Modern Home

As promised, interiors of the previous post .

Modern coastal living, thoughtfully crafted. Light-filled interiors, expansive glazing and refined materials frame sweeping views while maintaining privacy and a continual connection to the shoreline.

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Ahead of the release of Lookbook Vol. 6, we’re introducing some of the talented collaborators featured in this edition.

Today we’re highlighting Philco Construction .

Completed in 2022, this 4,600-square-foot waterfront home on the Saanich Peninsula reflects Philco’s thoughtful craftsmanship—built to embrace coastal views, maximize natural light and withstand the demands of the marine climate.

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More collaborators of the Lookbook Vol. 6 coming soon.

Let’s throw it back today to this MH Lookbook Volume 4 Uplands home renovation. The homeowners wanted to preserve the original northern California-inspired architecture, which was designed to capture the aesthetic of the iconic Sea Ranch project.

Managed by Goodison Construction and designed by architect D.H. Moore, the project features interior design by and millwork by .

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*Link in bio for full feature.

*Stay tuned for more from Mari Kushino Design in the MH Lookbook Vol 6.*

We are thrilled to team up with in the next issue of the Modern Home Lookbook, Volume 6 where we will share their collab with the proudly Canadian and , designed in Canada, made in Italy. Stay tuned for the magazine’s release.

*Fun fact: Bensen was founded in 1981 in Vancouver by designer Niels Bendtsen. In 2018, Bensen moved production exclusively to Italy.

Featured Chester Fields furniture in this Qualicum beachhouse:
: Aura sectional
: About Face chair, Council Swivel, Coco side table, Punk lamp

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A returning favourite in the Modern Home Lookbook Volume 6, award-winning Autonomous Furniture creates contemporary furniture designed to endure for decades.

Founded by Kirk van Ludwig, the studio’s quiet minimalism, refined detailing and deeply human approach to furniture design continue to resonate far beyond Vancouver Island, from custom homes to more than twenty embassies worldwide and executive boardrooms throughout New York.

Whether it’s a bench, boardroom table or a dining room table, the philosophy remains the same: buy once and buy well.

1: Georgia Table: black walnut.
2. Tribal Boardroom Table: natural solid wood, torched oak inlay + hot-rolled steel.
3. Nieves Table: Umber + red oak raw.
4. Jack Table: whitened ash.
5. Wolfe Credenza: Bear Horne Coast Salish carving collab + black walnut.
6. Alexandra Walnut Table: black walnut + blackened steel base.
7. Furniture designer, Kirk van Ludwig

Stay tuned for an Autonomous Furniture special feature in the MH Lookbook Vol 6 coming spring 2026.

Meet SC Smith Building Company

We’re pleased to announce our collaboration with in our upcoming Modern Home Lookbook, Volume 6.

Featuring the Aera Cabins—an architecturally designed lakefront retreat set on the shores of beautiful Cowichan Lake.

For over 35 years, SC Smith Building Company has been shaping thoughtfully crafted homes across Vancouver Island—where timeless craftsmanship meets a modern approach to residential design and construction.

Led by third-generation tradesman Steve Smith, he brings more than 25 years of hands-on trade experience to every project. Rooted in carpentry and informed by a deep understanding of all phases of building, Steve and his team are known for their attention to detail, collaborative process, and commitment to elevating the client experience.

Award-winning, Built Green Gold certified and trusted by clients who return—and refer—time and time again.

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We are thrilled to be working with Raubyn Rothschild .west in our next Lookbook, Volume 6. Stay tuned for release date.

Victoria-born, Toronto-trained. After earning her Bachelor of Interior Design at Ryerson, Raubyn spent a decade designing hospitality spaces across North America for brands like Fairmont, Hyatt, and Hilton. Back in Victoria, she founded Rothschild West Design + Planning—launching award-winning restaurant, commercial and residential projects ever since.

First frame: Raubyn Rothschild 📸
Second and third: Mark Lane Project 📸

Happy 2026!

After a refreshing pause, we’re back—and this cozy coffee bar in this Lake Cowichan cabin felt like the perfect re-entry. Holiday cobwebs, meet coffee.

Stay tuned for the Aera Cabins full feature in the Modern Home Lookbook Vol. 6.

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Vertes Retreat—a 4,110 square foot lake home perched 30 ft above Sakinaw Lake, shaped to hug the rocky terrain and oriented to the light.

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As promised, interior photos of Bridge House on Salt Spring Island.

Link in bio: Living with the Landscape 🔗

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Living with the Landscape. Link in bio 🔗

As we dive into Lookbook Volume 6, we’re revisiting one of our favourites from Volume 5—also known as Bridge House— and .

This Gulf Island gem continues to inspire our upcoming features. Can’t wait for you to see it.

*Stay tuned for interiors of Bridge House.*

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