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Elevated cottage living in Haliburton, Ontario

Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2025 by KiM

Cottage living in the country but make it elevated. This stunning home in Hailburton, Ontario is soooo beautiful and despite my love of colour, it is truly relaxing and easy on the eyes with all of the neutral tones and woods used throughout. As a getaway from the craziness of the city it is the perfect palette. So many wonderful textures too – stone walls in the living room and kitchen, raffia walls and seagrass pendants in the dining room, white oak walls and ceilings… Designed by Allison Willson. Photos: Patrick Billier

A bold colour-infused 1880s rowhouse

Posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2025 by midcenturyjo

This 1880s rowhouse renovation by Toronto-based Tommy Smythe and Colin Baird of Tom Design Collective celebrates fearless design and bold colours. A red front door opens to a vestibule with ikat grass cloth, turquoise hooks, and graphic tiles. Vibrant palettes unfold—moody blues and magenta in the living room, pink and green in the kitchen, and a crimson dining room with striking moldings and opulent accents.

Photography by Patrick Biller.

Brook Green family house

Posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2025 by midcenturyjo

“A former bedsit, completely overhauled to function as a five bedroom family home across three floors. The client’s brief was ‘relaxed, playful, timeless and colourful’ which could grow as they grew as a family. Working closely with the client, Architect Studio McLeod, and lighting Designer Studio Stileman, we formed a totally new layout which incorporated every functional requirement but with a playful twist.”

Fabulous use of colour, pattern and texture. Layered with antiques and beautiful textiles. A fun, fresh and stylish family home by Natasha Quick.

Casual elegance in a Hamptons beach house

Posted on Fri, 7 Mar 2025 by KiM

I adore the reinvention of this East Hampton beach house designed by Augusta Hoffman. It used to be owned by designer Robert Stilin so there wasn’t much reinventing needed as Robert has impeccable style, but what Augusta brought to this home has completely won me over. Designed for entertaining to have the vibes of a casual and comfortable hotel suite, it is the perfect balance of elegance and unpretentiousness. Photos: Tim Lenz.

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Natasha Quick believes a home should reflect its owners, blending personal history with the character of the house. For this Notting Hill apartment, she reconfigured the floor plan, transforming a two-bedroom flat into three to suit a growing family. Original features like the fireplace, cornicing, and full-height paneling were reinstated. A redesigned kitchen-dining area created a social hub with integrated banquette storage, while the clients’ cherished art and antiques were thoughtfully refreshed and repositioned.

Photography by Sarah Griggs.