This week we stop in to the stylish Cambie Street loft of CTV Morning Live’s freshest face, Kimberly Wynn. Through my segments on the city's number-one morning show, I've had the opportunity to get to know Kim, and it didn’t take long to recognize she has stellar style. So it came as no surprise that I developed major house envy as soon as I entered her home for the photo shoot.
The loft boasts substantial over-height ceilings with massive windows, concrete floors (my personal weakness), and an all-white interior. Kim, who lives in the space alongside her fiancé and their ultra-adorable dog, Watson, has perfectly complemented its light industrial feel with a boho-meets-vintage aesthetic, finished off with an impressive indoor garden – the lively greens of the plants play perfectly against the overall minimalist design, while various vintage treasures offer insight into the couple’s interests.
What is it? An open-concept artist loft with bright floor-to-ceiling windows.
Occupant: I’m the “traffic ninja” on CTV Morning Live, with a huge green thumb when it comes to indoor plants.
Major selling feature: Definitely the windows. They make the room feel bigger and brighter.
First thing I changed: It was a blank canvas – so boring! On the second day after moving in, we put up plants. Those five hanging baskets are my pride and joy.
Feature I brag about: The concrete walls. I always wanted an industrial loft.
That one conversation piece: Definitely the mid-century-modern record player. We found it at a thrift shop, sanded it down, gave it a new stain, and turned it into our bar.
The décor: I call it “boho vintage.” Lots of plants and knick-knacks from various antique shops around town as well as Craigslist.
The story behind the art/antiques/collectibles: When I first came to Vancouver, I didn’t realize how many vintage shops were here. I love going to Stepback on Main and hitting up markets with unique vendors.
Downsides: It’s a little noisy living near Cambie Bridge. Oh, and the police headquarters.
Neighbourhood haunts: Too much good food within walkable distance. Not good for the waistline.
Compared to your last place: My last place was comparable to a shed. This place is more modern and there’s lots to play with – a little smaller than my house in Edmonton, but there’s tons of potential.
Favourite home activity: Looking after my plant children, and making a kick-butt home-cooked meal.
