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City Modern

Photography by Stacey Brandford

Posted on Jun 30, 2017

My family and I are caretakers of a unique house designed by a talented female architect more than half a century ago. It’s not for everyone, but it’s perfectly us. What started as a simple fix of the roof and windows morphed into a back-to-the-blocks renovation with the goal of keeping everything terrific about the original design while refreshing, reimagining, and preparing it for the next fifty. Welcome to our home.

Entry
Hall Table
Back patio door
Upstairs Landing

Source Guide

beach print: Dean West | console: Patina Antiques | tiles: Saltillo Imports | round vases, elephant: Eclectisaurus | pendant: Residential Lighting | glass railing: Adanac Glass | tiles: Saltillo Imports | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | paint: Glidden 'White on White' | skylight: Velux | painting: Jack Bush (vintage) | chair: Patina Antiques | tiles: Saltillo Imports | door hardware: Hamilton Sinkler | door mirrors: Adanac Glass 

Living Room
White couch and chairs
White lounge chair
White arm chairs and table with marble fireplace
White couch and glass coffee table
White furniture in a seating area with window

Source Guide

chandelier: Ingo Maurer 'Zettel'z', YLighting | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | rug: Loloi | hardwood floors: First Class Flooring | coffee table: Nienkamper, Decorum | side tables: Queen West Antiques | sofa: Sarah Richarson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | sofa table: Martha Sturdy | artwork: Barbara Hepworth (vintage) | task lamps: Tizio, Artemide | decorative objects: Vintage Fine Objects | paint: Glidden 'White on White' | lounge chair: Queen West Antiques | side table: Sarah Richardson Design | tray: Alessi | floor lamp: Zig Zag Vintage Modern | painting: Waddington's | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | paint: Glidden 'White on White' | chevron mirror (vintage) | sofa: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | side chair: Queen West Antiques | side tables: Of Things Past | decorative accessories (vintage) | lamps: Vintage Fine Objects | coffee table, cube table: Decorum | vase: Cristoffle | white sculpture: Eclectisaurus | rug: Loloi | chandelier: Ingo Maurer 'Zettel'z', YLighting | marble fireplace: slabs by Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | side chairs: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | side table: The Door Store | ottoman: Decorum | tray: Target | rug: Loloi | windows: Loewen | skylights: Velux | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | sofa: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | side tables: Of Things Past | side chair: Queen West Antiques | lamps: Vintage Fine Objects

Kitchen
Breakfast bar and stove with white cabinets
Close up of Range Hood & Stove
Close up of Eat-in Kitchen
Counter Top and lighting
Clean white cabinets
Marble Storage top
Cabinet Storage
Blue Vase Close up

Source Guide

range, range hood: GE Monogoram | quartz countertops: Silestone | cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Summer Hill Hardware, (416) 787-1787 | kettle: Michael GravesWilliam Ashley | mosaic tile backsplash, floor tiles: Saltillo Imports | marble backsplash: New Age Granite & Marble | counter vase, bowl: Eclectisaurus | pot lights: Contrast Lighting | lightswitch: Forbes & Lomax  | fridge (not seen): GE Monogram | sink: Blanco from Taps | faucet: KWC from Taps | pendants: Louis Poulsen, All Modern | stools: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in C.C. Leathers | silver bowl: Eclectisaurus | coffee machine: Nespresso | painting (foreground): Tony Koukos Photography | painting (background): Jack Bush (vintage) | chair: Patina Antiques | lamp: Eclectisaurus | silver bowl: Decorum | blue vases: Hollace Cluny | lightswitch: Forbes & Lomax | paint: Glidden 'White on White' | marble slabs: New Age Granite & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Summer Hill Hardware, (416) 787-1787 | candlesticks: Vintage Fine Objects | vase: Eclectisaurus | crystal bowl: Decorum | crystal votive: Kosta Boda | glassware, plates: William Ashley | throw blanket: Pehr | cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Summer Hill Hardware, (416) 787-1787 | vases: Caleb SiemonAdam Aaronson

Dining Room
Wooden Table with fabric chairs and painting
Metal Plant Table
Wooden table and landing stairs

Source Guide

table: Ridgley Studio Works | chairs: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | pendant: Queen West Antiques | painting: Michael Adamson | crystal votives: Koda Boda | plates (vintage) | glassware: William Ashley | rug: Loloi | artwork: Andy Warhol | gilded bowls: Tom Dixon | vases, pitchers: Eva Zeisel | glass railing: Adanac Glass | framed prints: Josef Albers (vintage) | table: Curtis Jere, Era Antiques | vase: ABC carpet & home | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | 

