Designer for Belmont at Heritage complements angular spaces with soft touches
Mary Frances Hill
The Province
Belmont at Heritage
Where: 22084 Fraser Highway, Langley
What: 55 condominium homes ranging from one- to three-bedroom units in a four-level wood-frame building in Murrayville
Residence sizes and prices: From $299,900 for units ranging from 717 to 1,529 square feet
Developer and builder: Infinity Properties
Sales centre: 22084 Fraser Highway, Langley
Centre hours: Noon — 5 p.m., Sat — Thurs
When Jill Bauer looks at geometric patterns, lines and angles, she sees minimalist beauty. She sees in these shapes a way to design with elegance, as materials that will help her create a mix with soft, comfortable texture.
At Belmont at Heritage, Infinity Properties’ new community in Langley’s Murrayville area, Bauer embraces angular patterns throughout the display spaces — in everything from the square structure of the dining chandelier, the stacked wine display, and a sculptural piece of art that dominates a study. The linear pieces create appealing, classic patterns.
“There is something elegant and timeless about clean lines,” says Bauer, principal of Jill Bauer Design.
“It’s about stepping away from what’s ‘trendy’ and incorporating minimalist pieces that won’t date. We appreciate the modernist theory ‘less is more’, as it helps create a Zen environment.”
An all-white office space embodies the sense of peace that Bauer describes: the monotone shades and low-profile storage and double desk creates its own linear look. With light artwork opposite the desk, it’s a somewhat soothing effect, until the eye sets upon the sculptural wall art, and the room seems instantly energized.
Want to make a room stand out? Adding bold angles and lines will do the trick, Bauer says.
“We wanted this room to be memorable, as it is one of the first things seen upon entering the condo. The walls and millwork form a neutral backdrop for the accessories and art. Accent light in the storage wall showcases the large, geometric 3-D art and adds drama to the space.”
At the same time, Jill Bauer Design expands its repertoire at Belmont at Heritage with a touch of softness to contrast with the harder shapes. In one bedroom, overhead lighting and wall covered in plush panels seem to expand the space.
“We created a luxurious hotel vibe for the master bedroom, which appeals to many. It’s a large room with high ceilings so we knew it could handle a high-impact feature wall,” Bauer says.
Considering the sizes of that bedroom and the study, Bauer admits she is working with an embarrassment of riches at Belmont at Heritage, thanks to the developer’s decision to consider the questions and comments of buyers.
“We were excited to learn that Infinity Properties was creating larger units to accommodate their buyers’ needs,” Bauer says.
“The open plan allows for a variety of furniture layout options, including space for a large dining table for entertaining. Options are endless for those upsizing their living environment. Growing families could convert the den into a playroom for their little ones.”
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