Optimizing Living Spaces: Bright and Inviting “Through House” in Toronto
An urban courtyard wraps the backyard in whitened wood and offers opportunities for spending time outdoors. Clever detailing inside and out add originality and dynamics: “Materials and built-ins emphasize linearity, create the perception of expanding and stretching the space, and direct the eye through the house toward the garden. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panes dissolve the boundaries between inside and outside, extending the ground floor living space into the backyard.” The interior design inspires balance, freshness and transparency, with a color palette that stays true to minimalism, yet adds a little extra in the form of powerful, contrasting hues. More…
