Christine Kornacki

A reveal in teal Discover how this children’s book illustrator has assembled a colourful oasis for the perfect work-life balance

When hunting for my first home last year I had one request: I wanted a big studio. Once I walked into a house with this large, 500 square feet addition in the back I immediately fell in love with the room.

Most people would probably see this space as a family room, but I knew that it was the studio of my dreams complete with vaulted ceilings, skylights and a vintage fireplace (not to mention a built-in bar). I’ve spent a lot of time over the years imagining how I would set up a home studio to best streamline my creative workflow, and with this house I finally had the chance to make it come true.