Sited in a well-treed urban neighbourhood, the early 20th century yellow-brick structure was completely stripped down and refitted with steel sash windows, bleached oak floors and cabinetry, and elements in steel, oak and glass. The front facade was completely restored but untouched in its original design because of the houses designation as an Ontario Heritage Property

Example of a transitional home design design in Vancouver

Sited in a well-treed urban neighbourhood, the early 20th century yellow-brick structure was completely stripped down and refitted with steel sash windows, bleached oak floors and cabinetry, and elements in steel, oak and glass. The front facade was completely restored but untouched in its original design because of the houses designation as an Ontario Heritage Property

Before photo: This is the rear before the addition. We met with the historic review board. One of their requests was to leave the 2nd story enclosed sleeping porch untouched. Our designer fit the 1st floor addition under the sunroom. The addition is modest at 96 square feet, but was enough to expand and update the original pink kitchen!

At Velène Design House, we revived the home’s vintage charm, balancing original mid‑century elements, like stone fireplaces and wood paneling, with clean, contemporary lines, subtle traditional touches, and thoughtful textures. This mid‑century ranch remodel transformed a largely untouched 1960s home into a refined, family‑ready retreat.

The main cabinets and layout of the kitchen was left untouched, but we added a unique glass tile backsplash, new cabinetry configuration in the peninsula, new overhead lighting, and new furniture.

The effect is intentional. Nothing feels placed for display alone. Everything serves experience. At the heart of the redesign is a subtle but powerful philosophy: beauty should be lived with, not observed from afar. Pizzale rejects the outdated notion that luxury must remain untouched. In The Apartment, elegance and functionality coexist effortlessly. Clients are encouraged to settle in, converse, and engage organically with the Holt Renfrew brand.

This repeat customer wanted to maintain the vintage character of the home, open the kitchen to the dining room, and add subtle modern touches to the cabinetry. One window was eliminated by the refrigerator, otherwise existing windows and doors were untouched. Insulation was added on the North and East exterior walls. Flooring was patched and refinished to match existing conditions.

This repeat customer wanted to maintain the vintage character of the home, open the kitchen to the dining room, and add subtle modern touches to the cabinetry. One window was eliminated by the refrigerator, otherwise existing windows and doors were untouched. Insulation was added on the North and East exterior walls. Flooring was patched and refinished to match existing conditions.

Mid-sized elegant open concept and formal dark wood floor living room photo in Chicago with white walls and a standard fireplace

We never leave a corner or space untouched if it can use a dash of personality. Adding an antique chair, a small side table and unique painting instantly adds another layer to this space. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.

©Teague Hunziker With just one owner, this mid-century masterpiece is largely untouched and closer than most to the architects original vision.
Mid-century modern two-story glass flat roof photo in Los Angeles

This repeat customer wanted to maintain the vintage character of the home, open the kitchen to the dining room, and add subtle modern touches to the cabinetry. One window was eliminated by the refrigerator, otherwise existing windows and doors were untouched. Insulation was added on the North and East exterior walls. Flooring was patched and refinished to match existing conditions.

©Teague Hunziker. With just one owner, this mid-century masterpiece is largely untouched and remains much as the original looked in 1972.
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized 1950s ceramic tile and red floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Los Angeles

Not a room went untouched in this century old Denver Square. From refacing fireplaces, beautifying the exterior to painting the "parlour," each room was updated from front to back, top to bottom and inside and out. Photos by Jett Moore, Moore House Photos.

Not a room went untouched in this century old Denver Square. From refacing fireplaces, beautifying the exterior to painting the "parlour," each room was updated from front to back, top to bottom and inside and out. Photos by Jett Moore, Moore House Photos.

Latitude was contracted to help renovate this Quintessential New England Colonial estate. Latitude expanded this full gut renovation/addition to meet the needs of a family of five. From the fully developed basement to the third floor guest rooms; not a room was left untouched. Numerous floor plan changes were made to improve flow and create a more open plan.

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.