F
OR BIRD WATCHERS AND OTHER NATURE
ENTHUSIASTS, BOUNDARY BAY IS NOTHING
SHORT OF A PRIME LOCATION. Dean Bauman recently
built a two-storey home in Boundary Bay, where he is just
a short distance from the Dyke Mountain Bike Trail and
the Beach Grove Golf Club. His water-adjacent property
encompasses 2,260 square feet, three bedrooms, three
bathrooms, and a home office. To help him turn his house
into a home, Dean enlisted the expertise of Interior Designer,
Annaliesse Kelly.
"This is Dean's home to share with his adult children when
they come to visit," says Annaliesse. "His special request was
to have a home that he was really proud of—where he could
have his family and friends over and entertain."
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In addition to creating a space that would be apt for
hosting, the designer hoped to emulate relaxed, beach-vibes
throughout the home. She also wanted to emphasize comfort,
functionality, and easy-living. In keeping with these themes,
Annaliesse opted for a simplistic black and white color scheme
throughout. To lend some dimension to the classic palette,