Sometimes, buying a house in Toronto can be straight-up weird. The homeowner, a civil litigation lawyer, learned this when she and her husband, a consultant, started looking for a home in Wychwood in 2017. They’d been searching for months when they spotted a rickety For Sale sign. Strangely, the house wasn’t listed online. When they reached out, they learned that the seller – an older man – was a bit peculiar. “He treated it as a beauty pageant. He wanted to make sure his beloved home was being handed over to someone he was comfortable with,” the homeowner recalls. The house had its flaws: avocado-green toilets and a totally outdated kitchen. But the couple saw potential. And, for reasons unbeknownst to her, the seller took a shine to her. “We just clicked.” The house was sold off the market and the couple spent the next 10 months fixing it up.
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This Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy Chic
August 23, 2019
Sometimes, buying a house in Toronto can be straight-up weird. The homeowner, a civil litigation lawyer, learned this when she and her husband, a consultant, started looking for a home in Wychwood in 2017. They’d been searching for months when they spotted a rickety For Sale sign. Strangely, the house wasn’t listed online. When they reached out, they learned that the seller – an older man – was a bit peculiar. “He treated it as a beauty pageant. He wanted to make sure his beloved home was being handed over to someone he was comfortable with,” the homeowner recalls. The house had its flaws: avocado-green toilets and a totally outdated kitchen. But the couple saw potential. And, for reasons unbeknownst to her, the seller took a shine to her. “We just clicked.” The house was sold off the market and the couple spent the next 10 months fixing it up.
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Let it Shine
1/15Let it Shine
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<a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>, a Toronto-based firm, was hired to help with the redesign. The plans were major: they built brand-new additions that more than doubled the square footage. “The approach was to definitely brighten it up to make a family-friendly home,” the homeowner said. The living room, seen here, embodies their airy design approach. A sprig of eucalyptus sits in a vase, from <a href="https://www.homesense.ca/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeSense</a> and the built-in wall unit profiles some of the family's favourite books. The off-white desk chair is from <a href="https://www.eliteliving.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elite Living</a> and the sconce lighting is from <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/rustic-modern-toronto-home-tour-1912973/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Like Rustic Meets Modern? You Need to See Inside This ’30s-Build Toronto Home</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicLet it Shine
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -<a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>, a Toronto-based firm, was hired to help with the redesign. The plans were major: they built brand-new additions that more than doubled the square footage. “The approach was to definitely brighten it up to make a family-friendly home,” the homeowner said. The living room, seen here, embodies their airy design approach. A sprig of eucalyptus sits in a vase, from <a href="https://www.homesense.ca/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeSense</a> and the built-in wall unit profiles some of the family's favourite books. The off-white desk chair is from <a href="https://www.eliteliving.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elite Living</a> and the sconce lighting is from <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/rustic-modern-toronto-home-tour-1912973/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Like Rustic Meets Modern? You Need to See Inside This ’30s-Build Toronto Home</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Stay Golden
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2/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
The homeowners entertain a lot and they wanted the kitchen to be both stylish and inviting. They opted for brass hardware and globe <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/statement-lighting-styles-kitchen-1908317/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pendant lighting</a> to add a metallic pop to the all-white kitchen.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicStay Golden
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -The homeowners entertain a lot and they wanted the kitchen to be both stylish and inviting. They opted for brass hardware and globe <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/statement-lighting-styles-kitchen-1908317/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pendant lighting</a> to add a metallic pop to the all-white kitchen.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Perfect Balance
3/15Perfect Balance
3/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
The kitchen backsplash, from <a href="https://ca.silestone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silestone</a>, strikes the perfect balance of neutral and warm. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-toronto-beaches-semi-stuck-90s-reinvigorated-with-style-1928715/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">See How a Toronto Beaches Semi Stuck in the '90s Was Reinvigorated With Style</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicPerfect Balance
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -The kitchen backsplash, from <a href="https://ca.silestone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silestone</a>, strikes the perfect balance of neutral and warm. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-toronto-beaches-semi-stuck-90s-reinvigorated-with-style-1928715/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">See How a Toronto Beaches Semi Stuck in the '90s Was Reinvigorated With Style</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Storage or Light?
4/15Storage or Light?
4/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/25-dreamy-breakfast-nooks-that-will-brighten-your-morning-1895242/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">breakfast nook</a> is flooded in natural light thanks to a south-facing window, which almost wasn’t there in the first place. The homeowner wanted the wall for storage, but her father convinced her to punch out a window. “That was a great decision,” she said. The cushions on the bench are custom-made by <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a> and the tulip table was bought from a wholesale store. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/victorian-era-still-alive-106-year-old-carriage-house-montreal-1927853/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Victorian Era is Still Alive in This 106-Year-Old Carriage House in Montreal</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicStorage or Light?
