\u201cIt\u2019s the kind of space that lets you really live in the moment and savour the day-to-day.\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”1rem” text_line_height=”1.63rem” custom_padding=”||27px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||100px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||24px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Eric Van Ziffle<\/p>\n
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What is your favourite room?<\/b><\/h2>\n
My favourite room would have to be our kitchen\/dining area in our Toronto home. It\u2019s a pretty key space and is really the heart of our house. I\u2019d say we have put the most effort into making it work with our family.<\/span><\/p>\n–<\/span><\/p>\nWhat was the inspiration behind creating this space?<\/b><\/h2>\n
We inherited a very poorly laid-out space. The inspiration was to improve the flow and functionality with relatively minimal intervention on a ridiculously tight budget.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eric-Van-Ziffle-Favourite-Room-Kitchen-1.jpg” alt=”kitchen” title_text=”Eric-Van-Ziffle-Favourite-Room-Kitchen-1″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Eric designed a kitchen\/dining area that allows friends and family to move freely throughout the space.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”31px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”23px||55px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” min_height=”495.7px” custom_margin=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
What were the challenges in creating the room and how did you overcome them?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Budget, budget and budget! We had stretched to purchase the house and had very little left over for renovations. At the same time, there were certain things that we wanted to do and felt the home needed badly. I called in all my favours, and we were lucky to have access to talented trades and suppliers. I also have a habit of collecting bits and pieces from other projects that I put to use. We salvaged and sold almost every part of the existing kitchen, including appliances and millwork, which helped on the money front.<\/span><\/p>\n–<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are your favourite features of the room?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The proportions are very comfortable, and it feels open and spacious. There are just enough windows that at all times of the day there is a good amount of natural light. And we have ambient and task lighting that can be adjusted to fit the mood. I installed a great sound system \u2014 this was something on my must-have list \u2014 which I could never be without. When I am cooking with my family in the kitchen, listening to music and the sun is setting, it\u2019s wonderful.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” height=”64px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eric-Van-Ziffle-Favourite-Room-Kitchen-2.jpg” alt=”Architect Eric Van Ziffle\u2019s Kitchen 2″ title_text=”Eric-Van-Ziffle-Favourite-Room-Kitchen-2″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Sleek cabinets with plenty of storage create a minimalist yet cozy aesthetic. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” custom_margin=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
–<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nHow does this room make you feel?<\/b><\/h2>\n
It’s all about comfort \u2014 visual, auditory, tactile, all the senses. As an architect, I am continuously identifying aspects that I would improve upon or do differently if given the opportunity, but the space makes me feel comfortable and happy \u2014 as though it is what it was meant to become.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f0faf4″ min_height=”334.8px” custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_module=”849″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” height=”1px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_text=”post popup button” button_alignment=”right” module_id=”dipi_popup_id_295151″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” horizontal_offset=”-10000000px” z_index=”-1000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]