Main Level Floor PlanSecond Level Floor PlanThis is the front elevation of the house showing the garage doors and main entry.This front elevation of the house features the driveway leading to the small courtyard.This front right elevation showcases the three dormer windows above the garage doors.This is a farther view of the front right elevation showing the beauty of the design.The right elevation of the house gives a glimpse of the garage doors and the narrow windows on this side.This is the front right elevation where you can glimpse the beautiful outdoor areas at the back of the house.The left elevation of the house showcases the large glass wall of the great room.The rear left elevation of the house still glimpses the large glass wall that dominates the left side.This left elevation view of the house makes you appreciate the combination of the glass wall and the three dormer windows.This is the rear left elevation showing the three dormer windows on this other side.The rear left elevation of the house shows the large windows and lovely stone walls of the exterior.This is the rear right view of the home that showcases the large roll-up doors of the gym.This is a closer look at the rear left elevation where you can see the covered outdoor areas.A farther view of the rear left elevation with a focus on the proximity of the covered areas with the pool at the back.The rear elevation of the home shows the large opening wall of the gym right by the edge of the pool side area.
This view of the house shows the lovely three dormer windows above the arched garage doors.
These garage doors have a dark wooden tone that stands out against the white exterior walls.
The exterior walls of the front of the house has a textured white brick look contrasted by the dark tone of the roofs.
These exterior walls are also complemented by the wall-mounted lamps that glow warmly with yellow light.
This view showcases the cylindrical section of the house beside the main entry with thin windows.
Aside from the main entry, there is also a couple of other doors that connect the interiors with the front yard.
This view highlights the concrete driveway and courtyard at the front of the house bordered with simple landscaping.
This closer look at the main entry shows its archway supported by a couple of pillars on each side.
These pillars supporting the arch of the main entry has white brick bases that match with the exterior walls.
This small entry way is lit with a welcoming yellow light from the lighting that hangs from the ceiling.
The small floor space of the entryway is augmented by the glass double doors that give an illusion of more space.
Upon entry, you are welcomed by this foyer on the right by the base of the spiral staircase with a simple wooden table.
This is the living room with a soaring high ceiling that hangs a two-tier round chandelier over the cushioned coffee table in the middle.
The living room area has a large wall opening on the side that directly leads to the dining area and kitchen.
Above the living room is the indoor balcony with wrought iron railings that stand out against the beige walls.
The large fireplace of the living room has a white mantle topped with a wall-mounted artwork flanked by wall lamps.
The comfortable sofa set in the living room is illuminated with an abundance of natural lighting coming in from the arched tall glass wall.
This also brightens the dark hardwood flooring that is topped with a couple of area rugs and golden coffee tables for an eclectic addition.
This is the view of the living room from the perspective of the dining area through the open wall.
Here, you will see that the dining area is topped with a lower ceiling than the living room.
This low ceiling has exposed wooden beams and a wrought iron chandelier that looks like a row of candles.
The black wooden dining table and its matching wooden chairs stand out in this area surrounded by beige walls.
behind the dining set is a large set of sliding glass doors that gives access to the backyard.
From this vantage, you will glimpse the kitchen on the far side under the same low ceiling with exposed wooden beams.
The black wooden dining set is placed on a light-toned area rug that contrasts the dark hardwood flooring.
The charming and homey kitchen of the house has a couple of decorative geometric pendant lights hanging from the wooden exposed beams of the ceiling.
These pair of pendant lights hang over the large wooden kitchen island with a beige countertop.
The kitchen island is contrasted by the dark metal stools for the breakfast bar.
This closer look of the breakfast bar affords a view of the sink and the cooking area on the far wall.
The side of this kitchen is brilliantly lit by the natural lighting of the row of windows.
The stainless steel stove-top oven of the cooking area has a light gray herring bone backsplash and a vent hood that blends with the walls and cabinetry.
A few steps from the kitchen is this informal dining area near the covered patio of the back.
The informal dining area has a booth-style built-in L-shaped cushioned bench paired with a simple table by the folding glass doors of the patio.
The bedroom has a tall arched ceiling complemented by the the tall windows that bring in natural lighting.
The lovely bed is flanked by wooden bedside drawers that bear table lamps glowing yellow light to pair with the lantern-like pendant light.
On the side of the bed is the wall of the bathroom with a modern fireplace paired with a small wooden bench.
This other bedroom also has a tall arched ceiling to pair with its beige walls that makes the wooden detailed headboard of the bed stand out.
At the side of this bed is its own personal kitchen complete with a sink, oven and fridge.
Above the white cabinetry of the small kitchen is a set of floating shelves for the utensils and decors.
The area at the foot of the bed has a couple of reading nooks under the dormer windows with cushions and small storage compartments.
This other bedroom has a simpler design with light blue walls, a bed and a single reading nook on the far side under the window.
