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Collection by Matt Dutile

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A tight plan, all-timber interiors, and moody lighting give one young family of five a snug escape.
A tight plan, all-timber interiors, and moody lighting give one young family of five a snug escape.
All the millwork inside the homes is custom made by Victoria-based Woodshop 506.
All the millwork inside the homes is custom made by Victoria-based Woodshop 506.
The floor of the bathroom and the wall of the shower booth are tiled in matte porcelain sourced from Canadian supplier Ames Tile.
The floor of the bathroom and the wall of the shower booth are tiled in matte porcelain sourced from Canadian supplier Ames Tile.
Though Blend Projects can customize any part of the home excepting the underlying structure, they also offer standardized designs that range from one-story, 400-square-foot garden suites to the two-story, 1800-square foot home shown here.
Though Blend Projects can customize any part of the home excepting the underlying structure, they also offer standardized designs that range from one-story, 400-square-foot garden suites to the two-story, 1800-square foot home shown here.
Made from MDF and finished-grade plywood, the wall panels are fabricated by Blend Projects at their workshop in Nanaimo, BC. The aluminum-framed windows from Pella are placed to enhance cross ventilation through the home. As seen in the kitchen, skylights and clerestory glazing are added wherever possible.
Made from MDF and finished-grade plywood, the wall panels are fabricated by Blend Projects at their workshop in Nanaimo, BC. The aluminum-framed windows from Pella are placed to enhance cross ventilation through the home. As seen in the kitchen, skylights and clerestory glazing are added wherever possible.
As a default option, the kitchens come outfitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances and a matte black finish for all the cabinetry pulls and fixtures. The lighting throughout the home is sourced from Graypants, Muuto, A-N-D Light, Barter, and Wesco.
As a default option, the kitchens come outfitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances and a matte black finish for all the cabinetry pulls and fixtures. The lighting throughout the home is sourced from Graypants, Muuto, A-N-D Light, Barter, and Wesco.
Sourced from Stûv and Novo, the wood-burning stoves complement the radiant heating system build into the concrete slab.
Sourced from Stûv and Novo, the wood-burning stoves complement the radiant heating system build into the concrete slab.
The 1894 Queen Anne Victorian features an open floor plan that juxtaposes classic original features with cool modern elements—many of which are customized for the home.
The 1894 Queen Anne Victorian features an open floor plan that juxtaposes classic original features with cool modern elements—many of which are customized for the home.
The family loves books. This wall of bookshelves was custom-designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and fabricated by Tomlinson Woodworks. A bespoke reading nook is on the right.
The family loves books. This wall of bookshelves was custom-designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and fabricated by Tomlinson Woodworks. A bespoke reading nook is on the right.
The couple's daughter reads in the cozy nook just inside the front door painted in a vibrant blue from Benjamin Moore. Of the storage area below, Fredrik says, "In Sweden, there's always a place to sit and take off your shoes. This is a version of that."
The couple's daughter reads in the cozy nook just inside the front door painted in a vibrant blue from Benjamin Moore. Of the storage area below, Fredrik says, "In Sweden, there's always a place to sit and take off your shoes. This is a version of that."
The thoughtful incorporation of simple joinery details and lighting highlight the quality of materials. The light fixtures were custom-designed by Studio PCH and made in Guadalajara.
The thoughtful incorporation of simple joinery details and lighting highlight the quality of materials. The light fixtures were custom-designed by Studio PCH and made in Guadalajara.
The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.
The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.