In Toronto’s creative Leslipile neighbor ReignOriginally manufactured in the 1850s, once a slow and divided interior is fully re -designed to suit the rhythm of a growing family. The design introduces the addition of a light-filled A-frame, respecting the historical bones of the original structure, resulting in a house that occurs in both memory and modernity.
The architecture balances the character of the original Victorian with a bold new look. A contemporary A-frame volume was added to the rear, which introduces height, natural light and a fresh architectural rhythm.
The large southern and western openings were introduced to combat north-facing orientation, allowing light to move dynamically through space. In the center, a skylight above the ladder acts as a vertical light shaft, which draws sunlight into the core of the house.
Step inside, a curved feast sits inside the existing bay window of the house in front of the house. This design move honors the original architecture when updating its function. The banquet and round table creates an intimate dining area, which encourages the everyday meetings by maintaining the open vision of the house from the back entry to the rear garden.
The nearby kitchen is centered around a cantiller marble island that provides generous counter space and casual seating. The oak cabinetry provides storage up to floor-to-stop without heavily the narrow space. Open cold storage and carefully taken Niches allow individual touch to display, leading to heat and personality to the space.
Directly connected to the kitchen, the living room continues to use oak millwork in a custom media unit. This piece integrates with kitchen cabinetry and includes underlying bench seating that doubles as storage. A wooden fireplace anchor the room, making a natural gathering point, while a door opens in the backyard.
A double-winder ladder with minimal white railing makes efficient use of compact footprint. It provides a fluid transition at all three levels, contributing to the vertical openness of the house. Above,, 9-foot skylight brings to the daylight that changes throughout the day, animates the interior and reduces the requirement of artificial light.
Children’s bedroom is designed with thoughtful simplicity. Storage furniture and built-in closetts keep the rooms streamlined, while strategically laid windows offer backyard or sky-rich views of the sky. Each space balances privacy with openness, offering room to relax, play and grow.
The top of the stairs is the primary suite. The bedroom sits under the new A-frame roofline. Here, exposed Douglas FIR beams bring the texture and depth, while high-level windows allow light to enter without renouncing privacy. The room still feels connected to the protected nature, providing the feeling of retreat.
Between the bedroom and the bathroom, the walk-in closet features integrated cabinet designed for clarity and spontaneity. Full-height storage and soft, matte finish feel open and systematic, both with the room for daily use and long-term storage.
In the ENSUTE bathroom, materials such as stone and natural wood resonate the palette used throughout the house. Large windows bring soft natural light, and every detail, from pride to fixtures, has been chosen to promote calm and clarity.
Floor plans and architectural images reveal a tightly edited layout that maximizes the flow without excess.
House Caroline is a thoughtful reinforcement of a narrow Victorian house, which is light, material and purpose -shaped. With the architect of the reign on the hull, the project exceeds a renewal, it is a contemporary family sanctuary where heritage and innovation are found.
