Bathroom
Vertical tiles line the shower and the faucet backsplash.
The shared bathroom features warm, natural finishes, including concrete, timber, and ceramic tile.
After: "We don't believe in the hierarchy of materials,
The bathroom on the second level is outfitted with terrazzo tile flooring, ceramic mosaic tile on the walls, and a walnut vanity.
Ann Sacks Terrazzo Renata tile covers the primary bath, with a vanity composed of Polaris cabinets by Abet Laminati in Noir Pol 2902, and a Corian “Glacier White” counter and backsplash.
The wall of the master bathroom is tiled with Ming Green Marble Fan Tiles from Tera Nova, paired with tumbled limestone floor tiles from Tera Nova. A Michael Anastassiades Flos pendant light from Living Edge brightens the space. The bespoke vanity was designed by Carter Williamson and built by House by Hart Joinery. "Again, we used timber half-dowels to tie the look in with the kitchen," says Peake.
The full-height glass sliding door leads to a balcony that overlooks the backyard. The wall is tiled with Ming Green Marble Fan Tiles from Tera Nova.
Now, a walk-in shower and soaking tub are tucked under the roof line.
A long, linear window brings light into the Heath Ceramics tile-covered shower, which is curbless, so as to accommodate aging-in-place.
The exterior of the home showcases its measured simplicity. "It looks like it lands lightly on the ground,
The annex "lanai" opens up to the deck for indoor/outdoor living.
"The home noses out of the forest just a little bit, like it’s peeking out of the trees,” says architect Ray Calabro.
Custom cabinets in a mix of white oak and lacquered paint join Miele appliances and a honed quartz countertop.
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Bed Space
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen
In the living room, Two Mario Botta chairs look towards the new fireplace, a Memphis coffee table and an original leaded-glass window. The rug is designed by Faye Toogood for CC Tapis. Happy the dog sits on a sofa from Toronto’s Home Societe.
The couple has two rescue dogs, Wren and Lint.
In the main bath, a wall of Heath Ceramics tile joins a terrazzo floor from Ann Sacks.
Homeowner Stephen Peck and the family Labrador, Luke, in the home’s kitchen. Throughout the interior, earthy color tones are complemented by midcentury modern details and expansive windows overlooking the landscape.
The bathroom continues the colored theme of the kitchen with a slate blue Kateryn bateau cast-iron skirted tub by Signature Hardware.
The kitchen, located on the top floor, is open and bright. Concrete countertops by Anomal echo the flooring beneath, while the pale blue Moda Vetro glass tiles from Pental offset the neutral color palette. The Kungsbacka cabinetry are from IKEA.
Thanks to a robust solar panel array, the house is net-zero, with enough energy to charge the couple's electric car as well.