Den
White couch and stools surrounded by built in bookshelves
Marble bar Countertop
Gold bar sink faucet
Bar utensils and lemon
Close up of bar counter top

Source Guide

skylight: Velux | onyx slab: New Age Granite & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Lee Valley | cowboy artwork: Drew Sage Hunter | framed print: Robert Indiana | brass crane: Decorum | square tray: Martha Sturdy | record player: Pro-ject Audio Systems | grasscloth: Thibaut  | faucet: Rubinet from Taps | hammered sink: Native Trails | vase: Eclectisaurus |crescent moon bottle opener: Futagami | wine opener, gold rim tray: Eclectisaurus | skylight: Velux | shelving: Altima Kitchens | sofa: Sarah Richarsdon Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | sconces: Rich Brilliant Willing | painting: Molly Lamb Bobak (vintage) | ottomans: Ridgely Studio Works | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | grasscloth: Thibaut | rug: Surya

Powder Room
Entrance to powder room with painting
Marble vanity
Gold Faucet
Tile

Source Guide

skylight: Velux | painting: William Ronald (vintage) | pendant: Residential Lighting | floor tiles: Saltillo Imports | marble countertop: Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | glass doors: Adanac Glass | Hardware: Upper Canada Hardware | faucet, towel bar: Rubinet from Taps | vase: Eclectisaurus | wallpaper: Cole & Son, "Palm Leaves" 

Master Bedroom
White bed with seating area in front
White cushions and brown chair legs
Chest of drawers

Source Guide

framed print: Gorden Smith | mirror: Patina | dresser: Bungalow Vintage | white votives: Hermes | paint: Dulux 'Quiet Hideaway' | headboard, footboard: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | side chairs: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (vintage) | night tables: Treebone Design (514) 277-3633 | side table: Saarinen Collection, Design Within Reach | pendant, mirror: Decorum | lamps: Vintage Fine Objects | decorative accessories: Eclectisaurus | rug: Loloi | wardrobe: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Summer Hill Hardware, (416) 787-1787 | table: Treebone Design (514) 277-3633 | vase: Simon Pearce | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223

Master Bathroom
White bed cabinets and glass shower
Blue marble tub
Cabinet Close up
Shower
Shower faucet

Source Guide

cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | floor tiles: Saltillo Imports | towel bar, faucet: Rubinet from Taps | sink: Kohler | pot lights: Contraste | lightswitch: Forbes & Lomax | print: Laird Kay, framed by Elgin | vase: Jong Young Flower Market (416) 922-4421 | towels: Homesense | paint: Glidden 'White on White' | skylight: Velux | shower system: Rubinet from Taps | waterfall shower: Aquabrass from Taps | cabinetry hardware: Lee Valley | marble countertop: Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | floor tiles: Saltillo Imports | windows: Loewen | bath tub: BainUltra | marble tub encasement: Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | toilet: American Standard | towel bar, faucet: Rubinet from Taps | vase: Eclectisaurus | towels: Homesense

Fiona's Bedroom
Bed with abstract wall painting
Chest of drawers

Source Guide

bed with built-in side tables: Zig Zag Vintage Modern | coverlet: Macy's | throw blanket: Homesense | bed linens: Crate & Barrel | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | pendant: Ridgely Studio Works | paintings: Michael Adamson | custom drapes: fabric by Thibaut, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | side chair (vintage) | ottoman: Tazi Designs | rug: Allen Rug Co. | alarm clock: Philips | vase, decorative glass: Eclectisaurus | feature wall paint colours: check back soon for details. | dresser: Bungalow Vintage | dresser hardware: Lee Valley | vase, task lamp, decorative glass: Eclectisaurus | globe: Queen West Antiques | paintings: Michael Adamson

Fiona's Bathroom
Vanity with Mirror
Counter top and faucets
City Modern | Fiona's Bathroom | Bath and toilet

Source Guide

tiles: Saltillo Imports | vanity: Altima Kitchens | sconces: Residential Lighting | mirror: Ikea | towels: Homesense | paint: Dulux 'Raindrops' | backsplash tiles: Saltillo Imports | marble countertop: Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | sink: Kohler | faucet: Aquabrass from Taps | shower system: Aquabrass from Taps | toilet: American Standard | bathtub: Alcove | toilet paper holder: Rubinet from Taps | artwork (vintage) | towels: Homesense | custom shower curtain: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223

Robin's Bedroom
Robin's bedroom | Bed and closet
Bedroom and window
Pink End table
Seating area

