See this renovated Tudor style home in Toronto with English inspired details

Tudor-style exterior with half-timbering and stone entry archway

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This gorgeous Tudor-style home, completely reimagined by Alair Homes Toronto in collaboration with Parris McKenna Design, is situated in a quiet corner of one of the oldest neighborhoods of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This fully transformed 4-bedroom, 3-and-a-half-bathroom home underwent a meticulous down‑to‑the‑studs renovation. Every element was reimagined to improve functionality, flow, and long-term livability for designer Parris McKenna and her family.

The basement was fully excavated to achieve generous 8’5″ ceilings, creating a bright, comfortable level that feels like a true extension of the main living spaces. On the third floor, two new dormers were added to increase headroom, natural light, and usable square footage.

ARCHITECT House Lab Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER Parris McKenna Design
BUILDER Alair Homes Toronto
INTERIOR STYLING Stacey Smithers Creative

Close-up of stone archway entrance with copper roofline and lanterns

The surrounding neighborhood’s distinctly English character strongly informed the design direction. Rather than leaning contemporary, the home embraces a more traditional, richly layered aesthetic with classic details, saturated colors, and thoughtful millwork. The result is a cohesive, timeless interior that feels both rooted in its historic context and perfectly suited to modern family life.

Sage Green Kitchen with Marble Backsplash

Sage green kitchen with marble backsplash and cane-back barstools at island

What We Love About This Home

This Tudor-style renovation blends historic character with livability, pairing half-timbered exterior charm with an interior that feels collected rather than staged. Every room commits fully to its own mood, from the sage green kitchen’s marble drama to the jewel-toned bedrooms wrapped in bold botanical wallpaper, without ever feeling disjointed from the whole. The details are what set it apart, from hand-painted tile to antique tapestries to skirted pantry cabinets, small, confident touches layered with restraint.

Tell Us: What’s your favorite space in this Tudor-style home in Toronto? The sage green kitchen, the moody floral bedroom, or the pink marble powder room?

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Kitchen island seating with marble backsplash and pendant light

Above: In the kitchen, the cabinets are painted in Honed Soapstone, Sherwin-Williams. The ceiling paint is Greek Villa, Sherwin-Williams.

Kitchen island view with sunflowers and cone pendant lights

Above: The pendant lights over the island are from Lumens. The island counter stools were sourced from Shoppe Amber Interiors.

Kitchen corner with marble range wall, plates on display, and pot filler

Close-up of olive cabinetry with countertop books, basket, and geraniums

L-shaped kitchen island with marble counters and potted plants

Above: The ceiling lights were sourced from Mullan Lighting, while the wall sconces are from Etsy.

Kitchen island with woven basket and garden window view

Kitchen island view with brass pendant lights and woven market basket

Kitchen sink area with potted herbs on windowsill and patterned runner

Above: The Moroccan-style runner is from Mellah. The premium oiled wood flooring is from Unik Parquet.

Sunlit counter with potted geraniums and herbs by window

Marble range wall with brass pot filler and cone pendant light

Cream and brass range with marble backsplash and hanging plates

Above: The cabinet hardware is from Rejuvenation.

Dining Nook with Antique Tapestry

Dining nook with tapestry wall hanging and brass chandelier

Above: In the dining area, the banquette and dining table were custom-fabricated by Silverbirch, while the dining chairs were sourced from Shoppe Amber Interiors

Close-up of brass chandelier against antique tapestry backdrop

Breakfast banquette with barley-twist table leg and tapestry wall

English Pantry with Botanical Wallpaper

Arched pantry alcove with vegetable-print wallpaper and open shelving

Above: In the pantry, the cabinets are painted in Honed Soapstone, Sherwin-Williams. The Cotswolds-inspired wallpaper and cabinet skirt are the Veg Row Wallpaper by Thyme & Bertioli. The flushmount hardware is by Rejuvenation.

Close-up of pantry shelving with vegetable wallpaper and skirted cabinet

Pink Marble Powder Room

Pink marble powder room vanity with beaded oval mirror and brass fittings

Above: In the powder room, the wall paint is Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball. The wall sconces are from Soho Home. The artistic mirror is called “Dear Heart” by artist Katie Kohls. The faucet is by Kallista.

Pink marble powder room vanity with scalloped mirror and sconces

Close-up of brass faucet and stained-glass mirror in pink powder room

Doorway view into pink powder room from patterned-tile hallway

The “Snug” with Marble Fireplace

Living room with striped green sofas, dark marble mantel, and upright bass

Above: In the living room, the wall paint is Greek Villa by Sherwin-Williams, while the trim paint is Accessible Beige by Sherwin-Williams. The chandelier is from Hudson Valley Lighting Group.

