Inside the coronary coronary heart of Coquitlam, British Columbia, a home stands as a testament to the confluence of Italian architectural heritage and trendy design. For Marianna Tomlenovich, founding father of Tomlenovich Designthe journey to create this 5,500-square-foot sanctuary began with an stunning provide on their earlier residence – a serendipitous second that sparked the transformation of their adjoining property, alongside Su Casa Design, proper right into a dream dwelling on their cherished avenue.
Tomlenovich, uncovered to a big selection of provides by means of her work, sought to steadiness innovation with timelessness throughout the dwelling’s design. “We first constructed the house subsequent door and lived there for 3 years until sometime my husband had a shopper who wanted to buy our residence instantly,” recollects Marianna. “We talked about certain and decided to tear down the house we owned subsequent door and assemble our dream dwelling there because of we cherished our avenue and house lots!”
The following home is a serene, understated retreat with tender curves and expansive areas. Rounded architectural choices, along with inside arches, a curved fireside, and a sculptural wood kitchen island, create fluidity all by. The buttery cream palette, anchored by Benjamin Moore’s Gray Mist, offers warmth and tranquility, enhanced by micro-concrete wall finishes that lend depth and texture.
A standout perform is the floor-to-ceiling burnished brass residence home windows, a daring choice that contrasts in direction of the creamy backdrop whereas framing views of the pool and landscaped yard. Massive plank oak flooring and customised oak millwork protect a seamless, pure look all by the home. The luxurious however restrained technique extends to the bogs, the place tumbled marble and limestone tiles, along with a 13-foot limestone-wrapped bathe, evoke a spa-like experience.
The seamless connection between indoor and outdoors areas, facilitated by expansive sliding doorways, shows every Italian architectural traditions and trendy dwelling preferences. This interplay of areas permits the family to maneuver effortlessly between intimate inside moments and alfresco gatherings.
Marianna goes on to say, “My main inspiration comes from my Italian background. Every my mom and father had been born in Italy and we continuously traveled there. I was raised and labored at my father’s Italian furnishings retailer. We imported dwelling decor and furnishings straight from Italy. That is the place my obsession with Italian construction and magnificence began. That may be the place I began my career adorning and designing properties. We have busy lives and our careers require us to be in many different properties day-to-day, on account of this reality, we wanted our dwelling to essentially really feel very grand nevertheless simple on the same time, with clear traces, open areas, with out being chilly.”
For additional information on Tomlenovich Design, go to tomlenovichdesign.com.
Photos by Ema Peter.