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“Try to group uses and find solutions that solve multiple problems,” Borowski counsels. As an example, Pozner cites the idea of having the loft stairs double as clothing drawers. Though he eschewed a handrail, preferring a cleaner look, Pozner says that the slipperiness of the stairs “remains a work in progress. We had grooves, but they hurt my feet.” The pair are now looking into heavy-duty felt treads.

The architects wrapped this room in storage, this time with the same wood and finish as the primary bathroom vanity. The wall light is the Bega Semi-Recessed Globe Luminaire, with an EQ3 Round Ottoman in Lana Light Purple sitting before the dressing table. In order to maintain flexibility in the plan, Clément and Eleonora can also convert this to a bedroom at a later time.

After: The original tiles remain amidst a refreshed palette that brings light and levity back into the home, opening up its ground-floor living spaces completely.

A small sitting area is set beside the dining area, as a casual spot for coffee or dessert.

In turning the second level of the garage behind their duplex into a multifunctional workspace without breaking the bank, Kyle Huberty relied on friends, family, and the community at large.

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A built-in white oak shelf holds homeowner Craig Clark's collection of vinyl records.

For the living room, Caroline chose lounge chairs from Australia’s Barnaby Lane, a coffee table from Sobu, Maiden Home sofas, and a Moroccan rug from Muima.

After: Built-in plywood shelving holds books and architectural models. The new painted epoxy-resin floors are heated—the perfect antidote for chilly Toronto winters.

2020 is canceled due to the Coronavirus—but here’s your opportunity to take advantage of time spent at home.