WL Design 25

WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Home Is Where the Light Is

A peek into Knight Varga's Forever Home primary suite, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.

By Kerri Donaldson /

Trish Knight and Nicole Varga of Knight Varga Interiors started this project right at the onset of the pandemic, and despite this tumultuous timing, the West Vancouver legacy home was able to turn any resulting pressure into a diamond design—with this primary bedroom and ensuite a star example.

Photo: Ema Peter

Designed for shared use by the homeowners, the attached ensuite keeps soundproofing in mind for the times their schedules are not in sync. The bed is strategically placed to take advantage of the home’s best view, and automated blackout blinds ensure optimal sleeping while sheer wool drapes soften daylight and offer some privacy. The ensuite itself is flooded with sunlight, and innovative materials like a smoked-glass shower and Smart Glass windows offer privacy without obstructing the light.

Photo: Ema Peter

A scene-stealing fireplace with sleek, cement-coloured tiles brings in warmth, while the many sky-high windows add ambient light—along with some pretty enviable panoramic views. It’s simple and inviting with a touch of luxury—a room destined to be well-used, well-lived-in and well-loved for years to come.

Photo: Ema Peter

Project: Forever Home primary suite
Designer: Knight Varga Interiors
Collaborators: Trillium Homes (builder), Mason Kent (architectural designer)
Location: West Vancouver

Meet all of the 2024 WL Design 25 winners here.

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson is an assistant editor at Western Living (and sister mag Vancouver) where she writes about future design stars for the regular “One to Watch” feature and home design stories. Pitch her at [email protected].