Facade improvement to replace 1950s stucco with traditional Victorian exterior, paint and details. Created new large ‘open plan’ out of two existing front rooms plus hallway.

Cesar Rubio

This project involved a complete overhaul of a very traditional three storey home in midtown Toronto. The owners asked for a radical transformation that would leave them, and visitors, in awe from the moment they stepped inside. Their mandate: modern, white, a bit of whimsy, and lots of storage.

Dark bronze patina stove hood/ custom cabinetry Photo by James Newman

Project: 6000 sq. ft. Pebble Beach estate. Kitchen and Breakfast Nook.

The sleek contemporary custom kitchen was artistically designed by Absolute Kitchens of Vienna, Virginia and the cabinetry was custom crafted by Superior Woodcraft. The kitchen incorporates a variety of colors and materials to create an appealing and comfortable feeling. The ample amount of natural light reflects gracefully from the cabinet's high gloss finish.

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph

The party zone! Working around an existing log burner, the distinctive Hague Blue bespoke cabinetry incorporates bar shelves and storage. The lower cupboards have a brass mesh finish. Antiqued Mirrored glass with LED lighting provide the perfect backdrop for the couple’s alcohol and glassware collection, whilst the Neon ‘Chez Horgan’ welcomes everyone to their space. The crittal glazing enables an entirely different atmosphere in the back living room.

When this 6,000-square-foot vacation home suffered water damage in its family room, the homeowners decided it was time to update the interiors at large. They wanted an elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable style that served their lives but also required a design that would preserve and enhance various existing details. To begin, we focused on the timeless and most interesting aspects of the existing design. Details such as Spanish tile floors in the entry and kitchen were kept, as were the dining room's spirited marine-blue combed walls, which were refinished to add even more depth. A beloved lacquered linen coffee table was also incorporated into the great room's updated design. To modernize the interior, we looked to the home's gorgeous water views, bringing in colors and textures that related to sand, sea, and sky. In the great room, for example, textured wall coverings, nubby linen, woven chairs, and a custom mosaic backsplash all refer to the natural colors and textures just outside. Likewise, a rose garden outside the master bedroom and study informed color selections there. We updated lighting and plumbing fixtures and added a mix of antique and new furnishings. In the great room, seating and tables were specified to fit multiple configurations – the sofa can be moved to a window bay to maximize summer views, for example, but can easily be moved by the fireplace during chillier months. Project designed by Boston interior design Dane Austin Design. Dane serves Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/oyster-harbors-estate

Staging by Seneca Home Staging, photo by John McCarthy, Best House Photo