| This just-married Victoria couple appreciated their new home’s Arts and Crafts style, but not its dark, cavernous rooms. In came designer Sandy Nygaard, who created a modern kitchen and a comfortable gathering place with elements that honour the home’s history. |
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Set the mood
Pendant lights over the amply proportioned island (sourced from Restoration Hardware) nod to the home’s era while emitting task lighting powerful enough for kitchen prep or homework. They can be adjusted via remote to set the mood for romance or more boisterous dinner parties.
Keep it Clean
The coffered ceiling is a nod to the home’s Arts and Crafts style, while minimalist moulding on the cabinetry (by Swiftsure Woodworkers) and the island’s walls, work with the streamlined stainless drawer pulls to create a sharper, more modern look.
Get Dramatic
There’s nothing cavernous or oppressive about dark wood when it’s used in balance. Here, espresso-stained alder adds weight and richness to an open room. It’s nicely complemented by a warm
white wood ceiling.
Butler’s pantry? What butler’s pantry?
In lieu of a swinging door, a simple touch latch door reveals a chic
butler’s pantry, perfect for stowing away toasters and other
countertop appliances.
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ON TAP The KWC Eve faucet comes with or without an LED light, and is available in four finishes-from glacier white to black chrome-plate. From $800, kwcamerica.com
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