aura and her husband, Scott, are both
professionals and needed space for their growing
family that includes one year old Jack, who was
born three days after the family moved in, and their three-year old
daughter Amelia. As well, there is Colonel Mustard, their French
bulldog. The home is a new build in Vancouver, BC.
“One of our goals in designing this house was the flexibility to
allow our home to grow as our family needs evolve,” Laura notes.
“We gravitated towards a pretty traditional style — white shaker
style cabinetry, grey and white tile/marble/granite, light walls and
contrasting dark hardwood floors.”
“The homeowners were looking for a classic, timeless feel, so
the majority of the larger items were selected to withstand the test
of time,” observed Designers Sarah and Rob Gallop. The home’s
seven inch wide maple floor paneling adds warmth while providing
a visual connection throughout the home’s rooms. Facing north in
the home’s front room is the den/office area, with a powder room
nearby.
Central to the main floor is the dining room. Its softly curved
chairs and dreamy, feminine ambiance is balanced by the
masculine lines of the table’s eastern maple wood, stained
hickory. “Both are in a transitional, classic style,” the Gallops
commented. They advise that “Darker materials are best on
horizontal surfaces while lighter materials displayed vertically
make the space feel bright and open.”
In the living room, the gentle dance between traditional forms
and contemporary ease continues. The fireplace, made of London
Fog Ledgestone, anchors the space. “We wanted something
textured but on the contemporary side,” the Gallops note. The
tables or ‘Drums’ are western red cedar. “We incorporated a few
subtle nods to our west coast/Canadian heritage,” Laura notes.
The kitchen, next to the living room, accommodates both their
family and entertaining needs. “We wanted as much storage and
counter space as possible while keeping the kitchen open to the
nook and family room. They wanted a multi-functional space for
their family to spend time together,” the Gallops confirmed. “We
recognized that our family was going to spend 95% of the waking
hours in this space. It needed to be comfortable and open,” Laura
says.