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Tricks of the Condo Décor TradeAn oversized pendant light,

vases fi lled with fresh cut fl ow-ers and a cluster of photographs

positioned in just the right spot.When interior designers decorate or stage a condo, the colours, design, style, lighting, size of rooms and location are all taken into account.

We asked some of Vancouver’s busiest interior designers to show us around a local condo or show home they staged and share their savvy design ideas.

Kendall Ansell Interiors: Condo at 1199 Seymour St., Vancouver

In the heart of downtown, this condo’s interior was inspired by the luxurious W Hotel in New York City.

“The W does a good job of bringing inviting greys into its hotel so that it looks chic,” says Ansell. “By layering warm grey textures and fabrics you create a very clas-sic look.”

Ansell also likes to introduce a dash of whimsy to the décor, such as a mirrored cube table, glass desk or a mix of industrial pieces.

Her goal for the show home was to cre-

ate a casual, yet elegant look that also refl ects West Coast topography.

When decorating a smaller space, she suggests people stay with light colours, an open concept and pieces that can be moved around easily.

Patricia Gray Interior Design: Bayshore condo in Coal Harbour, Vancouver

As you enter this Bayshore condo, light and airy whites, soft creams and browns reign supreme. The living room’s white sofas and chairs off er a soft, contemporary interior design.

“It is comfortable, minimal and every-thing was chosen to complement and not detract from the view,” says Gray.

This residence defi nitely took its cues from its stunning cityscapes, and views of Stanley Park, the ocean and the North Shore Mountains.

“Everything was designed to capitalize on the view,” adds the designer. “Where a space does not have as beautiful a view, it requires more attention by creating focal points within the space.”

Lastly, Gray says invest money in your

key furnishings. “In any living room, the sofa is the biggest anchor piece,” says Gray. “Make sure it is the best quality you can aff ord.”

Linda Gallo, Insight Design Inc.: Compass for Seylynn Village, North Vancouver

With this North Van condo, Gallo and her team were looking to create a space that was fresh yet elegant and clean. The warm grey palette in the kitchen was a great backdrop for the interior furnishing selec-tions, says Gallo. Punches of bold colour were injected in order to create rhythm and movement.

“Incorporate area rugs to ground spaces and use pieces that sit up off of the fl oor so that you can see beyond furniture,” she says. “It’s great to mix pattern and fi nishes but try to limit yourself to just a few.”

For that wow factor, Gallo chose the living room coff ee table, which she says is a little piece of luxury with a chrome base and a marble top.

“This piece was custom made to anchor the space and create a piece of beautiful and natural art,” Gallo adds.

Celia Dawson, Polygon InteriorDesign Ltd.: Bradley House, Coquitlam

The modernistic white light fi xture in the kitchen forms a centerpiece to draw people into the home wanting to see more.

“We like to include dramatic lighting to create diff erent focal points within the room,” says Dawson. “Lighting today is truly sculptural art.”

Using white paint as an overall canvas off ers a striking backdrop for furnishings and art work. Then, adding a darker earth tone or patterns and textures on one focal point wall adds drama and elegance.

“In one dining space and in a bedroom, there’s a similar eff ect with the horizontal lines or slats on the wall and headboard,” adds Dawson. “There’s a distinct sculp-tural feel to it, and in the bedroom specifi -cally, it seems to stretch the eye.”

Dawson went on to say that horizontal lines widen a space just like vertical lines will tend to elongate or give the space more height.

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Kendall Ansell Interiors

Patricia Gray Interior Design Celia Dawson, Polygon Interior Design Ltd.

Linda Gallo, Insight Design Inc.

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Downsizers and move-up buy-ers alike have an enticing new option among the tow-

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From the award-winning devel-opers of downtown Vancouver’s Dolce Vita at Symphony Place, Chinatown’s Keefer Block and Squamish’s Eaglewind comes Milano, a 30-storey highrise on Alpha Avenue, just two blocks south of Lougheed Highway and the Brentwood SkyTrain station.

“Brentwood is a red-hot mar-ket, so we anticipate some savvy investors taking advantage of the market and our new land-mark building in Brentwood,” says Laura Rizzo, vice-president of marketing for Solterra Group of Companies.

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ing a full renovation as part of a major redevelopment plan, the neighbourhood’s fortunes look bright indeed. Also close by are Madison Centre, anchored by Save-On-Foods and Winners, and a new commercial cen-tre headlined by Whole Foods under construction at the cor-ner of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway.

Near the centre of the action, yet tucked away on a quiet side street, is the future home of Milano. Designed by renowned GBL Architects of Vancouver, Milano will be a modern, con-temporary tower of 176 homes and nearly 150,000 square feet in total. With the tag line “High Living, High Style,” the develop-ment aims to please homebuyers who appreciate luxury fi nishes and exacting attention to detail, according to Rizzo.

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Plan configurations will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment residences,

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Homes will feature gorgeous Italian-imported, dual-tone kitch-ens with premium appliances, elegant quartz countertops and full-height backsplashes. Spa-like bathrooms will boast European faucets and Italian cabinetry, and every home will have air condi-tioning for summer comfort. For

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Building amenities will include an outdoor landscaped terrace with a barbecue and din-ing area, fi re pit, lounge areas, outdoor movie theatre, put-ting green and children’s play space. Other planned amenities include underground parking with optional electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle stor-age, car wash area, dog-washing station, fi tness gym, indoor hot tub, steam room, a guest suite and a party room.

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