This Eco-Conscious Montreal Home Definitely Isn’t Afraid of Colour

Any experienced host knows that no matter where you start a party, it always ends up in the kitchen. Maca, a blogger who focuses on lifestyle, travel and design, brought in a variety of plants and colours to make the space as welcoming as possible.

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The kitchen is centred around the quartz island, where a couple gold chairs from CB2 offer a stylish spot to grab breakfast.

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One of the most striking features in the kitchen is the black-and-white tiled backsplash. It was one of several unique touches from the contractor, Marie-Jeanne Rivard. The matte black faucet matches the monochromatic approach.

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There wasn’t enough space for a proper dining room, but this circular table from EQ3, nestled beside the countertop, certainly does the trick. For an eclectic approach, Maca brought in a couple mismatched chairs from some local vintage shops.

The yellow door was another one of the contractor’s bold design choices. Maca bought a couple shelves from IKEA and painted them herself to match the sunny tone.

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Behind the yellow door is this walk-in pantry, which Maca redesigned into a thing of beauty. See the video tour of the pantry here.

Why have one sink, when you could have two? The kitchen has double the sinks, which Maca originally thought was a bit odd, but it’s turned out to be super functional, especially when the dishes start piling up. The bubblegum-pink toaster, from Smeg, adds a snappy layer to the kaleidoscopic palette.

Here’s another look at the kitchen from the mezzanine.

The house isn’t huge, so Maca and Esteban made strategic decisions with furniture. “I can’t even fit a table. Nothing. It’s very minimal,” Maca said. This couch, from Structube, fits the space perfectly.

Maca is a big fan of Baba Souk, a Montreal shop that specializes in colourful Moroccan decor. The pillows, rug and pouf are all from the shop.

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The gallery wall, seen here, includes a variety of photographs and artwork that Maca sells through her blog’s shop, including a map of Montreal.

The nook beneath the stairs is the perfect hiding spot for books, video games and the kids’ toys. “It’s such a great corner,” Maca said.

This is the master bedroom – a place Maca describes as “happy,” thanks to all the pink. The bed is a simple frame from IKEA and the artwork on the wall is from Bauhaus in Amsterdam. Maca brought it along with her on the flight home, which took up plenty of space. “I was like, ‘This is my baby.'”

The three-tone pink dresser is a DIY project Maca did for her blog. “It’s been one fo the best blog posts so far and was so easy to do,” she said. The little bamboo mirror above is from H&M.

The wooden shelf above the bed is a through-line in the home and appears in several different locations. Bonus points: it’s very functional.

Here’s another look at the bright, sunny space.

Maca and Esteban have two children: Nico, 6 and Oli, 3. The two kids share a bedroom and this is Oli’s space. “What was challenging for me was how to create a room half for a girl and half for a boy,” Maca said. She ended up dividing the room in layers. The lower half is Oli’s space, while the upper loft belongs to Nico. Her yellow bed is from IKEA and the pompoms are from Souris Mini.

Oli loves picking out her own outfits each morning from the open-concept closet, from IKEA. The hangers, also from IKEA, add a cheery burst of colour.

The top loft belongs to Nico, who, as his toys can attest, loves outer space.

Nico’s room is small, so for storage, Maca makes use of his IKEA bed, which comes with drawers. The chart beside his bed is for tracking “grown-up tasks,” for which he gets points.

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Pine detailing is seen throughout the home, like here in the hallway.

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Yellow tones are a consistent theme throughout the home, like here in the mudroom. The baskets from IKEA help keep the place in order and the wooden bench on the left is from Structube.

The main entrance offers a light, airy introduction to the home. Maca made the shelf herself and painted it using the same shade of pink she used on her bedroom dresser. The round mirror is from IKEA and the macrame plant hangings are from BOHO Montreal.

One of the home’s most distinct features is the black-and-glass dividers, which allows light to pour from room to room while partitioning off each space.

In Maca’s office, a beam of reclaimed wood runs along the ceiling. It was another one of the contractor’s smart, eco-friendly choices.

What would an office be without a place to take a nap? This sofa bed is from IKEA and it’s ideal for when guests crash. The rug, from Baba Souk, adds a pop of colour.

Every corner of this home aims to maximize light – including the glass front door.

Remember this? The kitchen tiles make a second appearance in the bathroom, where heated concrete floors make it difficult to leave the shower.

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Here’s a closer look at that beautiful tile work.

The backyard is an excellent reading spot, thanks to this hammock from Amazon. The fairy lights are from Canadian Tire.

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