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Creative use of space and functionality of floor plan and efficient
use of space: Thoughtfully planned allowing multifunctional open
floor plan to enjoy views from East and West; lack of wasted space
by using efficient storage solutions such as pullouts, magic corners,
adjustable shelves, sliding baskets, tray dividers and towel racks, and
creative pantry; concealed door to bright wok kitchen in the same
finish as the rest of the cabinetry in order to make the main kitchen
look minimalistic and spacious and ensure adequate floor space and
traffic flow; innovative floor-to-ceiling custom pantry with functional
geometric cabinets, wine storage, LED lighting, pull-outs and
adjustable shelves to maximize storage; combination of natural light
and LED lighting; no drop ceiling for HVAC or AC ducts to maximize
the ceiling height with clean lines and protect the indoor air quality
and flow of energy; steel and concrete structure of the house allows
multifunctional open layout; windows were carefully placed to bring
natural lighting while maintaining privacy and capture views.
FIRST PLACE / SMALL CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN
SECOND PLACE / SMALL CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN
Paul Knutson,
Owner & Designer,
Knutson Residential Design, LLC
Nahal Gamini,
Interior Designer
Vancouver Development
Our clients loved mid-century modern architecture and had purchased
this spectacular 1960 specimen from the original owners who'd maintained
it like a time capsule. Yet for all its original charm, our clients wanted
something more distinctively mid-century modern. We're pleased to share
the results with you.
We matched the wood floor to the rest of the home and introduced fir-
faced cabinets with an open box detail to connect with the home's wood
tones and open structure. The use of interspersed blue doors helped to
unify the kitchen, dining, and bar areas.
We replaced the "peninsula wall" with open floating upper cabinets to
allow visual/physical communication between the kitchen and dining area.
The new peninsula provides a full pass-thru and dining-side storage for
everyday items at their point of use. The roll-out storage tower and "satellite
kitchen" provide additional storage on the dining area side.
We introduced multiple new light sources (cable lights, under-cabinet LED,
and sconces) to increase light levels. We also used light-colored materials
(esp. white countertops) to bounce natural light during the daytime.
