vision and challenges

clients wanted old European aesthetic without losing West Coast style; husband works in movie set decoration
required development permit approval prior to building permit issuance to purchase density from City to expand kitchen into original enclosed balcony
existing kitchen was small with limited storage, disconnected from beautiful waterfront view and living/dining room

design solutions

greatly expanded kitchen by removing enclosed balcony
installed farmhouse sink, heritage style fixtures and drawer handles; pop up plugs on island; all doors with soft-close hinges; full extension drawer glides
added overhead lighting for living room, dining room
redesigned large corner fireplace, aligned to improve furniture arrangement
reconfigured ensuite bath, existing shower/tub combo – removed tub, created large walk-in shower; utilized leftover space to create 2nd closet in entry
heated tile bathroom floors including in ensuite shower; glue down wood flooring throughout, tile in kitchen
incorporated use of blue accents throughout: backsplash, bathrooms, kitchen
European influence guided the detailed floor tiles for bath; choice of vintage lamps
heritage style bath fixtures, doorknobs, lighting throughout; heated towel bar