New-style loft
MODERN WITH INDUSTRIAL -INSPIRED ACCENTS LISA VAN DE VEN
While The Harlowe’s exterior may be inspired by the warehouse architecture of the surrounding neighbourhood, inside model suite 302 the design is bright and contemporary, with industrialinspired accents. “We didn’t really carry many of the old-style loft elements into the units, because people want modern, clean design,” says Brad Lamb, CEO of Lamb Development Corp. “That’s what all our buildings are about.” The design team blended a palette of grey, white and black with concrete wall and ceiling details, layering in texture through accessories. “The texturing really turns it into something that looks livable and comfortable, so when someone walks in they think ‘I could live here, it feels like home,’” adds Ryan Spencer, designer with Lamb’s in-house staging company, Urban Inside. Suites at The Harlowe range from 866 to 1,135 square feet and are priced from $995,900. Sales are by appointment only. Call 416-368-5262 or visit theharlowe.com.
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“When we do upgrades and sell our finishes, 80 to 85 per cent of people pick a white kitchen,” Lamb says, so it made sense to design this model kitchen in white as well. Highgloss white lacquer cabinets with contemporary flat-front doors are paired with white quartz countertops.
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Cerused oak hardwood floors in a mid-tone grey-brown shade are used throughout the suite. “You really see the grain,” Lamb says. “They’re very modern but they have an oldworld feel to them.” For added warmth, the team opted for a similar grey-beige tone on the walls.
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“I want people to picture laying there on the couch after a long day of work,” Spencer says of this sectional sofa from Gus. With chrome legs and tufted grey upholstery, it’s both modern and tailored. Accent pillows and a faux fur throw add texture too.
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A black area rug from EQ3 brings contrast to the living room, while creating another layer of texture in the space. On top, a round glass coffee table carries through the chrome accents found throughout the room. “It makes the space feel more open,” Spencer adds.