Crafty Cabinetry

At the entry, a hidden walnut cabinet provides a place to keep wallets, keys, phones, and other distractions, signaling that the home is a place of relaxation.

Custom walnut tambour cabinetry and leathered quartzite countertips act as a wet bar, storage, and a place to hide the television.

Ensuring no space is wasted, the long hallway connecting the primary bedroom to the living area pulls double duty as a home office and reading nook. “It’s a really nice space to sit,” Natalie says.

A compact bar concealed behind the bleached joinery is one of those smaller moments offering delight on reveal.

A custom bookshelf backed in floral wallpaper grounds the living room.

André placed a vintage Hans Wegner chair in the study, next to cabinets and a round rug, both designed by him. The ceiling lamp is from Atelier Oï, and the black vase is from Zwiesel Kristallglas.

Projection room

In the new living area, a brick plinth is positioned at just the right height for sitting. It extrudes out into the garden to serve as an outdoor bench.

One of the home’s six bathrooms, the spa-like space favors natural materials like textural wood and stone.

Salminen chose flame birch for the cabinetry for its remarkable wavy wood grain.

Ceramists at locally based Glost Studios created bathroom basins to match the custom color palette.

A custom table designed by Jones features a pull-out bench on one side and 1C dining chairs by Room B on the other; the Globo pendant is by Viso.

The concrete bench meets the wood of the built-in media cabinet. The floors are also concrete, poured to match the existing floors in the kitchen.

Modern kitchen includes triple-bay sink, gas range, and hidden storage.

A high-efficiency wood stove found on a remainder sale pairs with radiant heated concrete floors and solar power to keep the homeowner cozy even when power goes out.

Made-in-Québec Cambrian granite graces the countertops, a good-looking yet durable choice. The large freestanding pantry cleverly incorporates the refrigerator.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, an elongated window breaks the custom walnut cabinetry by Contour Woodworks.