This adorable Ashton Heights Cape Cod has been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s, but it needed a top to bottom renovation before the next generation could move in. Our main focus was overhauling the kitchen/dining area and two bathrooms, but the entire house was transformed with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, all new interior doors/hardware and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen was reconfigured to provide more functional storage and counter space. We relocated an exterior door to allow for a full run of cabinets along on one wall and moved the range to a more central location. A sizeable pantry was created by closing off an awkward kitchen nook and combining it with an adjacent coat closet. A peninsula provides additional seating and prep space. The white cabinets on the perimeter keep the kitchen feeling light and bright. The gray-blue crackle subway tile and glass mosaic accent coordinate with the gray island cabinets and the black pearl granite ties it all together. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

This adorable Ashton Heights Cape Cod has been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s, but it needed a top to bottom renovation before the next generation could move in. Our main focus was overhauling the kitchen/dining area and two bathrooms, but the entire house was transformed with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, all new interior doors/hardware and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen was reconfigured to provide more functional storage and counter space. We relocated an exterior door to allow for a full run of cabinets along on one wall and moved the range to a more central location. A sizeable pantry was created by closing off an awkward kitchen nook and combining it with an adjacent coat closet. A peninsula provides additional seating and prep space. The white cabinets on the perimeter keep the kitchen feeling light and bright. The gray-blue crackle subway tile and glass mosaic accent coordinate with the gray island cabinets and the black pearl granite ties it all together. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

This adorable Ashton Heights Cape Cod has been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s, but it needed a top to bottom renovation before the next generation could move in. Our main focus was overhauling the kitchen/dining area and two bathrooms, but the entire house was transformed with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, all new interior doors/hardware and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen was reconfigured to provide more functional storage and counter space. We relocated an exterior door to allow for a full run of cabinets along on one wall and moved the range to a more central location. A sizeable pantry was created by closing off an awkward kitchen nook and combining it with an adjacent coat closet. A peninsula provides additional seating and prep space. The white cabinets on the perimeter keep the kitchen feeling light and bright. The gray-blue crackle subway tile and glass mosaic accent coordinate with the gray island cabinets and the black pearl granite ties it all together. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

This adorable Ashton Heights Cape Cod has been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s, but it needed a top to bottom renovation before the next generation could move in. Our main focus was overhauling the kitchen/dining area and two bathrooms, but the entire house was transformed with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, all new interior doors/hardware and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen was reconfigured to provide more functional storage and counter space. We relocated an exterior door to allow for a full run of cabinets along on one wall and moved the range to a more central location. A sizeable pantry was created by closing off an awkward kitchen nook and combining it with an adjacent coat closet. A peninsula provides additional seating and prep space. The white cabinets on the perimeter keep the kitchen feeling light and bright. The gray-blue crackle subway tile and glass mosaic accent coordinate with the gray island cabinets and the black pearl granite ties it all together. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

This adorable Ashton Heights Cape Cod has been in the same family since it was built in the 1930s, but it needed a top to bottom renovation before the next generation could move in. Our main focus was overhauling the kitchen/dining area and two bathrooms, but the entire house was transformed with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, all new interior doors/hardware and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen was reconfigured to provide more functional storage and counter space. We relocated an exterior door to allow for a full run of cabinets along on one wall and moved the range to a more central location. A sizeable pantry was created by closing off an awkward kitchen nook and combining it with an adjacent coat closet. A peninsula provides additional seating and prep space. The white cabinets on the perimeter keep the kitchen feeling light and bright. The gray-blue crackle subway tile and glass mosaic accent coordinate with the gray island cabinets and the black pearl granite ties it all together. Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

A leaky tub and some cracked tiles convinced our returning clients that an update to their primary suite was long overdue. The old bathroom’s traditional travertine tiles, stained wood cabinets, and bulky tub deck made the space feel heavy and dated. Our goal was to create a sophisticated, light, and serene space that was more aligned with their evolving style. Replacing the sizeable tub deck with a freestanding bathtub opened up the room and allowed us to expand the walk-in shower. A slim niche was strategically tucked into the corner ensuring products are within easy reach. Separate his and hers vanities provide ample storage with an abundance of drawers.. The dramatic veining in the marble-look porcelain provides the perfect backdrop for the minimalist tub and modern plumbing fixtures while the natural marble in the shower plays off the warm golds and grays. With thoughtful design choices and striking finishes, we transformed a dark and drab bathroom into a refined and refreshing retreat.

