North York, Ontario
During the design phase at the Ernest Residence, we started our concepts with the existing kitchen’s footprint that was closed off and cluttered. It was a challenge playing around with a layout that worked for a space like this and we finally decided on turning the kitchen into a larger galley style.
We opened up the wall to the dining room where the original oven was to create a symmetrical look and feel while moving the oven to the center of the wall opposite the sink. This created much more countertop and prep space in addition to maximizing storage. We decided on no uppers around the sink as we wanted to maximize the light into the kitchen and avoid anything being visually heavy.
Ernest’s original layout had a deep pantry where we placed the fridge and designed flush base cabinets and uppers for a seamless, sleek look with more storage and extra counter space. All the cabinets are either fingertip pulls or push open.
Ernest’s dining room features a teardrop pendant over an Italian-made wood table with a sculptural base opposite an antique sideboard. The different styles and textures of the two pieces complement each other against a neutral backdrop.
Porcelain tile along the foyer staircase was chosen as it was a high-traffic area and easy to maintain.
Italian furniture for the dining room and primary bedroom completes this very minimal and clutter free palette with pops of colour throughout the home against a crisp white background.
