Nicole Cannon bought her newly-built flat in Vancouver, B.C.’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood in early 2011 and was the first resident to move in the building about six months ago. While living in her brand new space introduced some initial challenges, Cannon has enjoyed personalizing her home with a clean, tranquil and Zen-inspired style. Her personal interest in interiors and design has made it effortless to alter this 567-square-foot area using a keen eye and bright fashion choices.
Old and new blend together along with a varied and increasing audience when you walk beyond the trendy lounges and specialty shops that line Main Street. Dilapidated commercial lots have given way to contemporary condo jobs, and with all the nearby downtown conveniences and access to ample parks and the seawall, this particular pocket of the city has been attracting many first-time homeowners such as Cannon.
Who lives here: Nicole Cannon
Location: Mt. Pleasant/South Main neighborhood of Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Size: 567 square feet, using a 88 square-foot patio
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The floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the compact area with light. Cannon’s décor choices and thoughtfully placed pieces have created a calm and comfy living area.
Cannon had the beautiful seat and couch custom produced by Sofa So Good. The choice of choosing upholstery and sizing specs ensured a look. Glass nesting tables float over the lavish textured area rug. “This space is my go-to place to unwind in with a cup of java and candles lit,” she states.
Moroccan pouf: Hand Made Leather Store
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An open-concept kitchen efficiently employs each square foot in Cannon’s home. A pop of dim gray on the cabinets helps to define the space in addition to set the colour scheme throughout the flat. Cannon enjoys drinking a cup of coffee here in the early hours, and barbecuing on the patio off to the right. A notable glass partition into the left separates the living area from the bedroom.
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Discrete hardware, white quartz countertops and a sleek, minimalist faucet remains with the clean aesthetic. An undermounted sink makes countertop cleanup a cinch. Her next project is to put in a glass backsplash. “I’m hoping to supply a glass subway tile from Fontile here in Vancouver,” she states. “I think that the aqua colour will help to transition from the white countertops into the darker cabinets”
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Warm hardwood floors is a superb foundation for the inviting textures that make up the furniture. A traditional damask patterned fabric for this custom piece is a superb juxtaposition with the contemporary finishing from the developer. Kelly Deck Design has been a source of inspiration. “I appreciate her monochromatic style and application of crucial private elements in one’s home,” Cannon says.
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A contemporary bistro set offers an eat-in option beside the glass partition wall. White leather tufted seats help to anchor this particular area.
Cannon enjoys travel, and when there is a meal abroad she’d like to recreate her new kitchen, it may be “a great huge paella, using the wonderful seafood in this city!”
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The willingness is punctuated by hints of aqua. This tall china cabinet from Moe’s Home Collection helps set off the dining area from the long entrance hall to the left.
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The bathroom has been painted a Zen-inspired green from Benjamin Moore Paints. A one-piece countertop and sink vanity rests along with the same cabinetry employed in the kitchen, which creates a feeling of cohesion in a small space.
To pick paint colours, “I like to bring home the sample pots that you may buy and paint a couple of different options on the wall to allow me to pick,” she states.
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The heritage-inspired tiles in the bathroom were selected by the developer for a hat-tip into the older buildings in the neighborhood. The black border can help to define this tiled area and looks great next to the hardwood during the remainder of the apartment.
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Light slides into the bedroom from the glass feature wall. A luxurious leather headboard covers the queen-sized mattress outfitted with a neutral duvet cover and geometric throw cushions.
Cannon says, “I’d love to wallpaper the wall behind the bed with some thing in a subtle floral motif using a tone-on-tone metallic detail, like this choice from The Cross Decor & Design.”
Nightstands: IKEA
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Cannon is mindful of purchasing pieces as functional as they are beautiful. A full-length mirror bounces light around in this living room and is a key piece for dressing and sitting adjacent to the cupboard.
The Paris-themed trunk functions as extra linen storage. If money were no object, Cannon could have a few design splurges: “Definitely a black-silhouette console and a crystal chandelier”
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An otherwise ubiquitous IKEA dresser is customized using glass knobs Cannon bought from The Cross Decor & Design.
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The contrasting glass and volcanic stone façade add into the trendy and edgy look of this new construction designed with the area’s emerging and diverse audience in mind.
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An communal patio makes use of the roof.
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What Cannon loves most about the Mt. Pleasant area is its own high score for walkability to local stores, restaurants and entertainment. On weekends she often heads over to meet friends at Habit on Main Street to get brunch, and when evening drinks are on the agenda, ” The Cascade Room is her first option.
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