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This custom-built home is not only the personal residence of Allison and her family but represents everything design means to her. Nestled on 50 acres of rolling hills just outside of Creemore, Ontario, the farm is a testament to Allison’s appreciation of craftsmanship. It has a long and linear layout, paired with rustic selections and a palette that defies traditional hues, resulting in a unique blend of contemporary and old-world charm. From the rubble-finished limestone to the carefully chosen furnishings, the house unites the beauty of natural materials, timeworn antiques, and modern furnishings while remaining warm, elevated, and, most importantly, liveable.
House Beautiful - August 2024
This handsome home, located in Toronto’s Lawrence Park neighbourhood has been lovingly renovated by Allison and her team from top to bottom. Embracing the home's original character, they updated each room with modern finishes such as custom furnishings, a mixture of vintage and contemporary light fixtures, and a fresh palette. Custom details, like the fireplaces and cabinetry millwork, compliment the architecture of the house, while wallpaper and textiles give it a layered and fresh take.
This custom-built cottage is nestled on the shores of Ontarior’s Kawartha Lakes district. The AWD team leaned on the surrounding landscape for inspiration across the home, inviting warm neutrals, organic textiles, and natural materials. They also used custom millwork, and functional design solutions like custom millwork and integrated storage combined with strategic floorplans to make this cottage functional, welcoming, and especially beautiful. The final touches included curated furniture and hand-selected decor to bring in character and soul every home needs.
Redstone Lake boasts an idyllic, natural escape for any visitor, so when it came to building a log cabin amongst the forested shoreline, the team was determined to enhance the landscape rather than take away from it. This custom-built log cabin embodies craftsmanship and impressive attention to detail, with architectural intricacies in the structure itself as well as layered materials like tongue-and-groove ceilings and natural stone. Its intentional layout gives rooms a double-sided view of the lake, treescape, and plenty of natural light, while the furnishings, color palette, and textures bring the outside in. Here, an approach of refined simplicity allows for the architecture and natural landscape to truly shine.
Better Homes & Gardens - March 2024
This family home endured a complete renovation and an aesthetic refresh without having to move any walls. AWD led with contemporary furniture paired with traditional elements like paneling in the living room and a soft mural in the breakfast room. Mixing vintage elements across the accessories, and light fixtures with clean-lined custom pieces such as the upholstered furniture and the dining table gave the home a warm, soulful, and curated look.
House & Home - Cover story - June 2020
This custom farmhouse, designed for a young family as a weekend home, beautifully marries countryside architecture with modern living. The iconic shapes of the rooms pay homage to its rural setting, while the sleek modern exterior and linear layout ensure a seamless blend of traditional and modern style. Strategically placed doors and windows bathe the interiors in natural light, complemented by contemporary touches and soft, organic furnishings to invite the feeling of a well-lived home. The result is a clean, comfortable, and inviting space that perfectly frames the stunning backdrop of the Beaver Valley.
House & Home - October 2020
AWD partnered with Peter Pelsinkski from Span Architecture on this original Tudor-style home to reimagine and expand its layout with modern updates. Custom furniture, mixed with vintage finds and a neutral palette, complements the home’s impressive architectural details. Large windows and an open-concept floor plan allow natural light to flow through the space, and an organic mix of materials such as marble, resin, oak floors, and natural textiles continue to bring warmth to the space.
House & Home - Home of the Month - August 2018
A house is not a home without an element of functionality. For this red-brick Edwardian, thoughtful renovations were introduced to update the aesthetic, function, and flow while still holding onto the character and charm that makes this space unique. Careful consideration went into the mouldings, ceilings, and embellishments to honour the home’s original period. While cooler-toned millwork, marble, and wall treatments were layered with furnishings and textural fabrics to bring a contemporary tone to the overall design. Today, this home honours the past while nodding to today.
House & Home - Home of the Month 2016
Set on the lush green banks of Balsam Lake, this classic cottage was updated to accommodate Allison and her growing family. Her approach played off the existing pine tongue-and-groove woodwork to bring in light interiors and a sophisticated color palette. From there, she layered on rich linens, playful patterns, and organic textures to create an escape that boasts relaxation and connection for a weekend well spent at the lake.
House & Home - April 2013
Style at Home - July 2019
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With stunning views of Lake Ontario, this city home has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation. Our focus was to brighten the interiors, taking color cues from the lake and infusing modern touches throughout. Functionality and organization were top priorities for the young professionals who live here, resulting in a home that marries crisp lines with a touch of mystique, creating a sophisticated yet inviting space.