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Kits Point Residence

Award-Winning Co-Op Condo Renovation Design located Kitsilano of Vancouver, B.C.

the story

In order to accommodate the Client’s wish list, the Designer worked with a Professional Engineer to create a passage opening to an eating bar and also created a mechanical chase for all the relocated exhaust pipes and new electrical needs. Rotating the functions of the parallel kitchen by 180-degrees, with minimal impact to the plumbing systems, allowed for the new space plan to take shape. By borrowing the vertical space from the dining room for the wall oven and adding more storage the functional needs of the kitchen were fully addressed. The space is now a highly efficient, small space, parallel kitchen that functions beyond expectations.

The cleanup center now has increased capacity and contains a single dish drawer to the right of the sink, and a functional trash bin to the left of the sink. The cooking center is at the heart of the kitchen with an induction cooktop and pop-out hood-vent above. A wall oven adjacent to the cooktop is just big enough for a Christmas turkey. The compact refrigerator allows for a single, or couple, resident and is justified in its position in the kitchen next to the entry hall of the residence. Recessed lighting was added throughout with task areas were enhanced with under cabinet lighting and many electrical receptacles where there were only 2 prior.

A selection of materials, finishes, and fabrics surround the natural design theme. Cabinetry was provided in three finishes, a muddy-brown being the theme and anchor of the base cabinetry. Custom color wall and tall cabinets in white match all the painted finishes and the custom bench seat. Accented by natural walnut open shelves and contrasted by the newly matched parquet floor, wood tones repeat the natural theme with the customized basket weave marble tile in the backsplash. To create a strong linear surface, earthy engineered quartz was used as the working surfaces.

Adding the small space furniture solutions, custom built-in upholstery and pillows, and custom cabinetry provide a natural, relaxing, and true reflections of the Client’s sensibilities to light, color, and textures. What a fantastic transformation!