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The project also offered designer Lynn Gentile of Cabin Fever Interiors a chance to honour one of Whistler's old cabins.
A well-designed space has the power to evoke emotion, forge connection and transform your psychological well being. So when Vancouverite Else Yamaoka first stumbled upon Camp Lifestyle & Coffee shop in Whistler’s Function Junction, she immediately felt transported—back home.
“I was looking at the items they sell and instantly felt connected to the store,”she says. “The tables where you can sit with your computer or read a book in a serene space is exactly how we interact as a family—I felt so at ease, grounded and happy!” Elsa promptly returned her little log cabin nearby and, with a quick Google search, discovered that Camp’s owner, Lynn Gentile of Cabin Fever Interiors, was also its interior designer.
She sought a blended mountain modern palette that respected the heritage of her 1,600 square foot abode, but a revamped kitchen as all three kids, now young adults, are “incredible chefs and can throw a 15-course meal together,” she says. “A proper place where we can honour our food—it’s not just about eating, but thinking about what we eat and where it comes from as well as sharing recipes together.
The project also offered her a chance to honour one of Whistler’s old cabins. “Log cabins are now being replaced by big boxes in concrete without a stitch of wood,” she says. “But you still want to feel like you’ve in the mountains!” Without losing any of its charm, she set about updating the Yam family space—a warm and “chunky” west coast modern vibe.
Sources
Living room
Sofa/sectional : MDF Italia Mate sofa Side chair and ottoman: Bertoia Coffee and end tables: MTH Woodworks salvaged cedar logs with resin
Dining Room
Table and benches: custom by Kate Duncan Chair: MDF Italia- Flow Bar stools: MDF Italia- Flow Light: Brendan Ravenhill Drum with wood grain interior Art work: Jimmy Wright Polar Bears
Kitchen
All custom cabinetry and millwork in Oak and paint grade with custom integrated pulls Hood fan: custom metal Stove: Fulgor Milano with custom front plate denoting “the Yam Fam” Subzero panelled Fridge/freezer, wine fridge and bar fridge Lights: Brendan Ravenhill- Drum
Loft
Sofa/sectional: Lignet Roset- Togo Wool Blanket: Camp Lifestyle and Coffee Co Coffee table: Log Jam by Brent Comber( Made from left over logs from reno) Wall sconces: Marset, Tam Tam End tables: MTH Woodworks salvaged cedar with resin Floor Pillow: Camp Cot by Camp Lifestyle and Coffee Co Mountain pillow: Whistler Blackcomb, Camp Lifestyle and Coffee Co
Outdoor Living Room
Sofa/sectional: Barcode Firepit/coffee table: Stix and Stones Concrete/wood bench: custom by Stix and Stones Ceiling Light: Finch light
Originally published in February 2021
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