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Location: Toronto, Canada
Architect: Richard Wengle
Construction Company: GoldCon Project Management
Photographer Credit: Patrick Biller

A consistent story of luxurious simplicity is told throughout this home. The guiding principle for Douglas Design Studio across the entire design proved to be the family’s own values and rhythms, ensuring an intergenerational family home and urban refuge to enjoy for decades to come. Thoughtful details create the relaxed and sophisticated environment that their clients were seeking.

This property is located in an established pocket of Toronto with spacious, but traditional homes. These clients were looking to create an urban refuge in a contemporary, minimalist and inviting design. To accommodate them and their busy routine, the design concept ensures seamless functionality while creating a warm family home. Therefore, a balance was struck between the traditional, classic architecture and thoroughly modern interior design. Due to the location mostly featuring traditional homes, the designers aimed to facilitate a mental shift from an uncontrollable outside world to a serene personal space.

There is a continuing story of uncluttered, yet fully functional spaces within this home, as well as the mindful use of natural materials. This all comes together in the master ensuite – a calm and airy space with a palette of grey and white stone and painted surfaces. The strong central axis brings in diffused light with a large window over a centred freestanding bathtub whilst remaining private. The 10 feet long vanity features custom made stone sinks that are linked by a lowered wet space that offers a space for soaps and towelettes. A dedicated makeup area in the dressing room uses a glowing panel of colour corrected LED light to create perfect lighting to start and end each day.