What was the brief?
Nestled by the tranquil shores of Shawnigan Lake near Victoria, B.C., this expansive 5,000 sq ft lakefront escape was designed to capture timeless elegance. With classic design elements thoughtfully incorporated into the millwork and wall paneling, our goal was to create a home that is both comfortable and timeless.
Designed as a getaway retreat for our clients' families and friends, the home features a private beach and space to sleep 14. The heart of the home—the kitchen—serves as the main gathering and focal point, infusing every occasion with conversation and maximizing windows to capture the breathtaking views.
Our clients' aspiration was to encapsulate the sophistication and serenity reminiscent of traditional Hamptons residences, evoking both refinement and approachability. The ambiance radiates warmth and coziness—ideal for relaxation and the creation of enduring summer memories by the lake.
Thoughtfully chosen furnishings blend comfort with practicality, complemented by an eclectic art collection that dances with the spirit of a summer cottage. Our pursuit was to mirror the distinctiveness of our clients' lives while creating a getaway home that is not only cozy but enduringly inviting—a space to be cherished for countless seasons ahead.
What were the key challenges?
The schedule was a bit tricky, and due to all the shipping delays, we were hoping to have been done a bit earlier, with the owners wanting to use the home before the summer so they could enjoy their getaway home in the summer months. Because we were not completed, the owners decided to pause the construction just before completion to allow them to enjoy the house for the summer, and then pick up the remaining few outstanding finishes to be completed after the summer. We totally understood the clients' need to enjoy their lake home for the summer, so we made it work for them. It was a tricky schedule, but overall, we made it work with a bit of a pause in between, so the owners could make the most out of their new home and enjoy the summer with friends and family.
What materials did you choose and why?
We opted for medium ash oak wood flooring and a lighter whitewash oak for the tall millwork cabinets, paired with painted bone-colored kitchen cabinets and white walls throughout. The exception is the games room, where we introduced navy blue, and the kids' bathroom, which features light blue. Our aim was to create contrast and imbue the lake house with a beachy vibe that blends with a Hamptons feel, as requested in the design brief, achieving a sophisticated yet timeless atmosphere. This is enhanced by traditional white walls with applied moulding and softer neutral bone-colored millwork in the kitchen and primary bathrooms, incorporating a mix of traditional and modern details. The clients desired a light, warm vibe with traditional and rustic elements to complement the existing river rock fireplace. We integrated rustic touches through the flooring, tall kitchen millwork, and a wood countertop on the kitchen island, alongside marble and lighter monochromatic countertops. Additionally, we whitewashed the river rock fireplace to mitigate the strong grays, further enhancing the home's overall soft and inviting look.
Team:
Architect: Andrea Rodman Interiors
Photography: Tina Kulic
Material Used:
Flooring:
- Northern Wide Plank
- Wixom Planed European Oak: Edinburgh
LIGHTLINE for the built in lighting:
- deVOL: Large Creamware Pendant Light - kitchen island
- Visual Comfort: J. Randall Powers Hackney 9 Light - kitchen dining room, Reed Single Sconce - Primary Bathroom - Main Floor, Bryant Sconce - Primary Bathroom#2 - upstairs, Go Lightly Sconce - Powder Room
- Restoration Hardware: Cicero Drum Pendant - Primary Bedroom #1
- Visual Comfort: Lisette Medium Globe Pendant - Primary bedroom #2 upstairs
- Santa & Cole: SHADED VAULT - Singular, 2000 Miguel Milá - for games Room
- Rosehill Semi-Flush - Laundry Room: ARN 4000HAB-WG
Interior furniture:
Entry:
- Console Table: Anderson Console - Shoppe Amber Interiors
- Mirror: West Elm
Kitchen:
- Edgecomb Grey (HC-173) Benjamin Moore (for standard millwork colour through kitchen and both primary bathrooms)
- Bar stools: Gubi - Beetle Bar Chair
- Dining table: Restoration Hardware - Salvaged Wood X-Base Round Dining Table
- Dining chairs: Restoration Hardware
- Sofa table: Restoration hardware
- Pendant: Visual Comfort - Hackney 9 Light
Living Room:
- Coffee Table: Venua Seagrass Coffee Table - restoration hardware
- Club chairs: custom design by Andrea Rodman Interiors
- Sofas: Cloud sofa - restoration hardware
- Area rug: Beni Ourain - BeniSouk
- Side Table: Addison Accent Table - Ylighting
Games room:
- Milwork paint colour Newburyport Blue (HC-155) by Benjamin Moore
- Table: Spindler Round Dining Table - CB2
- Games chairs: Hem Interiors - &tradition - Betty TK3 Chair
- Lounge Chair: English Roll Arm Chair - Restoration Hardware
- Area Rug: Banner Carpets - Custom Wool Rug
- Stool: Zara Home
Lower Primary Bedroom:
- Bed: Marisol Seagrass Slope Bed - Restoration Hardware
- Night Stands: Reclaimed Oak Closed Nightstand - Restoration Hardware
- Dresser: Reclaimed Oak 9-Drawer Dresser - Restoration Hardware
- Bench: Rialto Ivory Storage Bench - CB2
- Table Lamps: Carmel Table Lamps - Circa Lighting
- Area Rug: Custom Area Rug - Banner Carpets
- Chair: Mitchell Gold Bob Williams - Huxley Swivel Chair
- Ottoman: Mitchell Gold Bob Williams - Franny Round Ottoman
- Floor Lamp: Polar Floor Lamp - CB2
- Side table: Lift Stool - Barter
Upstairs Primary Bedroom:
- Dresser: Blake Dresser - Serena & Lily
- Sofa: Ever Slipcovered Sofa - Crate and Barrel
- Armchair - Dixon Rattan Chair - Restoration Hardware
- Bed frame: Manzanita Cane Bed - Pottery Barn
- Media Console: Reclaimed Oak Panel 4-Door Media Console - Restoration Hardware
- Coffee table: Carl Hansen BM0488
- Night Stands: Harbour Cane Wide Nightstand - Serena & Lily
- Table Lamps: Faris Ceramic Table Lamp - Pottery Barn
- Console Lamp - Kassandra Thatcher Blob Lamp - Spartan Shop
- Side Table: Maru Stool - Sundays
- Area Rug: Banner Carpets - Custom rug
Primary Ensuite:
- Bench: J83B Ottoman - FDB Moebler
Kids Bathroom:
Nimbus Gray 2131-50 - Benjamin Moore Paints
Kids Room:
- Bunk Beds: Custom design by Andrea Rodman Interiors
- Chair: Embrace Lounge Chair - Sundays
- Side Table: Fluted Side Table - West Elm
- Table Lamp: Ripple Ceramic Table Lamp - West Elm
Pouf: Wool Wrap Natural Pouf - CB2
