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Tuscan Developments’ Villa del Sol Ponente renovation was a year-long project that changed the exterior facade and took advantage of the home’s stunning Crescent Beach location. Photo supplied by Tuscan Developments
A taste of Italy with Tuscan Developments By Kerry Vital
There’s a touch of Italian luxury in Crescent Beach, thanks to Tuscan Developments and its president, Mark Peers. Their recent renovation takes advantage of a fantastic location to create a home that’s perfect for a family, and unrecognizable from the original home. Peers purchased the existing house, built in 1975, because he saw it as a “wonderful opportunity” to create something beautiful. “The home had great bones,” he says. “Everything was in excellent shape. This saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars by using the existing house.” The $2-million renovation, which changed both the layout and the exterior facade, took a year from beginning to end, and later sold for over $5 million after the house was completed. Peers calls the home Villa del Sol Ponente, which means House of the Sinking Sun in Italian. It’s an appropriate name. “From the kitchen you look through French doors over the infinity pool and to the ocean,” he says. Sunsets are never in the short supply through the huge windows, and the homeowners
are able to take advantage of unrestricted 180-degree views of the Pacific ocean to the west and the surrounding forest to the east. The original home didn’t take advantage of these surroundings. “It was designed for an urban lot that was built looking inward instead of outward,” says Peers. “We focused on the ocean and brought it into the home.” Peers and his team removed all of the interior walls from the main floor of the home, and created a seamless open floor plan. “We put in major steel beams to support the second floor after we removed the walls from the main floor,” he says. “This house had too many bedrooms, so we removed the bedroom above the living room and created 20-foot ceilings. It enabled us to place large windows above the new French doors.” Light now pours into the home through those large windows, and the doors open onto the pool and garden area. “I love the layout; it’s just to die for,” says Peers. “From the kitchen, the living room is on the left and a kids’ playroom is on the right with a fireplace and doors that open onto the pool. It means the family can all be together without being on top of each other.” The original family room is now called the Arizona Room, after Peers removed the exterior wall and replaced it with an Eclipse Moving Wall that can open up completely to the outside. It holds an indoor fire pit that can be used for barbecues year-
round, and has direct access to the pool and hot tub. The kitchen, now moved to the centre of the home, is seriously spectacular, with granite flooring and marble countertops. Peers and his team also added a spice kitchen off the main kitchen. “The spice kitchen is where the action happens!” says Peers. There is also a wine cellar and huge pantry that blends seamlessly with style of the elegant kitchen. The main floor also features a stunning powder room, which was integral to the renovation. “The powder room is the most important room in the house,” Peers says. “When people come over, they form an opinion of you and your home from looking at the powder room. This one … is really beautiful.” Another important room is the laundry room, which Peers notes is integral to the successful running of the house when you have a family. “You spend half your life in there!” he says. Now, the no-longer-utilitarian laundry room has plenty of space for sorting, folding and ironing, as well as tons of storage. The beauty continues upstairs. With the removal of some of the floors upstairs to create the 20-foot ceilings in the living area, Peers was able to create a floating walkway that adds to the incredible sense of space in the home.
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“ from page.1 Every bedroom now has ocean views, a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. The master bathroom in particular is gorgeous. “The old bathroom was horrid,” Peers says. “It was a 1976 shagadelic pink bathroom with no windows.” Now, the master bath has a huge window beside the soaker tub that overlooks the ocean, dual vanities and a large luxurious shower. The low-ceilinged, dark basement below the living room has become a home theatre with eight-foot ceilings after Peers raised the floor above. There is also a Tuscan-style bar and French doors that lead to the garden. Outside, the pool required a foundation that would cradle the pool six feet in the air. Peers then built the pool around it to create the infinity style. Villa del Sol Ponente is now a treasured family home, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. “The reason you want to renovate is because you want your home to be the place you want to come home to,” Peers says. “You want it to embrace your lifestyle and reflect you. You want it to be the space where you feel most comfortable and happy.” When it comes to choosing a renovator for your home, Peers recommends that the homeowner speak to past clients. “We always ask our clients if we can show the home and have an open house,” he says. “That way future customers can talk to the owners and ask questions. Our modus operandi is to introduce future customers to old customers.” He also notes that homeowners should never rush into a renovation. “The more time you spend planning and organizing, the less it will cost you and the happier you will be,” Peers says. A renovation, no matter how large, is a major change to your home and your life, and trusting the person doing the renovation is an integral part of keeping your sanity at the end of the day. Peers and his team want to ensure that the process is as painless as possible. “All of our customers become friends of mine,” he says. “We love them, and we love what we do.”outdoor dining terrace and covered lounge.
