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Property An 18th-floor apartment in a 1970s Bauhaus-style block in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a large open kitchen/dining/living area, a glassed-in balcony, one double bedroom and bathroom.
There is a contrast in style between modern items and eclectic finds from around the world. The wooden coffee table is the step to an antique opium bed, and behind the sofa is an Indian carved lintel door frame.
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Living room
The sofa is from Natuzzi, and the cushions from Designers Guild.
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Shelving
Hardwood flooring and white walls give the room a clean, fresh look. The open bookshelf adds a homely, lived-in touch.
Find a shaggy rug at Heal's, for an open bookshelf, try Marks & Spencer. The chair is from Twentytwentyone.
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Kitchen-diner
The countertops are made from a black, satin-finish granite and the splashback is made from glass tiles. Glossy white cabinetry reflects light, giving this kitchen a sleek and streamlined appearance.
Find a similar pouffe from Graham and Green. The cabinetry is from IKEA.
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Dining room
The black chairs contrast with white walls, making it a focal point in this open-plan dining space. A mix of modern and ornate designs give the house a unique feel.
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The chairs are from The Cross Decor and Design.
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Shower room
The white box bathroom creates a sense of simplicity. A glass shower cubicle replaces a traditional bathtub. Two pale photos add to the light and airy feel.
Find a similar shower cubicle from B&Q
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Bathroom
A boxy sink complements the brilliant white tiles. A large mirror makes the bathroom appear more spacious.
Find a similar sink at DuPont
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Bedroom
The bedroom is kept simple and all white. The two deer heads add a bit of love and humour to the scheme.
Find similar deer heads at Graham and Green. The throw is Designers Guild.
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Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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