Condo tour: Edgy luxe design From New York to Atlanta to (hopefully) Paris this year, Peridot Decorative Homewear co-owner Leah Balderson spends tons of time searching out unique pieces for her store. And when she's not scouting? She's designing one-of-a-kind furniture for her clients. Because if there's one thing Leah avoids at all costs, it's having the same decor as everyone around her. After all, who likes showing up at a party in the same dress as someone else? So when Leah moved to her 800-square-foot one-bedroom condo in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood three years ago, she first set about customizing the bones. Though she loved its muted neutral palette and simple modern architecture, the condo was a typical new build. "To make it feel more special, I took off all the door casings, plastered the back wall of the kitchen for extra texture and tiled a feature wall in the living room, recessing the TV right in," she says. "Because I'm very social, I wanted a comfortable space with a lounge feel at the centre of my home," she says. Built-in pieces like the concrete sofa base, display ledge and bed frame also optimize the limiting layout while asserting the cutting-edge style Leah sought. Condo tour: Edgy luxe design Slideshow Condo tour: Edgy luxe design Design must-haves Homeowner Leah Balderson's must-have design list for her home includes shimmery wall treatments, jewellery-like accents and industrial finishes.