Nowhere to put anything led this Toronto family to a full-scale renovation. They loved their Danforth neighborhood and yard but were done with the lack of storage and worn kitchen.

Keystone

For this large home renovation, where we dug out and renovated the basement, we jumped in right from the planning phase, offering creative input and guiding the space planning and interior design to make every nook and cranny work its magic

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island with seating, pendant lights, and green plant.

Kitchen

The modern kitchen, which formerly doubled as a laundry room, is now a functional space where the homeowner can reach all of the shelves, has lots of hidden storage, and can seat the family of 4 for meals.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel range, blue kettle, white pot on stove, coffee maker, knife set, and hexagonal tile backsplash.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, hexagonal tile backsplash, countertop knife block, breadbox, dishware, toaster, fruit bowl, and farmhouse sink.
Modern kitchen with marble island, pendant lights, open cookbook, potted plant, and window with blinds.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and wooden floor.
Modern kitchen counter with a coffee maker, Chemex coffee brewer, blue kettle, and white cabinets. A small decorative dish and container are also visible.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, built-in shelving with books and decor, hidden appliances in open shelves, and a microwave, blender, and mixer.
Bookshelf with cookbooks, vases, and decorative items
Modern hallway with white cabinets and bookshelves, a large plant, a painting, and a dining nook with a table and chairs.
Open cookbook on a kitchen counter with a plant in a pot next to it, and a striped kitchen towel beside some stacked bowls.
Framed landscape photo on a wall above a light gray bench with a black woven basket and a wicker basket.
Modern dining area with pendant light, wooden table, blue chairs, grey walls, and a window with closed light blue shades.

Living
Room

Seamlessly blending the client’s cherished heirloom furniture into an interior design that puts conversation and entertaining front and center, we gave the original fireplace a stunning ‘glow up’ and added a few stylish pieces to maximize seating and space for fun gatherings.

Elegant living room with a black fireplace mantel, framed artwork, bookshelves, and upholstered chairs.
A cozy living room with a light blue sofa and two white armchairs arranged around a dark wood coffee table. A dark wood fireplace with a black mantle displays framed art and decorations. The room features hardwood floors, a large area rug, and natura
Cozy living room with a blue sofa, white armchairs, a black fireplace with glass doors, framed art, books, and potted plants. Curtains cover a window with wooden blinds.
Dining room with a round wooden table, four chairs, a sideboard, decorative plants, a floor lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.
Close-up of a wooden bowl on a wooden surface with a blurred green and blue painting in the background.
Black mantel with decorative wood sculpture, potted plant, and wall sconce.
Modern living room setup with a TV on the wall, wooden console below, table lamp with patterned base, potted plant, and decorative tray with photos and objects.
A black tray on a white chair holds a potted plant with red and green leaves and two books, one titled "The Lonely Hearts Hotel" and the other "Dictionary of Yiddish Slang & Idioms."

Bathroom +
Laundry Room

We got creative with space planning to squeeze in everything the clients dreamed of. Despite the limited space, we managed to fit in a spacious laundry room with storage, a Japanese toilet, and even a luxurious walk-in steam shower.

Modern bathroom with green vanity cabinet, large mirror, and light fixtures; gray tile flooring and a decorative rug.
Bathroom with green vanity, white countertop, large mirror, and wall-mounted towel rack.
Modern bathroom with glass shower enclosure, gray tile flooring, green cabinet, striped towels, and wooden stool.
Modern shower with glass doors, white subway tiles, black hexagon floor tiles, wooden bench, and towel on rack.
Modern bathroom with a white toilet, wall-mounted control panel, toilet paper holder, framed picture, and a wire basket holding magazines on the floor.
Modern bathroom sink with brushed metal faucet and amber glass soap dispenser.
Laundry room with washer and dryer, cabinet, shelves with wicker baskets, and hanging clothes.

Basement

This space used to be the ultimate 'dumping ground for everything,' but with the significantly increased square footage, we quickly filled it up with all the essentials. We turned it into a media room with a cozy custom pull-out for guests, added an office space, much-needed storage, and even squeezed in a sound booth, transforming this formerly unfinished area into a multifunctional haven

Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, black floor lamp, wooden stools, built-in shelves with decor, black cabinets, and ceiling lights in a neutral color scheme.
Modern living room with a white couch and black striped pillow, black floor lamp, small black side table with potted plant, teal built-in shelves with photos, and decorative items on a gray rug.
Modern home entertainment center with a flat-screen TV, soundbar, built-in shelves holding framed photos and decorative items, and a mini refrigerator stocked with beverages.
Interior decor with white ceramic vases and a clear acrylic award on a gray shelf.
Brass wall-mounted swing arm lamp with cone-shaped shade against textured wall, next to a gray cushion.