Lawrence Park: Project Reveal

Before + After

Lawrence Park, Toronto

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Before-and-after stories are usually told with a big reveal, a dramatic timeline, and a handful of “rules” that promise a perfect outcome.

That is not how we experience design.

Most transformations do not hinge on one bold move. They happen through quieter decisions made consistently: the right texture repeated across a room, a palette that behaves in every light, materials that add depth without demanding attention.

For our Lawrence Park project, the “after” is not louder. It’s calmer. More layered. More intentional. Just right for this family of 5.

The design direction: modern Mediterranean, translated for Toronto

From the start, we were drawn to a modern Mediterranean and European sensibility that feels sun-washed, textured, and quietly luxurious. The home is flooded with natural light, so we leaned into materials that respond beautifully to changing conditions throughout the day.

This is the kind of direction that does not rely on theme. It relies on atmosphere.

What actually changed

1) We shifted the room from “finished” to “collected”

A finished room can still feel flat. A collected room has dimension: it feels like it has lived a few lives already.

Here, that meant layering pieces that hold weight on their own: sculptural lighting, artisanal ceramics, and tailored upholstery that anchors the space. Those elements create a sense of permanence, even when the styling is relaxed.

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2) We replaced visual noise with texture

Instead of adding pattern or high contrast, we built depth through materiality: warm woods, woven textiles, and soft linen. Texture is how a room becomes inviting without becoming busy. It allows the palette to stay restrained while still feeling rich.

3) We refined the architectural stone

One of the most defining moves in this home is the imperfect field stone to which we applied a lime washed effect. It adds age and character in a way that feels effortless and timeless. Stone like this does something subtle but powerful: it creates a focal point without the need for a “moment.” It becomes part of the home’s structure, visually and emotionally.

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4) We created a palette that feels grounded and warm

The palette leans earthy and inviting, built on grounded neutrals and lifted with considered colour: clay, terra cotta, olive, and burnished bronze. This is where the “before and after” is most felt. Not in trendy colour choices, but in the way the entire home now holds a consistent temperature. Warm, but not heavy. Soft, but not washed out.

5) We made “quiet luxury” feel lived-in

There’s a version of luxury that can feel untouchable. That was never the goal.

Relaxed linens and woven textures keep the atmosphere effortless and warm. Everything is elevated, but nothing feels too precious to use. That is the kind of comfort we care about: the room looks beautiful because it is designed for living.

The after, in one sentence

The result is a European-inspired retreat that balances timeless character with contemporary comfort, refined yet unpretentious, sophisticated yet warm.

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Credits

Photography: Niamh Barry

Styling: No.2 Collection

Project Build: Marmo Contracting

If you love a transformation that feels calm instead of chaotic, and elevated without the performance, this is exactly the kind of work we are drawn to.