Collection by Pam Knudtson
A bold green pendant by Alexander Taylor for Established & Sons hangs over the open plan kitchen and living room, sunlit through the glass front door.
A bold green pendant by Alexander Taylor for Established & Sons hangs over the open plan kitchen and living room, sunlit through the glass front door.
Howmeowner and designer Ghislaine Viñas painted the glass front door's frame in Benjamin Moore's lemon-y hue, Baby Chick. Her graphic designer husband Jaime created the numerical graphic that also serves as a privacy screen.
Howmeowner and designer Ghislaine Viñas painted the glass front door's frame in Benjamin Moore's lemon-y hue, Baby Chick. Her graphic designer husband Jaime created the numerical graphic that also serves as a privacy screen.
Top 10 Sustainable Homes of 2020: From a carbon-negative cabin to a prefab farmhouse, these resourceful designs captivated readers this year.
Top 10 Sustainable Homes of 2020: From a carbon-negative cabin to a prefab farmhouse, these resourceful designs captivated readers this year.
Custom bunks built by the contractor are covered in vintage throws from Elsie Green and lit from within by Schoolhouse Electric sconces. "Rainy Afternoon
Custom bunks built by the contractor are covered in vintage throws from Elsie Green and lit from within by Schoolhouse Electric sconces. "Rainy Afternoon
The living room has a gray rug by Tai Ping Carpets, rust-colored B&B Italia sofas, a pendant by David Weeks, and a frieze of butterflies by artist Kirk Maxon inspired by birds that flutter in the treetops outside Roberta’s balcony. Blinds, pocketed in the soffit above the doors, come down automatically when the sun is too bright.
The living room has a gray rug by Tai Ping Carpets, rust-colored B&B Italia sofas, a pendant by David Weeks, and a frieze of butterflies by artist Kirk Maxon inspired by birds that flutter in the treetops outside Roberta’s balcony. Blinds, pocketed in the soffit above the doors, come down automatically when the sun is too bright.
By moving the door to the bathroom, the architects could place a custom headboard against that wall, so the view can be seen from the bed. Custom storage underscores the windows.
By moving the door to the bathroom, the architects could place a custom headboard against that wall, so the view can be seen from the bed. Custom storage underscores the windows.
Although many kitchen redesigns aim for more openness, in John and Debby’s case, it made more sense to section off their sprawling kitchen into a smaller cooking area, a sizable butler’s pantry, and a snug TV room. The sculptural island and backsplash are made from Cararra marble.
Although many kitchen redesigns aim for more openness, in John and Debby’s case, it made more sense to section off their sprawling kitchen into a smaller cooking area, a sizable butler’s pantry, and a snug TV room. The sculptural island and backsplash are made from Cararra marble.
Although John and Debby ditched the home’s acoustic ceiling tiles, they kept the living room’s original handmade windows for their vintage quality. The grouping of art above the fireplace is by Minneapolis-based artist Jay Heikes.
Although John and Debby ditched the home’s acoustic ceiling tiles, they kept the living room’s original handmade windows for their vintage quality. The grouping of art above the fireplace is by Minneapolis-based artist Jay Heikes.
The three-story, cedar-clad home sits on an elevated lot overlooking the Burrard Inlet, a shallow-sided fjord separating the coastal mountain range from the city of Vancouver.
The three-story, cedar-clad home sits on an elevated lot overlooking the Burrard Inlet, a shallow-sided fjord separating the coastal mountain range from the city of Vancouver.
Before: The 1970s home had been updated in the 1980s.
Before: The 1970s home had been updated in the 1980s.
New wood siding was stained a semi-transparent arbor coat of Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige. All the metal trim was painted to match the window and door system for an integrated feel.
New wood siding was stained a semi-transparent arbor coat of Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige. All the metal trim was painted to match the window and door system for an integrated feel.
New sliding glass doors provide a seamless connection to exterior living areas.
New sliding glass doors provide a seamless connection to exterior living areas.
A cozy nook in the living room includes a freestanding gas stove from Kingsman Fireplaces atop a built-in shelf/bench seat.
A cozy nook in the living room includes a freestanding gas stove from Kingsman Fireplaces atop a built-in shelf/bench seat.

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