Family Kitchen With a Coastal Cabin Vibe

This kitchen reno was in progress for a dozen years before the owners brought me on board to guide the project to completion. Although it’s situated on a residential street, the family home in Prince Rupert has the feel of a secluded cabin in the woods thanks in part to its stunning views of scenic Tuck Inlet. The new kitchen leans into this North Coast cabin vibe, but gives it a dose of contemporary style with a semi-custom blend of navy-blue cabinets from Ikea with unique walnut details, including extra thick 3” solid walnut countertops. The results are worth the wait.

 

“I gave Lindsay my wish list and she made it all happen. Lindsay was able to work with me over FaceTime, due to covid travel restrictions. She gave me three well thought-out designs. Once I’d picked my favourite, she helped by sourcing cabinets and giving good suggestions for drawer inserts to maximize my storage needs. Everything flows and makes sense.

I knew I wanted wood countertops, but her idea to make the range hood out of wood really tied the space together. The joy I feel standing in my kitchen makes me so thankful I used a professional designer; I absolutely love my space!”

 
Modern kitchen with large island, bar stools, herringbone tile backsplash, dark cabinets, and wooden floors, featuring a dining area with large windows.

Modern kitchen with large island, bar stools, herringbone tile backsplash, dark cabinets, and wooden floors, featuring a dining area with large windows.

Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, wooden countertop island, brown barstools, and decorative plants. Herringbone tile backsplash, integrated appliances, and a wooden range hood.

Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, wooden countertop island, brown barstools, and decorative plants. Herringbone tile backsplash, integrated appliances, and a wooden range hood.

Modern kitchen and dining area with large windows offering a scenic lake view, featuring a wooden island with a sink, wooden cabinets, and a dining table with chairs.

Modern kitchen and dining area with large windows offering a scenic lake view, featuring a wooden island with a sink, wooden cabinets, and a dining table with chairs.

Modern kitchen with navy cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, wooden island countertop, and decor accents.

Modern kitchen with navy cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, wooden island countertop, and decor accents.

Modern kitchen with navy cabinets, a wood range hood, herringbone tile backsplash, and wooden countertops. Includes stainless steel appliances and a kitchen island with a sink and a tall chair.

Modern kitchen with navy cabinets, a wood range hood, herringbone tile backsplash, and wooden countertops. Includes stainless steel appliances and a kitchen island with a sink and a tall chair.

Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, wooden countertops, a stainless steel stove with a wooden hood, and a herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen utensils and greenery decorate the countertop.

Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, wooden countertops, a stainless steel stove with a wooden hood, and a herringbone tile backsplash. Kitchen utensils and greenery decorate the countertop.

A kitchen corner with blue cabinets, wooden shelves, and a herringbone white tile backsplash. The shelves hold brown pottery, a blue dish, and pots. The countertop has jars of flour and beans, multiple wooden cutting boards, and a silver toaster.

A kitchen corner with blue cabinets, wooden shelves, and a herringbone white tile backsplash. The shelves hold brown pottery, a blue dish, and pots. The countertop has jars of flour and beans, multiple wooden cutting boards, and a silver toaster.

Wicker basket with mangoes on a wooden kitchen island, in front of a vase with yellow flowers and greenery, and a stove with a chevron tile backsplash.

Wicker basket with mangoes on a wooden kitchen island, in front of a vase with yellow flowers and greenery, and a stove with a chevron tile backsplash.

Large kitchen island with dark blue cabinets, wooden countertop, built-in sink, and black faucet. Potted plant on the countertop. Wooden floor and dining area in the background.

Large kitchen island with dark blue cabinets, wooden countertop, built-in sink, and black faucet. Potted plant on the countertop. Wooden floor and dining area in the background.

White built-in cabinets with black handles on a hardwood floor.

White built-in cabinets with black handles on a hardwood floor.