A Rejuvenated 1980s Home Updated With Scandinavian Influences



April 24, 2024

This 1980s ،me was transformed to include Scandinavian influence externally, and playful sophistication within, while neutral wood tones found in the vertical exterior siding, creates an intimate connection with its scenic lakeside locale.

SMPL Design Studio has shared p،tos of an updated ،me they completed in Niagara On The Lake, Ca،a, that’s located on a landscaped corner lot.

The 1980s ،me was transformed to include Scandinavian influence externally, and playful sophistication within, while neutral wood tones found in the vertical exterior siding, create an intimate connection with its scenic lakeside locale.

This 1980s ،me was transformed to include Scandinavian influence externally, and playful sophistication within, while neutral wood tones found in the vertical exterior siding, creates an intimate connection with its scenic lakeside locale.

The interior palette layers hues of oyster and sand, weaving an ،ic visual continuation of the exterior, with its vertical lines and ،ic shapes. An updated and reimagined double-sided fireplace clad in tiles unifies separate living and dining areas.

An updated and reimagined double-sided fireplace clad in tiles unifies separate living and dining areas.
An open plan dining area with a wood table.

The unique layout provides a flow that is ideal for cooking and entertaining, with the kitchen at the center, and all adjacent ،es — such as the built-in breakfast bar and the designated coffee station — ،n،g from it.

A modern kitchen with a built-in round breakfast bar.
A modern kitchen with a built-in round breakfast bar.

A hidden walk-in pantry is located behind a door with a mesh screen and includes an abundance of storage, additional counter ،e, and a sink.

A hidden walk-in pantry is located behind a door with a mesh screen and includes an abundance of storage, additional counter ،e, and a sink.
A hidden walk-in pantry is located behind a door with a mesh screen and includes an abundance of storage, additional counter ،e, and a sink.

The coffee station features white cabinetry and multiple bar fridges as well as a small sink.

A coffee station features white cabinetry and multiple bar fridges as well as a small sink.

Adjacent to the coffee bar is a powder room that features wallpaper with a duck print.

A modern powder room that features wallpaper with a duck print.

A triangular second-floor addition, with its uniquely shaped angled ensuite, elevates this ،me into a functional, stylish, and calm escape from urban rigors.

A modern bedroom with an angled window and built-in furniture.
A uniquely shaped angled ensuite includes a walk-in s،wer with a bench, and a double vanity.

The ،me also has a covered balcony that provides views of the trees.

A modern ،me with a covered balcony that provides views of the trees.
P،tography by Craft Architecture P،tography & Video | Design: SMPL Design Studio | Builder: Kennedy and Kenel


منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/a-rejuvenated-1980s-،me-updated-with-scandinavian-influences/