Situated amidst the densely populated large mature trees, it would be a missed opportunity not to take full advantage of the locale’s amazing views. Rooms throughout the home with picture windows of varying sizes and casements provided unimpeded views of the verdant outdoors, easily passed off as framed pictures on the walls.

The design team was also very intentional in the colour and furniture selections to allow nature to take centre stage through the large windows. Colour palettes were kept to a minimum of monotone neutrals, while the furniture chosen was low to the ground, complementing without competing with the natural beauty outside.

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Meanwhile, earthy planters were peppered strategically in several areas of the home, a visual contrast that played off the walnut millwork that added a dose of elegance and luxury in spaces such as the coat closet and kitchen.

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“To achieve the clean and minimal feeling, we really had to work hard to ensure that every piece of furniture that we introduced was functional and beautiful,” says Hur, in reference to the custom walnut cabinets and closets with notches and integrated bevel pulls, which when opened, revealed ample storage space to keep rooms clutter-free.

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The dark grey exterior of the residence was interpreted indoors through black stained oak or painted black wood in the laundry room and the dry kitchen in the basement; upholstery in the family room and primary suite, as well as in the dark and moody home office—giving an edged grounding to the home.

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Against crisp white walls and grey plastered walls, patterned stones advanced the aesthetic transition. 

Honed silver travertine was selected for the custom fireplace in the living room and a dry bar due to its restrained colour palette and the sense of movement it brought to the space, reflecting the changing colours of the park through the windows.

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Whereas in the primary bathroom upstairs, handcrafted materials like the zellige tiles and hand-applied clay lime finish on the walls sought to counterbalance the modern elements of the space.

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Finally, the tonal journey of the home concluded with palettes and textiles that uplifted and softened for intimacy in private spaces. Furniture of subtle curves and soft edges accompanied luxurious velvets, boucle and linen, contributing warmth to a home from feeling too modern or cold.

Such familiarity culminated in the 9-year-old daughter’s whimsical room, where bold Kate Zaremba wallpaper provided a backdrop to a hanging chair and a large Taylor Swift gallery wall that Hur surprised the young, avid Swiftie with.

“It was a lot of fun to design and had a huge impact, as small personal touches like this helped make the space immediately feel like their home,” says the designer.

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