Collection by Jared A Haberer
Quartersawn oak built-ins throughout the house were fabricated by Toronto cabinetmaker Built Work Design.
Quartersawn oak built-ins throughout the house were fabricated by Toronto cabinetmaker Built Work Design.
Nero Marquina marble tops the floating Blackbutt vanity, and the large-format tile is Nextone from Lea Ceramiche, which has the look of stone, but is more durable, reflecting the approach to all of the finishes in the project. The mirrors are from Temple & Webster.
Nero Marquina marble tops the floating Blackbutt vanity, and the large-format tile is Nextone from Lea Ceramiche, which has the look of stone, but is more durable, reflecting the approach to all of the finishes in the project. The mirrors are from Temple & Webster.
The tall rear hedge adds much-needed greenery to the backyard and acts as a privacy screen from the neighbor.
The tall rear hedge adds much-needed greenery to the backyard and acts as a privacy screen from the neighbor.
One of the owners is a chef, so the kitchen, featuring HAY Revolver bar stools,  naturally takes centerstage. Although it opens to the living room, the imposing butcher block ensures that cooks can be sealed away when maximum concentration is needed.
One of the owners is a chef, so the kitchen, featuring HAY Revolver bar stools, naturally takes centerstage. Although it opens to the living room, the imposing butcher block ensures that cooks can be sealed away when maximum concentration is needed.
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. 

Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.
With the nearby coastal cliffs reflected in their sharp rooflines, a vacation home and guesthouse play on the gabled structures of Canada’s Magdalen Islands. Residents Vincent Morel and Jan-Nicolas Vanderveken adapted a local custom by installing recessed entrances to keep strong winds at bay.
With the nearby coastal cliffs reflected in their sharp rooflines, a vacation home and guesthouse play on the gabled structures of Canada’s Magdalen Islands. Residents Vincent Morel and Jan-Nicolas Vanderveken adapted a local custom by installing recessed entrances to keep strong winds at bay.