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A Scandinavian Esсаре

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August - September 2023

Intentional materials selection and a tranquil color palette cultivate an air of European simplicity in this space elevated to support entertaining.

- By Dani Grace

A Scandinavian Esсаре

In Ontario, Canada, sits a Scandinavian-style home that simultaneously serves as a calming, health-conscious sanctuary and a preferred spot for dinner parties and movie nights.

The family enlisted designer Lisa Kooistra with a mission to expand the home's space to 2,700 square feet; it already included a full basement, laundry room, mudroom, office, powder room, pantry, garage, three bathrooms and four bedrooms. Lisa's design team was tasked with packing in functional storage and crafting a timeless design that also reflected the family's desire for a more sustainable and healthier household.

HOLISTIC DESIGN

One of the homeowners "owns a naturopathic clinic," says Lisa. "She wanted a harmless open space with lots of open air, locally made furniture, materials with low volatile organic compound levels and specific insulation that didn't off-gas."

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