Love it or List it Vancouver
This Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your Dreams
May 23, 2017
When couple Brenda and Marcos bought their home, they did so knowing it was a fixer upper. But Marcos promised his wife that, within a year's time, he would have the place in working order. Fast forward four years, and most of the house was left unfinished. Needless to say, the couple was in need of a little assistance. And who better than Jillian Harris of Love it or List it Vancouver to swoop in and save the day? Here's how the designer transformed the tired space into a boutique-inspired abode complete with a dressing room and home office worth swooning over.
Love it or List it Vancouver
This Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your Dreams
May 23, 2017
When couple Brenda and Marcos bought their home, they did so knowing it was a fixer upper. But Marcos promised his wife that, within a year's time, he would have the place in working order. Fast forward four years, and most of the house was left unfinished. Needless to say, the couple was in need of a little assistance. And who better than Jillian Harris of Love it or List it Vancouver to swoop in and save the day? Here's how the designer transformed the tired space into a boutique-inspired abode complete with a dressing room and home office worth swooning over.
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Softer Exterior
1/19Softer Exterior
1/19Designer Jillian Harris gave the home's exterior a complete facelift. The new automatic garage doors and fresh siding give the house a welcoming feel, while the soft greys feel modern and up-to-date. Meanwhile, fresh landscaping and a manicured lawn bolster its curb appeal.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsSofter Exterior
PHOTO 1 of 19READ LESS -Designer Jillian Harris gave the home's exterior a complete facelift. The new automatic garage doors and fresh siding give the house a welcoming feel, while the soft greys feel modern and up-to-date. Meanwhile, fresh landscaping and a manicured lawn bolster its curb appeal. -
Better Living Room
2/19Better Living Room
2/19Located off the front entrance is the new-and-improved living room that's full of contemporary whites and blues. The coastal-inspired shades make the space feel fresh and inviting, from the wooden coffee table and ladder shelf to the sea-hued armchairs and area rug.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsBetter Living Room
PHOTO 2 of 19READ LESS -Located off the front entrance is the new-and-improved living room that's full of contemporary whites and blues. The coastal-inspired shades make the space feel fresh and inviting, from the wooden coffee table and ladder shelf to the sea-hued armchairs and area rug. -
Keeping the Bones
3/19Keeping the Bones
3/19The designer kept the home's original wood-planked slanted ceiling, which is such a showpiece in a space like this. She then highlighted the look by installing a gorgeous chandelier that lends modern flair.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsKeeping the Bones
PHOTO 3 of 19READ LESS -The designer kept the home's original wood-planked slanted ceiling, which is such a showpiece in a space like this. She then highlighted the look by installing a gorgeous chandelier that lends modern flair. -
Statement Fireplace
4/19Statement Fireplace
4/19The new fireplace may be functional and cozy, but it also serves as a statement piece in the living room. The floor-to-ceiling tiled surround is the perfect complement to the oak hardwood flooring, and it keeps the room's overall design streamlined and stylish.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsStatement Fireplace
PHOTO 4 of 19READ LESS -The new fireplace may be functional and cozy, but it also serves as a statement piece in the living room. The floor-to-ceiling tiled surround is the perfect complement to the oak hardwood flooring, and it keeps the room's overall design streamlined and stylish. -
Warm Welcome
5/19Warm Welcome
5/19The front entrance features a gorgeous sliding barn door that ties into the home's natural wood finishes, and also saves on space. The door conceals a small closet where guests can hang their coats and store their shoes.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsWarm Welcome
PHOTO 5 of 19READ LESS -The front entrance features a gorgeous sliding barn door that ties into the home's natural wood finishes, and also saves on space. The door conceals a small closet where guests can hang their coats and store their shoes. -
Walk-In Closet
6/19Walk-In Closet
6/19Welcome to the walk-in closet of our dreams. The expanded room contains beautiful wide-planked floors that give the space a fresh feel. It also features an abundance of drawers and compartments for homeowner Brenda to neatly store all of her clothes and accessories.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsWalk-In Closet
PHOTO 6 of 19READ LESS -Welcome to the walk-in closet of our dreams. The expanded room contains beautiful wide-planked floors that give the space a fresh feel. It also features an abundance of drawers and compartments for homeowner Brenda to neatly store all of her clothes and accessories. -
Finishing Touches
7/19Finishing Touches
7/19Contemporary palm-leaf print wallpaper adds instant texture and personality to the walk-in closet, transforming it into a boutique dressing room. A full-length mirror is perfect for testing out different outfits, and the shoe racks allow the homeowner to showcase her fancy footwear in a perfectly organized way.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsFinishing Touches
PHOTO 7 of 19READ LESS -Contemporary palm-leaf print wallpaper adds instant texture and personality to the walk-in closet, transforming it into a boutique dressing room. A full-length mirror is perfect for testing out different outfits, and the shoe racks allow the homeowner to showcase her fancy footwear in a perfectly organized way. -
Personal Touches
8/19Personal Touches
8/19A framed photograph of the couple on their wedding day offers a personal touch to the dressing room. The simple gold frame adds a luxe note without going overboard.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsPersonal Touches
PHOTO 8 of 19READ LESS -A framed photograph of the couple on their wedding day offers a personal touch to the dressing room. The simple gold frame adds a luxe note without going overboard. -
Perfect Cubbies
9/19Perfect Cubbies
