Before & After: A Sneaker Designer Kicks Up the ’70s Vibes in His Toronto Row House
Richard Kuchinsky leaned into terrazzo, smoked glass, and unlacquered brass to keep the spirit of the era alive in his revamped home.
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Smoked glass isn’t for everyone, but when Richard Kuchinsky first saw it in the entry hall of this row house in Toronto’s Midtown neighborhood, it just clicked. "I greatly appreciated that the house was mostly all original, with preserved materials and finishes from the 1977 design," says Richard. "The large, full-wall smoked mirror in the foyer definitely sets the tone."
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Melissa Dalton
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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.
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