Yates Penthouse

In the heart of Victoria, British Columbia, Pamela Billinghurst Interior Design transformed a penthouse on Yates Street, one of Victoria’s most historically significant streets. The penthouse, which boasts picturesque views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Peninsula, was transformed from a dated space into a contemporary sanctuary of calm and purpose.

The client desired a peaceful space with a simple yet impactful material palette. Pamela’s team approached the project with a commitment to purposeful minimalism. This vision required meticulous attention to detail.

Using materials like white oak flooring, large windows for maximum light, and a warm, white color palette created an almost monastic-like atmosphere in the penthouse. Thoughtful and sophisticated design choices helped achieve this seamless aesthetic, but the project wasn't without its challenges. One of the most critical challenges was merging the guest bath and powder bath to create a more significant, spacious bath. Billinghurst also removed the door between the primary bedroom and ensuite to create an uninterrupted primary space and a white oak partition that elegantly defines the boundaries of the primary and walk-in closet.

One of the most critical aspects was ensuring perfect alignment between plumbing fixtures and surrounding finishes - a detail that can make or break the clean lines essential to minimalist design. When choosing fixtures, Billingshurst recommended VOLA products.