"We didn't want to do something that we were going to look back at in five years and regret," Hewitt says. "Our main goal was to mix the old and the new seamlessly."
"We went with our guts," says Sargent. "If it felt warm and right, then we trusted that. In fact, this is why so much of the furniture we designed ourselves and had made or built in."
Gray sofa: P.M. 042, Pavilion; gray chair: Pavilion; orange chair: Living Arts Design; coffee table, L'Atelier, Toronto
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors "We went with our guts," says Sargent. "If it felt warm and right, then we trusted that. In fact, this is why so much of the furniture we designed ourselves and had made or built in."
Gray sofa: P.M. 042, Pavilion; gray chair: Pavilion; orange chair: Living Arts Design; coffee table, L'Atelier, Toronto
The couple's main goal was to keep anything original or usable intact during the renovation — from the woodwork to the stained glass and moldings. The original wood-burning fireplace was stripped down to reveal the brick. The couple added a new hearth with vintage-inspired tile.
Art prints: The Paper Place
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Art prints: The Paper Place
The dining room is the exception to the home's light color palette. The deep, moody navy nods to the home's history and complements the sleek midcentury rosewood dining set and original chandelier.
Paint: Drawing Room Blue, Farrow & Ball; dining furniture: In Abstracto
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors Paint: Drawing Room Blue, Farrow & Ball; dining furniture: In Abstracto
Inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian kitchens, Sargent worked with Dylan Barlow Cabinets to design the cherrywood kitchen.
"I loved that there was original tin on the ceiling," says Sargent. "Unfortunately, when I got back after a day of demolition, the contractor had removed it all and thrown it out!" He was able to find an identical replacement.
Appliances: Miele; refrigerator: Sub-Zero; faucet: Waterworks; ceiling lights, Drop 1 Pendant, Design Within Reach; doors: Ross Windows & Doors
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors "I loved that there was original tin on the ceiling," says Sargent. "Unfortunately, when I got back after a day of demolition, the contractor had removed it all and thrown it out!" He was able to find an identical replacement.
Appliances: Miele; refrigerator: Sub-Zero; faucet: Waterworks; ceiling lights, Drop 1 Pendant, Design Within Reach; doors: Ross Windows & Doors
A touch of exposed brick works with the decidedly sleek but warm kitchen palette. "We love midcentury modern architecture, and Fallingwater was a big influence," says Sargent.
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A secret wine cellar sits behind this bank of custom cupboards in the home's original servant's staircase. "We didn't want to just rip out the old stairs even though we had covered up the staircase on the second floor with a bathroom," says Hewitt.
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Instead, the couple had custom kitchen cupboards built that, when open, reveal the hidden staircase–turned–wine storage.
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The secret staircase is painted in the same blue Farrow & Ball paint as the dining room, adding a hint of color to the cherrywood-toned kitchen.
Black shelving stores the couple's wine.
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Black shelving stores the couple's wine.
Hewitt and Sargent used to live in a converted loft and wanted to replicate the same open feeling in this house. There's a view through the entire home and out a window on each floor.
Chair: Vintage Allan Gould String
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Chair: Vintage Allan Gould String
Dramatic black painted brick modernizes the second-floor bath, with its original toilet and claw-foot tub. The playful Eames Hang-It-All and teak-framed mirror speak to the couple's love of midcentury design.
What to know before painting brick
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What to know before painting brick
Brass fixtures and period tile complete the bathroom.
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Baby Otis' cozy and bright room is filled with special mementos the couple has found over the years. "I found the letters at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena," Hewitt says.
Pendant: Nelson Saucer Lamp, Design Within Reach; crib: Century, DwellStudio, Ella and Elliot; dresser: Ella and Elliot; poster: L'Atelier, Toronto; rocker: Machine Age Modern
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors Pendant: Nelson Saucer Lamp, Design Within Reach; crib: Century, DwellStudio, Ella and Elliot; dresser: Ella and Elliot; poster: L'Atelier, Toronto; rocker: Machine Age Modern
When Hewitt and Sargent were renovating, a baby was not yet in their immediate future. But they knew that eventually this would be their family home. The second floor of the home has two bedrooms that are connected by a tiny opening so future siblings can share secrets.
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Huge windows and oversize furniture command the second-floor family room.
Sofa: Tufted, Montauk; paint: Dix Blue, Farrow & Ball; pillows: L'atelier, Toronto; blanket: Mjolk; lamp: Tripod Floor Lamp, Design Within Reach; rug: Modern Weave
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors Sofa: Tufted, Montauk; paint: Dix Blue, Farrow & Ball; pillows: L'atelier, Toronto; blanket: Mjolk; lamp: Tripod Floor Lamp, Design Within Reach; rug: Modern Weave
The bookshelves were built to match the antique lab tables underneath — combined with the ornate windows and sofa, these pieces create a beautiful mix of industrial style and elegance.
Tables: Queen West Antique Centre; shelving: Treehouse Furniture, Toronto
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Tables: Queen West Antique Centre; shelving: Treehouse Furniture, Toronto
A magnificant Serge Mouille three-arm ceiling light on the second floor illuminates the grand staircase.
Art: "The Well," by Aron Wiesenfeld
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors Art: "The Well," by Aron Wiesenfeld
The family loves hanging out on the third floor. "When we bought the house, it felt like a cave," Sargent says. "We wanted to have our bedroom up there, so we extended the ceilings to the roofline and put in nine skylights, a walk-in closet, master bath and office."
Walnut built-ins from Treehouse Furniture in Toronto house the bed and plenty of storage. "It's definitely the most modern space in the house," says Hewitt. "It's a really great feeling when we get home from traveling and we crash into our own bed, look out the skylights, and say to each other, 'This is way better than any fancy hotel we've stayed at!'"
Sconces: BL6, Bestlite
by Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors Walnut built-ins from Treehouse Furniture in Toronto house the bed and plenty of storage. "It's definitely the most modern space in the house," says Hewitt. "It's a really great feeling when we get home from traveling and we crash into our own bed, look out the skylights, and say to each other, 'This is way better than any fancy hotel we've stayed at!'"
Sconces: BL6, Bestlite
Despite sloped ceilings, the master bathroom's layout works perfectly.
Working a modern layout into a century-old home was the pair's biggest challenge. "The hardest part was coming up with the new layout," says Hewitt. "We had to determine our priorities and needs, and made many lists on what we were and were not willing to compromise on."
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Working a modern layout into a century-old home was the pair's biggest challenge. "The hardest part was coming up with the new layout," says Hewitt. "We had to determine our priorities and needs, and made many lists on what we were and were not willing to compromise on."
A vintage teak credenza has been cleverly repurposed as a vanity.
Cabinetry: Dylan Barlow Cabinets
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Cabinetry: Dylan Barlow Cabinets
The couple painted the exterior trim charcoal gray and replaced all the windows. However, they were careful to keep the original stained glass and front door.
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Quinn Hewitt and Christopher Sargent shine a spotlight on Otis.
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Oh, yeah. Good job on the house, too.
What I like about this home is the balance of vintage and modern.
Nice place though.
So they gutted the place.
Cute baby and looks like well-done construction but I, like others, am confused by the choices made here.