Light from a new skylight pours into the home's entryway and living room. Steel columns and beams were added for structural reinforcement, and the couple left all beams, old and new, exposed.  Photo 7 of 25 in 25 Playful Homes Splashed With Vibrant Pops of Yellow from An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade

25 Playful Homes Splashed With Vibrant Pops of Yellow

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Mark Fekete and Viviana de Loera, cofounders of interdisciplinary design firm MARK + VIVI, took on the challenge of transforming an 1880 Montreal residence into their dream home. "I always wanted to have my very own yellow brick road," says Viviana, whose favorite part of the dwelling is the playful staircase. The original stairs and handrail were preserved in the renovation.