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The white linens appear almost ghostly against the natural grain of the wood and muted glow of the window's winter light.
The white linens appear almost ghostly against the natural grain of the wood and muted glow of the window's winter light.
Set in a century-old, brick-and-industrial steel building that originally housed horse stables, the Annex is a hybrid hospitality concept that is part Airbnb, part boutique hotel. Designed by Toronto–based architecture practice StudioAC in collaboration with the Gauley Brothers and Moss, the carefully curated hotel reflects the local community: All of the spaces feature the work of hand-picked local artists, musicians, and chefs.
Set in a century-old, brick-and-industrial steel building that originally housed horse stables, the Annex is a hybrid hospitality concept that is part Airbnb, part boutique hotel. Designed by Toronto–based architecture practice StudioAC in collaboration with the Gauley Brothers and Moss, the carefully curated hotel reflects the local community: All of the spaces feature the work of hand-picked local artists, musicians, and chefs.
The second bedroom.
The second bedroom.
In total, the home has eight bedrooms. Here is a look at the spacious master suite, which includes a plush king-size bed, along with a double-sided fireplace and cozy seating area.
In total, the home has eight bedrooms. Here is a look at the spacious master suite, which includes a plush king-size bed, along with a double-sided fireplace and cozy seating area.
Many of the home's seven bedrooms feature cozy outdoor seating areas.
Many of the home's seven bedrooms feature cozy outdoor seating areas.
In the master bedroom and elsewhere on the first floor, the ceiling joists are covered with clay plaster, all painted to match the adjacent surfaces.
In the master bedroom and elsewhere on the first floor, the ceiling joists are covered with clay plaster, all painted to match the adjacent surfaces.
Janette’s airy top-floor suite is furnished with a custom bed and night tables from B&B Italia. The Fleetwood sliders on all three levels were trimmed in aluminum to reflect changing light.
Janette’s airy top-floor suite is furnished with a custom bed and night tables from B&B Italia. The Fleetwood sliders on all three levels were trimmed in aluminum to reflect changing light.
Simple finishes in one of the guest rooms is offset by the views of the outdoors. A a clerestory window lets in light above, and an operable window/door with a shade allows for easy visual and physical access to the landscape.
Simple finishes in one of the guest rooms is offset by the views of the outdoors. A a clerestory window lets in light above, and an operable window/door with a shade allows for easy visual and physical access to the landscape.
The firm relocated the master bedroom to foster privacy, and it is joined by an en-suite bathroom and private study, seen down the hallway. "Black Laminate was used as the finish for the wall paneling, and provided concealed storage behind the master bed," says the firm. "This black laminate continues around all exterior surfaces of the master en-suite, powder room, and study joinery, to form a ‘black pod’ of sorts."
The firm relocated the master bedroom to foster privacy, and it is joined by an en-suite bathroom and private study, seen down the hallway. "Black Laminate was used as the finish for the wall paneling, and provided concealed storage behind the master bed," says the firm. "This black laminate continues around all exterior surfaces of the master en-suite, powder room, and study joinery, to form a ‘black pod’ of sorts."
The bed also overlooks the new exterior courtyard via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors measuring 4.8 meters wide (or almost 16 feet).
The bed also overlooks the new exterior courtyard via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors measuring 4.8 meters wide (or almost 16 feet).
The homeowners chose this large, richly colored painting by Austin-based artist Patrick Puckett to be the focal point of the master bedroom.
The homeowners chose this large, richly colored painting by Austin-based artist Patrick Puckett to be the focal point of the master bedroom.
The loft area accommodates a small or large-size bed and is flooded with plenty of sunlight.
The loft area accommodates a small or large-size bed and is flooded with plenty of sunlight.
The master bedroom is located on the upper level of the addition, while the other bedrooms sit in the former roof space of the original house. The windows frame views of specific trees on the site.
