On the ground floor of North York’s townhouse, created with the help of designer Ksenia Berkovich, soft velvet-upholstered furniture and sleek glass surfaces make for a “cozy but airy” family home.

“We didn’t know how to place furniture. This huge room is incredibly versatile now, not just for entertaining but also for any daily activity,” the client noted of the space, which also features an oversized abstract painting by a Canadian artist.