The What Do We Do With This Empty Room

The
What-do-we-do-with-this
Empty Room

LOCATION
Newmarket

When a professional couple with two young boys moved into their home in Newmarket, one beautiful room on the second floor sat empty for years. Without a clear function, it became a source of frustration. Was it a library? A lounge? A guest room?

They turned to us to help unlock the potential of this “bonus” space. The goal: transform it into a cozy, multi-functional room that could serve as a casual sitting area, a place for music and games, and a welcoming guest space when needed.

Standout Features

Dual-function window shades switch between light-filtering for daytime lounging and blackout for overnight guests.
A custom sleeper sofa offers comfort and versatility with a discreet pull-out design.
A plush armchair paired with a drinks table creates an inviting fireplace seating area – perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.

What was once an empty, undefined space is now a favourite spot for the whole family. The previously empty room now has a clear sense of purpose and a flexible design that makes it both everyday-friendly and guest-ready. Instead of an unused space the family now has a cozy, sophisticated area where they can unwind, knit, listen to music, or gather for board games.

The Mid-Mod Main Bathroom

LOCATION
Newmarket, Ontario

For our clients, a couple planning their retirement, updating their 1970s home was about more than style – it was about bringing the house back to its roots. The bathroom had both been renovated by previous owners in ways that felt dated and disconnected from the home’s mid-century origins.

We were tasked with reimagining this important space with a cohesive mid-century modern aesthetic: warm walnut tones, crisp white finishes, and playful details inspired by the clients’ love of travel, art, and textiles.

We re-configured the layout to remove unnecessary wheelchair-accessible features, and created room for bathtub/shower combo. The new vanity adds plenty of stroage and the tub niche features a teal mosaic tile textile prints – a nod to our client’s love of sewing and quilting.