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Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography.
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MODERN HEIRLOOM A historic house, eclectically reimagined. DESIGN DESCRIPTION The original Victorian details of this home are preserved and paired with a collected, modern sensibility. The story begins in the foyer, where encaustic tile, oak panelling and stained glass are warmed by coral grasscloth. A grand oak staircase, dressed in a striped runner beneath a sculptural brass chandelier, rises to a stained-glass window seat. In the dining room, a lacquered teal ceiling and botanical wallpaper crown chartreuse velvet chairs and a glowing smoked-glass chandelier. The living room plays jewel-toned velvets and sculptural pieces against carved plaster and leaded glass, while the powder room makes a bold statement in graphic tile and an ornate silver mirror. Upstairs, the palette softens to luminous white. In the bedroom, a wall of antiqued mirror glows above sumptuous linen beside a carved oak mantel. In the bathroom, an antique oak sideboard has been reborn as a vanity, set beside a sculptural soaking tub and Calacatta marble. Throughout the home, richness is balanced with restraint, and heritage with quiet luxury.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
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BISTRO BOTANICA Vintage kitchen charm, with a tropical twist. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This space pairs the nostalgic charm of an Old World kitchen with a breath of tropical whimsy. Soft aqua Shaker cabinetry, detailed with crossbuck uppers and open shelving, wraps the room in calm, cheerful colour. A dramatic watercolour mural of lush leaves and golden cockatoos turns one wall into a garden, while a marble-topped bistro table and bentwood stools create an inviting spot for morning coffee. Black-and-white hexagon tile, a stainless farmhouse sink and dark matte countertops ground the palette. Swing-arm sconces, vintage-inspired glass ceiling lights and diamond-paned windows add a final layer of character. The result is joyful, timeless and full of personality.

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OBSIDIAN RETREAT Dark, dramatic and serenely spa-like. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This bathroom is a study in moody sophistication, where bold natural stone meets calm, sculptural form. A book-matched slab of black marble, swept with silver veining, rises behind a freestanding soaking tub set on a raised charcoal platform and washed in soft cove lighting. A floating double vanity in richly figured exotic wood and an illuminated mirror bring warmth and modern polish. In the powder room, a hammered nickel vessel sink sits atop a sculptural wood plinth against a shimmering mineral-textured wall. Shoji-inspired panels and a slender cone pendant add a quiet, Zen-like elegance. The result is a private sanctuary that feels both indulgent and serene.

Photography: Stephani Buchman Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Toronto with gray walls and no fireplace

Stephani Buchman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Toronto with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2015 Houzz
Example of an urban great room design in Toronto

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This white kitchen is grounded by the dark espresso island. Carrara marble island with wine storage on the side create a beautiful contrast to the white cabinets with the silestone grey countertops and herringbone backsplash tile. This kithchen renovation included the removal of a load bearing wall to open it up and make it feel bright and airy.

BiglarKinyan Design - Toronto
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 beige tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a trough sink, white cabinets, solid surface countertops and white countertops

The goal was to create a bathroom which was luxurious, timeless, classic, yet absolutely current and contemporary.
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A Toronto period house gets an old-meets-new renovation and addition to suit a family returning from the U.K. Photography: Alex Lukey for Style at Home Styling: Christine Hanlon

Toronto’s Upside Development completed this contemporary new construction in Otonabee, North York.
Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden u-shaped open and glass railing staircase idea in Toronto

BISTRO BOTANICA Vintage kitchen charm, with a tropical twist. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This space pairs the nostalgic charm of an Old World kitchen with a breath of tropical whimsy. Soft aqua Shaker cabinetry, detailed with crossbuck uppers and open shelving, wraps the room in calm, cheerful colour. A dramatic watercolour mural of lush leaves and golden cockatoos turns one wall into a garden, while a marble-topped bistro table and bentwood stools create an inviting spot for morning coffee. Black-and-white hexagon tile, a stainless farmhouse sink and dark matte countertops ground the palette. Swing-arm sconces, vintage-inspired glass ceiling lights and diamond-paned windows add a final layer of character. The result is joyful, timeless and full of personality.

The goal was to create a kitchen which was luxurious, timeless, classic, yet absolutely current and contemporary.
Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, an island, a drop-in sink, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances