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Before: A stepped wall blocked sightlines between the entrance through the atrium, and the window wall at the backyard.
Before: A stepped wall blocked sightlines between the entrance through the atrium, and the window wall at the backyard.
In the dining area, a Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant hangs above the dining table.
In the dining area, a Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant hangs above the dining table.
Before: John and Nadia wanted to reinstate the fireplace, which had previously been removed to make room for a large built-in cabinet.
Before: John and Nadia wanted to reinstate the fireplace, which had previously been removed to make room for a large built-in cabinet.
The 6,000-gallon koi pond is a favorite spot for the couple to hang.
The 6,000-gallon koi pond is a favorite spot for the couple to hang.
Greenway Studio designed this home addition In Victoria, British Columbia, to blend in with an existing natural rock formation.
Greenway Studio designed this home addition In Victoria, British Columbia, to blend in with an existing natural rock formation.
The kitchen is a mix of white cabinetry and wood countertops.
The kitchen is a mix of white cabinetry and wood countertops.
Pros: Marble is elegant, heat resistant, and comes in a range of colors. Cons: Its high price, especially for more unusual types like Calacatta marble (known for its purer white and bolder veining compared to more common marble like Carrara), means that it isn’t an option for everyone. It is also quite high maintenance, requiring regular resealing.
Pros: Marble is elegant, heat resistant, and comes in a range of colors. Cons: Its high price, especially for more unusual types like Calacatta marble (known for its purer white and bolder veining compared to more common marble like Carrara), means that it isn’t an option for everyone. It is also quite high maintenance, requiring regular resealing.