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COZY CONDO
HUSSAIN KHATHEER FROM VANCOUVER GENERAL
CONTRACTORS TAKES US INSIDE A MODERN YET COZY
CONDO RENOVATION.
THE DARK WOOD FEATURES ADD WARMTH
TO A COOL, MODERN COLOR PALETTE.
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN
YOU TALK ABOUT THE DESIGN AND
LAYOUT?
HUSSAIN KHATHEER The original space
had a small, enclosed kitchen that did not
reflect the client’s lifestyle. We removed the
wall to create an open concept kitchen ideal
for cooking and entertaining.
CHT WHAT INSPIRED THE OVERALL
DESIGN OF THE SPACE?
HK We wanted to create a bright and
welcoming space. We used cooler tones of
white and gray but accented the space with
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dark wood features to add warmth and make
it feel homey.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN
ELEMENT IN THIS CONDO?
HK Our favorite design element is the live
edge fireplace mantle. The dark wood tones
in the mantle reflects the dark tones from the
kitchen to give the space a cohesive look.
CHT WHAT IS A COMMON MISTAKE
PEOPLE MAKE WHEN REMODELING?
HK A common mistake is choosing individual
pieces of tile and other finishes without
considering the overall color scheme.
A cohesive palette creates continuity and ties
the entire space together.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND
WHERE DID YOU SPLURGE?
HK We splurged on the project by removing
a load-bearing wall and installed a beam in
order to create an open concept kitchen.
We used a significant amount of tile and
we were able to save money by opting for
a marble look porcelain tile for a high-end
look without the expensive price tag.