An entryway can be simply a transitional space—or it can be an opportunity. For Victoria-based designer Kyla Bidgood, the entry in this home with “incredible bones” was the latter, outfitted with gorgeous mirroring archways that Bidgood describes as “begging to be enhanced.”

This entryway features decorative tile flooring and a toy car in the middle of the floor
Janis Nicolay

Working with Strong Built, her team painted the doorways in high-contrast black to emphasize the shape against the pristine white walls and to complement the character of the home. Lightweight Non-Random lights from Moooi illuminate the length of the Bouquet 1 tiles to create a true design moment that doesn’t just move you through the home: it’s a space that says, “You’ve arrived.”

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Stacey McLachlan

Stacey McLachlan

Stacey is a senior editor at Western Living magazine, as well as editor-in-chief of sister publication Vancouver magazine. She loves window shopping on the job: send your home accessories and furniture recommendations over to [email protected]