Fixtures

The kitchen's white oak cabinetry was given oval-shaped brass handles from CB2.

The existing cabinetry was given new white oak doors, while an additional arched shelving unit was added, as well as an extended end cupboard that extended the islaand.

The new dining room is large enough to host the neighbors and extended family, and has a Collier chandelier by Sean Lavin with built-in flexibility, so to speak. “That was selected because of its versatile nature,” says Robinson. “We wanted to have the ability for them to have a bigger or smaller table, and not necessarily be sitting directly beneath one chandelier that defined a specific place.”

Thanks to the large glass doors, "The kitchen is so bright. Most of the time, you don't have to have lights on, even in Vancouver's winter,

The counters are natural quartzite, called "Elegant Grey

Streamlined trim, brass closet handles by BB Sweden, and a "gradation

In the guest bathroom, a steam room shower portal is finished with marble slabs, while birch plywood clads the dry zone.

The open-concept living space is filled with natural light.

A found boulder sits beside chairs by artist Samuel Richard Hess.

The countertop and backsplash are Mother of Pearl polish slab, and the hood is custom made out of copper.

The new powder room has Blackthorn wallpaper from Morris & Co, which was chosen for how its green and pink palette “bridges” the other spaces in the home, says Kara. Beckham Double Sconces from Visual Comfort flank a Tufa Modern Mirror from Scout and Nimble, over a marble sink.

A stainless steel, wall-mounted sink appears to float, as does the steel shelf below, and the pipes are hidden in the wall.

Built-in cabinets and open shelving illustrate a few design strategies: Use humble materials thoughtfully, and make place for stuff.

Inspired by Moroccan hammams, the designers used tadelakt plaster and zellige tiles in the primary bath.

“I knew it would be good,” says Trey of the primary bath, where sunlight washes the Tadelakt plaster in the tub and shower area. “I didn't know it would be this good.”