{"id":206756,"date":"2023-02-15T13:45:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T18:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=206756"},"modified":"2024-11-26T13:52:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T18:52:01","slug":"midcentury-home-olson-kundig-erica-colpitts-canada","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/midcentury-home-olson-kundig-erica-colpitts-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Serenity Prevails in This House Surrounded by Nature on Canada\u2019s West Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Surrounded by nature, this Canadian house with mid-century influences was transformed by Olson Kundig for the architecture. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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February 15, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Karine Moni\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Ema Peter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Serenity Prevails in This House Surrounded by Nature on Canada\u2019s West Coast<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nestled among the trees, this home enticed a young, creative couple to move from New York City to North Vancouver, British Columbia, where they decided to put down roots and raise their two children. The family liked the original proportions of the property and decided to expand the footprint minimally. The mid-century structure, however, didn\u2019t fit their vision so they called on Olson Kundig<\/a> to reinvent it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team of Erica Colpitts Interior Design<\/a> took care of the interiors, which were inspired by the peaceful surrounding landscape and rural British aesthetic to echo the homeowners\u2019 fascination with the style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe couple are generous hosts and friends, and they wanted their home to be a place to easily welcome families for dinner parties and celebrations,\u201d says Colpitts. \u201cThis desire was a strong factor in design decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread over 3,300 feet, the split-level home comprises intimate main rooms with striking moments of expansion achieved in the airy main foyer and floor-to-ceiling forest views throughout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining a sense of drama with serenity, as well as rustic and refined touches, the interior spaces feature a layered and inviting palette with neutral tones<\/a>\u2014including warm whites, creams, and weathered oatmeals with hints of cognac, deep grays, and dark flax\u2014and natural materials such as wood, metal, wool, and linen. The original rust colored brick fireplace brings a bright touch to this home where Robin Woronko of Intempo Interiors did the millwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe home feels both easy and exquisite all at the same time,\u201d says Colpitts. \u201cEvery piece truly works together and subtly contributes to that air of serenity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key features in the space is the bookcase that separates the entry and hall from the living room. The original piece was protected through construction, but refinished with mahogany veneer and bronze and blackened steel accents \u201cin a Mondrianesque arrangement,\u201d as Colpitts describes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The natural landscape was one of the main source of inspiration for the color and material palette. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe pure challenge of this home completely appealed to me,\u201d she confesses. \u201cMy task was to meld Olson Kundig\u2019s overall design with an ever so slightly soft and romantic interior.<\/a>\u201d Mission accomplished.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The living room includes a sofa and chairs by RH.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The dining room is furnished with chairs by CF Interiors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The kitchen’s concrete counters and backsplash are by Diamond Finish Concrete Countertops. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Surrounded by nature, this Canadian house with mid-century influences was transformed by Olson Kundig for the architecture. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The primary bedroom features a custom headboard by Cloth Studio, designed with Erica Colpitts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A serene setting is found in the primary bathroom with views of the lush landscape outside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The home’s original built in bookcase was fully refinished with new steel elements added by Olson Kundig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n