Architect: Matthew Baird FAIA,
Matthew Baird Architects
Interior designer: Jennifer Morris
NCIDQ, JMorris Design
Builder: Downtown Renovations Corp
Cabinet maker: McKeever Woodworks
Tub: Odette by Barclay Products
Floor-mount tub filler: Barber Wilson
Vanity: Custom, walnut veneer
Vanity benchtop: Pietra Cardosa stone
Basin: Custom stone sink fabricated by
Mondial Tiles
Taps: Barber Wilson in polished chrome
Shower fittings: Drain, ProLine by
QuickDrain USA; shower, Barber Wilson
Shower floor: Pietra Cardosa slabs
from Stone Source
Flooring: Existing, restored – salvaged
heart pine to match existing floors
where patching was required
Wallcovering: Pietra Cardosa from
Stone Source; existing brick
Fire surround tile: Agate Collection
Martini-pisa silk finish from Artistic Tile
Toilet: Happy D by Duravit
Lighting: Sconce, flush with mirror,
from Backlight SLR; recessed lighting,
Lightolier; feature pendant, Ochre; art
light, Modulightor
Accessories: Floating shower shelves
by Boffi; towel ring by Kohler
Windows: Marvin Windows
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Eric Laignel
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central panel by broad LED strip lights.
Barber-Wilsons fixtures were chosen for
their classic lines, which tied the modern space
with the home’s existing period detailing.
Morris says she was brought in midw ay
through to work on the soft items but ended up
providing another layer of decor – adding many
elements, such as art, lighting, plants, paint
colour and finishes, and vanity accessories.
“Finishing the bathroom with restraint was
important. Since there was so much existing
detail, the goal was to let what was already there
shine. However, key elements were added.
“The glass mosaic tiles around the fire are
one of my favourite additions. These comple-
ment the shower partition and the windows.
Meanwhile, the shape and colour of the mosaic
tiles give the fire great dimension and depth.
“The bathtub is another eye-catching feature
– a little like an oasis amidst all the strong, clean
architectural lines – and I felt that the modern
chandelier perfectly mirrored its softness.”
The reworked master suite achieves a tricky
balancing act between celebrating the rich archi-
tectural history of the brownstone and creating
elegant, comfortable user-friendly spaces.
Facing page: The architect says the
hardest part about installing the
massive glass shower screen was
getting it up the stairs. The exposed
brickwork, complemented by a dark
limestone, was finished with several
coats of a matte brick water sealant.
Above: The connecting hallway
between bedroom and bathroom
includes a gallery shelf to display
family photos. This layout was kept
in part so the existing fireplace
would be on show from the hall.
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