ARTFUL INTERIORS – SUQUET

It’s as simple as this:

the Suquet home tells a story of eclectic elegance, taste and style

Last Thursday I attended a designer & artist champagne reception to toast the newly opened Suquet Interiors in Vancouver’s Yaletown.  A feast for the eyes…décor  and art sublime!

The building itself has industrial flair with its high vaulted ceilings which melds perfectly to the furnishings inside; an enduring amalgamation of old world charm and modern luxe mixed with captivating art.  A perfect combo.

It doesn’t get much better than this.

I find the furnishings themselves are works of ART, and

definitely the standout magnificent mirrored fireplaces. Do you get the idea of how much I like them?

I met lovely Tanya Slingsby, an artist who has impressive and varied works of art displayed around the store.  There are some amazing stand-alone pieces.

Georgina Masana is another talented local artist. She is originally from Mexico City.  Her son Ramon Jr. is co-owner along with Rick Bohonis (previously of Urban Barn).  I asked Georgina if there was a meaning to the name Suquet.  Her explanation:

“Suquet is the last name of my late husband Ramon’s mother.  It is also a Catalan word that means a broth in diminutive.  When you use the letters ‘et’ in Catalan it means a diminutive. There is also a dish called Suquet that is similar to bouillabaisse with shellfish and broth served in a casuela.  But basically my husband wanted to use it because it sounds nice.”

I agree.  It does sound nice and it’s as nice as the tasty photo she sent me of the eponymous dish.  Best of luck!

Suquet Interiors – 1014 Homer St. (in Yaletown) Vancouver.

Photos: d. king