Inspired Tour: Parkallen Perfection

For the past few weekends, I have been joining my mom as she tours many open houses in our fine city, searching for a potential new home. It’s unfortunate that she needs to sell the Beaumont Dream Home, but I am really looking forward to having her close by! And, I can totally envision her in this cute, contemporary house that’s centrally located so she can walk the ravine, visit the farmers markets and have us over for many yummy dinners 🙂 Last weekend, we visited one particular home that caught my eye and as soon as I struck up a conversation with the lovely realtor, I knew I had found something special. When I complimented Ricky Hill, one of the realtors of the Property Partners, on the interior design of the Parkallen house, he informed me that he was the designer himself and had completed several flips in the area. Another local flipper?! How great! I was so impressed with the design and Ricky himself, as he was so great to talk to, that I HAD to share this beautiful home with you too. Readers meet the Parkallen flip:When working with a smaller space, it’s so important to keep the design airy and open. I love how Ricky created this open concept space, making the living room and kitchen seem so spacious. I love the bright white walls and simple fireplace surround in the living room. I laughed when I saw the print above the styled fireplace, because I have had the same one in my office for years. Great minds think alike right?!The kitchen is spectacular with the gorgeous beam stealing the show…and that light fixture is unobtrusive but stunning at the same time. I love that Ricky went with a white quartz countertop and subway tile backsplash in a herringbone pattern. One of my faves! People tend to shy away from an all white kitchen but I love how timeless they are…plus, an all white kitchen design allows for more fun with accessories, which can be changed a lot easier than ripping out a wall of tile! On the main floor, Ricky staged the bedroom as an adorable office space. The closet space is incredible for a tiny bungalow as well!The white motif continues in the main floor bathroom design. A floating vanity gives the illusion of even more space and I love the added detail of the towel nook. The basement was completely gutted and transformed into a separate suite, complete with a fantastic kitchen. How great is that butcher block countertop?! It doesn’t even seem like a basement at all.And now to head back upstairs for my favourite part of the entire flip – the master bed and bath! Ricky converted the loft space upstairs into a master suite that is absolutely to die for. Double vanities, a spacious shower, laundry and a cozy bedroom with functional storage complete the design.  The white vanity contrasts beautifully with the wood feature wall. I also love that he pulled in some circular shape with these rope detailed mirrors. It has a hint of nautical, without feeling too themed or over the top. I absolutely love it!Ricky really utilized the wall height and space available for extra storage on the sides of the bedroom. With drawers that easily pull out of the wall, there’s no need for a dresser and added clutter. And I also love that he continued the feature wall in the bedroom design, pulling the two spaces together seamlessly. So, you can see why I was impressed and inspired by this home flip! It’s so fantastic to meet someone else who shares a similar design aesthetic, and has a passion for flipping. I’m so happy he is doing well (this place already had two offers when I chatted with him!) and I look forward to what other projects he completes in the future! Thanks so much for sharing your Parkallen home with me Ricky!