This new modern house in Vancouver is filled with light from the large windows facing the street

February 18, 2017

This modern home in Vancouver, Canada, has an exterior of wood (Douglas Fire), aluminum and large glass windows.

Photography by silentSama architectural photography

 

Scott Posno Design have recently completed this modern house in Vancouver, Canada, for a professional couple who wanted to replace their aging family home.

 

The designers used Douglas Fir wood to surround the front door, entry alcove and soffit.

Wood surrounds the entryway and front door of this modern home. The wood used is Douglas Fir.

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Inside, large windows and an open floor plan allow natural light into the home. The living room has a built-in fireplace, shelving, and cabinetry.


Walnut cabinetry and built-in shelves have been paired with a built-in fireplace and colorful teal couch to create a modern living room.

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In the dining room, sculptural pendant lights hang from the ceiling, while built-in walnut cabinets create plenty of storage space.


In this modern dining room, sculptural pendant lights hang from the ceiling, while built-in walnut cabinets create plenty of storage space.

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In the kitchen, walnut has also been used for the cabinets while the countertops and backsplash have been kept bright.


Walnut kitchen cabinets and white quartz countertops with a glass backsplash make up the color palette in this modern kitchen.

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The switchback stairs feature walnut treads that match the millwork found throughout the home, while brushed stainless steel handrails are attached to glass balustrades.


These modern stairs feature walnut treads, while brushed stainless steel handrails are attached to glass balustrades to complete the staircase.

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On the upper floor of the home are the bedrooms and bathrooms. A simple palette of white Carrara marble with a white vanity has been used in this bathroom.


A simple palette of white Carrara marble with a white vanity has been used in this modern bathroom.

Photography by silentSama architectural photography

In this bathroom, the white Carrara marble is used throughout, while quartz countertops sit above the walnut vanity.


This modern bathroom has white Carrara marble for the floors and walls, a glass shower surround, a white quartz countertop and a walnut vanity.

Photography by silentSama architectural photography