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/25-dreamy-breakfast-nooks-that-will-brighten-your-morning-1895242/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">breakfast nook</a> is flooded in natural light thanks to a south-facing window, which almost wasn’t there in the first place. The homeowner wanted the wall for storage, but her father convinced her to punch out a window. “That was a great decision,” she said. The cushions on the bench are custom-made by <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a> and the tulip table was bought from a wholesale store. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/victorian-era-still-alive-106-year-old-carriage-house-montreal-1927853/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Victorian Era is Still Alive in This 106-Year-Old Carriage House in Montreal</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Flower Power
5/15Flower Power
5/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
For the powder room, the homeowner knew she wanted to go bold and this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wallpaper</a> fit the bill. “I love the outdoors, I love greens. This is a floral print without being in-your-face floral,” she said. The backsplash is a textured <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/subway-tile-backsplash-ideas-1919487/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">subway tile</a> that picks up the light with a unique pearly hue. The brass touches, including the mirror from <a href="https://www.cb2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CB2</a>, complement the hardware in the kitchen.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicFlower Power
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -For the powder room, the homeowner knew she wanted to go bold and this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wallpaper</a> fit the bill. “I love the outdoors, I love greens. This is a floral print without being in-your-face floral,” she said. The backsplash is a textured <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/subway-tile-backsplash-ideas-1919487/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">subway tile</a> that picks up the light with a unique pearly hue. The brass touches, including the mirror from <a href="https://www.cb2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CB2</a>, complement the hardware in the kitchen.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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All Grown Up
6/15All Grown Up
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Believe it or not, this is the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/fun-kids-bathroom-design-ideas-1905117/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kids’ bathroom</a>. The homeowner wanted the space to grow with her son. “I was not of the mindset that we would create a bathroom and replace it in five years. I tried to choose things that I would like forever.” For a bit of intrigue, she opted for funky hexagonal backsplash and hand-crafted light fixtures she found on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/32-etsy-shops-raising-canadian-cred-1049446/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicAll Grown Up
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -Believe it or not, this is the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/fun-kids-bathroom-design-ideas-1905117/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kids’ bathroom</a>. The homeowner wanted the space to grow with her son. “I was not of the mindset that we would create a bathroom and replace it in five years. I tried to choose things that I would like forever.” For a bit of intrigue, she opted for funky hexagonal backsplash and hand-crafted light fixtures she found on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/32-etsy-shops-raising-canadian-cred-1049446/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Pin It
7/15Pin It
7/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
This side of the bathroom was inspired by a post the homeowner spotted on <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/hgtvcanada/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. She recreated the white-and-grey tile work and added a striking brass shower head from the <a href="http://www.rubinet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubinet Faucet Company</a>. The bear artwork across from the toilet is from <a href="https://www.minted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minted</a>. “I thought it was adorable,” the homeowner said. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/30-before-and-after-bathroom-renovations-1053018/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">30 Before and After Bathroom Renovations</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicPin It
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -This side of the bathroom was inspired by a post the homeowner spotted on <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/hgtvcanada/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. She recreated the white-and-grey tile work and added a striking brass shower head from the <a href="http://www.rubinet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rubinet Faucet Company</a>. The bear artwork across from the toilet is from <a href="https://www.minted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minted</a>. “I thought it was adorable,” the homeowner said. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/30-before-and-after-bathroom-renovations-1053018/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">30 Before and After Bathroom Renovations</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Cottage Chic
8/15Cottage Chic
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The couple added a new third floor to the house, which is where this bathroom sits. Their house is on a hill and this top-floor view has a clear sightline straight to the CN Tower. The idea to go with penny tiles for the floor came from <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>, as did the green stripe behind the mirror. “Because of the sloped ceiling, it has a bit of a cabin feel in there,” the homeowner said.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicCottage Chic
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -The couple added a new third floor to the house, which is where this bathroom sits. Their house is on a hill and this top-floor view has a clear sightline straight to the CN Tower. The idea to go with penny tiles for the floor came from <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>, as did the green stripe behind the mirror. “Because of the sloped ceiling, it has a bit of a cabin feel in there,” the homeowner said.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Let it Snow
9/15Let it Snow
9/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
Canadian winters require loads of accessories — hats, scarves, coats — and this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/sarah-baeumlers-five-minutes-to-clean-mastering-the-mudroom-1908485/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">mudroom</a>, hidden behind a sliding door, is the perfect place to store them all. The herringbone-style floor tile was another clever decision by <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>. The blues in the tile pick up the colour of the cabinet, while the grey tones help hide dirt on the floor.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicLet it Snow