The level above is a private haven with three bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own dressing room and luxurious ensuite. The top level has another bedroom, as well as a sitting room, library, play room and laundry room. Teragon also expanded the basement of the home, from half crawl space and half basement to a basement with 10-foot ceilings throughout. That basement now holds a games room, home theatre, wine cellar and gym, making the home an entertainer’s paradise. The home has plenty of heritage-style touches, such as walnut panelling and flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. The bronzed railing on the sweeping staircase was inspired by an art noveau railing from Brussels, Belgium, and was hand-forged. Custom millwork, five fireplaces, custom stained glass and natural stone elements are just a few of the other luxurious aspects of The Mayfair. Van Linge himself is a journeyman carpenter, noting that he enjoys bringing those old-fashioned elements to his work. “Something that sets us apart is our eye for detail,” he says. “You can’t execute these kinds of ideas without being able to see the (small) details.”
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The home’s main floor now has an open-plan layout and elegant kitchen (above left and top). Peers and his team also built a Tuscan-style bar in the basement (above).
The renovations were completed last year and the owner has since sold the home, but Van Linge and his team are still involved with the new owners, assisting them with the operations of the house. “We’re still working with them to maintain and service the exterior paint and the HVAC system, for example,” says Van Linge. For more information about The Mayfair and Teragon Developments, visit www.teragon.ca.
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By Kerry Vital Spending a few relaxing hours at a spa might not be an option for you on a regular basis, but it doesn’t have to be when your own bathroom can take you away from it all at the end of a long day. “If a consumer is looking to create a spa-like bathroom experience, a custom shower or vertical spa is a great place to start,” says Garry Scott, vice-president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen Canada. “It allows the homeowner to personalize the shower to meet their needs. Everyone has personal preferences for their shower, from finding the perfect water pressure to temperature, down to the scent of the soap.” Before you can bring the spa home, you need to do a bit of research. “When a consumer is shopping for a new shower solution, they should consider what’s most important to them and how they use their shower on a daily basis,” Scott notes. “If a consumer is looking to create a spa-like experience for their bath, than they might opt for a vertical spa that features a rain shower, hand shower and multiple body sprays.” A free-standing soaker tub might be another option for homeowners looking for a bit of relaxation. It can be easy to while away the hours in a warm, deep tub and let the stresses soak away. There are several options on the market for such a tub, from the classic iron clawfoot to a modern fibreglass square or oval shape. “We are seeing modern designs, now more than ever,” Scott says. “Even our bath safety products are becoming more stream-lined.” Bath safety products such as grab bars might not be top of mind when you’re looking to build your own spa-like bathroom, but they’re an important consideration if you’re planning to stay in your home in the long-term. Another consideration is the environment, and this doesn’t have to fall by the wayside in your luxurious space. “If conserving water is important to a homeowner, they should look for Watersense-labeled fixtures,” says Scott. “A typical shower head uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute (9.5
Important elements of a spa-like bathroom are a stand-alone tub, freestanding vertical shower and elegant vanities. Photos supplied by Moen
litres), while a Watersense-labeled shower head operates at 2 gallons per minute (7.6 litres). Since a typical family uses about 80 gallons of water per day in the shower and bathroom, this can equate to big savings.” A relaxing bathroom needs to be an uncluttered space, meaning storage is an important aspect to consider as well. Where will you keep the towels, toiletries and assorted sundries? A proper bathroom vanity, whether it has one or two sinks, will keep everything in its place without marring the clean and streamlined effect that you’re looking for in a spa-like bathroom. If a freestanding sink is more your style, consider built-in cabinetry in other areas of the bathroom, or utilize wire racking as an unobtrusive way to hold what’s necessary. The key to any great bathroom is in the details, whether it’s
