1. Amonochromatic color palette isrealized in this
master bedroom suite through the crisp white
linen, sensuoussilk, goose down, and cashmere
that play against the richly tailored fabric
headboard wall.
covering it in padded, upholstered panels and an acoustic baffle to insulate
sound from the outside world. When in bed, the homeowners can rest
comfortably against the headboard or operate motorized window coverings
from an iPad. LED bedside lamps from German manufacturer Holtkötter
are hardwired into the headboard for nighttime reading, and custom
bedside tables of dark African wenge wood float on the wall in a seamless
application.
An engineered oak floor with a satiny oil finish is intentionally low-
maintenance. To conserve additional space, traditional doors were
eliminated and replaced with sheets of reflective, sandblasted glass hung on
stainless steel tracks.
Apiece of polished natural travertine that originally inspired Gray’s
design, and she ultimately used on the walls of the bathroom, became the
focal point of the entire space, with every other detail executed to accent
and highlight. Even hand-coated Venetian plaster walls encasing a five-foot-
long custom firebox with a floating glass corner, were colored on-site to
accentuate the stone. Small, handmade pieces of art including an Italian-
designed, LED-illuminated molded stool at the vanity, whimsical silk accent
pillows that are part of dress designer Catherine Regehr’s signature home
line, and an acrylic painting by Patricia Gray herself, pulls everything
together with a crisp, yet sensual sophistication.
The finished interior is “absolutely dreamy,” says the designer. “I always
try to simplify rooms and edit them down to the bare essentials. In this
case, it was all about creating a mood of elegance and comfort. Everything
is there that the couple could ever want and it’s all done with totally natural
materials that have a low carbon footprint. The monochromatic [palette] of
warm beiges layered with the other tonalities make it completely restful . . .
and the added bonus is that there’s no clutter at all.”
WRITTENBY ROBYNROEHM CANNON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGERBROOKS
APared-Down Urban Master Suite Blends Subtle
Details, Luxurious Finishes, and Sophisticated Lighting
for Maximum Comfort Both Day and Night
When a professional couple living in Vancouver, British Columbia, began to look for a new
condominium with interiors that suited their taste and physical requirements, they quickly
found themselves back on their own doorstep. It soon became obvious that nothing matched
their unique location in the heart of the city, or remarkable view of the urban skyline and
nearby mountains—and there was no place like their own home.
But in order to truly enjoy it, they needed a clever designer to rethink the floor space, fulfill
their wish list of conveniences, and create a serene environment that minimized clutter and
exuded an elegant feel. Enter designer Patricia Gray, who counts John Travolta and Iron Chef
Rob Feenie as clients and is celebrated for her knack of transforming ordinary spaces into
exceptional, functional, and luxurious homes.
“My clients lived in this penthouse for eleven years and it was time for serious updating,”
acknowledges Gray. “But there were many wonderful features that were irreplaceable,
including thirty linear feet of windows, high ceilings, and a large patio. So they opted for a
complete makeover, . . . literally got rid of everything . . . and we started from scratch.”
Amajor focus of the project was the master bed and bathroom suite, and the first thing to
go was the bathtub. “Neither one [of the homeowners] enjoyed taking baths, so that space
was extremely valuable,” says Gray. “In place of the tub, they gained a nice long vanity with
two sinks and a well-lit make-up table that was an important addition for the wife.”
Interior walls were moved to add a large walk-in closet, and heated floors insured that the
space would remain ultra comfortable during all seasons. Then came the finishing details
including marvelously textural walls, natural tumbled Carrera stone, wall tile made from
recycled soda bottles, top-quality polished chrome bath fixtures, and dimmable lighting that
accommodates a range of moods from energized to romantic.
Gray turned the entire wall behind the luxurious DUX bed into an oversize headboard by
Authentic hand-applied Venetian plaster wallspay
homage to Old World craftsmanship in this
contemporary interior, carrying the soft tonesof the
bedroom into the sitting room and anchoring a
custom five-foot-long firebox that floatsin the wall.
APRIL| MAY2013
BoKauffmann, REALTOR®, ABR
Direct: 204-255-4204
Cell: 204-333-2202
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