![This black house in Vancouver, Canada, has some nice curb appeal with a fully landscaped front yard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
This recently completed modern house in Vancouver, Canada by Scott Posno Design, was designed for a family of four.
![This contemporary home with black cladding can be found in Vancouver, Canada.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_02-800x640.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
The home, which from the street appears dark, is surprisingly bright and open on the inside.
![Pops of color and built-in shelving have been used in this small sitting area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_03-800x1850.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
In the dining room, white walls are combined with wood cabinetry, and yellow accents add some cheery touches to the room.
![In this dining room, white walls are broken up with wooden cabinetry and yellow accents add some fun touches to the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_04-800x533.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
In the kitchen, a large window provides plenty of natural light to the mostly wood kitchen.
![In this kitchen, a large window provides lots of natural light to the mostly wooden kitchen. Exposed shelves are used to store recipe books, and the kitchen has achieved a contemporary look by not including hardware on the cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_05-800x1726.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
![KITCHEN IDEA --- These light wood cabinets have finger pulls instead of hardware, making it more contemporary and streamlined.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_06-800x1000.jpg)
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The stairs make use of a transparent glass wall and open risers, all of which let the light from the skylight above to flow through the space.
![These wood and steel stairs feature a transparent glass balustrade and open risers, all of which let the light from the skylight above to flow through the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_07-800x800.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
White oak flooring has been used throughout the home.
![White walls and white oak floors provide a contemporary look in this home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_08-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by silentSama architectural photography
In the bedroom, windows provide a view of the trees and street from the second floor.
![A rich wood bed frame matches the storage cabinet against the wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/contemporary-architecture_230716_09-800x533.jpg)