This other bedroom has a similar design but the reading nook is placed at the foot of the bed with tiny white drawers under the cushioned seat.
This bathroom has a toilet at the corner beside the white porcelain sink supported by stainless steel legs.
This large bathroom has a white vanity area at the far wall with white cabinetry and a wall-mounted mirror on a beige wall nook.
Beside the glass door of the shower area is a simple yet lovely sink brightened by the large glass window.
The other side of the shower area also has a similar area with its own large windows that brighten up the walls with natural lighting.
This shower area is in the middle of the large bathroom beside the freestanding bathtub paired with a telephone shower.
The beautiful shower area is enclosed with glass on three sides with gray marble on the far wall reaching to the ceiling.
Across from the freestanding bathtub is the modern fireplace embedded into the gray marble wall.
This bathroom has a black countertop to its vanity that contrasts the large white sink that can fit two faucets.
The white vanity with the two sinks is topped with a round wall-mounted vanity mirror with thin black frames.
The white shaker drawers of the vanity contrasts the black countertop and is flanked by towel racks.
This simple bathroom has a glass enclosed shower area at the far end of the bathroom beside the toilet.
The toilet is adorned with a couple of wall-mounted artworks above and the vanity on the other side.
This is a large work area and office divided in two by a rustic wooden sliding door that pairs well with the dark hardwood flooring.
The pair of wooden sliding doors are supported by wrought iron and has a clear view of the sitting area on the other side with a gray sofa.
This office’s dark hardwood flooring is mostly covered by a colorful patterned area rug and brightened by the large windows.
Here is another wooden sliding door that give the plain beige walls a rustic and homey quality.
On the side of this staircase are floating shelves for storing towels rolled up be decorative.
There is a long cushioned bench below the floating shelves with a clear view of the pool beyond the wide doors.
This is the game room with a tall beige ceiling and has a wide set of sliding door to access the pool side area of the back.
Against one wall of this game room is a charming metal locker for putting valuables before diving into the pool.
The plain beige walls of this game room are adorned with various rustic vintage signs that give the place a playful vibe.
This is the pantry of the house with white cabinetry and wooden shelves built into the walls with an L-shaped countertop.
The entrance to the laundry room also has a wooden sliding door that gives it a rustic feel.
The laundry room has a sink and machine housed by the white cabinetry lining the walls. There is also a small retractable rack for hanging a few clothes.
This is the view of the spiral staircase from the second floor landing. You can see here that the steps have the same dark wooden tone as the floor below topped with a large pendant light.
This is the catwalk loft of the second floor that also serves as indoor balcony for the great room on one side and the foyer on the other.
This is the second floor hallway leading to one of the rooms adorned with wall-mounted artworks with wooden frames.
The large gym of the house is just beside the game room as seen through glass windows.
The gym is fully equipped with modern machines that would convince any gym enthusiast.
This gym has a wide wall that opens up with a pull-up door like a garage door.
This opens directly to the pool-side area.
The exterior walls just outside the pull-up doors of the gym are illuminated by wall-mounted lamps.
This is the covered patio at the back of the house with a tall wooden cathedral ceiling and a large fireplace on one side.
The large covered patio is fitted with a comfortable sitting area on one end and an outdoor dining area on the other side.
This view of the back of the house shows the different sections of the house that opens up to the pool area.
The charming pool has a white diving board on the edge with a clear view of the covered patio.
Just outside the game room is a couple of white lawn chairs for relaxing and watching the fountains at the edge of the pool.
This twilight view of the house shows the ethereal glow of the covered patio together with the pool that has its own lighting.
This is a lovely view of the house from the vantage of the pool showcasing the beautiful design of the house.
The couple of lawn chairs can also be placed in between the fountains on a platform at the edge of the pool.
This set-up allows for a maximum relaxation on the pool under the shade of a large umbrella.
This is a view of the beautiful left side of the house that is dominated by various glass windows.
This positioning allows the house to maximize the natural lighting that can go into the house and thus, save energy.
This lovely European two-story home has a beautiful dormer windows to its exteriors that give accent to the textured white brick exterior walls as well as the matte navy blue roofs. There are also wooden garage doors that stand out and add to the home’s charm. The large cylindrical building section beside the main entry augments the over-all design of the home.
The main level floor plan showcases several large sections of the house like the great room, dining and the game room. There is even a large portion of the house dedicated to an outdoor kitchen. The great room houses the living room, dining and kitchen for an easy access to everyday most common areas of the house.
The second level floor plan shows the shift towards comfort with most of its space used for bedrooms. The highlight of this second floor is the huge space of the indoor balcony that looks over the great room with a narrow catwalk-like loft.
The best of the house are the different sections of the house that all open up to the beautiful backyard that has a pool and other outdoor areas. Even the gym opens up to the pool area. This shows the planning and design to center on lifestyle and comfort.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
