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Benson Ave
This family of five was bursting at the seams. A rear three story addition was created to this detached house to add three bedrooms on the third floor and create a principal suite on the second floor. Overlooking Wychwood Barns to the south, it’s a modern moody house that blends into the traditional street character, but surprises as a #housemullet at the rear. More photos coming soon.
Built by LivSmart
Engineering by Hanne Engineering
Photos by Kiely Ramos Photography
Before and After
Boyton Rd
The front and rear additions expand this semi-detached house to better suit a busy family of four. The renovation includes a generous front mudroom (space for coats AND shoes!), island kitchen with delightful seating nooks to accommodate large gatherings or cosy spots for sipping morning coffee.
Upstairs is a devoted office space facing the street, a new kids bathroom and a principal bath with a cheeky extra shower room across the hall bathed in daylight from new skylights.
Design collaboration with Mortson Interior Design Inc.
Structural design by Hanne Engineering Inc.
Contracting by Jay Chen
Photos by Nanne Springer
Lauder Ave
Everyone loves a before and after. This interior renovation for a family with three active kids included a main floor overhaul with dramatic front facade upgrade with a new porch, green roof and green parking space.
This was our first collaboration with an all women-led design and construction team including Mortson Interior Design , Hanne Engineering Ltd and Women Who Build Stuff
Photos by Kiely Ramos Photography
McRoberts Ave
The wish list for this interior reno was long, which included a new open plan with vibrant island kitchen, a powder room, a laundry area and two (!) entry closet areas for this growing family. Did I mention this was all fit into a single floor of a Toronto semi?
Structural engineering by Hanne Engineering Inc.
Construction by Mark’s General Renovations
Photos by Kristin Sjaarda
Willard Ave
This charming house was most deserving of an upgrade after 25 years. We found unused floor space upstairs that was hiding beneath a low roof so we popped up the back and found space for 3 small bedrooms, a new bathroom and a second floor laundry room.
Women led design and construction team including Mortson Interior Design Inc. , structural engineering by Hanne Engineering Ltd. and construction by Women Who Build Stuff
Photos by Kiely Ramos
Windermere Ave
The design question to solve in this tiny washroom was “is there enough room to comfortably throw up in the toilet?”. Pregnancy…you get it. By furring out the plumbing cavity wall to fit the integrated toilet tank, we found space for a flush cabinet for bulkier items. Collaboration with James Kett, master cabinet maker, and Mortson Interior Design Inc.
Photos by Kristin Sjaarda Photograp hy
Melita Ave
A traditional Toronto semi bathroom was long overdue for an update. Here, minimalist lines paired with warm woods that allow for both storage and display of commonly used items. Curbless showers are awesome.
Photography by Kristin Sjaarda Photography
Contracting by Jack Kim
Salem Ave
A modern porch for a social family of four. Cantilevered and buffed concrete pathway and steps jigging past thin aspen trees to lead up to the porch, welcomed with warm cedar ceiling and screen treatments. Green roof above!
Special collaboration with Eva Mendonca.
Contracting by Jaxon Design Group
Photos by Kristin Sjaarda Photography
Winona Dr
This bathroom was tucked between four small bedrooms on a second floor. This family stole some space from one of the small rooms to create a four piece washroom en lieu of a cramped three piece. The soaker tub was the inspiration for the clean and spa like atmosphere.
Contracting by Webb and Lashbrook
Photos by Trina Turl
Millwood Rd
Big family on both sides, and you want to host a gathering? Family was the inspiration for this main floor addition to create a warm, party-central home.
Collaboration with Linnea Lions
Photos by Melanie Gordon Photography
Milverton Blvd
A delightfully warm basement underpin, major interior overhaul and main floor kitchen renovation for a growing family.
Collaboration with Mortson Interior Design Inc.
Construction by Stratas Design Build
Photos by Kiely Ramos
Queensdale Blvd
This two bedroom semi-detached home in the east end of Toronto was transformed into a three bedroom using some clever space planning that resulted in a bonus play loft accessible from a ladder in the hallway. Peekabo!
Backyard Playscape
Just because some urban backyards are the size of postage stamps, doesn’t mean they can’t use every surface! This backyard boasts a 50 year old sweet cherry tree, courtyard, climbing wall and tree house in under 200 square feet. The existing fence boards were re-used as cladding for the garage.