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As spring arrives, it’s time to get outside and get your hands in the dirt. What better way to give your life some flavour than with an at-home herb garden. Growing your own herbs does not need to be complicated, time-consuming or stressful. In fact, it can be easy as purchasing a few basil or oregano plants. Herbs often don’t need as much space as other plants, and thus can be grown on apartment balconies, large outdoor gardens, or anything in-between. If you’re considering adding an herb garden, your local garden centre should be your first stop. There, you might find some herbs that you’ve never considered before. “Herb gardens are about as popular as they’ve ever been right now,” says Chris Pershick of Potter’s Garden Centre. “We carry a lot of the traditional favourites such as thyme, oregano, rosemary and mint that have been around for years. The difference from the old days is the numbers of varieties currently available.” He cites multiple varieties of mint as an example, including chocolate mint,
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plant the half-hardy plants under a bit of cover such as a balcony in an effort to make sure the herbs survive the winter.” He notes that basil is a tender herb that requires warm weather to grow and thrive, and thus isn’t considered a perennial. “Tender herbs are fine outdoors in the warmth of summer but also can grow indoors with little problems in any season near a bright window in a warm room,” he says. Basil is a great starter herb, since the leaves tend to wilt quickly if they’re not being taken care, and perk up again after some care and attention. Plus, it’s versatile and can be used in food and muddled in drinks. Pershick notes that the best tip he can give to newbie gardeners is to purchase a good potting soil and quality fertilizer. “Many gardeners are going the organic route when it comes to growing plants, especially ones they will ingest, so if growing organically is important to you, there are a number of soils available that are guaranteed to be organic,” he says. Just about every dish tastes better with fresh herbs, so it’s well worth your time and energy to grow them yourself. An herb garden is also a great way to get kids involved, since the products of their labours are edible and relatively hardy. Who knows, you may even discover that your thumb is greener than you thought.
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One of life’s most simple pleasures is curling up under a fresh, clean set of sheets. Whether your style is modern or classic, the new bed linens in stores this spring are sure to delight. “New bedding is a great way to change the look of a room,” says Ross Thompson, head designer for Quilts Etc. “What I’m seeing for spring and summer is blues. There are some really nice tropical blues right now, often paired with a base of navy or white. It’s a really crisp look. Kind of a nautical feel.” A clean white palette can be both tremendously soothing and energizing, when done correctly. “People want to recreate the hotel look,” says Thompson. “You can add a lot to that look with texture, such as an eyelet or even a crochet. Linen is also a super-soft, beautiful look, and that fibre lasts forever.” Thompson notes that the chic neutral at the moment is grey, changing over from the beige that used to be popular. “Grey goes with everything,” he says. “There is also a sort of ‘greige’, which is a mixture of grey and beige. It’s quite popular right now as well.” When it comes to patterns, there are still several schools of thought. Florals might remind you of your grandmother’s couch, but you aren’t stuck with those fussy patterns. “Florals are still a big seller,” says Thompson. “Big florals are popular right now, moving away from the Laura Ashley-style prints of the past. Watercolour florals are also a trend.” Other popular patterns right now are tribal motifs and Aztec fabrics. “You get the bold blacks, reds and a bit of beige,” Thompson says. “There is also a trend towards geometrics, and recently, watercolour geometrics.” He points out the trend toward a Japanese technique called shibori, which incorporates those geometrics in a softer style using a technique similar to the tiedyeing that many might remember from their youth. For something even more edgy, Thompson has recently seen skull patterns that have proven very popular across Canada.
