‘Comfortable, inviting spaces’ at The Keeley

COMFORTABLE AND INVITING SPACES AT THE KEELEY IN NORTH YORK LISA VAN DE VEN

Interior designer Michael Krus opted for a minimalist style in the model vignettes for The Keeley. “We don’t like to mix too many materials, especially in a small space,” says the principal designer with Tact Design. Showcasing one of three palettes available at the site, Krus used brown-toned wood laminate cabinetry and grey tile floors in the bathroom, with a wider mix of finishes in the kitchen. An adjacent den offers a hint of the lifestyle offered. “They’re comfortable, inviting spaces,” Krus adds. “They feel warm and there’s a nice rich, elegant quality to them.” Suites at the TAS site range from 530 to 1,480 square feet and are priced from the low $400,00s to the mid $800,000s. The sales office is at 3100 Keele St., North York, and open Monday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m. Call 647-697-3100 or visit thekeeley.ca.

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Laminate flooring offers a natural wood finish that sets the tone for the kitchen vignette. “We like that particular product because it looks like real wood, but wood that has some character to it,” Krus says. “You’re seeing the knots and graining in the wood.”

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Creating a light backdrop in the kitchen space, the bleached tone of the room’s wood-grain laminate lower cabinetry flows into a white quartz countertop and backsplash, for a streamlined, monochromatic feel – and just a touch of texture. “The graining is not just visual, you can actually feel it,” Krus says.

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Accessorized with simple black stools, the kitchen island “functions as an island but can also act as a dining table as well,” the designer says. A black metal leg keeps it open on one side, while on the other is a shelving unit – perfect for cookbooks or display.

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High-gloss charcoal grey upper cabinets contrast against the kitchen’s lighter base. But both cabinet types have a contemporary flat front design. “We went for a modern and clean look by not having any handles,” Krus says. “By doing so the kitchen feels bigger and more refined.”