A Tailored Main Floor Design

Minimal Meets Personal

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Project Details

Square Footage
Approximately 500
Lead Designer
Chris Haindl
Lead Carpenter
*Brodco Construction
Neighbourhood
London’s Ambleside Area
Awards & Recognition
Spaces
Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Fireplace, Staircase
Close up of navy blue painted cabinets with under-cabinet lighting and decorative boxes stacked on countertop

These clients wanted to personalize their space and make it more reflective of their taste and style. Their goal was to achieve an open concept environment, functional for their day-to-day life.

*At CLAY, our team occasionally works with other renovators and builders as determined by our clients. The construction work for this project was completed by Brodco Construction Ltd.

Detailed close up of textured woodgrain on cabinet faceCustom wooden dining table with stylish velvet blue chairs
Kitchen
Modern kitchen layout with natural wooden and navy blue cabinetry

An Open, Inviting Kitchen and Dining Area 

The removal of dining room walls, paired with a diverse selection of materials - including veneers, walnut and oak - established a more open, relaxed and inviting main floor space. An 18-foot countertop, which incorporates multiple materials and a built-in cooktop, creates a natural gathering place for family and friends. 

Before
Custom built modern wooden dining table with blue velvet chairs Wooden cutting board on kitchen countertop in foreground, wooden cabinetry along back wall

“Our kitchen incorporates function and beauty seamlessly and really is the heart of our home. The island table has become a place for our children to do their homework or play on their computers, and our fireplace makes our family room a warm and inviting place.”

– Ida, Homeowner
View of length of kitchen island with stylish velvet bar stools and wooden cabinets
Fireplace
Front view of modern electric fireplace with marble face and wooden accents

Fireplace 

The design and creation of a stunning fireplace in the family’s living room creates both a beautiful focal point and a warm, comfortable area well suited for time spent together as a family.

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Angled view of modern electric fireplace with marble face and wooden accents
Laundry & Powder Room
Spacious room with built in cabinetry holding stacked washer and dryer, laundry tub

Powder and Laundry Rooms

An updated powder room and laundry area helped add to the home’s main floor aesthetic. To tuck away laundry appliances, this spare bedroom includes a trifold door with a heavy duty recessed hinge system, all of which is high quality and will last for years.

Overall, the main, shared focus of this project was making this space personal and what the clients wanted. It was a pleasure to see them embrace the concept of designing their space for themselves - not based on trends, what’s popular, or what a new owner might prefer someday. 

It was a pleasure to help them create updated spaces that are both personal and minimal, while incorporating thoughtful details they took pride in.

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Before
Dramatic powder room with black walls and cabinetry, gold mirror and accentsMudroom with mirror hanging on one wall, built-in wooden bench and coat hooks along another

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– Lesley Cornelius, Homeowner
Staircase
Detail shot of wooden staircase spindles
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Detailed close up of wooden staircase railing from sideDetailed close up of wooden staircase railing facing front

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