The master bedroom is located on the upper level of the addition, while the other bedrooms sit in the former roof space of the original house. The windows frame views of specific trees on the site.
The custom white oak vanity was given the same treatment as the storage in the family room.
The custom white oak vanity was given the same treatment as the storage in the family room.
The primary bath has a custom vanity and a textured tile backsplash.
The primary bath has a custom vanity and a textured tile backsplash.
The shared second-floor bath has a black tile backsplash that references the home’s shou sugi ban siding. The oak and cold-rolled steel vanity echoes the design of the kitchen’s furniture-like island.
The shared second-floor bath has a black tile backsplash that references the home’s shou sugi ban siding. The oak and cold-rolled steel vanity echoes the design of the kitchen’s furniture-like island.
The adjoining bathroom gets indirect daylight via openings in the brick wall and a transom window.
The adjoining bathroom gets indirect daylight via openings in the brick wall and a transom window.
Wooden beams show off the 18.5-tall ceiling in the master bathroom.
Wooden beams show off the 18.5-tall ceiling in the master bathroom.
A Wyndham Collection freestanding tub anchors the master bath. Low-flow fixtures are installed throughout.
A Wyndham Collection freestanding tub anchors the master bath. Low-flow fixtures are installed throughout.
The spacious master bathroom.
The spacious master bathroom.
The bath areas continue the natural, simple material palette. A large soaking tub sits atop pebble tile.
The bath areas continue the natural, simple material palette. A large soaking tub sits atop pebble tile.
Davey McEathron Architecture installed slim windows to provide a light-filled, yet private, master bathroom in Chelsea House.
Davey McEathron Architecture installed slim windows to provide a light-filled, yet private, master bathroom in Chelsea House.
The pastel tiles used by Atelier Starzak Strebicki bring a calming mood to the washroom.
The pastel tiles used by Atelier Starzak Strebicki bring a calming mood to the washroom.
The couple used Phoenix tapware, tiles and marble benchtops in the wet areas of all the bathrooms.
The couple used Phoenix tapware, tiles and marble benchtops in the wet areas of all the bathrooms.
The leftmost cabinet above the Duravit bathtub (equipped with KWC fixtures) occupies the space where a doorway once lead into the living room, creating unnecessary traffic from the home’s public spaces through to the master bedroom.The new bathroom features a minimal palette of white and teak. “It’s able to hold up on boat decks so is good for a bathroom,” Klug says. It also makes the heated floor that much nicer to walk on in the morning. Photo by Eric Roth
The leftmost cabinet above the Duravit bathtub (equipped with KWC fixtures) occupies the space where a doorway once lead into the living room, creating unnecessary traffic from the home’s public spaces through to the master bedroom.The new bathroom features a minimal palette of white and teak. “It’s able to hold up on boat decks so is good for a bathroom,” Klug says. It also makes the heated floor that much nicer to walk on in the morning. Photo by Eric Roth
The custom cedar tub, fabricated by Dovetail, elegantly fits into the master bathroom.
The custom cedar tub, fabricated by Dovetail, elegantly fits into the master bathroom.
Heath Ceramics Heron Blue wall tiles.
Heath Ceramics Heron Blue wall tiles.
A white and wood bathroom is complemented by patterned geometric tile and a simple metal mirror.
A white and wood bathroom is complemented by patterned geometric tile and a simple metal mirror.
A custom vanity topped with marble floats against a wall clad in Fireclay Tile. The mirrors are by Wayfair and the sconces from Allied Maker.
A custom vanity topped with marble floats against a wall clad in Fireclay Tile. The mirrors are by Wayfair and the sconces from Allied Maker.
Samuel designed the unique brass inlay pattern for the terrazzo floors, and the new glass-enclosed shower is an airy reprieve. All of the fixtures and faucets are from Wayfair.
Samuel designed the unique brass inlay pattern for the terrazzo floors, and the new glass-enclosed shower is an airy reprieve. All of the fixtures and faucets are from Wayfair.

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