Cool oceanic blues and peachy sunset hues bring the colour and beauty of the West Coast to this Vancouver new-build.

Vancouver is coastal, but it’s not tropical like Florida, and it’s not “nautical like Nantucket,” says designer Lindsay Quinn Levin of Sincerely Lindsay Design Co.. It’s urban and global, and it’s also in a rainforest. So, when she introduced coastal hues to this newly built home, she did so with an emphasis on global wares (pillow textiles from Asia; baskets from Africa) and Vancouver’s natural surroundings. Inky blues inspired by the Pacific were paired with the evocative greys of a West Coast winter, then made radiantly modern with cameos of nearly-neon azalea pinks and sunset-worthy peach tones. “Coastal living is all about going with the flow,” says Lindsay. “For this family of six, we created that experience with a look that’s open, natural and easygoing.”

Hang Some Happy

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | WALL PAINT COLOUR, (on all white walls), Chantilly Lace OC-65, Benjamin Moore. MILLWORK, Imran Buksh, C&C Custom Millwork. SHIPLAP, Rocky Point Projects Ltd. and Eric Carbery Construction. FIREPLACE AND INSERT, Urban Fireplaces. VAN GOGH SECTIONAL, CF interiors. COFFEE TABLE, Style in Form. DINING CHAIRS, Dash & Albert. RUG, CF Interiors. PILLOWS ON SECTIONAL, McGee and Co. WALL BAS- KETS, Indego Africa. Visual Comfort CHANDELIER, Ocean Pacific Lighting. DINING TABLE AND BENCH, CB2. FIREPLACE TILE, Riad Tile. ITEMS ON SHELVES, Indego Africa; McGee and Co. HARDWARE, Bradford Hardware, CF Interiors. Visual Comfort BRASS LAMPS, Ocean Pacific Lighting. ELECTRICAL WORK, Ridgeline Electric.

A big bobble of a chandelier shines above a sectional that’s generous enough for all six family members to snuggle at once. Indigo pillows bring the ocean to mind, while neon-hued baskets serve as wall art. “They’re a vibrant handmade alternative to framed prints,” says Lindsay. A woven basket holds a fig tree; a second basket serves as a carryall.

Tile Tale

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | WALL PAINT COLOUR, (on all white walls), Chantilly Lace OC-65, Benjamin Moore. MILLWORK, Imran Buksh, C&C Custom Millwork. SHIPLAP, Rocky Point Projects Ltd. and Eric Carbery Construction. FIREPLACE AND INSERT, Urban Fireplaces. VAN GOGH SECTIONAL, CF interiors. COFFEE TABLE, Style in Form. DINING CHAIRS, Dash & Albert. RUG, CF Interiors. PILLOWS ON SECTIONAL, McGee and Co. WALL BAS- KETS, Indego Africa. Visual Comfort CHANDELIER, Ocean Pacific Lighting. DINING TABLE AND BENCH, CB2. FIREPLACE TILE, Riad Tile. ITEMS ON SHELVES, Indego Africa; McGee and Co. HARDWARE, Bradford Hardware, CF Interiors. Visual Comfort BRASS LAMPS, Ocean Pacific Lighting. ELECTRICAL WORK, Ridgeline Electric.

“Tiling the fireplace in blue was the very first thing we did,” says Lindsay, pictured below plumping pillows. The hearth is flanked by custom millwork that displays natural baskets and maritime glass. “Brass library lights and hardware add a hit of sparkle during the day and a golden glow at night,” says the designer.

Kidding Around

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | RUG, rugs.ca. Woven-back CHAIRS, McGee and Co. BASKETS (by piano), Serena and Lily.

Piano practice takes place in an area delineated by a striped jute rug. Huge baskets with bobbled lids and happy patterns catch playthings. Vivid hues are celebrated on floating shelves showcasing kids’ art.

Weave Your Way

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co.

Woven seating in the piano and kitchen areas is paired with baskets. “The textures and tones look great from all angles, and bring instant dimension and interesting shadows to the more modern aspects of a home,” says Lindsay.

Light & Airy

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | Woven BARSTOOLS, Serena and Lily. Visual Comfort PENDANTS, Ocean Pacific Lighting. ISLAND PAINT COLOUR, Yarmouth Blue HC-150, Benjamin Moore.

“To delineate zones in an open-concept house, use oversize lighting fixtures,” says Lindsay. The pendants in the kitchen feature a cloud-white cap that’s soft in tone like the foggy blue island below.

Calm Counterpoints

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | DRESSER AND END TABLES, CF Interiors. WALL ART, Etsy; Minted. THROW AND PILLOWS, McGee and Co. PEACH VASES, Anthropologie. BRASS WREATH, CF Interiors. JUJU HAT WALL HANGING, Etsy. Visual Comfort SCONCES, Ocean Pacific Lighting. WALL PAINT COLOUR, Black 2132-10, Benjamin Moore.

“The primary bedroom features a wall of rich matte black shiplap,” says Lindsay. In contrast, the white dresser and end tables have a smooth, bright sheen. “The warm peach tones in the beachy wall art and cluster of vases say coastal, not nautical.” The brass-and-marble wreath statue is an elegant reference to nature.

Strong Softness

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | DRESSER AND END TABLES, CF Interiors. WALL ART, Etsy; Minted. THROW AND PILLOWS, McGee and Co. PEACH VASES, Anthropologie. BRASS WREATH, CF Interiors. JUJU HAT WALL HANGING, Etsy. Visual Comfort SCONCES, Ocean Pacific Lighting. WALL PAINT COLOUR, Black 2132-10, Benjamin Moore.

A feathery Bamileke Juju hat hangs over a charcoal linen headboard. Casual striped bedding is layered with an indigo pillow and ink-toned woven throw. The brass sconces look vintage. “Crisp modern shades keep them from looking too heavy,” says Lindsay.

Pattern & Plants

Photography: Tracey Ayton | Design: Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. | WALLPAPER, Serena and Lily. Botanical ART PRINT, Indigo.

Dotted motifs adorn the powder room walls. The vanity area is grounded by a striped faux-resin mirror and oversize sconce. “The perky leaf print and fresh sprigs are an easy way to blend botanicals with geometrics,” says Lindsay. The variegated tile floor is laid in a herringbone pattern.