9/19Just look at all this storage space! It allows the homeowners to organize their belongings by colour, season, occasion or by any other method they desire... while likely still having leftover space to boast about in the end.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsPerfect Cubbies
PHOTO 9 of 19READ LESS -Just look at all this storage space! It allows the homeowners to organize their belongings by colour, season, occasion or by any other method they desire... while likely still having leftover space to boast about in the end. -
Centre Unit
10/19Centre Unit
10/19This glass-topped island addition is ideal for displaying pretty oft-used pieces, from scarves and purses to sunglasses and jewellery. The drawers underneath can conceal undergarments, socks and the like.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsCentre Unit
PHOTO 10 of 19READ LESS -This glass-topped island addition is ideal for displaying pretty oft-used pieces, from scarves and purses to sunglasses and jewellery. The drawers underneath can conceal undergarments, socks and the like. -
Ample Lighting
11/19Ample Lighting
11/19By extending the room out to where the deck used to be, Jillian not only created a larger space, but she was able to maximize the natural light that spills into it.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsAmple Lighting
PHOTO 11 of 19READ LESS -By extending the room out to where the deck used to be, Jillian not only created a larger space, but she was able to maximize the natural light that spills into it. -
Classic Touches
12/19Classic Touches
12/19We love the closet's chic two-toned walls, where shoe storage doubles as an artful vignette thanks in part to the fashionable print and coffee table books on display. And what gal doesn't want a small candy bar in her dream closet? Because sometimes deciding what to wear calls for a sugar fix.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsClassic Touches
PHOTO 12 of 19READ LESS -We love the closet's chic two-toned walls, where shoe storage doubles as an artful vignette thanks in part to the fashionable print and coffee table books on display. And what gal doesn't want a small candy bar in her dream closet? Because sometimes deciding what to wear calls for a sugar fix. -
Custom Dressing Table
13/19Custom Dressing Table
13/19Before Jillian stepped in, Brenda was forced to do her makeup on the bedroom floor. Now, that's a problem of the past thanks to this crafty little corner featuring a dressing table, mirror and stylish chair.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsCustom Dressing Table
PHOTO 13 of 19READ LESS -Before Jillian stepped in, Brenda was forced to do her makeup on the bedroom floor. Now, that's a problem of the past thanks to this crafty little corner featuring a dressing table, mirror and stylish chair. -
Mood Lighting
14/19Mood Lighting
14/19With its gold highlights and shell-like pieces, this orb chandelier is the crown jewel of the dressing room.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsMood Lighting
PHOTO 14 of 19READ LESS -With its gold highlights and shell-like pieces, this orb chandelier is the crown jewel of the dressing room. -
Extra Adornments
15/19Extra Adornments
15/19It's thoughtful touches like this glam wall sconce that add an extra layer of chic to the dressing room and transform it into a truly personal and beautiful space.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsExtra Adornments
PHOTO 15 of 19READ LESS -It's thoughtful touches like this glam wall sconce that add an extra layer of chic to the dressing room and transform it into a truly personal and beautiful space. -
Sweet Scent
16/19Sweet Scent
16/19Even Brenda's perfume bottles were organized in the prettiest way possible by cleverly placing them on a cake stand. After all, the kitchen product is known for displaying all things dainty and sweet.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsSweet Scent
PHOTO 16 of 19READ LESS -Even Brenda's perfume bottles were organized in the prettiest way possible by cleverly placing them on a cake stand. After all, the kitchen product is known for displaying all things dainty and sweet. -
Eye-Catching Office
17/19Eye-Catching Office
17/19Considering Brenda works from home, her office was a major item on Jillian's to-do list. So the designer blew out the home's outdoor deck to make room. The updated white space features a stunning striped feature wall punctuated by bright pops of colour.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsEye-Catching Office
PHOTO 17 of 19READ LESS -Considering Brenda works from home, her office was a major item on Jillian's to-do list. So the designer blew out the home's outdoor deck to make room. The updated white space features a stunning striped feature wall punctuated by bright pops of colour. -
Lounge Area
18/19Lounge Area
18/19Style meets function in the spacious home office thanks to these ladder shelves, adorned with practical magazine holders and boxes along with fanciful plants and artful objects. The sitting nook, outfitted with pretty pinks and oranges, is the perfect place to lounge and exercise one's creativity.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsLounge Area
PHOTO 18 of 19READ LESS -Style meets function in the spacious home office thanks to these ladder shelves, adorned with practical magazine holders and boxes along with fanciful plants and artful objects. The sitting nook, outfitted with pretty pinks and oranges, is the perfect place to lounge and exercise one's creativity. -
Corner Desk
19/19Corner Desk
19/19The office's desk area features even more storage, from the upper cabinets and cubbies to the grey filing cabinet and wall-mounted corkboards. Let's just say this is an area we wouldn't mind teleconferencing from. <br><br> In the end, homeowners Brenda and Marcos decided to list the space, but with standout features like these, it's only a matter of time until another lucky family calls it their own.Love it or List it VancouverThis Updated Home Features the Walk-In Closet and Office of Your DreamsCorner Desk
PHOTO 19 of 19READ LESS -The office's desk area features even more storage, from the upper cabinets and cubbies to the grey filing cabinet and wall-mounted corkboards. Let's just say this is an area we wouldn't mind teleconferencing from. <br><br> In the end, homeowners Brenda and Marcos decided to list the space, but with standout features like these, it's only a matter of time until another lucky family calls it their own.
