When this Burnaby family approached NOVERO, their 1966 split-level home had good bones but the layout consisted of compartmentalized rooms, poor flow, and little space for entertaining. The vision was a comprehensive transformation: a home that would be open, functional, and visually cohesive, with a dedicated place for everything—resulting in uncluttered surfaces throughout.
The main floor was reimagined with updates to the entryway, living spaces, kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, and finished with white oak engineered hardwood floors. Walls were removed to unite the kitchen, dining, and family room into a bright, park-facing great room. The basement (not shown) was fully developed to include a gym, media room, office, bathroom, laundry, and mudroom. A new rear deck with sliding patio doors extends the living space outdoors into the parkside backyard.
A Kitchen Designed for Living
The kitchen was expanded into the former dining room to create a larger, more functional workspace with room for two cooks, increased storage, and improved circulation throughout the home. White Viatera Calacatta Sol quartz — featured on the mitred waterfall island, perimeter countertops, and floor-to-ceiling backsplash — anchors the space with quiet elegance, complemented by white oak cabinetry and herringbone floors. The generous island accommodates casual dining with integrated storage, while the pantry wall houses a stacked wall oven, integrated fridge and freezer, and an appliance cupboard, keeping countertops clear and the aesthetic clean. An existing skylight was retained to ensure the space remains bright throughout the day.
The Great Room
Windows framing beautiful park views draw the eye through the great room, anchoring a space that balances openness with warmth. The beverage bar introduces warmth and texture through wood slats, a tile backsplash, floating shelves, and glass-front cabinetry. In the opposite corner, a concrete tile fireplace surround and floating black media cabinet create a clean focal point while keeping everyday clutter out of sight.
An Entry That Sets the Tone
The entry introduces the home’s material palette with a white oak slat and black feature wall incorporating integrated coat hooks and a wood-framed opening to the stairwell. Underfoot, ivory and grey hexagonal tile transitions seamlessly into the hardwood flooring beyond.
Minimal and Considered
The main floor bathrooms continue the home’s restrained material palette and thoughtful functionality. The primary ensuite is anchored by a black vanity and charcoal quartz surfaces, with a walk-in shower that echoes the materials used throughout the home. The main bathroom takes a lighter approach, featuring a geometric tile wall that resembles intricate white oak patterning at first glance. In the primary bedroom, the walk-in closet incorporates a steam closet and concealed storage, reinforcing the renovation’s emphasis on purposeful, integrated design.
