PROJECT VISION
This project began as a true blank slate, with no defined outdoor spaces, minimal curb presence, and an interior that lacked any sort of character. LandArt was engaged to design the home and landscape as one integrated living environment. Every square inch was intentionally planned for both everyday life and entertaining. The goal was to surround the homeowners with art and beauty around every corner, while still keeping the property low-maintenance and timeless.
Arrival & First Impression
From the street, the home was reimagined to stand apart from the neighbouring homes. We refined the stucco colour palette, designed a floating stone front porch, installed custom metal detailing, and built a clean interlock driveway to establish a strong sense of arrival and set the tone for the spaces beyond.
Indoor–Outdoor Living
The backyard was designed as a direct extension of the interior. Large patio doors open onto a louvered pergola that shelters an outdoor kitchen and dining area, stepping down into a sunken lounge anchored by a custom glass coffee table. Privacy was achieved through a steel planter system containing mature beech hedging, creating a green perimeter with instant privacy
Wellness & Lifestyle Spaces
The basement was transformed into a complete wellness circuit, including a glass-walled gym, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and spa-style shower. Entertainment spaces, including a wet bar, media area, and statement wine wall beneath the central staircase create spaces ready for entertaining
Design Challenges & Solutions
Privacy and scale were the primary challenges, particularly in the backyard, where neighboring homes overlooked the space. A four-foot steel planter system with ten-foot beech trees created immediate screening while maintaining openness.
Limited square footage required creative solutions, including walkable glass window wells inspired by the clients’ travels, allowing natural light into the basement without sacrificing usability.
Construction logistics were another key consideration. All design work was completed before the clients took possession, allowing construction to begin immediately in November. Work progressed through the winter, starting outdoors and moving inside in January. By prioritizing exterior areas and the main floor, the clients were able to move in comfortably by May.
An Integrated Design Process
Designing the interior and exterior together allowed for a cohesive material language and streamlined decision-making. A limited palette of millwork, stone, and metal finishes was carried throught the home and landscape
Detailed 3D walkthroughs and early collaboration ensured we were all on the same page before construction began. As finishing touches furniture and artwork placement were thoughtfully integrated into the overall design.
"The most challenging aspect of the interior design for this home was maintaining visual and material cohesion across multiple levels within a highly open, modern volume, while still allowing each area to function independently. A limited, consistent material palette was established early and applied vertically as well as horizontally. Key materials—such as millwork finishes, metal accents, and stone, were repeated across both levels to visually “stitch” the spaces together."
— Alexis Skirrow (Designer)