Source Guide

wallpaper: Cole & Son, "Flamingo" | dresser: A. H. Wilkens | pendant: Residential Lighting | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | closet mirrors: Adanac Glass | closet hardware: Hamilton Sinkler | carpet: Allen Rug Co. | Headboard: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | side tables: Vintage Fine Objects, refinished by Custom Spray Solutions | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | painting: Marie-Hélène Bellavance, Canvas Gallery | bed linens: Land of Nod | coverlet: Homesense | chair (vintage) | footstool: Queen West Antiques | throw blanket: Lands End | custom accent pillow: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | wallpaper: Cole & Son, "Flamingo" | task lamps: Jielde from Hollace Cluny | alarm clock: Philips

Robin's Bathroom
City Modern | Robin's Bathroom | Vanity and whole bathroom (1)

Source Guide

tiles: Saltillo Imports | marble countertop: Uniform Custom | sink: Kohler | faucet, towel bar, toilet paper holder: Aquabrass from Taps | toilet: American Standard from Taps | flamingo print: Vintage Fine Objects | vanity: Altima Kitchens | marble countertop: Uniform Custom | hardware: check back soon for details. | mirror: Patina Antiques | sconces: Residential Lighting | towels: Homesense | paint: Dulux 'Crescent Moon'

BASement Hall
Chairs and painting
Stairs
Wine cellar
hallway storage

Source Guide

staircase and railing: Adanac Glass | hardwood flooring: First Class Flooring | artwork: Tony Koukos Photography | painting: Steven Nederveen, Canvas Gallery | chairs: Decorum | side table: Elte | glass bowl: Eclectisaurus | wine rack: WineHive | pendants: Elte | tiles: Saltillo Imports | hardwood flooring: First Class Flooring | paint: Dulux 'Jasperware'

Guest Bedroom
Guest Bedroom
Chair and desks
Vase and ashtray
Clock
Pillow

Source Guide

glass vase: Decorum | glass bowl: Hollace Cluny | alarm clock: Aero Studios | pottery: Eclectisaurus | headboard: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | side tables: Vintage Fine Objects | task lamps: Lee Jofa | custom shelf: Altima Kitchens | grasscloth: Thibaut | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | bed linens: West Elm | artwork: D&E Lake Ltd., framed by Elgin Picture & Frame | custom desk: Altima Kitchens | chair: L'atelier, upholstered in Kravet fabric | painting: Eclectisaurus | pendant: Elte | ottoman: Ridgely Studio Works | custom roman blind: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | lamp: Decorum | glass bowl: Vintage Fine Objects | towels: Homesense

Family Room
White chairs and couch in front of a window
Hanging wicker chairs and built in bench

Source Guide

marble fireplace: Crystal Tile & Marble, fabrication by Uniform Custom | side chairs: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | sofa: Sarah Richardson Design, upholstered in Kravet fabric | custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | coffee table, side tables, lamps, artwork: Decorum | custom drapes: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Wesley Seto (416) 538-3223 | pouf: Tazi Designs | flatscreen tv: Philips | mantel vases: Martha Sturdy | geometric spheres: West Elm | glass bowls: Cynthia Findlay Antiques | rug: Surya | vase: Jong Young Flower Market (416) 922-4421 | hanging chairs: Serena & Lily | pendants: Tom Dixon | table: Saarinen Table (vintage) | cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Summer Hill Hardware, (416) 787-1787 | framed photo: Sarah Richardson | custom banquet cushions, custom accent pillows: fabric by Kravet, fabrication by Canadian Down & Feather Company | paint: Glidden 'White on White'

Craft Room
Table and storage
Sink (1)

Source Guide

cabinetry: Altima Kitchens | cabinetry hardware: Lee Valley | cabinet paint colours: check back soon for details. | marble table: base from Queen West Antiques, marble and fabrication from Uniform Custom | stools: Eclectisaurus | pendant: Residential Lighting | backsplash tile: Saltillo Imports | faucet: Ikea | sink: Blanco from Taps

Exterior
Back Patio
Entrance
Glass Patio Set
Vintage Patio Set

Source Guide

windows: Loewen | skylights: Velux | concrete planters: Fresh Home & Garden | landscape design: Joel Loblaw | exterior lights: Universal Lamp | table: Fresh Home & Garden | chairs: Innit Designs | concrete vase: Homesense | table: Vintage Fine Objects | chairs: The Re-trouvé Collection by Patricia Urquiola from Coalesse | windows: Loewen | landscape design: Joel Loblaw | exterior lights: Universal Lamp | concrete planters: Fresh Home & Garden