HHavingmovedwithintheOakvilleareaseveraltimes,thecouplefoundthatatypicalnewhomedidn’tquitemeettheirexpectations.Theydecidedtosecurealotandbuildacustomhomethatwouldreflecttheirstyleandtaste.NabilsaystheyhadtheireyeontheChartwellRoadpropertyforawhile,andonceTheShopsofOakvilleSouthplazabeganconstruction,theythoughtitwastherighttimetobuy.“Wefellinlovewiththeconvenienceofthelocation,especiallybeingadjacenttoheritagehomes,aswellastothematuretrees,”saysNabil.
ThehomewasdesignedbyGerardo CastillofromKeystone Home Designs.Sincetheywerebuildingahousewithmodernarchitecturenexttoaheritagehomeinamaturearea,theywantedtointegratethewarmthofthepastwithacontemporarylooktocreateamodern,livable,timelessdesign.Castillodraftedtheblueprintsthattookthecouplefrominspirationtoreality.
Theuniquespacecapturesimmediateattentiononceinside.Withalmost9,000squarefeetoverthreelevels,there’splentyofspacestoenticethesenses.Totherightofthefrontdoor,asmallnookisopentothelevelbelowandenclosedwithaglass-panelledrailingsothetwo-storey,naturalstonewallcanbeseenfromabove.Totheright,asmallprivatehallwayboastsanindoorgarden,apowderroomandahomeoffice.Theinteriorgardenistheperfectplaceforquietrelaxation.Thehomeofficelooksouttothefrontofthehomeandisdrenchedwithlightfromthefloor-to-ceilingwindows. Continued on page 26
It’s natural for our decorating style to evolve over time. For homeowners Nabil and Monica, the step away from transitional style gradually moved them toward a more modern space that is warm, fresh and current.
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The staircase is a dramatic focal point in the centre of the home.OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: Homeowners Nabil and Monica added thoughtful details to their home creating a truly unique space. TOP RIGHT: Open space, glass and accessories bring the outdoors in. BOTTOM: With high ceilings, the great room is made comfortable with warm wood and cosy furnishings.
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design,supplyandinstallationoftheflooringmaterialsthroughout.TheywenttheextramiletosourceandspecialordermaterialslikeimportedlimestonefromPortugalandporcelanafromItalytoachievethelookthecoupledesired.
Totherightofthehallway,thediningroomisorganicandinvitingwithitsviewtotheoutdsideandarusticdiningtablewithseatingfor10.Uniquelightfixturesthroughoutaddtothecontemporaryvibe.
Distressedcabinetryisastrikingfeatureinthebutler’spantryoffthediningroom.Theopen-conceptgreatroomandkitchenencapsulatesthebackofthehome.Here,acedar-plankedceilingwarmsthespace.Walnutcabinetrymixedwithhigh-glosswhitePETgivesthekitchenamodernbutcosyfeel.Cleanlinesandmetalmixwithwalnutontheisland.
Cameo Kitchens & Fine Cabinetryprovidedallthemillworkandcabinetrythroughoutthehome,fromthekitchenandvanitiestothewalk-inclosets,built-insandthelowerlevelwineroom.With32yearsofexperience,Cameoworkswithclientsfrominceptiontocompletiontoproduceaqualityproductthatcanbeenjoyedforyearstocome.
Nabilsaysthatinadditiontotheirsuperiorqualityandcraftsmanship,Cameoalsohelpedguidetheminchoosingthematerialsandfinishesthatwouldcomplementthemodernyetorganiclooktheywereafter.
NabilworkedwithownerLeo StabileofDEL Windows & Doorstocustomizethewindowsanddoorsthroughout.Soaringwindowheightsof20feetandoversizedoorswerereinforcedwithsteelfordurability.DELcustomizedthecolouroftheglasstoachievethebronzetintthatthecoupledesired,andmodifieditsthicknesstoeliminateoutsidenoise.Frompromptdeliverytocoordinatingwiththeon-sitetradestoensureaseamlessinstall,NabilsaysLeoexceededhisexpectationsfromstarttofinish.
“Thehomeismodernandwarm,”saysMonica.Theuseofspaceandthenaturalsurroundingsofthepropertywerebroughtforwardwiththeinnovativedesign,fromtheprivacyfeaturestothehighceilings,naturallightandorganicelements,liketheinteriorgardens.
Inthemainhallway,amagnificentglass-panelledstaircasekeepsthespaceairywithcantileveredopenrisers.Seven-inchEuropeanwhiteoakhardwoodrunsthroughoutandbrightensthespace.NabilcreditsLuigi NescifromConcept Flooringforhelpingthemachieveanatural,organicfeelwiththe
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ABOVE LEFT: The combination mudroom and laundry room is bright and cheerful. LEFT: Plenty of unique additions, like the dining table and island, create a custom space. ABOVE: A rustic table is paired with chic, contemporary lighting in the dining room. RIGHT: Amid plenty of windows, the indoor garden blossoms. TOP RIGHT: The contemporary exterior mixes clean lines with plenty of windows.
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Thequalityofwhat’sbehindthewallsisjustasimportantasthebeautyofthefinishingtouches.ThefoundationwasdonebyAdelinoRockConcreteFormingLtd.andthelumberforthehomewassourcedfromTamarack LumberinBurlington.
Widehallwaysandplentyoflightcreateatranquilupperlevel.Aglassed-insolariumfilledwithplantscanbeseenfromeveryvantagepointontheupperlevelandfromthegroundfloorbelow.Themasterretreatboastsastepuptoaplatform,wherethebedoverlookstheserenityofthelandscapingoutdoors.Awalkouttothebalconyrevealsaspaandaputtinggreen.Afloating,rosewood,built-invanityinthemasterensuitetiesinwiththecoloursfoundthroughoutthehome,andthemetal-wrappedtubaddsatouchofmodernflair.
Thoughoneofthefavouriteroomsinthehomeistheshow-stoppingkitchen,Monicasayseverycornerofthehomeinspiresandremindsthemofthefiveuniversalelements:space,air,fire,waterandearth.It’saplacetorelaxin,winddowninandlivein.It’saZenparadisetocallhome.OH
TOP LEFT: A metallic tub shines in the en suite. TOP RIGHT: Thebeautiful backyard view is easily seen from a raised platform in themaster bedroom. ABOVE: DEL Windows & Doors ensured the window in the shower was waterproof both inside and out. RIGHT: The lower level includes a show-stopping wine room and bar area.
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