House That Features Interesting Wood Ceilings

All white from the outside Nook Residence is located in Quebec, Canada

All-white from the outside Nook Residence is located in Quebec, Canada

The Nook Residence by MU Architecture is located in a quiet area of the Eastern Townships in Quebec, Canada. Turning its back to the street, it offers a virtually blind facade that encourages discovery and piques curiosity. Strategically located windows and a large opening in the white mass give a hint at the beautiful scenery below.

The house clings to the steep terrain and seems to be projecting toward Lake Memphremagog. Like origami, the two volumes are linked by a dynamic bending ribbon that merges the roofs together.

Inside, the sequence of open living spaces on the ground floor unveils different views of the lake. Separating public from private spaces, a relaxation and contemplation area comes in as a pause in the architecture discovery course.

Polished concrete radiant floors, black ceramic tiles and walnut furniture punctuate the space with elegance. Two large bedrooms, a bathroom and a dormitory with apparent board-formed concrete walls mainly compose the ground level.

The décor is modern and nature-inspired, there aren’t too bold solutions not to distract attention from the stunning views. There’s a lot of natural light-colored wood used on ceilings and in décor, that gives the home a cozy look and makes it closer to nature. Panoramic windows give relaxing views of the outside and earthy and nature-inspired colors bind the interiors with the outside.

Acting as a landmark through the lush summer, the house changes with the seasons and its whiteness blends into the winter landscape as a tribute to the great Quebec winters.

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Its minimalist white look is a tribute to long Quebec winters

Its minimalist white look is a tribute to long Quebec winters

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The house clings to the steep terrain and seems to be projecting toward Lake Memphremagog

The house clings to the steep terrain and seems to be projecting toward Lake Memphremagog

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There is a lot of wood used for home decor, both light and dark

There is a lot of wood used for home decor, both light and dark

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Panoramic windows give stunning views of the landscape

Panoramic windows give stunning views of the landscape

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The decor is modern and minimal, the spaces are uncluttered

The decor is modern and minimal, the spaces are uncluttered

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Mostly nature-inspired colors and shades are used in decor

Mostly nature-inspired colors and shades are used in decor

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The kitchen is done in dark shades

The kitchen is done in dark shades

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The kitchen backsplash is very stylish, these are dark tiny mosaic tiles

The kitchen backsplash is very stylish, these are dark tiny mosaic tiles

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The surfaces are sleek and simple, nothing here distracts attention from the views

The surfaces are sleek and simple, nothing here distracts attention from the views

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A net over the staircase is an interesting solution to divide the space

A net over the staircase is an interesting solution to divide the space

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Reclaimed wood and earthy-colored concrete floor make this bedroom cozier

Reclaimed wood and earthy-colored concrete floor make this bedroom cozier

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The bathroom is decorated in dark colors with the same black mosaic tiles as in the kitchen

The bathroom is decorated in dark colors with the same black mosaic tiles as in the kitchen

Source: freshome