Canadian Home Trends Kitchen & Bath/Holiday 2013 | Page 92

Classic
Styling

Text Tara Wells | Photography Dave Delnea

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he homeowner, a young Vancouver real estate
developer, purchased a lot to build a family
home in the South Surrey area, a suburb of
Vancouver, B.C.

Storage to hide clutter was his primary mandate. He
loved reading books, and as such, wanted a multitude
of built-in bookshelves to store his precious
collection. With his wife and young son home during
the day, and his daughter in elementary school, his
home needed to be family-friendly. It also needed
to be a relaxing sanctuary – a calming place to come
home to after a chaotic day at the office. For weekend
use, it also needed to be a great house for entertaining
guests.
The homeowner had an appreciation for clean lines
and classic design and a particular affinity to
mid-century modern furniture.
The fixed finishes that were selected were “classic”
white shaker cabinets, stone counter tops, with a
white background that would complement any theme.