Popular patterns for bed linens right now include geometric shapes, Aztec-inspired designs and tribal motifs. Photo supplied by Quilts Etc.
“They’ve flown out the door!” he laughs. Texture continues to be an important aspect of dressing the bed, and those trends come and go as well. “We’ve been seeing more pin-tucked designs,” says Thompson. “They’re almost ruched in a way. It’s usually a solid colour, so you’re playing with texture as a pattern. I’ve also seen crinkled cotton recently, which is great because you never have to iron your bedding! It’s another way to play with texture.” No matter what might be considered trendy, it’s always important to maintain your own sense of style, even on the bed you sleep in. “You want to create a room that tells a story about yourself,” Thompson says. “It needs to speak to you as an individual.” Swapping out some throw pillows on the bed or using a boldly coloured set of sheets is an inexpensive way to follow the current trends while not having to necessarily commit to a completely new style as those trends come and go. “Use a neutral duvet colour and layer up the pillows,” Thompson suggests. “Use some heirloom pieces that bring up memories, and add some new pieces as well; that will make much more of an impact. It’s a great way to change up the look of a room.”
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Experts walk the talk on safe digging Even the experts call before they dig When a group of FortisBC gas operations managers and supervisors volunteered to plant trees and shrubs at Kelowna’s Rotary Marsh, they made sure to call BC One Call before they put any shovels in the ground. Chris Hyland, FortisBC regional manager, Interior south, said the crew knew to call BC One Call a few days before doing the work to ensure they had enough time to receive and review information about underground utilities in the area. “When you work around FortisBC utility lines regularly, it becomes second nature to call before you dig,” said Hyland, who is also president of BC One Call. “But getting the information is just the first step. It’s just as important to make sure you understand that information and then follow safe digging practices, like start with hand digging when you know you’re working near underground utilities.” The FortisBC employees received the location information of any underground utilities in the area – including natural gas and electricity lines– and clearly marked them before planting in the marsh. Only then did they start digging holes to plant ponderosa pine, dogwood, sumac, choke cherry, willow and snowberry, helping to restore the downtown wetland to its natural state.
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caused by third parties such as construction crews, contractors and homeowners. The vast majority of those incidents could be prevented by calling BC One Call and following safe digging procedures. If you do happen to damage a natural gas line, you could be on the hook for costly repairs. “Once you have the information about underground utilities, take time to look at the map and if you have some questions we’re here to help,” said Ian Turnbull, damage prevention and emergency services manager at FortisBC.
Call before you dig Whether you’re installing a fence or doing landscaping, always call or click BC One Call before you dig and they’ll notify the member utility companies, including FortisBC. Then, the utilities will provide you with line location information for free. t Call or click: BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886, cellular *6886 or click bconecall.ca. t Review: Within two days, you will receive location information. Review it before you begin digging. t Clarify: If you’re still not sure where to dig, or don’t understand the information, ask FortisBC for help at 1-888-822-6555.
April is Safe Digging Month, a time to help educate and increase awareness about knowing what’s below ground before you start digging. FortisBC historically experiences a spike in the number of calls to repair damage to underground utility lines in the springtime with the start of construction season and homeowners starting their landscaping projects. Ninety-nine per cent of damage to the natural gas system is
Never guess where it’s safe to dig. Learn more at fortisbc.com/digsafe. FortisBC employees called BC One Call to find out where underground utilities were located in Kelowna’s Rotary Marsh. For safety’s sake, they did this before planting trees and putting up fences. Photos supplied by Fortis BC
Call or click before you dig Whether you’re gardening, planting a tree or installing a fence—avoid costly surprises by calling BC One Call first to get your free natural gas line location details. Gas lines can be just a few inches below the surface.
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receive information about the location of your natural gas line. Review it before digging.
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need clarification. Call us at 1-888-822-6555. Know what’s below before you dig. Find out more at fortisbc.com/safedigging.
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