The living room is anchored by a gas fireplace set in a full brick surround with a live-edge wood mantel and a mounted 55 inch smart TV above. Vaulted cedar ceilings carry through from the rest of the main living space. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding patio doors fills the room with natural light while framing views of the Sooke Basin and surrounding hills.

Seating is arranged to make the most of both the fire and the view: A charcoal grey sectional sofa by Cozey anchor one side of the room, while a pair of mid-century-style wood-framed armchairs sit by the windows, ideal for reading or taking in the water in the afternoon sun. A low wood coffee table and a woven area rug tie the seating together, with a round mirror and framed artwork adding a few understated finishing touches.

It's a room built for both relaxing and gathering. Cozy enough for a quiet evening by the fire, open enough for the whole family to spread out together.