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -Canadian winters require loads of accessories — hats, scarves, coats — and this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/sarah-baeumlers-five-minutes-to-clean-mastering-the-mudroom-1908485/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">mudroom</a>, hidden behind a sliding door, is the perfect place to store them all. The herringbone-style floor tile was another clever decision by <a href="https://www.collective-studio.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Studio</a>. The blues in the tile pick up the colour of the cabinet, while the grey tones help hide dirt on the floor.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Laundry With a View
10/15Laundry With a View
10/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
Often, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-laundry-rooms-designs-1921685/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">laundry rooms</a> are tucked away in basements. The homeowner was intent on having her laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms, since that’s ground-zero for dirty clothes. Bonus points: a big picture-frame window adds a bit of sunlight to the space and helps the plants flourish. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/the-home-edit-laundry-room-organization-tips-1926830/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Home Edit Founders Share Their Laundry Room Organization Tips</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicLaundry With a View
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -Often, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-laundry-rooms-designs-1921685/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">laundry rooms</a> are tucked away in basements. The homeowner was intent on having her laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms, since that’s ground-zero for dirty clothes. Bonus points: a big picture-frame window adds a bit of sunlight to the space and helps the plants flourish. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/the-home-edit-laundry-room-organization-tips-1926830/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Home Edit Founders Share Their Laundry Room Organization Tips</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Warm Welcome
11/15Warm Welcome
11/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
The couple wanted something unique for the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/best-entryway-design-ideas-1920668/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">entryway</a> and they decided to splurge on custom paneling for the walls. “It adds a little something special,” the homeowner said. A carpet runner on the staircase makes climbing to the second floor a bit cozier come winter. The basket beside the staircase, from <a href="https://www.homesense.ca/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeSense</a>, helps bring out the grey tones in the front-hall tiles. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-a-designer-turned-a-tired-toronto-rental-into-a-chic-family-home-with-staying-power-1923117/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">See How a Designer Turned a Tired Toronto Into a Chic Family Home</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicWarm Welcome
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -The couple wanted something unique for the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/best-entryway-design-ideas-1920668/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">entryway</a> and they decided to splurge on custom paneling for the walls. “It adds a little something special,” the homeowner said. A carpet runner on the staircase makes climbing to the second floor a bit cozier come winter. The basket beside the staircase, from <a href="https://www.homesense.ca/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeSense</a>, helps bring out the grey tones in the front-hall tiles. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/see-how-a-designer-turned-a-tired-toronto-rental-into-a-chic-family-home-with-staying-power-1923117/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">See How a Designer Turned a Tired Toronto Into a Chic Family Home</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Playful and Mature
12/15Playful and Mature
12/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
For the homeowner's son’s room, she wanted to create an ageless space that was both playful and mature. The leather headboard, from Article, is a warm shade of Oxford tan. The little one is going through a major firetruck phase and his bedding – from Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware – totally fits the bill.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicPlayful and Mature
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -For the homeowner's son’s room, she wanted to create an ageless space that was both playful and mature. The leather headboard, from Article, is a warm shade of Oxford tan. The little one is going through a major firetruck phase and his bedding – from Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware – totally fits the bill.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Fit for a King
13/15Fit for a King
13/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
Here's a closer look at the headboard and bedding, as well as a fun side table that balances the child (books! toys!) and the adult (<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-rental-transformed-retro-pad-1916711/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">greenery</a>! that lamp!).Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicFit for a King
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -Here's a closer look at the headboard and bedding, as well as a fun side table that balances the child (books! toys!) and the adult (<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-rental-transformed-retro-pad-1916711/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">greenery</a>! that lamp!).Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Elephant in the Room
14/15Elephant in the Room
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We're diggin' the stuffed elephant head over the bed, too.Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicElephant in the Room
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -We're diggin' the stuffed elephant head over the bed, too.Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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Abstract Thought
15/15Abstract Thought
15/15Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
Here's another angle in the homeowner's son's room. The light brown dresser, orange lamp, abstract artwork, mid-century modern plant stand and vibrant greenery are all things that he'll be able to keep in his room as he grows up. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-child-pet-safe-1913786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Plants That Are Safe for Children, Cats and Dogs</a>Home ToursThis Sunny Toronto Home is the Definition of Cozy ChicAbstract Thought
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -Here's another angle in the homeowner's son's room. The light brown dresser, orange lamp, abstract artwork, mid-century modern plant stand and vibrant greenery are all things that he'll be able to keep in his room as he grows up. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-child-pet-safe-1913786/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Plants That Are Safe for Children, Cats and Dogs</a>Photo Credit: Kiely RamosSource: kielyramosphotography.com
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