Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 96

Looking for customized
functionality, Terry Litt designed his
own residence on the west side of
Vancouver. This completely open
concept home, in the desirable
neighbourhood of Kitsilano, stands
out from other newly constructed
houses through its personalized
design most fitting his family’s
lifestyle.
After touring dozens of newly built
homes, Litt quickly realized that
readily available layouts just do not
work for his family. “There’s always
a heavy focus on the main floor
and the master bedroom with little
attention to the rest of the space,”
he said.
In his home, the functionality of
every room is worked within the
elegance and trendiness of the décor.
Teaming up with interior designer,
Ami McKay, he was able to decorate
his home using both masculine and
feminine touches to make the space
comfortable and inviting. “I didn’t
want the same style all around but
rather different features that blend
well together,” he said.
The open kitchen is very modern
with plenty of straight lines within
the dark-stained cabinetry to contrast
with the luxurious white granite,
waterfall edged island. The Carrera
marble covering the kitchen’s feature
wall connects the white Quartz focal
wall surrounding the double-faced
fireplace. This divides the dining
space from the living room while
keeping the open concept feel.
On the other end, separating the
living room from the kitchen, is an
eating nook with a built-in bench
beneath the window and a glass top
table with two chairs. This space is
ideal for his kids, Rachel and Jordan,
to get homework done while he’s
watching television or preparing a
meal for them in the kitchen.

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