This Renovation of a 120-year-old Cabbage town home, dramatically mixes old and new features to create a warm light filled contemporary home.

The best characteristics of the Victorian past were retained and integrated into a truly modern living environment. A central brick fireplace serves as a focal point and graces the space with its antique charm. In the corner of the room is the original wooden staircase. Ten-foot tall ceilings, stained glass windows and large reclaimed baseboards speak to the home’s past.

One is struck by the amount of light inside. Walls were removed to open up the interior, creating a large living and kitchen area. Custom-made walnut kitchen cabinetry with stainless steel countertop and sink serves as a perfect backdrop for entertaining. Beyond the kitchen, a solarium from a past renovation is retained as a casual eating area and fills the kitchen with natural light. A second staircase was removed, however the opening to the second floor was kept. This light well in the kitchen adds a dramatic use of natural light from an unexpected source. Pot lighting was installed throughout and accentuates the modernity of the space

Upstairs, modern design shifts into higher gear. The aluminium angle baseboards and cork flooring are striking. The wall adjacent the removed staircase is made of glass planks, flooding the master bedroom with soft light. The ensuite and bathroom, created from one original bathroom, are also separated with glass plank, creating a play of light and shadow

A dormer was installed on the third floor to enlarge the space and perfectly balances the solarium on the ground floor. It provides a walkout to the rooftop deck that looks out east over Cabbagetown.