Category: Kitchen
Location: Vancouver
Goal: When this Commercial Street home was
passed on from one generation to the next, the owners came to Vanglo
Sustainable Construction Group, asking them repurpose the interior space to
better suit the needs of a young professional couple. “Design stipulations
included full data capability in all rooms, an integrated entertainment system,
and a comprehensive high-specification kitchen,” notes Martin Warren, founder of
Vanglo. “Clean lines allowed for a design that will need minimal maintenance in
the future. It was intended that the end result would be entirely
unrecognizable from the original living space.”
Inspiration: Working with interior designer Donna
Toppings, the Vanglo team sought to give the clients a clean, modern space they
could use as a canvas for their own personalities.
Breakdown: After the team removed interior walls on the main floor, an
open-plan living room area was arranged around this prominent chef’s kitchen
with an 11-foot island topped with a Caesarstone counter that cascades to meet
the floor. A Bosch wine fridge and dishwasher are tucked in the island, making
for easy clean-up and party prep. Sleek Sistemalux Micro Titan LED lights hang
over the counter and Lucia barstools from Furnitura Interiors add a hint of
natural warmth against the gray, high-gloss painted wood cabinetry.
Tips to Get the Look: “Space planning is key,” Warren says. “Look at the bones of your
interior and consider opening up the rooms where possible. The more time you
spend on space planning, the more money you will save in the end and the
happier you will be. Nothing can take the place of a good plan.”
Image Courtesy of Vanglo Sustainable Construction Group.
