The ground floor of this home is dramatically opened up, creating a unified space for cooking, entertaining and relaxing, connected by a ceiling plane that appears to float effortlessly while lighting the entire space without the need for a grid of
There is an elegant sophistication throughout the project. A rich palette of materials combines the warmth and textured grain of walnut millwork with accents of brass and touches of softer fabrics and wall coverings.
The kitchen is designed for two serious home chefs who often entertain guests for dinner parties. Merging the kitchen and dining room into a singular space was a strategic design decision to both foster their style of ‘chefs table’ entertaining, an
The project’s millwork uses integrated finger pulls for drawers and elevates the inset portions with strips of brass that create a composition of shimmering horizontal lines across the millwork.
The client’s detailed requirements for kitchen functionality and storage were thoughtfully considered; the interior divisions and storage solutions are of high quality, and given as much thought as what is visible from the exterior.
A row of three brass pendants hover above the walnut kitchen table, casting a warm glow. The crisp angles of brass folding up and down bring a touch of drama to the space that is otherwise defined by predominantly horizontal lines.
A floating walnut shelf runs the length of the kitchen, providing the perfect spot for the couple’s collection of beautifully curated tableware, set against a wall covered in light green, glazed ceramic tile. A number of sculpted, three-dimensional
A bank of deep, full height cabinetry conceals the kitchen appliances and pantry storage using the same language of walnut divided with horizontal brass pulls.
The custom walnut table is paired with the classic curves of Hans Wegner’s iconic elbow chair.
Brass key joints are inlaid within the walnut table top to reinforce knots and splits naturally occurring within the slab.
The geometry of the stair handrail is a nod to art deco forms; made in black powder coated steel, and capped with a walnut handrail. The stair is flooded with light from a skylight above, illuminating a subtly textured wall covering, that evokes a
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The back door serves as the everyday entrance for the homeowners, and features closets in a dusty, sage green that provide ample storage for jackets and outerwear.
A comfortable reading chair is tucked into a nook, lit discreetly by an integrated LED strip light.
The living room sits in the front of the home and centres around a fireplace clad in limestone from the Loire valley. An intricate metal screen is positioned behind the couch to provide privacy and define the space as separate from the front entry
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Beside the fireplace, a set of floating walnut shelves are inset, displaying items from the client’s travels.
Upstairs, the main bathroom is enlarged and reconfigured to provide a luxurious spa-like experience within the home. An extra-long skylight is sliced into the roof to bring generous amounts of natural light into the bathroom and flood the soft gree
The tub becomes a brightly lit alcove off the bathroom, with storage below for towels, and a generous sill surrounding the tub for houseplants.
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A walnut vanity floats off the wall, featuring a wide integrated sink for easy cleaning.
The brass pull detail from the kitchen repeats on the vanity front, reflecting light from the large skylight opposite.
A shelf surface above the vanity wraps around the corner and into a recess featuring a walnut medicine cabinet - providing a perfect place to tuck toiletries within easy reach.
The floating wood vanity hovers above the floor tile of small marble hexagons.
Tucked off the main bathroom, an enclosed steam shower room is spacious and lit by a frosted window. A bench wraps two sides of the shower, providing places to sit and soak in the steam, and spots for humidity-loving plants to thrive in the diffuse
The delicate green hex wall tile brings some soothing colour into the spa-like shower. Shower controls are located immediately inside the glass door for easy operation without getting wet.
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