The Story Lighthouse was designed for a family of five, looking to relocate from a rural setting to a modern urban dream house. It is a 4,500 square foot urban infill house in Ottawa’s planned Lindenlea community, adjacent to the city’s “old money community of Rockcliffe Village.” As the kidney-shaped site is wedged between the parking lot of the community centre to the southwest and a forested 40-foot escarpment to the north, it presented unique challenges and opportunities to coordinate views with desires for light. The primary glazed façade was therefore oriented north thus ensuring privacy on the south side while allowing the space to be filled with diffused light. This orientation also addresses concerns about overheating in the summer. Vertical windows along the south allow streams of sunlight to reach deep within the house and obscure undesirable views of the parking lot. The design is based on a”vertical stacking of both open and closed spaces and minimal details that establish an ascending hierarchy of social and private spaces.” Splayed around a spiraling steel and maple staircase that rises within a vertical glass shaft are rooms that exude airiness and a sense of connectivity. “The large side entrance with a limestone floor creates a generous ‘shedding’ area” for the teenage kids which then leads into the open kitchen and dining area. The sleek Irpinia cabinetry is “neutral in tone and is spatially defined by a large granite-topped island with a lower, table-height extension” for spreading out homework or gathering around to socialize. The space is characterized by views of exterior foliage and Mooi pendant lights that bring down the sense of scale and soften the otherwise crisp, rectilinear volumes. The elevated great room with its 22-foot high ceilings, warm maple floors (all floor have radiant heating), and crisp white walls is uncluttered and absent of visible light fixtures. This room showcases art and facilitates conversation. Floor-to-ceiling commercial-grade windows wrap the north corner of the room, expanding the space into the forest beyond. The two-sided fireplace that screens the front entrance provides a “welcome beacon of warmth to new arrivals on a cold night” and fills the living room with its playful glow. “The second storey has a sizeable landing that wraps around the staircase shaft and serves as the children’s rooms, a bathroom and a loft office overlooking the double-height living room. The top “tree house” level is a boutique hotel style master suite and roof-top terrace with spa and spaces for working, reading and sleeping. Shaped by the unique site conditions and the lifestyle of a busy modern family, Lighthouse addresses the need for both privacy and connectivity. It balances freshness with warmth, contrasts natural with urban and celebrates a rare rural oasis within Ottawa’s city centre. PHOTOLUX

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.

An expressive family home in Clapham. The Brief The brief was to create a new ground floor. It needed to be a flexible home capable of accommodating guests of all ages whilst maintaining purpose and separation between spaces. The Solution We proposed re-routing the hallway to become a central corridor through the ground floor plan. This would connect the rear and front halves of the property across a series of staggered level changes. We also wanted to create an enlarged rear space for entertainment that linked to the garden space. The removal of an existing courtyard allowed for the insertion of a boot room and relocated WC central to the plan. Separating the distinctly classical detailing of the front reception and dining room, which emphasises our clients’ favoured style and family backgrounds, from the sleek contemporary rear kitchen and entertainment space was successfully enhanced by the varied format of the timber flooring from Trunk. Maintaining visual connectivity was achieved by way of two sizeable glazed pocket doors that enable the two halves of the plan to be differentiated from each other. At the same time, the use of internal glazing supports views through the property to the remodelled rear garden. The bespoke designed kitchen from Eclectic Interiors introduces the user to the modernised rear extension, which features sharp detailing and a splash of colour from the feature media unit designed by our interiors team. The symmetrical rear elevation carries through to the garden making for an interconnected, seamless transition through the property. The Result The combination of classical and contemporary elements marry together well to support flexible family living and entertaining. Our clients are delighted with the outcome and feel that it meets their brief and design aspirations.