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culinary
DELIGHT
Designer Negar Reihani gives
an outdated space a much
needed makeover.
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN YOU
TALK ABOUT THE SPACE’S DESIGN?
NEGAR REIHANI The space was
reconfigured by putting the dining area
next to the window overlooking the park
and enlarging the kitchen. The office was
moved upstairs so the owner could use the
complete privacy of the second floor for his
bedroom, bathroom and office. The room
next to the kitchen, previously the office, was
turned into the 2nd bedroom.
BEFORE
CHT CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT
INSPIRED THE OVERALL DESIGN?
NR The unique location of the house that
faces a tree lined park with a serene pond
in the middle and a beautiful view of the
False Creek, evokes a sense of peace that
inspired a modern rustic theme. It inspired
me to choose light misty greys, blues, warm
wood tones and natural stone hues. The
color scheme is neutral and masculine and
the contrast is kept to minimum to avoid
breaking up the space. I kept the window
frames black to add an industrial accent
to the space. I introduced similar finished
elements like a dark iron chandelier, and
oiled rubbed door levers and cabinet
hardware to make the window frames look
like a planned design element.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE
DESIGN ELEMENT IN THIS SPACE?
NR My favorite space is the kitchen. The
lower cabinets with dark taupe shaker doors
mixed with walnut open shelves – which is
modern take on a traditional concept – is an
unusual combination. The stacked beveled,
subway tile adds the final touch and pulls
everything together.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND
WHERE DID YOU SPLURGE?
NR We saved on plumbing by keeping the
location of the fixtures the same. We splurge
on custom millwork which is always my #1
recommendation. We also put about 30 pot
lights on the main floor as there was only one
chandelier in such a large space.
BEFORE
BEFORE