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Salvatore: Leather Walnut Storage bed
Photographed for Mim Concept

Commercial: Mim Concept

February 11, 2023 in Commercial

Mim Concept is a modern furniture company founded and based in Toronto. Their pieces are manufactured in one factory in Binh Southern Vietnam.

Each piece has its own story. Founder and designer Anh Ly shares the inspiration and origin behind the new headboard, named Salvatore.

Anh and I have worked together on multiple photoshoots and every time, I learn something new about the process of furniture design. I’m always impressed with her work ethic and grit. If you’re looking for mid-century modern-inspired furniture, check out Mim Concept.

Light brown bed with a cream headboard in a large open room. A night stand sits to the left of the bed.

Mattia: Leather White Oak Storage bed

Light brown bed with a cream headboard in a large open room. A night stand sits to the left of the bed.
A cream-coloured headboard with two pillows in front.
Sleek and minimalist, a solid black quartz stone surface and strong dark walnut legs elevate the Laya Side Table above the ordinary. Three slim legs remove clutter from the base and provide soothing geometric stability and modern appeal.

Laya: Quartz Side Table

Sleek and minimalist, a solid black quartz stone surface and strong dark walnut legs elevate the Laya Side Table above the ordinary. Three slim legs remove clutter from the base and provide soothing geometric stability and modern appeal.
Sleek and minimalist, a solid black quartz stone surface and strong dark walnut legs elevate the Laya Side Table above the ordinary. Three slim legs remove clutter from the base and provide soothing geometric stability and modern appeal.
Sleek and minimalist, a solid marble stone surface and strong dark walnut legs elevate the Laya Side Table above the ordinary. Three slim legs remove clutter from the base and provide soothing geometric stability and modern appeal.

Laya: Marble Side Table

Featuring sleek lines, a dark walnut base and a solid quartz stone oval table top. The Boria Coffee table is a true minimalist with a touch of Scandinavian flair from its angled legs, it is foundation piece providing a perfect blank canvas that let y

Boria: Quartz Coffee Table

Andy chair is designed and built to embody modern mid-century design. Sturdy frame is made from solid American walnut, which is used throughout the entire frame of the chair. The Scandinavian-style dining is highlighted by its unique bevelled edges a

Andy: Set of two walnut side chairs

Andy chair is designed and built to embody modern mid-century design. Sturdy frame is made from solid American walnut, which is used throughout the entire frame of the chair. The Scandinavian-style dining is highlighted by its unique bevelled edges a
Andy chair is designed and built to embody modern mid-century design. Sturdy frame is made from solid American walnut, which is used throughout the entire frame of the chair. The Scandinavian-style dining is highlighted by its unique bevelled edges a
Andy chair is designed and built to embody modern mid-century design. Sturdy frame is made from solid American walnut, which is used throughout the entire frame of the chair. The Scandinavian-style dining is highlighted by its unique bevelled edges a
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Renovated kitchen with white cabinets. A kitchen island sits in front with dark blue bottom cabinetry

Interior designer: Rida Interiors

Interior: Rida Interiors (Bright, open kitchen)

February 04, 2023 in Interiors

Rida of Rida Interiors redesigned this kitchen to create a better space for the homeowners to entertain.

There was no kitchen island before and a wall separated the dining room and kitchen, blocking off the two areas. Now, the family and guests can flow in and out of the kitchen seamlessly.

A wide angle photo of the renovated kitchen. A large gas stove sits at one end of the L-shaped kitchen. A blue and white kitchen island sits in the middle. Gold hardware accents the cabinetry and light fixtures.

The kitchen is much brighter now with new white cabinetry. More light streams into the kitchen from the dining room on the right now that a wall has been removed.

A vertical photo of the kitchen island with gold and white lamp fixtures hanging above.

A wall used to stand here, between the dining room and kitchen. Now, both spaces are opened up.

A coffee machine its on the countertop. Blue-grey cabinet doors with a glass window sits above with the cabinet lights turned off.

Cabinet lights off

Cabinet lights on

A photo straight down the kitchen, between the countertop and kitchen island.
A bunch of pears sit in a wood bowl on the kitchen island. Olive branches sit behind in a vase.
A 45-degree angle photo of the gold kitchen faucet and sink.
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A table of Japanese-inspired dishes and drinks at Maru Bistro

Photographed for: Maru Bistro

Food and drink: Maru Bistro

January 16, 2023 in Food, Business

Maru Bistro is a Japanese restaurant using French techniques located in Leslieville, a neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto. Before I worked with them to create these beautiful photos, I had visited this restaurant multiple times. I enjoy the food, the casual ambiance, and the wonderful staff and I always look forward to coming back.

A top-down photo of Japanese-inspired dishes and drinks at Maru Bistro.
A plate of ebi trio sliders and a glass of beer at Maru Bistro.

Ebi trio sliders

An ebi slider and a glass of beer on a table at Maru Bistro.

Ebi slider

A table of Japanese-inspired dishes at Maru Bistro
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Octopus two ways (crispy and grilled): Octopus, green salad, shiso pesto, miso sauce, spicy mayo

Sunomono salad. Ingredients include glass noodle, tako, black tiger shrimp, surf clam, seaweed, ponzu dressing

Sunomono salad: glass noodle, tako, black tiger shrimp, surf clam, seaweed, ponzu dressing

A top-down view of dishes and drinks at Maru Bistro
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Screenshot of Apartment Therapy feature, titled "If You Didn’t Think Tile Grout Could Ever Be Sexy, This Bathroom Will Make You Think Again"

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January 09, 2023 in Featured

Fiona of The Apartment Life was featured again on Apartment Therapy for her shower’s unique pink grout. She chose a bright and fun-coloured grout to go with her bold red hardware.

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Interior: Christine Joseph Design (Modern primary bathroom)

December 20, 2022 in Interiors

Christine Joseph Design designed this modern primary bathroom to have large format tiles, a freestanding soaker tub, and custom cabinetry for a double vanity and lots of storage.

A large primary bathroom, looking straight at the shower and toilet, separated by glass. Both have their own glass doors.

Glass separates the shower and toilet, both with their own doors.

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Custom cabinetry and double vanity

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Plenty of storage in enclosed cabinets and an open shelf

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When this long kitchen was divided by a peninsula, @belyndacheninteriors changed the layout and flow by turning it into an island. This created more countertop space for food prep, more storage, and still included seating.

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