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Ready to renovate? Top designers share their favourite tips for rethinking the kitchen, one gorgeous room at a time.
It’s that time of year againour Kitchens and Baths issue is out, and it’s packed full of some of the most beautiful rooms in the west. Read on for our roundup of eight kitchens that use clever design, mindful materials and space-saving secrets to make homes big and small work for all of us.
The designers at Bidgood had only 900 square feet to work with in this Portage Inlet home near Victoria, so the kitchen had to be small and smart. We integrated the appliances and created spaces that are multifunctional, says Christi Rivard, principal interior designer on the project. READ MORE
When Aleem Kassam, principal of Kalu Interiors, designed the sleek kitchen in his own downtown Vancouver condo, he fell head-over-heels with a bronze-veined, dark brown stone (specifically, Cosentinos Dekton Laurent). He was all in. When you have a material that works well in a space, why not try to take it to the next level? says Kassam. READ MORE
This kitchens handmade blue tile is the star of the culinary show, but never borders on overbearing. We wanted something pretty to play against the steel, concrete and wood in a cool colour tone, says New Westminster, B.C.-based Randy Bens of Randy Bens Architect. READ MORE
Designers Alanna Dunn and Reena Sotropa of Calgary-based Reena Sotropa In House Design Group know that all-white kitchens sometimes end up looking sterile: artfully mixing materials is key. We feel it helps add layers of texture and character into a space, says Dunn. READ MORE
Everything about this summer cabin on Mayne Island is designed to be beautiful, yesbut with a casual durability that isnt precious. The clients entertain a lotthey have three kids, and their kids bring friends, says designer Jennifer Heffel of HB Design. READ MORE
Three cabinet finishes is a lot, admits Stephanie Brown, principal of her eponymous design studio. She credits the trio of cabinets in this kitchen to Peter Rose Architects, who collaborated with Brown and her team on this modern farmhouse-style home in Vancouver. READ MORE
Bring a glam factor where its typical to default to practicality. This kitchen, part of a new-build in White Rock, B.C., is large and functional to accommodate the homeowners joy of cooking, baking and entertainingbut it also exudes their love of Art Deco/Old Hollywood. READ MORE
A narrow lot in Vancouveronly 33 feet widemeant this kitchen had to lean in to the long, linear space. This home is about openness and movement, drawing long lines to create a sense of spaciousness, says Patrick Warren, senior associate with architecture firm Frits de Vries Architects and Associates. READ MORE
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