November 14, 2024

Architectural Design Kingdom

Home is where the heart is

Coastal home inspired by the elegance of Jackie Kennedy |

Coastal home inspired by the elegance of Jackie Kennedy |

It’s not unusual to see elements of inspiration sashaying their way from the runways of haute couture into our house design, but a whole look inspired by one of America’s most beloved style icons? That’s got to be worth a second glance. 

The muse for this glamorous oceanfront home in Vancouver is Jackie Kennedy Onassis, America’s first lady at the time of President John F Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. The home is an elegant and timeless combination of both modern and traditional style, rather like Jackie O’s outfits, and specifically took inspiration from her elegance on sailing trips, along with design trips to The Hamptons and close observation of vintage sailing craft. How does that all translate to the interior design of a family home? We asked designer Kelly Deck to explain the intriguing connection as she gives us the tour.  

kitchen with white walls and blue island with vintage rug

(Image credit: Ema Peter)

Designer Kelly Deck’s involvement with this extended Vancouver home began when the owners asked her to come up with some coastal decor ideas for a scheme that would seamlessly bring together their original home with an addition built on the recently acquired neighboring lot. The extension was built to accommodate the changing needs of the owners’ growing family, and there are now 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The timely purchase of the plot next door meant the owners could stay in this most idyllic of locations, one block away from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. 


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