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The office and studio doubles as a guest room for those who make the trek out.

“They were the lightest possible way to support the roof,” says Anton of the raw steel rafter ties in the newly vaulted living room. It’s a detail they’d first used in their ADU several years before.

The house, painted in "Poppyseed

The courtyard is enjoyed from multiple vantage points, including the main living spaces and an office on the main floor, as well as a second-floor hallway and bedrooms.

The original wood columns and beams create a more open feel and flood the spaces with natural light. "The kitchen looks out over the courtyard, which acts as a light well and provides ventilation,

Removing the partition wall between the bedroom and the former closet opened the master bedroom up to what would become the bathing area, extending the sense of space and the making the room feel larger and brighter. The beam in the ceiling was also raised to extend the feeling of spaciousness.

The new bedroom is a bright, open space with views to mature trees and distant views to Lake Ontario. "T

The new addition is spanned by a sliding glass door to the kitchen, bringing in much more natural light and creating easy flow between inside and out. The owners especially appreciate how the new deck is at grade with the exterior door for a seamless transition, making the kitchen feel “a part of the garden,” says the homeowner.

A skylight was added to bring in more light, and the existing ceilings painted Benjamin Moore ‘Black Tar’ for contrast. The island pendant is the Schoolhouse Ray 17” Pendant and the stools are the Artek Aalto High Chair K65.

Inspired by William Turnbull, Jr.'s Hine House at Sea Reach, the wall framing in the kitchen doubles as shelving.

The design evokes a classic Australian miner's cottage with gable roof, veranda, and

The design incorporates integrated kitchen appliances to conserve space.

To make the most of the design's small footprint, storage is integrated into the bed and the cabinetry doubles as shelving.

The windows can be closed during periods of extreme temperatures, allowing the heat recovery ventilation system to take over.

Clients can customize the entire layout, opting to remove the kitchen, bathroom, and cabinetry elements should they choose to do so.