Winner 2025 U.S., Canada, Mexico competition

Living Lounge

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Architect/Designer:
Secter Architecture + Design
Distributor:
Julian Tile
Building Company:
Harris Builders LTD
Tiles:
Laminam, Mirage

Photo:

Lindsay Reid

Nestled along the Assiniboine River, Living Lounge is a hotel-inspired bungalow that blurs the line between indoor comfort and outdoor entertaining spaces. Designed by Canada-based firm Secter Architecture + Design, the residence centers on a sprawling open-plan living, dining, bar and lounge space, oriented to capture optimal light during evening gatherings. The interior flows effortlessly into exterior entertainment zones, including a sauna and an alfresco kitchen with serene river views. As a unifying element throughout the home, Mirage’s Glocal collection lends a clean, contemporary surface to the main entrance, laundry, and powder room floors, while the brand’s textured Quartziti line adds depth to the powder room walls. In the kitchen and dining areas, Laminam’s Pietra Grey porcelain surfaces wrap the backsplash, buffet, island face, and countertops, creating a refined, cohesive visual thread throughout the home.

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