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Dream Home Alert: What’s Better Than One Bay Window? Two, Of Course

This infill home by architect D'Arcy Jones bridges eras in style.

By Stacey McLachlan /
Ema Peter

Tucked between two homes from very different eras, this infill house in Vancouver’s Riley Park neighbourhood bridges the architectural divide. The house to the left is from the 1900s; to the right, a 1980s structure. And in the middle, architect D’Arcy Jones has taken cues from both time periods to create a modern design that nods to heritage.

A pair of square bay windows and old school shingles face the street, while on the inside, a minimalist white-and-concrete look is fresh and new. The result is a 2,600-square-foot beauty that feels both of-the-moment and timeless.

Photos by Ema Peter.

Photos from Inside the House With Two Bay Windows

A cascade of concrete steps leads into the charcoal-coloured home.
A cascade of concrete steps leads into the charcoal-coloured home.
The view of the glass doorway with the kitchen island on the left side
A wooden island adds warmth to the otherwise sleek, minimalist space.
A black table with a library of books behind it
Built-in shelving provides both storage space for books and a wall with plenty of visual interest.
The kitchen is white with a wooden island in the center
Handleless cabinetry offers a smooth, sleek finish for the white millwork.
A kitchen island made of wood with matching chairs
Polished concrete flooring contrasts beautifully against the wood countertop.
The stairway with a collection of driftwood hung upon the wall
A driftwood installation in the staircase brings in a hit of nature to the walk upstairs.
The top of the stairs meets the doorway to the next room
Crisp white walls give a serene, gallery-like atmosphere to the home.
A bathroom with white tiling
The bathroom is filled with beautiful natural light; humble square tiles add texture here.
A window nook with a child reading
A cozy window seat makes for the perfect reading nook, with views onto the street.
A black and white shelf
Built-in shelving provides storage space for all of the family’s treasures.

The view of the front of the house shows two large bay windows emitting golden light

Originally published February 2021

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]