Private Residence

Ontario

The owners had divergent design preferences, she ‘Traditional’, he ‘Modern’, and therefore the solution was one that provided traditional forms yet more contemporary detailing. The project involved both the design of the building and also of the furnishings. Keeping with the ‘modern yet traditional’ theme, chairs, tables, sideboards and the cabinetry in a ‘Shaker’ style which were then fabricated by a custom shop in New Hampshire. Birds eye maple for furniture, drawer fronts and cabinets, cherry wood for table tops, slate and other simple materials were used.

This house was designed for expansion and did so three times. The original house included bedrooms, family room, kitchen, and dining room. The second phase addition was designed to be a self-contained apartment intended to be used for company, or as “in-law” suite. The final addition is presently used as a place of rest, or entertaining, as it is separated from the activities of the main house.

david ELLIS architect
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