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The sculptural chimney breast and 60-inch void skylight accentuate the height of the room.

Originally a scullery, this garden room connects to the back of the kitchen. The grooved timber wall conceals a powder room door.

Guido and his girlfriend, Stefania, relax on a Monopoli couch from Désirée in vibrant shades of green. “When Stefano chose the wall colors, I thought, well, at the worst we’ll have to repaint,” says Guido. “Now I wouldn’t change it.”

Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.

A butcher-block island can be moved around to accommodate the needs of the space on any given day.

In the kitchen, quartzite kitchen island countertops and a wall of off-white ceramic tile complement the walnut cabinetry and brass surfaces.

“This house has so many fireplaces,” laughs Bader. Two gas and one wood-burning fireplaces were sourced from Fireplace Stop.

From one end, there’s a stunning view of West Toronto; on the other side, the family overlooks a vibrant alleyway (“We see garages and houses, a patchwork of people’s interests,” says Shelley.)

The office is clad almost entirely in cork, which complements the oak that defines the scheme. “I want to cover everything in cork—there’s so much potential!” says interior designer Emily Lindberg.

"Maintaining sight lines to the outdoors and the adjacent den, we introduced a connectivity that transforms the kitchen into the center of family life,

Vitsoe shelving was chosen for the kitchen to echo the use throughout the main space. “Continuing this furniture into the kitchen helps to tie the two spaces together,” explains architect Helena Rivera.