Within the coronary heart of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a home stands as a testomony to the confluence of Italian architectural heritage and up to date design. For Marianna Tomlenovich, the founder Design Tomlenovichthe journey to create this 5,500-square-foot sanctuary started with an surprising supply on their earlier residence—a serendipitous second that sparked the transformation of their adjoining property, alongside Su Casa Design, right into a dream dwelling on their cherished road.
Tomlenovich, uncovered to a variety of supplies by means of her work, sought to steadiness innovation with timelessness within the dwelling's design. “We first constructed the home subsequent door and lived there for three years till someday my husband had a consumer who needed to purchase our home immediately,” recollects Marianna. “We mentioned sure and determined to knock down the home we had subsequent door and construct our dream home there as a result of we cherished our road and our space a lot!”
The ensuing house is a serene, understated retreat with delicate curves and expansive areas. Rounded architectural options, together with inside arches, a curved fire and a sculptural picket kitchen island, create fluidity all through. The buttery cream palette, anchored by Benjamin Moore's Grey Mist, provides heat and serenity, enhanced by micro-concrete wall finishes that add depth and texture.
A standout characteristic are the floor-to-ceiling polished brass home windows, a daring selection that contrasts with the cream backdrop whereas framing views of the pool and landscaped courtyard. Large plank oak flooring and customized oak millwork keep a pure and seamless look all through the house. The luxurious but restrained strategy extends to the loos, the place tumbled marble and limestone tiles, together with a 13-foot limestone encased bathe, evoke a spa expertise.
The seamless connection between indoor and outside areas, facilitated by expansive sliding doorways, displays each Italian architectural traditions and fashionable residing preferences. This recreation of areas permits the household to maneuver effortlessly between intimate indoor moments and outside gatherings.
Marianna goes on to say, “My important inspiration comes from my Italian background. Each my dad and mom have been born in Italy and I traveled there usually. I used to be raised and labored in my father's Italian furnishings retailer. We imported dwelling decor and furnishings straight from Italy. That is the place my obsession with Italian structure and elegance started. It was additionally there that I began my profession adorning and designing homes. We have now busy lives and our careers require us to be in many alternative properties every day, so we needed our dwelling to really feel very giant however easy on the identical time, with clear strains, open areas, with out being chilly. “
For extra details about Tomlenovich Design, go to tomlenovichdesign.com.
Picture by Ema Peter.
