Mimico Creek House

Toronto, Canada

Located on the top of a large site overlooking Mimico Creek, in Toronto, this three storey family dwelling features a central corridor and stairway that connects the interior spaces as well as the exterior views to the creek and ravine. Programmatically the corridor separates the utility spaces, garage and mudroom, from the main living spaces.

Toronto residential architecture on Mimico Creek
Contemporary open-concept home with open-riser stair in Etobicoke
Modern kitchen design with panelled appliances and quartz island with sink and end grain butcher block

Open riser stairs and wooden screens allow for dynamic views in out and of the 4,060 square foot house. The main plan begins at the street side with a private dining room, open kitchen and lowered living room with floor to ceiling south facing glass and patio access.

Home front entrance with red door and sidelight and wood ceiling
Living room with ribbon fireplace in tile backsplash and wrap around windows furnished with couch and chairs
Hallway furnished with built in benches with storage and small bookshelf with pot lighting
Bedroom with designed custom built headboard and lighting with ensuite washroom and wardrobe
Bathroom with free standing tube and stainless steel fittings half height marble wall and glass shower enclosure

The patio has a retractable rain screen, sun shading, and connects to a BBQ area off the kitchen. The basement offers storage, guest room, gym, and recreation room. The upper floor includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the master suite taking full advantage of the elevated views to the creek.

Smaller bathroom with frameless glass shower enclosure granite counter top and stainless steel fittings
View of contemporary Etobicoke home from Mimico Creek