Designed for gathering & connection.
After 27 years in their Vancouver home, our clients were ready to refresh the spaces they use most. As wine connoisseurs who love hosting and gathering, they envisioned a home that felt warm, elevated, and welcoming. Their dated 1997 home received thoughtful cosmetic upgrades, including a custom wine display and wine bar integrated into the kitchen for effortless entertaining. While they didn’t begin with a clear design direction, they trusted Mountainwood Homes to guide the transformation into a timeless, cohesive space designed around connection and hospitality.
Before
Homeowner Wish List
- Brighten up their 1990s home
- Upgrade the primary bathroom
- Add a wine bottle display feature in the entry
Project Outcome and Results
Solutions
- Converted the small formal dining room into a dedicated wine tasting area designed for gathering and entertaining
- Replaced the outdated oven wall and kitchen desk with a built-in wine bar featuring a column wine refrigerator
- Maintained cohesion with the kitchen’s materials while introducing a moodier, elevated feel that defines the wine bar as its own distinct space
- Squared off the island countertop to improve flow and function
- Opened up the dark, cave-like primary shower with a glass half wall
- Removed a secondary door into the primary closet to create more room for built-in cabinetry
- Updated the entry door and millwork to better match the home’s refreshed aesthetic
Create the home you’ve always wanted.
Need help turning your outdated home into a fully functional and refreshed space? Work with our team to discover what’s possible, how to bring it all together, and create a cohesive look from room to room.
Sarah helped us to step out of our comfort zone with color, so it wasn’t all white and look so cookie-cutter. She helped us pick colors and materials that really made it turn out fantastic.