Coffee table vignette with dried flowers beside lit fireplace

Living room seating area with brass chandelier and abstract artwork

Upright bass beside black marble fireplace with portrait above

Console table vignette with floral painting under arched doorway

Moody Entry Hallway

Burgundy paneled closet doors in cream hallway with brass sconce

Inviting Living Room

Living room sofa with botanical gallery wall and burgundy pillows

Above: The sofa is from Whittington & Co, custom upholstered in a Kravet fabric. The coffee table is from Pottery Barn.

Mauve Built-In Desk Nook

Mauve built-in cabinetry with desk nook and berry branches

Close-up of mauve cabinet interior with striped lamp and berries

Floral Wallpaper Powder Room

Powder room with floral wallpaper and wood vanity

Close-up of botanical wallpaper and marble vanity in powder room

Jewel-Toned Owner’s Bedroom

Bedroom with floral wallpaper, brass chandelier, and mauve bedding

Above: In the owner’s retreat, the wallpaper is from House of Hackney. The ceiling paint is Ball Green, Farrow & Ball. The chandelier is from Visual Comfort & Co.

Above: The wall sconces are from Soho Home. The nightstand is from Shoppe Amber Interiors. The bed is from Forom, while the bedding is from Zara Home.

Bedroom dresser with mounted TV against floral wallpaper

Green Marble Double Vanity Bathroom

Double vanity with marble counters and floral ottoman

Above: The vanity is painted in Card Room Green, Farrow & Ball. The wall sconces are from Light House Co. The makeup vanity stool is custom by Whittington & Co. and upholstered in Hackney fabric and Kravet trim.

Close-up of marble vanity sink with botanical prints and sconces

Glass-enclosed shower with tile walls and handheld sprayer

Bathroom hallway with framed landscape art and folded towels

Above: The bathroom flooring was sourced from Creekside Tile.

English-Inspired Home Office

Floral striped wallpaper nook with wood desk and window seat

Above: This space is designed with vintage furnishings and enchanting wallpaper from House of Hackney. The trim paint color is De Nimes, Farrow & Ball. The stools are from Pottery Barn. The rug is by Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Rugs.

Window seat corner with velvet pillows and floral striped wallpaper

Dark Floral Daughter’s Bedroom

Bedroom with bold floral wallpaper and tufted bedspread

Above: In the daughter’s bedroom, the wallpaper is from House of Hackney, while the ceiling paint is Travertine by Sherwin-Williams. The bedding and nightstand are from Pottery Barn. The antique bed frame was only $75 and was refinished, lending character and charm to the room.

Nightstand vignette against dark floral wallpaper with peonies

Dresser with violin and mirror against floral wallpaper

Above: This cozy window-seat nook features wall sconces sourced from Light House Co.

Kids’ Bathroom with Striped Tile

Bathroom double vanity with oval mirrors and green striped tile

Close-up of bathroom sink with penguin figurines and marigolds

Green and cream striped tile shower with built-in niche

Bed with bee-print headboard and striped blue wallpaper

Bathroom vanity with arched mirror and still-life paintings

Shower stall with floral accent tiles and glass door

Mudroom with Floral Curtains

Mudroom nook with yellow cabinetry and floral curtain

Light Wood Staircase

Light wood staircase with spindle railing and botanical prints

English-Inspired Basement Lounge

Sitting area with striped armchair and curtained cabinet doors

Above: In this basement lounge, the walls are painted in Greek Villa by Sherwin-Williams, while the trim is Accessible Beige by Sherwin-Williams. The ceiling lights are from Mullan Lighting. The cozy chair in the corner is from Pottery Barn, and the English antique-style coffee table is from Farrier. Grounding this space is an area rug from Loloi Rugs.

Media nook with black marble fireplace and striped armchair

During the renovation, the designer requested that the ceiling height be raised 20 inches to make this space feel less like you are below grade. The addition of fabric inserts on the cabinetry makes it feel cozy and English-inspired. It creates the illusion of windows sitting behind them.

Screened Outdoor Lounge & Pergola

Screened outdoor lounge with wicker sofa and pergola roof

Above: The mirrored doors help to expand the outdoor view in this inviting lounge area. The exterior paint is Devonshire Green 1489 | Benjamin Moore. The comfortable outdoor sectional is from Article, while the modern outdoor fire table is from Paloform.

Outdoor Kitchen & Pass-Through Bar

Pass-through window bar with rattan stools and brick chimney

Outdoor kitchen with built-in grill against brick and olive cabinetry

Above: The outdoor grill is by Crown Verity. The counter stools were sourced from Wayfair.

Outdoor Dining Terrace

Outdoor dining set with woven chairs on wood deck

PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Miller

2 Comments

Martha Triplett

5 hours ago

Love the cohesive color palette, pink marble powder room, striped bathroom tile and gorgeous outdoor spaces. Would love to know some of the interesting paint colors used.