Get the Look: Bright and Modern West Coast Kitchen

Designer Snapshot: Melissa Ennis, Melissa Ennis Design

It can be easy to go overboard when building your own dream kitchen. But for Edmonton interior designer Melissa Ennis, it was all about balance: natural wood textures that soften harder lines for a cool West Coast vibe; bargain finds like the oversized pendant lights and slick bar stools that complement pricier pieces for a satisfying mix of high and low; and reflective elements, such as rain glass inserts, penny-round backsplash tiles and polished white quartz countertops, that ensure an open and bright feel despite a lack of windows. €œI'm not a super morning person, so I need all the light I can get!€ Ennis laughs. Of course, the airy aesthetic is balanced with her foodie husband's need for function, too. €œWe planned everything to the last detail,€ she says. €œThere's a drawer for everything.€

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1. The sleek shape of the Delta Trinsic faucet ($500) adds a modern sensibility. deltafaucet.ca

2. Delicate penny round tiles ($22 per square foot) add another level of pattern. juliantile.com

3. The sleek KitchenAid wine cooler ($1,750) keeps the kitchen well stocked for entertaining. kitchenaid.ca

4. Hits of black€”like these Ikea Hektar pendant lamps ($70 each)€”help ground the space. ikea.ca