Celebrating @alairhomes.toronto on their win at the 2026 RenoMark Awards. A real testament to their level of care and execution in bringing this project to life.
We're proud to have contributed to the design and to see it recognized at the @bildgta awards.
Beautifully captured by the talented @janetkwan
#torontibuilds
#bildgtawards
#houselabinc
Restoration, not renovation. For this historic Edwardian home, one of the most important design tools we used wasn’t addition—it was editing.
For our team, it begins by understanding what doesn’t need to be there anymore. Not in a reductive sense, but in a clarifying one.
Over time, most homes accumulate decision, some intentional, others reactive. Layers build up. Circulation gets slightly interrupted. Proportions lose their original clarity.
Our role was to step back and ask: what is supporting the architecture + what is getting in the way?
That meant removing visual noise where it existed but also refining relationships between elements. How millwork meets structure, how transitions are handled, how space is read as you move through it.
Editing, for us in this context, isn’t about minimalism. It’s about purpose. Defining the difference between a space that feels composed versus one that feels considered.
Planning + Interior Design @commongoodstudio
Construction @nutshellconstructions
Millwork @timberich_inc
Permit Design @torontohouselab
Photo @arnalphotography
Toronto Renovation | Design Build | Construction | Permit Planning | Custom Home | Major Renovation | High Park | Project Management |
Today marks 5 Years of House Lab.
Grateful to the homeowners who trusted us with their projects - from early ideas through to approvals and permits - and to the collaborators who helped bring them to life.
Here's to what's ahead.
#residentialdesign
#torontoarchitecture
#designandpermits
Historically grounded, Project Parkside is rooted within the mature, tree-lined streets of Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood. To breathe new life into the main floor, a thoughtful balance of preservation + contemporary amenity was explored.
For a family who loves to entertain, the kitchen + dining area was expanded + reoriented to create a generous, multi-functional gathering space. Original wood elements were carefully restored + paired with a layered material palette of soft white, vibrant greens, + warm neutrals, a subtle nod to the surrounding park landscape.
This time last year our team completed the planning + design, readying for a construction start in Spring. By October, this +100-year-old Edwardian home was ready for its next chapter.
Thank you to our clients for entrusting us with this special project, + to the talented construction team who brought our design work to life.
Interior Design + Planning @commongoodstudio
Architectural Design @torontohouselab
Construction @nutshellconstructions
Millwork @timberich_inc
Photo @arnalphotography
Photo Styling @commongoodstudio
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Full renovation, interior planning, interior design, toronto permit, high park neighbourhood, project management, year timeline, local first
Honoured to see this Tudor home renovation featured by @housebeautiful
Parris McKenna reached out early on for help navigating permits and committee approvals as she worked through her vision for renovating this home for her own family.
Working alongside @parrismckennadesign and the builder @alairhomes.toronto , we helped the team navigate the challenges that come with renovating an older home.
We find these constraints often create some of the best opportunities in the design, and the result is a beautiful reflection of that process.
The property was completely transformed thanks to @megandkennedyandco landscaping.
Beautifully captured by @lomillerphoto
Glad to have been part of the team.
#torontorenovation
#designinspiration
#tudorhome
#houselab
A bedroom that feels like a retreat.
Tucked into the rear addition, this new principal suite offers a calm retreat at the back of the home.
Builder: @alairhomes.toronto
Photography: @janetkwan
Architectural Design: @torontohouselab
#homerenovation
#primarysuite
#torontoreno
#houselab
When Marley Studio called about a bungalow transformation in Mississauga, we were in.
They had a clear vision. Bold and intentional.
When it was time to build, we brought in Stones Building Co, trusted collaborators and the right team to execute.
The result? It speaks for itself.
Starting with the kitchen.
Interior Design: Marley Studio.ca
Builder: @stonesbuildingco
Architectural design: @torontohouselab
#mississaugadesign
#bungalowtransformation
#residentialdesign
#designandpermits
#houselab
Opening up this corner turret of this east end home revealed its full character. It now creates a striking focal point in the primary bedroom.
Built by @alairhomes.toronto
Designer @parrismckennadesign
Architectural Design @torontohouselab
Structural @mxl_associates
#beachesreno
#architecturaldesign
#designandpermits
#houselabinc
This Family Day, we're celebrating the families who trust House Lab with their homes. It's truly why we do what we do. Walking alongside families as they start a new chapter in their life is the best part of all.
Pictured here: the beautiful home of the talented designer @parrismckennadesign who trusted us to collaborate on her own family renovation, alongside the incredible team at @alairhomes.toronto
After pic by @lomillerphoto Before pic by yours truly on our field measure in early 2024!
#familyhome
#torontorenovation
#designandpermits
#houselabinc
We love to share progress pics. They show the transformation as it happens!
Built by @stonesbuildingco
Interior Design @twofoldinteriors
Architectural design @torontohouselab
#residentialdesign #princeedwardcounty #cottagelife #designandpermits #houselabinc
Clerestory windows bring daylight deep into the home, allowing it to move across the space throughout the day.
A small rear addition, developed in collaboration with @commongoodstudio .
3D printing in the House Lab Studio.
