When Toronto interior designer Mazen El-Abdallah, of Mazen Studio, bought this two-storey, 900-square-foot rowhouse, he embarked on a radical mission to transform its small spaces as well as tight quarters into a breezy, loft-like space.
So out came the sledgehammer — as well as the wall as well as vestibule on the primary floor. By opening up the layout, the once-constrained house is now a handsome 1 1⁄2-bedroom full of his iconic furniture as well as cherished finds. “I provided the home the feel of a trendy new York townhouse. I desired tall, spacious spaces as well as a harmonious flow from space to room. It’s great. I like it.” Click with to see inside the modern small space.
Mazen collected products for his house over time, including these coveted mid-century contemporary Jens Risom chairs as well as contemporary artwork for a truly contemporary aesthetic.
A big mirror in the entryway rids the house of a bowling-alley feel as well as provides it that lofty look Mazen was after. A strip of floor tiling neatly lines up with the stairs (not shown) as well as demarcates the entry.
“I installed the built-ins to define the area as well as provide the space vertical interest,” states owner as well as designer Mazen El-Abdallah of the millwork in his front room. The shelves as well as full-length drapes draw the eye upward, making the area appear larger.
In the masculine galley kitchen, the charcoal grey-painted Shaker cupboards are topped with oiled-oak butcher-block counters. White train tile is clean as well as unobtrusive — key in tight quarters. A vertical wine rack is cleverly developed around a drywalled warm vent.
Repainted as well as retrofitted by Mazen, an old office cupboard from a vintage shop enjoys a new lease on life as a charming pantry.
Bolted to the wall, the walnut table acts like a built-in as well as works overtime as both desk as well as dinner table.
Cantilevered cupboards as well as a considerably dark wall color make an captivating focal point on the upper landing.
The upstairs sitting area doubles as a guest room. Wall-to-wall sisal carpet throughout the second floor assists unify the rooms. The daybed was a housewarming gift from good friend as well as H&H editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma.
Charcoal grey grasscloth wallpaper adorns the walls in the master bedroom, while a contemporary sconce brings light to the low-level bed.
A clawfoot tub anchors the cottage-inspired bathroom (there’s an open shower on the opposite wall). The soothing white combination as well as very little accessories provide the illusion of more space. A ledge behind the tub offers space for storage as well as display.