A Mid-Century Modern HavenCustom Vancouver Laneway House

A modern kitchen featuring olive-green cabinets, brass handles, a built-in stainless steel oven, and a gray stone backsplash.
A bright living room with a built-in gas fireplace, modern artwork, and large windows allowing natural light. A cozy seating area features a gray couch, wooden coffee table, and built-in wooden benches with cushions.

A dream to design, and a challenge to build.

The clients wanted a laneway house that hearkened to the midcentury charm of the neighbourhood, while maintaining an understated authenticity. So we trended towards elegance, refraining from plastering the home with shag carpet, teak and tacky lighting. The result is something that would be well suited to a low key bond villain; there is a little bit of bling below the surface – literally.

A bright living room with a built-in gas fireplace, modern artwork, and large windows allowing natural light. A cozy seating area features a gray couch, wooden coffee table, and built-in wooden benches with cushions.
A bright living room with a built-in gas fireplace, modern artwork, and large windows allowing natural light. A cozy seating area features a gray couch, wooden coffee table, and built-in wooden benches with cushions.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the green-accented kitchen in the background.

The walnut accents throughout the home are all solid, including the bench seating in the living area, and all door and window trim.

A stylish dining and living area with a round table, black chairs, modern pendant lighting, and colorful abstract paintings on white walls.

Specifications

Year Built 2011
Home Size 904 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 33.5 x 124 ft
A sleek, modern kitchen featuring olive green lower cabinets and wood window trim. .
A sleek, modern kitchen featuring olive green lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and a dark countertop. A central island with metal stools provides seating, while large windows and skylights bring in natural light. Pendant lights and a round dining table with black chairs complete the space.

The kitchen sports some italian upgrades in the cooking department, and some bold avocado cabinetry with gold jewelry.

A modern kitchen with white and green cabinets, an open wood shelf, and a gray stone backsplash.
A sleek, modern kitchen featuring olive green lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and a dark countertop. A central island with metal stools provides seating, while large windows and skylights bring in natural light. Pendant lights and a round dining table with black chairs complete the space.
A modern kitchen featuring olive-green cabinets, brass handles, a built-in stainless steel oven, and a gray stone backsplash.
A modern kitchen sink with a matte black faucet, set against a gray stone countertop and large windows with natural light.
Close-up of a kitchen island with a wood-accented open shelf, green cabinetry, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern kitchen featuring olive-green cabinets, brass handles, a built-in stainless steel oven, and a gray stone backsplash.

A Mid-Century Modern Haven Floor Plan

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A minimalist bedroom with a king-sized bed, olive green accent pillows, and matching wooden nightstands with tripod lamps. A long horizontal window above the bed lets in natural light.
A minimalist reading nook featuring a modern wooden and white lounge chair, a small green plant, and a narrow horizontal window bringing in natural light.

The layout favours gatherings, with both bedrooms appointed with “just enough” space and connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom. This saves precious square footage for long table dinners in the living area (should it be furnished for just such an occasion).

A bright nursery with a white crib, wooden rocking chair, and large window overlooking a backyard. A framed abstract artwork hangs on the wall, complementing the modern aesthetic.
A black marble shower niche with white veining, featuring a small succulent plant and a luxury bath product.
A modern bathroom with deep green cabinetry, black marble flooring, a white toilet, and a sleek black sink faucet, accented by contemporary decor.

Build your haven.

A bright living room with a built-in gas fireplace, modern artwork, and large windows allowing natural light. A cozy seating area features a gray couch, wooden coffee table, and built-in wooden benches with cushions.

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