Photos by Alex Lukachko
Playful Curiosities
In 2018, Deborah Mesher and artist Melanie Gordon collaborated to form Drole Play Collective to create free, interactive, loose parts play landscape installations for kids. Art you’re actually supposed to touch! Folleys built by Dylan Moore Studio
Photos by Justin Nalepa and Melanie Gordon Photography
Landscape Folley 2
Landscape Folley 3
Landscape Folley 4
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4 Benson Ave
13 Boyton Rd
9 Lauder Ave
5 McRoberts Ave
4 Willard Ave
4 Windermere Ave
4 Melita Ave
4 Salem Ave
3 Winona Dr
4 Millwood Rd
5 Milverton Blvd
4 Queensdale Blvd
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Projects. Blog. Downloads and Resources. Contact. About. Menu. Projects. Blog. Downloads and Resources. Contact. About. Benson Ave. This family of five was bursting at the seams. A rear three story addition was created to this detached house to add three bedrooms on the third floor and create a principal suite on the second floor. Overlooking Wychwood Barns to the south, it’s a modern moody house that blends into the traditional street character, but surprises as a #housemullet at the rear. More photos coming soon. Built by LivSmart. Engineering by Hanne Engineering. Photos by Kiely Ramos Photography. Before and After. Boyton Rd. The front and rear additions expand this semi-detached house to better suit a busy family of four. The renovation includes a generous front mudroom (space for coats AND shoes!), island kitchen with delightful seating nooks to accommodate large gatherings or cosy spots for sipping morning coffee. Upstairs is a devoted office space facing the street, a new kids bathroom and a principal bath with a cheeky extra shower room across the hall bathed in daylight from new skylights. Design collaboration with Mortson Interior Design Inc. Structural design by Hanne Engineering Inc. Contracting by Jay Chen. Photos by Nanne Springer. Lauder Ave. Everyone loves a before and after. This interior renovation for a family with three active kids included a main floor overhaul with dramatic front facade upgrade with a new porch, green roof and green parking space. This was our first collaboration with an all women-led design and construction team including Mortson Interior Design , Hanne Engineering Ltd and Women Who Build Stuff. Photos by Kiely Ramos Photography. McRoberts Ave. The wish list for this interior reno was long, which included a new open plan with vibrant island kitchen, a powder room, a laundry area and two (!) entry closet areas for this growing family. Did I mention this was all fit into a single floor of a Toronto semi? Structural engineering by Hanne Engineering Inc. Construction by Mark’s General Renovations. Photos by Kristin Sjaarda. Willard Ave. This charming house was most deserving of an upgrade after 25 years. We found unused floor space upstairs that was hiding beneath a low roof so we popped up the back and found space for 3 small bedrooms, a new bathroom and a second floor laundry room. Women led design and construction team including Mortson Interior Design Inc. , structural engineering by Hanne Engineering Ltd. and construction by Women Who Build Stuff. Photos by Kiely Ramos. Windermere Ave. The design question to solve in this tiny washroom was “is there enough room to comfortably throw up in the toilet?”. Pregnancy…you get it. By furring out the plumbing cavity wall to fit the integrated toilet tank, we found space for a flush cabinet for bulkier items. Collaboration with James Kett, master cabinet maker, and Mortson Interior Design Inc. Photos by Kristin Sjaarda Photograp hy. Melita Ave. A traditional Toronto semi bathroom was long overdue for an update. Here, minimalist lines paired with warm woods that allow for both storage and display of commonly used items. Curbless showers are awesome. Photography by Kristin Sjaarda Photography. Contracting by Jack Kim. Salem Ave. A modern porch for a social family of four. Cantilevered and buffed concrete pathway and steps jigging past thin aspen trees to lead up to the porch, welcomed with warm cedar ceiling and screen treatments. Green roof above! Special collaboration with Eva Mendonca. Contracting by Jaxon Design Group. Photos by Kristin Sjaarda Photography. Winona Dr. This bathroom was tucked between four small bedrooms on a second floor. This family stole some space from one of the small rooms to create a four piece washroom en lieu of a cramped three piece. The soaker tub was the inspiration for the clean and spa like atmosphere. Contracting by Webb and Lashbrook. Photos by Trina Turl. Millwood Rd. Big family on both sides, and you want to host a gathering? Family was the inspiration for this main floor addition to create a warm, party-central home. Collaboration with Linnea Lions. Photos by Melanie Gordon Photography. Milverton Blvd. A delightfully warm basement underpin, major interior overhaul and main floor kitchen renovation for a growing family. Collaboration with Mortson Interior Design Inc. Construction by Stratas Design Build. Photos by Kiely Ramos. Queensdale Blvd. This two bedroom semi-detached home in the east end of Toronto was transformed into a three bedroom using some clever space planning that resulted in a bonus play loft accessible from a ladder in the hallway. Peekabo! Backyard Playscape. Just because some urban backyards are the size of postage stamps, doesn’t mean they can’t use every surface! This backyard boasts a 50 year old sweet cherry tree, courtyard, climbing wall and tree house in under 200 square feet. The existing fence boards were re-used as cladding for the garage. Photos by Alex Lukachko. Playful Curiosities. In 2018, Deborah Mesher and artist Melanie Gordon collaborated to form Drole Play Collective to create free, interactive, loose parts play landscape installations for kids. Art you’re actually supposed to touch! Folleys built by Dylan Moore Studio. Photos by Justin Nalepa and Melanie Gordon Photography. Landscape Folley 2. Landscape Folley 3. Landscape Folley 4. prev. next. Back to Projects.