This project involved a full renovation of a detached home in Hampstead, Montreal. We reimagined the layout, incorporating extensions at both the front and back of the house to enhance functionality for our clients and their young children. The design features a bright and airy atmosphere, with a palette of beiges and creams, complemented by the use of white oak wood in the built-in elements throughout the space.
The powder room design features a stunning marble block sink which is also the same material used in the entrance vestibule niche. The walls are painted with a faux-finish lime wash paint in a slightly darker tone that the rest of the main floor.
The wall scone is hand blown glass in 2 different color tones which adds a playful, whimsical touch to an otherwise simple space.
The main living area serves as the heart of the home, designed to be the ultimate gathering space. To maximize storage for the growing family, we incorporated a full wall of built-ins, featuring a mix of open and closed shelving, with a hidden TV concealed behind a sliding panel. When the panels are closed, the design remains sleek and minimal, with just one open shelving area, contributing to a warm, cozy atmosphere. The left side of the panel gracefully curves, creating a seamless transition between the staircase and the built-ins.
The dining area exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for large family gatherings. A custom integrated stone bar, complete with a concealed wine fridge, offers the convenience of preparing drinks for guests without needing to leave the space and head back to the kitchen.
The kitchen design is focused on simplicity and elegance, yet still checks the boxes of a functional chef’s kitchen with a gas cooktop, double oven and two hidden countertop areas for appliance and food storage as well as one additional pantry. The curved island is great for the little ones as the edges are soft on all sides while the beautiful Travertino Bianco adds warmth and a sense of luxury. We created a small bump-out extension of the home in order to create a spacious window banquette for casual family meals.
The kitchen design is a blend of contemporary and classical elements featuring a Calacatta Monet block island, backsplash and range hood. The most interesting feature of this kitchen is the sliding marble backsplash revealing hidden shelving for a multitude of spices.
The wall that once separated these two spaces was removed to create unobstructed sightlines, allowing for better visibility while the kids play.
The mudroom, being the first space you encounter when entering the home through the garage, needed to be both highly functional for family use and beautiful, reflecting the design style of the rest of the home. We chose natural stone tiles laid in a pattern that feels both luxurious and cozy. Two seating areas were incorporated—one built into the millwork and the other a large ottoman beneath the stairs. The millwork features custom doors that hide a laundry room within the larger one, along with plenty of space for hanging coats and storing shoes and boots.
The principal bedroom design aims to solve the problem of limited closet space by creating a line of cabinetry on two sides behind the wall of the bed. The closet design includes two sliding doors, one made of wood whose purpose is to conceal open shelving from the bedroom view, and the second door out of a mirror which conceals the clients watch collection behind.
The principal bathroom is being extended along with the kitchen banquette area below, allowing for a very spacious and spa-like retreat. Natural light floods the room creating beautiful reflections on the luxurious finishes. The main feature of this bathroom is the opulent mint green J’adore Quartzite. Upon visiting multiple slab suppliers, this stone stood out to us as “the one” due to its subtle coloring, calming effect and the knowledge of our clients' favorite color being green.
The shower glass is fluted, providing a sense of privacy and coziness while in the toilet room and shower. In the window nook, we created a make-up vanity table, which is perfectly tucked away out of the main space.
The kid's bathroom was designed to empower young children with independence. A touch-to-open stool in the lower drawer allows them to reach the sink faucet and teaches them to slide it back when done. The natural stone floor tiles echo the mint green of the principal bathroom, but in a more playful way. The curved vanity features a micro cement countertop, matching the tub surround and walls. The back vanity wall and shower are tiled with a mix of white matte and glossy 3”x 6” tiles, creating a textured, timeless pattern. Hidden pill-shaped mirrors with recessed medicine cabinets offer extra storage as the children grow.