There’s something timeless about a home that doesn’t try too hard. Stillwater House, located on the serene shoreline of Mara Lake, is exactly that—a lakefront retreat where architecture, material, and lifestyle flow together with quiet confidence.
Designed by the brilliant Shonna Fox Design and handcrafted in collaboration with Denca Cabinets, this home is a study in subtle luxury. Full-home custom cabinetry, all crafted in Denca’s Calgary facility, reflects the natural textures and calm tones of the landscape around it. The cabinetry style? A minimalist micro shaker front, chosen for its balance between structure and softness.
The Kitchen: Elegance with Intention
The kitchen is where beauty and function collide. It features a softly textured white plaster hood above a striking 55″ range by Sully Ranges. Thin rail-paneled fridge and freezer towers flank the range, blending into the cabinetry for a seamless finish. A Blanco Canada farmhouse sink from Blanco sits at the heart of the island, pairing beautifully with brushed brass hardware.
Key Features of the Project
Custom micro shaker cabinetry throughout, hidden storage solutions like a toe-kick dog bowl drawer and pocket-door shelving system, natural materials including rift-cut white oak and quartz, and architectural continuity through arched elements and perfectly scribed finishes.
Custom Micro Shaker Cabinetry Throughout
A consistent design thread carried through the kitchen, pantry, living spaces, bathrooms, and office—refined, minimal, and built to last.
Hidden, Integrated Storage Solutions
From a toe-kick dog bowl drawer in the pantry to a pocket door system in the office that conceals yoga mats and linens, every space was designed with daily life in mind.
Natural Materials & Finishes
Rift-cut white oak cabinetry scribed to stone, natural quartz countertops, brushed golden brass hardware, and Benjamin Moore’s Rooftop Garden finish create warmth and textural harmony.
Architectural Harmony with Design
Repeating archways, a softly textured plaster hood, and built-in cabinetry that blends seamlessly into the structure of the home—every detail supports the home’s serene, grounded feel.
Ready for Your Forever Cabinetry?
We’d love to bring this same level of care, craftsmanship, and creativity to your next project. Whether you’re building a new home or reimagining a single space, our team is here to help from concept to completion. Contact our team in Calgary or Kelowna to get started.
What People Are Saying
★★★★★
We were extremely pleased with the friendly, professional and complete services provided by Denca. From design and product selection. Thank you, Denca!
C. Delaloye
★★★★★
We researched and met with several companies to build our kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room for our new home. When we met with Mikaela at Denca we knew we wanted to work with her and have her oversee our project.
G. C.
★★★★★
Their expertise from the design of our kitchen reno through to the execution was professional, on time and most importantly, high quality
Gerry O.
