May 15, 2016

A blank slate turned high-contrast Vancouver penthouse

Bright and airy kitchen

Homeowners Terence Little and Ben Clermont love the bright and airy builder-grade kitchen. The small kitchen island boasts ample prep space and storage for avid home chef Ben's many cookbooks.

Glass backsplash

The kitchen is sleek and streamlined but gets plenty of interest from the glass-tiled backsplash (which offers an ethereal effect).

Open shelving

Open shelving maintains the fresh, airy feel of the kitchen.

Slate grey

Though the stunning space is now a far cry from the blank slate it once was, we'll call it a fitting coincidence that so much of the design is hinged on slate grey.

Large dining area

"A large dining area was crucial for Terence and Ben, who love cooking and entertaining," says designer Jamie Deck of Shift Interiors. "But in order to achieve that, we needed to borrow some space." So Jamie and designer Lindsay McLennan of Motto Interior Design had the doors of a large closet removed and a banquette with deep storage drawers installed in its recess. The resulting nook can seat up to eight people with the benches from the entryway pulled into use. Harley the Australian Labradoodle approves of the new digs as well.

Deep, rich hues

The high-contrast between the bright, light kitchen and the dark, saturated dining area is further accented with its tabletop accessories.

Multi-tasking contemporary cabinetry

Not just a media unit, the contemporary cabinetry in the living area also displays tchotchkes, stores cleaning supplies, hides an unsightly air conditioner and boasts a fully stocked bar. The wall-mounted unit floats so even though it's charcoal grey and nearly 10 feet tall, it feels light and airy instead of oppressive.

A seat with a view

The designers incorporated many Mid-Century Modern-inspired pieces liek this Eames-style lounger in the living area ("It offers the best views in the condo," says Terence, referring to not only the view of the park, but also that of Ben cooking).

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Bright and airy kitchen

Glass backsplash

Open shelving

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Slate grey

Large dining area

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A seat with a view

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