Mar
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Home Tour: West Coast Cottage

Writing about design and decor definitely has its perks. Sometimes we get granted access to some pretty amazing homes and lucky for you, we get to share. This home tour comes to you courtesy of Lamoureux Architect Inc. headed by Brad Lamoureux in West Vancouver.

Designed as a family retreat, this cottage-inspired home is located in the Howe Sound on the West Coast of B.C. The client wanted the space to have a strong sense of structure and obviously some pretty striking design elements but it was also important to incorporate informal gathering spaces like the casual living and dining rooms, with cozy elements like the mis-matched dining chairs and warm, exposed beams.

Also important were the transitional indoor/outdoor spaces that would encourage residents and guests alike to get outside and take advantage of the grounds and beach. The main entrance to the home opens up to an enclosed deck that overlooks the water and lets light in through the glass ceiling.

What do you think? Are you more a city mouse or would you give up your house and move to a country cottage like this one?



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Would prefer living in a country cottage any day.

March 17, 2009 10:08 PM

 

Having recently returned to the busy bustle of work after a glorious year-long maternity leave, I have to admit that this self-proclaimed city girl is feeling more and more drawn toward a calmer, quieter life in the country.

My family is very lucky to have a country house to retreat to when the weather permits and we find the time to get away, but when I see a beautiful home like this one, nestled away in a natural paradise, I can't help but picture lazy mornings lounging on the dock with my daughter and not spent on a crowded, stinky subway!

I know my husband often has similar thought of giving up the glamour of city life for a simpler one somewhere else. I guess I'll keep playing the lottery...

March 18, 2009 9:45 AM

 

I'm a city girl, I'm not sure of the isolation....but if I were a millionaire city girl, I would buy a cottage getaway in a heartbeat.

March 18, 2009 3:53 PM

 

Hear hear Alicia

March 18, 2009 4:01 PM

 

The architects have done an awesome job that would defintely make me comfortable there...hopefully though it would be decorated better than the its current "swap meet" look

March 18, 2009 6:43 PM

 

I will keep on DREAMING

March 19, 2009 12:13 PM

 
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