Finished warm white kitchen with oak flooring, brass accents, an island and three tan stools.

ALDERWOOD

Modern Farmhouse

White two-storey Toronto home with black windows, a covered porch, and a concrete driveway.

Client Goals & Needs:The family of four needed more space and approached Waterfront Homes to enhance the architectural drawings they had previously obtained. Their vision was to blend a modern twist with the timeless charm of a farmhouse aesthetic, ensuring their home was both functional and visually striking.

Project Type:Second Story Addition

Square Footage:2,000 sq. ft. + 800 sq. ft. Basement

Location:Alderwood

Services rendered:

Interior design
Full build

Finished warm white kitchen with oak flooring, brass accents, an island and three tan stools. — Kitchen

Finished open living area with natural oak stairs, warm white walls, and frosted glass sliding doors. — Main

Bright renovated entry with grey tile, black door, white closet doors, and organised oak mudroom storage. — Foyer

Bright entry with white shiplap, oak bench, black hooks, cubbies, and grey tile flooring. — Foyer

Finished Toronto kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white tile, oak shelves, brass pulls, and a centre cooktop. — Kitchen

Bright Toronto kitchen with warm white shaker cabinets, oak floors, brass hardware and a large quartz island. — Finishes

Bright finished primary bedroom with oak floors, exposed beams, barn doors, ensuite tub, and closet access. — Primary bedroom

Bright bathroom renovation with a wood double vanity, brass fixtures, arched mirrors, and warm white tile. — Primary ensuite

Bright white tiled shower with brushed brass fixtures, a glass panel, and a recessed niche. — Bathroom

Warm white bathroom detail with a skylight, wood shelves, brass sconces, and a black mirror. — Ensuite finishes

Natural oak staircase with black metal railings above a bright open living area. — Staircase

Finished bathroom with oak vanity, black fixtures, white tile, and dark hex floor for a Toronto renovation. — Bathroom

Modern white and grey bathroom with a vanity, toilet, window, and glass shower enclosure. — Bathroom

Design inspiration

The design centered around a classic white exterior with contrasting black and natural wood accents, bringing a modern edge to the farmhouse style. Patterned tiles added an extra layer of visual interest, making the home a unique blend of traditional charm and contemporary elegance.

Design inspiration, Modern Farmhouse project

The result

Waterfront Homes infused their design expertise into the project, making sure the second story addition reflected the clients’ vision. The use of black and wood details brought warmth and sophistication to the clean white palette, while modern fixtures and finishes tied the look together.

The finer details

Black and white geometric tile adds contrast beside a white toilet and natural wood vanity.

Warm white kitchen cabinetry with brushed brass pulls, quartz counters, and glossy subway tile.

Charcoal hex tile floor with crisp white grout and a natural oak vanity in a modern bathroom.

Brushed brass ceiling light adds warm colour against a clean white finished ceiling.

Warm white bathroom detail with a skylight, wood shelves, brass sconces, and a black mirror.

Brushed brass shower controls set against warm white subway tile with a tiled niche in the corner.

Renovated Toronto kitchen with white subway tile, oak shelves, brass pulls and a sleek cooktop.

Finished bathroom with a glass shower, patterned tile wall, and bright white colour palette.