Location: West Kelowna, BC
Year: 2025
Project Scope: Multi-Room Interior Design, Furnishings & Styling
Type: Hybrid, In-Person + Virtual Service
The Living Room
01. The Vision
For a young family of five, the goal was to create a welcoming, family-friendly living room that embraced the beautiful Okanagan Lake views while balancing two distinct design preferences: modern minimalism and organic warmth.
Although the room was spacious and filled with natural light, it lacked the architectural interest and thoughtful furniture arrangement needed to make it feel complete. Our approach was to introduce warmth, texture, and softer forms while maintaining a refined, contemporary aesthetic.
02. The Architectural Details
The original fireplace wall presented an opportunity to create a more intentional focal point. We reimagined its proportions with softly curved ends and a warm, textured limewash finish, introducing subtle movement and architectural interest to the expansive room.
The existing black tile fireplace surround was retained, while a white oak floating shelf and modern brass wall sconces bring warmth, contrast, and a sense of balance. Together, these details transform the fireplace wall into a defining feature without competing with the surrounding lake views.
03. The Finishing Layers
Two modern leather sofas establish a comfortable, conversational layout designed for both family lounging and entertaining. A sculptural velvet swivel chair adds flexibility, while a round stone coffee table and green marble side table introduce natural contrast and organic forms.
Layered neutral textiles, thoughtful styling, and a washable performance rug bring softness and practicality to the space, creating a refined yet relaxed environment suited to everyday life with children and pets.
The Primary Bedroom — A Liveable Luxe Retreat
Despite its generous proportions, natural light, and sweeping Okanagan Lake views, the original primary bedroom lacked the warmth and cohesion the homeowners envisioned. The goal was to create a calming, textural retreat that felt sophisticated yet comfortable — a peaceful escape from the demands of busy family life.
To improve both proportion and functionality, we reworked the existing headboard wall, lowering its height and extending it on either side to accommodate properly scaled nightstands with storage. A soft, sand-coloured limewash was carried across the walls, ceiling, trim, and doors, creating subtle movement and an immersive, tonal atmosphere.
Interior Design & Creative Direction: Ariane Design Co.
Original 3D Renderings: Jeannine Graham Design
Final Image Refinements: Ariane Design Co.
The Client Experience
“Working with Ariane was an absolute pleasure. From the very first meeting, we were impressed by her professionalism, clear communication, and structured timeline that kept our project moving seamlessly. Our timeline from purchasing our new home to moving in was very short, and Ariane exceeded our expectations by delivering stunning results without ever compromising on quality or detail. She was incredibly approachable and always made us feel heard, which made the entire process stress-free. Most importantly, Ariane has a keen and intuitive eye for design—she transformed our spaces into something even better than we ever could have imagined. We’re already planning to involve her again when it’s time to design the rest of our house and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of premier interior design services.” — West Kelowna Residence | Google Review