Condos
January 7, 2021
You Won’t Believe This Luxurious Condo Was Transformed In Just Three Weeks!
It takes a trained eye and plenty of talent to create a space that speaks to the homeowners, but it’s even harder to design for a client you’ll never meet. That was the challenge for Vancouver-based Gillian Segal, who decorated this warm and inviting condo in partnership with her sister company, Saint Lunette. Gillian was tasked to fully furnish the 2,200-square-foot sub penthouse in just three weeks, when it was due to go on the market.
With laid-back living in mind, the designer made sure nothing in the condo was too precious. Even though many of the pieces are high-end, it still feels soft, inviting and warm. “We also really wanted to bring in more light because Vancouver gets very rainy during the winter,” she says of the jewel-like fixtures dotted around the space.
The luxurious property was later sold because of Gillian’s carefully-curated design, but we aren’t surprised: who could resist those ocean, city and mountain views?
Scroll down to tour this modern eclectic Vancouver condo!
Gillian proves that sometimes, more is more when it comes to seating! A pair of buttery soft camel leather chairs with copper legs, a fuzzy bouclé chaise and a deep emerald long-haired shearling armchair (top image) create a dynamic look in the living room.
“It really made the space feel bigger,” says Gillian of the deep gray grasscloth wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries. “We didn’t know who was going to live there, so we tried to have a balance of masculine and feminine,” she adds.
“Gallery walls are tricky; they’re intimidating for a good reason,” says Gillian. So, she recommends starting with an anchor piece, like this blue artwork (above). Then, mix different mediums, matting sizes and frames. “We wanted it to feel collected,” she says.
In the sleek all-white kitchen, fresh greenery and colorful paintings near the window give the entertaining hub even more personality. Gillian livened up a blank wall next to the kitchen with a mod console table and playful dog bed.
The principal bedroom is all about a serenity and minimalism, so Gillian chose bespoke nightstands from Christian Woo, topped with crystal-like Gabriel Scott lamps, and an original Serge Mouille pendant with its shades turned up to the ceiling, which cast a warm glow. “Even when you’re doing something layered, having restraint and those quiet, restful moments is equally as important as creating focal points,” says Gillian.
For an unexpected pop of color, a curvaceous velvet ochre chair is the perfect place to sip a cup of coffee as you soak in the mountainous surroundings. “We really wanted to enhance the view rather than distract from it,” she says.
One of the challenges of this condo was its proximity to nearby buildings, so to encourage privacy, Gillian installed ethereal curtains in the principal bathroom, which can be shut during a soak in the tub.
How dreamy is this walk-in closet? The built-in cabinets with mirrored fronts and a spacious island in the middle are just begging to display a covetable collection of designer garments and accessories.
Gillian maximized the small square footage of the guest bedroom with a low bed adorned in a deep green wool fabric. Nubby pillows and striped linens add interest to the neutral palette. The industrial-style plug-in wall sconce frees up space on the side table for books.
Ema Peter
Gillian Segal Design & Saint Lunette