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ARIDO Award: Serenity Home

ARIDO Award: Serenity Home

The concept for this modern, comfortable family home started with the clients’ desire for warmth, natural light and an uncluttered environment. The home is designed to age in place, contributing to make the generational journey a smooth transition.

Category: LIVE

Interior Designer: Jeffrey Douglas, ARIDO
Design Firm: Douglas Design Studio

Photographer: Mike Chajecki

Dining room in mid century modern style. The focal point in the room is a blue modern art work on the wall between two windows. Light fixture made of multiple glass ball pendants hangs above a wooden dining table with upholstered chairs

The project − a teardown and rebuild − opts for an open concept in the main floor living areas. As the original house had many subdivided rooms, too many of which felt like they were barely in use, the open concept successfully subverts expectations and ensures all available space is aesthetically and practically utilized. Its lived-in and relaxed feel encompasses both family living and fuss-free entertaining.

Modern duo tone kitchen with white upper cabinets and black on the bottom, with a drak marble patterned stone on the backsplash. There is a small round table in front of the small island
Hallway on the upper floor with glass railings, crisp white walls and wood detailing along the bulkhead above
Modern wooden staircase, glass railings with thin wooden framing

Great attention was given to details like texture, colour and upholstery, which delineate spaces while preserving seamless connections. We prioritized balance and proportion, creating a calm, serene environment. For example, millwork elements were carefully coordinated for providing full functionality without compromising on symmetry, contributing to a restful composition.

  • Dining room in mid century modern style. The focal point in the room is a blue modern art work on the wall between two windows. Light fixture made of multiple glass ball pendants hangs above a wooden dining table with upholstered chairs
  • Focal point in the living room is a bright tri-coloured art work that hangs above the fire place, in front of which is the modern sofa and lounge chairs
  • Modern duo tone kitchen with white upper cabinets and black on the bottom, with a drak marble patterned stone on the backsplash. There is a small round table in front of the small island
  • Predominantly white bedroom with warm touches of wood on the side tables and floors, featuring an upholstered king size bed under a long window that runs along the entire length of the wall on the top. The ensuite bathroom is visible on the left.
  • A large bathroom showcases a combination of warm wood elements on the floors and cabinetry with grey marblewalls and flooring in the bath and shower area on the left.
  • Hallway on the upper floor with glass railings, crisp white walls and wood detailing along the bulkhead above
  • Theatre room in a mostly dark blue room with black large sofas and linear patterned carpets leading the eye toward the large movie screen
  • Modern wooden staircase, glass railings with thin wooden framing
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