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OPEN CONCEPT A traditional, separate cooking area is connected to the main kitchen and living space with a glass door and windows for the illusion of one big space. Light, hardwood floors contrast with the dark, custom cabinetry and also serve as an extra reflective surface. In the Chinese kitchen, light, porcelain tiles (selected for their durability) blend with the hardwood floor. The functional layout is the perfect place for the Guo family to fry, sizzle and experiment. FUSION + FLOW A Shanghai family blends traditional Asian influences into their contemporary Point Grey home for an elegant balance TEXT SINEAD KEENE PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY February 2013 BC HOME & garden | 17 p16-21 Li Lui home.indd 17 13-06-07 11:33 AM