Toronto Beach Home Renovation & Interior Design – A French Modern Villa by BKDP

Located in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and inspired by our client’s travels to St. Barts, this project aimed to bring a sense of calm and casual elegance to an urban setting.

Light, airy finishes with modern undertones were balanced by warm greys and brushed wood accents for a soft, rustic touch. Restoration Hardware furnishings complemented the palette and reinforced the relaxed sophistication of the space.

To enhance connection to the outdoors, a bow window was replaced with a modern bump-out and floor-to-ceiling glazing. The backyard was redesigned as a courtyard, with the garage reimagined as a cabana-style seating area framed by soft perimeter plantings.

In the basement, where ceiling height was limited, we exposed and painted the joists in warm grey and recessed lighting into the structure. White walls and Kentwood Brushed Oak Sanderson flooring were carried through to maintain visual continuity across all four levels.

Beach Villa in the City was completed in 2015.

This renovation was completed within the $200,001 – $500,000 CAD range.

The home is located in the Beach neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a postal code of M4L.

BKDP provided:

• Full interior redesign

• Kitchen design

• Bathroom design

• Basement design

• Layout reconfiguration to enhance room flow and function
• Material and color palette curation for a modern-country vibe
• Integration of custom cabinetry, lighting design, and furniture layout
• Construction management and coordination

The interior design centered on comfort and understated elegance. Inspired by their travels to St. Barts, the client envisioned a home that echoed the relaxed luxury of Caribbean villas—translated thoughtfully for urban living in Toronto. BKDP reinterpreted the essence of island ease through refined materials, layered textures, and subtle rustic notes, crafting a space that feels both laid-back and sophisticated. The result is a home that evokes a sense of escape—rooted in warmth, elevated in execution.

BKDP’s goal for the basement was to create a distinctive design gesture that echoed the exposed wood and board-and-batten ceiling details featured on the upper levels. With lower ceiling height in the basement, the strategy involved relocating ductwork to the perimeter to frame the open ceiling structure, which was then painted in the same accent grey used throughout the home. The result is a visually taller, more textured space that maintains continuity with the design language above.

Yes, BKDP managed the full project lifecycle—from design through construction. This included coordination of contractors, timeline supervision, budget control, and detailed finish execution.

Timeless interiors are achieved through a combination of thoughtful strategy and contextual sensitivity. At BKDP, this often begins with grounded decision-making—prioritizing materials with intrinsic beauty, balanced proportions, and functional layout choices rooted in how the space will be lived in. Drawing inspiration from the home’s architectural context and surrounding environment further reinforces longevity. These principles help ensure that the design transcends trends and remains enduringly relevant.

BKDP offers ongoing updates via project meetings and a secure online portal, allowing homeowners to review schedules, documents, and construction photos in real time.