His-and-hers shelving is built in on either side, and an island in the centre provides more storage and somewhere convenient to lay out clothes or jewellery. Touring the space, it’s not just the big, structural changes that have made this renovation shine. It’s the smaller details, like the unobtrusive cupboard door in the kitchen that opens to a dumbwaiter, which leads to the downstairs kitchenette on the hot tub level, perfect for when the couple are entertaining in the summertime. A laundry chute connects the master suite with the lower-floor laundry room, with an access point in the kitchen pantry as well. The media room downstairs was fitted with sound panels and dark walls to create an ideal movie-night atmosphere. Motion sensors beneath the cabinets in the bathrooms turn on low lighting when you walk in, and all the toilets are wallhung for easy cleaning. “The bathrooms in this house are absolutely incredible,” adds Jamie. “I love the different textures of tiles.” With the bright palette and natural accents grounding the overall design, this Nanoose home fully transformed into the ideal beach house, and Fiona and Mike are thrilled with it. “It’s a stunning spot to have some se-
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