This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

ソルトレイクシティにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (白いキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、ガラスまたは窓のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Custom european style cabinets, hidden kitchen concept, procelain walls, white on white modern kitchen
サンフランシスコにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Bernard Andre
サンフランシスコにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、御影石カウンター、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、茶色い床) の写真

モスクワにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、ベージュの床) の写真

Das Keramikbecken wurde sichtbar auf den Unterschrank montiert. Die weissen, kantigen Regale von muuto passen perfekt zu der geradlinigen Küche und kommen besonders gut auf der matt schwarzen Wand zur Geltung.

Benchtop & splashback: Michelangelo Quartz. Builder: Fairhaven Homes.
メルボルンにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This tiny kitchen was barely usable by a busy mom with 3 young kids. We were able to remove two walls and open the kitchen into an unused space of the home and make this the focal point of the home the clients had always dreamed of! Hidden on the back side of this peninsula are 3 cubbies, one for each child to store their backpacks and lunch boxes for school. The fourth cubby contains a charging station for the families electronics.

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、御影石のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

It was an absolute pleasure to work with this family on their kitchen extension - to design, make & fit this - their vision & dream kitchen, part of creating a home they love. For this family of five & their much loved dog Florrie, their kitchen design is all about filling their space with light for wellbeing & happiness. The owners grew up together in a warm & bright beachside town in South Africa, so bringing as much light into the hub of their house was paramount to it feeling like home. They helped us name this kitchen for our portfolio - The Ilanga Kitchen - which means sunshine in Zulu (pronounced e-lan-ger). Frosty Carrina Caesarstone worktop Fisher & Paykel Fridge Freezer Nexus Rangemaster Orange & Dutch Oak stools

The Classic
シドニーにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、黒い調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、ガラスまたは窓のキッチンパネル) の写真

アリカンテにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、黒い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いキッチンカウンター、ベージュの床) の写真

Realisierung durch WerkraumKüche, Fotos Frank Schneider
ニュルンベルクにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

deVOL Kitchens
ロンドンにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備) の写真

The original layout on the ground floor of this beautiful semi detached property included a small well aged kitchen connected to the dinning area by a 70’s brick bar! Since the kitchen is 'the heart of every home' and 'everyone always ends up in the kitchen at a party' our brief was to create an open plan space respecting the buildings original internal features and highlighting the large sash windows that over look the garden. Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd

他の地域にある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター、窓) の写真

シドニーにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This bought off plan 9 year old home lacked all personality for my clients, option A,B,C in these new developments end up needing a lot of personalisation. we removed the entire kitchen/dining area and flooring. It was far from desireable. Now with new warming underfloor heating throughout, bright and fresh new palette, bespoke built furniture and a totally NEW layout. This Home is more than they have ever wanted! its incredible and the space also feels so much larger due to the design planned and products used. Finished to an excellent standard with our trade team.