“When I walk inside this house, I want to pinch myself. It’s exactly what I envisioned” says Veronica Martin, partner at Two Fold Interiors. When the designer moved from Ottawa and purchased this Ronscesvalles house in Toronto’s west end, the dated interior was in desperate need of a change. Veronica removed the interior walls and created a modern open-concept home that she describes as “easy living.” See the striking main floor features like beautiful archways, leather finish marble and architectural lighting. Plus, don’t miss the guest suite upstairs that was once her design firm’s office. Watch the full tour here!

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“Our clients are total urbanites. They love city living,” says designer Emilia Wisniewski of Studio 1NINE. Making a condo in the heart of downtown Toronto feel family friendly for an urban couple with two young children is a balancing act. See how Emilia designed a serene, hotel-like space by installing new wall panelling, custom shelving and replacing the kitchen stone and hardware. Meanwhile, the kid-friendly condo features a dedicated playroom and a pretty nursery in shades of dusty mauve.

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Step inside this newly built modern house — on a farm! Designer Michelle Berwick takes us on a tour of the home’s bright open spaces with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, custom metal work and a show-stopping staircase with glass railing. It’s an ode to minimal design with maximum views of the homeowner’s beloved barn, and a peacock or two!

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Smart storage solutions abound in this renovated North Toronto kitchen by designer Roseann Greco. She conceals ugly bulkheads and pipes with clever cabinets tricked out with appliance garages and a slim pantry. Swapping out a peninsula for an island and a dining table for a wet bar turns the space into entertaining central. See the full video here!

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Four Blocks South’s designer Beth Lowenfeld chose black and white as the primary colours for this new-build home. The goal was to create a clean backdrop to showcase the owner’s contemporary art collection and a modern palette that would tie all the rooms together.

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“Our clients live in the beaches neighborhood of Toronto and wanted a modern farmhouse-meets-beachy vibe at home”, says Maggie Burley, Interior Designer at Two Birds Design. To achieve an open and airy ambience, they removed interior walls and designed an open-concept kitchen in the centre of the house. Kid-friendly design elements like shiplap walls and wood-look slate are ideal for the young family. Plus, don’t miss the clever kitchen banquette and the luxe ensuite upstairs. Watch the full tour here!

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Designer Olivia Botrie brings her signature design moves to a house in Toronto’s East end. “My clients love to cook and entertain, plus they have teenagers, so they wanted a lot of hang out zones on the main floor,” says Olivia. From a giant island with counter seating to a built-in banquette and beverage bar, this main floor addition has become the heart of the home. Watch the full tour here!

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After 15 years of living in their awkward attic space in the Toronto Beaches, these homeowners turned to designer Emily Griffin to reimagine their principal bedroom and ensuite. “Everything was very small, very awkward and very wrong,” says Emily. See how the Toronto designer totally transformed the small space with luxe design moves and dreamy storage solutions. From a freestanding tub with sunset views to wall-to-wall bedroom millwork, you don’t want to miss this must-see attic reno. Watch it here!

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After making the move from Toronto’s west end to the suburbs, a young family called on Emilia Wisniewski, principal designer at Studio 1NINE1, to help them up the cool factor in their new home. “We were able to completely change the look of the house without moving any walls,” says Emilia. The high-contrast main floor has plenty of wow-worthy moments, from a matte black feature wall in the foyer to a custom dining hutch with ribbed glass in the kitchen. See the full tour here!

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Designer Jenna Cadieux transforms two outdated bathrooms into bright, beautiful spaces with a mix of finishes to complete the look. Matte black fixtures from American Standard’s Studio S Collection add an elegant contrast to the neutral colour scheme in the main bathroom. The ensuite features polished nickel fixtures from the Delancey collection, adding character and refinement to a traditional space.

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