fireplace and wanted a less rustic look. The original mantel was very bulky and dark, whereas they preferred a more rectangular firebox opening, if possible. We removed the fireplace and surrounding hearth, brick, and trim, as well as the built-in cabinets. The new fireplace was flush with the wall and surrounded with Tempesta Neve Polished Marble 8x20 installed in a Herringbone pattern. The TV was hung above the fireplace and floating shelves were added to the surrounding walls for photographs and artwork. They wanted to completely gut and replace everything in the powder bath, so we started by adding blocking in the wall for the new floating cabinet and a white vessel sink. Black Boardwalk Charcoal Hex Porcelain mosaic 2x2 tile was used on the bathroom floor; coordinating with a contemporary “Cleopatra Silver Amalfi” black glass 2x4 mosaic wall tile. Two Schoolhouse Electric “Isaac” short arm brass sconces were added above the aged brass metal framed hexagon mirror. The countertops used in here, as well as the kitchen and bar, were Elements quartz “White Lightning.” We refinished all existing wood floors downstairs with hand scraped with the grain. Our clients absolutely love their new space with its ease of organization and functionality.

12 ft foot electric fireplace new wall build with flat screen Television and wood mantel

After finishing Devon & Marci’s home office, they wanted us to come back and take their standard fireplace and elevate it to the rest of their home. After determining what they wanted a clean and modern style we got to work and created the ultimate sleek and modern feature wall. Because their existing fireplace was in great shape and fit in the design, we designed a new façade and surrounded it in a large format tile. This tile is 24X48 laid in a horizontal stacked pattern. The porcelain tile chosen is called Tru Marmi Extra Matte. With the addition of a child, they needed more storage, so they asked us to install new custom cabinets on either sides of the fireplace and install quartz countertops that match their kitchen island called Calacatta Divine. To finish the project, they needed more decorative shelving. We installed 3 natural stained shelves on each side. And added lighting above each area to spotlight those family memories they have and will continue to create over the next years.

Organic Contemporary Design in an Industrial Setting… Organic Contemporary elements in an industrial building is a natural fit. Turner Design Firm designers Tessea McCrary and Jeanine Turner created a warm inviting home in the iconic Silo Point Luxury Condominiums. Transforming the Least Desirable Feature into the Best… We pride ourselves with the ability to take the least desirable feature of a home and transform it into the most pleasant. This condo is a perfect example. In the corner of the open floor living space was a large drywalled platform. We designed a fireplace surround and multi-level platform using warm walnut wood and black charred wood slats. We transformed the space into a beautiful and inviting sitting area with the help of skilled carpenter, Jeremy Puissegur of Cajun Crafted and experienced installer, Fred Schneider Industrial Features Enhanced… Neutral stacked stone tiles work perfectly to enhance the original structural exposed steel beams. Our lighting selection were chosen to mimic the structural elements. Charred wood, natural walnut and steel-look tiles were all chosen as a gesture to the industrial era’s use of raw materials. Creating a Cohesive Look with Furnishings and Accessories… Designer Tessea McCrary added luster with curated furnishings, fixtures and accessories. Her selections of color and texture using a pallet of cream, grey and walnut wood with a hint of blue and black created an updated classic contemporary look complimenting the industrial vide.

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We built this wall as a place for the TV & Fireplace. Additionally, it acts as an accent wall with it's shiplap paneling and built-in display cabinets.

Cozy family room with built-ins. We panelled the fireplace surround and created a hidden TV behind the paneling above the fireplace, behind the art.

Our firm was hired while the property was in the very beginning of the construction phase. Clients requested a design concept inspired in the Art Deco Style, Modern Accents and Vivid Colors, specially for their daughter's room. Family room adjacent to the kitchen is also very functional, fun and colorful for a beautiful family of five to enjoy their daily routine.

This is a recent project of YourStyle Kitchens Ltd. Working in conjunction with the home owner Jackie Dixon owner of Jacobo Interiors (Brilliant interior Designer, well known in Vancouver BC). We helped design, build and install cabinetry for the entire home. Cabinetry included the main kitchen upstairs, fireplace, laundry room, basement apartment, vanities and bedroom furniture (not shown). Both upstairs kitchen and downstairs kitchen feature a painted finish with stained Island. Countertops for upstairs kitchen are LG Viatera Quartz. The fireplace is a combination of stained birch and grey painted finish. Kevin Walsh

Family Room with Stone Fireplace, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Salon ouvert sur mezzanine, avec cheminée suspendue de chez Focus. Escalier réalisé sur mesure en acier blanc mat. ©Samuel Fricaud

David Duncan Livingston