2025
Project Starmount
Markham
Category:
Basement
Duration:
5 weeks
Countertop:
Calacatta Vecchia
Cabinetry:
AGT 398
This two-bedroom basement suite is fully renovated to create a spacious, modern home with a fully equipped kitchen, airy open-plan living, and a contemporary three-piece bathroom.
The suite maximizes openness and light with a thoughtfully designed layout; an inviting entry and circulation area leads naturally into the heart of the home—a streamlined kitchen boasting white shaker cabinetry, quartz-style countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generously sized center island for flexible prep and dining. The kitchen anchors an open-concept living area, providing plenty of room for dining, relaxing, or entertaining, while multiple doors access private bedrooms and facilities. The bathroom continues the modern theme with large-format marble-look tile in a glass walk-in shower, a clean-lined white vanity, and striking matte black fixtures. Throughout the suite, the combination of bright surfaces, minimalist black accents, and pale wood flooring achieves a harmonious balance between comfort, warmth, and crisp functionality.
Details
Color Palette
A core of bright white (walls, ceilings, cabinetry, trim, counters) is complemented by natural, light wood tones on the floors and subtle greige on area rugs. Black hardware and fixtures, along with stainless steel appliances, provide sharp contemporary contrasts.
Materials and Textures
Key materials include painted MDF for cabinetry, stone-look quartz counters, and luxury vinyl plank flooring with a realistic wood grain. Sleek stainless steel (appliances, shower frames) and glass (shower enclosure, accent tables, mirrors) add to the fresh, reflective quality, while soft area rugs ensure comfort. Subtle matte finishes on hardware and plumbing fixtures offer a tactile counterpoint to otherwise smooth and polished surfaces.
Lighting
Ample recessed LED ceiling lights provide even, bright illumination throughout the suite, critical for basements with limited windows. The bathroom is also well-lit with overhead and soft mirror lighting, ensuring a consistently welcoming atmosphere in every room, day or night.