INTRODUCTION BY THU WATSON
Sophisticated, sexy and refreshing - Vancouver, Canada has developed a whole new vocabulary to redefine the essence of what distinguishes it as one of the world's most desirable cities to live in.
What's Vancouver's secret? Is it the enviable climate graced by the Pacific Ocean breeze? Perhaps it's the spectacular natural setting that permits golf and sailing all in the span of a few hours with the backdrop of majestic mountains. Not to mention, its role as host to the 2010 XXI Olympic Winter Games. It's all this and more - including the warmth of its inhabitants that distinguishes Vancouver's presence as Canada's jewel on the West Coast. It's no wonder Vancouver attracts an influx of newcomers compelled to establish their 'home away from home' in our beautiful and affluent city.
Once a 'newcomer' myself, I am honoured to be Canadian and proud to call Vancouver my home. As an interior designer, the splendour of Vancouver's natural elements inspires me to create interiors that reflect our enviable surroundings and illustrate elegant coastal living - defining Vancouver's international signature. It is this love of Vancouver's people and the city itself that inspired me to create this book.
"Vancouver Signature Interiors" will take you on a journey into the world of a selection of Vancouver's leading designers of interiors. Their innovative style-savvy designs capture the very essence of living the west coast lifestyle to the fullest. Each distinctive interior is worthy of representing Vancouver's signature on an international scale. Every exquisite design is as unique and individual as their author's personal signature.
"Vancouver Signature Interiors" invites you to experience some of Vancouver most luxurious and elegant homes. For those who celebrate the art of living well, let's open the doors to begin this exhilarating adventure. Walk through these pages and share with me these fine residences designed for elegant living.
We'll make a grand entrance through the captivating lens of award-winning photographer, Ivan Hunter. So, join me and step inside Vancouver Signature Interiors.
Live well & enjoy -
Thu Watson
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