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Large, modern, elegant kitchen with coloured cabinets

Interior design: Belynda Chen Interiors

Modern, elegant kitchen with colour (Belynda Chen Interiors)

October 29, 2024 in Interiors

Belynda Chen Interiors transformed this kitchen into a beautiful kitchen with plenty of storage and a natural flow into the dining room that’s perfect for everyday living and hosting.

Large, modern, elegant kitchen with coloured cabinets. A long island sits in the middle of the kitchen.
A long kitchen island sits under three pendant lights in a large kitchen with coloured cabinets.
A close up of the backsplash and Wolf range gas stove.
Pumpkins and a loaf of bread sit on top of a large kitchen island, under two pendant lights.
A Wolf range gas stove in the middle of stone countertop and backsplash and kitchen cabinetry. An orange Le Creuset pot sits on the 6-burner gas stove.
A close up look of a Wolf range gas stove with 6 burners.
A dining room connected to the kitchen with the same cabinetry.
A dining room connected to the kitchen with the same cabinetry.
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A bright breakfast room with a glass dining table, built-in storage, and terrazo flooring

Sunny breakfast room (Christine Roberts Design)

September 23, 2024 in Interiors

This room wasn’t being used to its fullest so Christine of Christine Roberts Design designed it into a breakfast room with custom built-in storage, new flooring, and a breakfast bar in the corner.

A bright breakfast room with a glass dining table, built-in storage, and terrazo flooring
A close up of a vase of flowers
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A close up of terrazo tiles and gold door stop
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Maru Bistro: A casual restaurant with upscale food and top-notch hospitality in Leslieville

September 10, 2024 in Food

Maru Bistro is a local gem in the Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto. The menu blends traditional Japanese flavours and dishes with modern French techniques. The restaurant creates an upscale, but casual experience, perfect for special occasions or a nice Friday night dinner.

Popular dishes include delightful crispy nori canapΓ©s, chirashi don with a variety of ingredients, flavourful miso soup and more. They also curate a delicious drink menu, including sake and craft cocktails.

Maru Bistro not only focuses on great food but also on an excellent dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, while soft music plays in the background, giving you a cozy atmosphere to eat and talk comfortably.

Maru Bistro menu on their outdoor patio table.
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Maru Bistro's salmon nori canapΓ©.

Salmon nori canapΓ©

Maru Bistro's salmon nori canapΓ©

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Seafood tempura

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Chirashi don

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Tuna tartare on crispy rice

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A narrow galley kitchen with blush pink upper cabinet and ceiling, black countertops, and brown lower cabinets. The floor is filled with a hexagonal terrazzo tile.

Narrow galley kitchen (Christine Roberts Design)

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Christine Roberts Design was tasked with designing a narrow L-shaped galley kitchen with colour, contrast, and pattern. She accomplished that by choosing a blush colour for the upper cabinets that continue up to the ceiling. This soft and subtle colour drenching gave the kitchen a unique look without overwhelming the space.

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A large light 3-seater grey couch sits in front of a bay window with a Kroft shelf next to it. Sunlight comes in from the window and the vaulted ceiling's skylight

Open main floor (part 2): Living room with vaulted ceiling and new skylights (Studio ALC)

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Continuing this main floor remodel series, Studio ALC added skylights and opened up the ceiling to create a taller, vaulted ceiling. This allows natural light to stream in from both the existing bay window and the skylights. The home didn’t get much light before, but now it’s bright and open throughout the day.

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It’s ok if you don’t want to add colour to your kitchen. If you like neutrals or black and (off) white, there are ways to incorporate them like @belyndacheninteriors did here.

The island is black, but with some detail on the side to add
Limited edition, 1 of 1 kitchen. @studio.alc designed this custom kitchen to fit the lifestyle and needs of the people who actually live here.

Interior designer: @studio.alc 
Photo assist: @c_djossa 
Photographer: @janetkwan

#interiordesign #modern
This is very much my kind of kitchen 😍 It’s the details like the skylight above the coffee + tea station, rolling vertical storage, and the overall design that make this both beautiful and functional. 

Build: @alairhomes.toronto
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If autumn were a kitchen πŸπŸ‚ But it doesn’t matter what season it is. It’s still great for gathering and feasting all year round ☺️

Interior design: @belyndacheninteriors 
Photography: @janetkwan

#interiordesign #kitchen #houseandhome
Powder rooms: Small in space, large in options. From floor to ceiling, you can customize every surface. 

Powder room 1: @alairhomes.toronto (Build)
Powder room 2: @alairhomes.toronto (Build)
Powder room 3: @creativedesigntherapy (Interior design)
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