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Style. The basement’s beachy chic look works well for the home’s relaxed coastal neighborhood and complements the pool. “With the home being located in the Beaches area of Toronto, and to work with the indoor-outdoor feel of the space, we opted to use lots of white,” Wheelband says. “Practically everything fixed to the floors, walls and ceiling is a shade of white.”Furnishings. Gray-blue and ivory stripes on the flat-weave rug and classic ticking stripes on the sectional add to the coastal feel, while small accents of darker wood bring in contrast. The sofa is slipcovered so it’s easy to keep clean. In fact, one of the homeowner’s sons spilled coffee on it right before the photo shoot and it came right out in the wash.Lighting. Because the basement is a walk-out space, it benefits from more natural light than the average basement. In addition to the chandelier, sconces flank the fireplace wall and can alter the mood at night.Rug and furnishings sourced by Marina Farrow of F.A.D.; trim and ceiling paint throughout: White Wash P2089-00, Para Paints; walls: Cloud Cover OC-25, Benjamin Moore; woven wood blinds in white: Protech Window Coverings
Fireplace. The new fireplace wall includes a quartz fireplace surround and built-ins with bookshelves and cabinets to house the media equipment. It’s the ultimate cozy spot for movie night or for catching some shade after a pool day in the sun. Fireplace surround: Berwyn (quartz), Cambria; built-ins: custom in White Shaker, Highcraft Custom Cabinetry; fireplace: H series direct vent Gas fireplace, H34, Montigo
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