From cold kitchen to warm study

This second floor area was originally the kitchen of a duplex. Our challenge was to convert it into a space that would work in its new single family dwelling application. 

We employed a continuous solid wood countertop all the way around, which affords tremendous layout capacity. We used spalted maple, which, in addition to its strength, provides a spectacular colour pattern.

The shelving systems align with the top lines of the windows, which were relocated and enlarged to brighten the space. Puck lights provide task lighting, and low-voltage pot lights double for ambient and task. Both are dimmable.

Showing off what's possible in the kitchen in Style at Home

Archetype Sustainable House Completed

We're proud to announce the completion of The Archetype Sustainable House, one of the first LEED Canada Homes certified projects, built almost entirely out of FSC-certified wood products.

North on Sixty was chosen to build one of the two FSC-Certified archetype kitchens. The Southern Yellow Pine used was resawn from material gleaned from the Old General Electric Transformer plant (general office areas) located on the south/west corner of Landsdowne & Davenport.

LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance homes that use less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and are healthier and more comfortable for the occupants.

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Cherry Tree Kitchen

Eight years ago we had cut down and milled into boards six cherry trees to make way for a cottage we were building. Last spring we put that lumber into our kiln for finishing, and used the wood to build this Beaches kitchen. Have a look at these photos showing the trees and then the gorgeous kitchen.