Greater Vancouver BC is blessed with a dynamic variety of ocean inlets, coves, and other waterways that have attracted residential development for well over a century since the region was incorporated in 1886. To date, there are single family and multi-residential properties alike that overlook the ocean from Deep Cove and downtown Vancouver to Kitsilano and Point Grey to everywhere beyond and between.
While many waterfront homeowners are content to let their view do the talking, distinguishing ones want their interior design to be as impressive (and possibly reflect) the paradisiacal setting outdoors. You’re among this exclusive group, which is why you’ve come online to search for information on interior design for waterfront homes in the Vancouver area. You’ve docked at the right place. Below are some important concepts to consider for your upcoming upgrade.
4 Interior Design Upgrades to Enhance the Function, Feel, and Enjoyment of Your Waterfront House or Condo in Greater Vancouver BC
Remove Barriers to Sea Sight and Sound
As alluded to in the introduction, a number of waterfront properties were designed under the assumption that homeowners would be contented by location and the ability to step outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea. However, on a brisk autumn and winter day in Vancouver very few want to leave the cozy comforts of their interior to hear and see the sea that they pay a premium in property taxes for. For this reason, your interior design upgrade should consider original constructs that may be blocking visual and acoustic access to the waterway that embraces your home.
If required, window installations can be widened. This will increase visual access to the waterfront (and provide healthy natural light) while enhancing the oh-so sweet acoustics of soaring seagulls and inlet waves lapping the shoreline. In addition, there may be barriers (i.e. an unnecessary beam or entire wall) that could be candidates for outright removal to open-up sea-facing interior space. You may even have your interior designer/architect carve out waterfront facing nook for reading or for use as an at-home office space.
Tasteful Nautical Accents
You don’t need to paint the walls nautical blue and hang anchor art throughout the abode to honor your waterfront property. There are tasteful ways to attenuate the theme of a luxury seaside home. For example, in the Calvert Design produced project above, you can see how the client’s space is accented by artistic ocean-themed panels along the buttresses of counters, while nautical ropes dangle sea-blue lighting fixtures over the dining table.
Bring the Outside In
Speaking of accent pieces, consider one or two large statement making accent pieces that actually common to the shorelines of Greater Vancouver BC. Driftwood repurposed as interior decor is a perfect example. Driftwood can become a base for a dining, coffee, or console table, and with enough creativity can be used to build a striking shelving unit.
Just Add Water
Water features in the home also make sense, with a tasteful tropical aquarium installed (versus placed on a counter) into an interior wall of column.
Ready to upgrade the design of your waterfront home in the Greater Vancouver BC area? Call Calvert Design Studio for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation.
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