“These compact build are gaining popularity for the unique entryway they offer into the residential market.”
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“A Parisian-Mediterranean Fusion Brings Bold Design to Laneway”
“In contrast to minimalist, monochromatic interiors that dominated in past years, this home’s mix of rich textures, patterns, and personal touches aligns with a broader shift in design toward homes that feel curated over time, reflecting the homeowners’ personalities and stories.”
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“What is the trick to making a laneway house work? It’s not the mural”
“What makes this laneway home stand out is the colourful mural on its laneway facing wall. Race says, “This project was perfect for a mural. The number of window openings meant a large amount of solid wall was available for decoration. Cladding the project with stucco was very cost-effective, and it provided a surface that was perfect for art.”
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“We built a four-bedroom laneway house in East York for $650,000”
“Christine and I began to wonder if building a laneway home in my parents’ backyard might be our only way to live in Toronto while still being in a detached family home.”
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“Fresh eyes on Toronto’s laneway houses: A clarion call too loud to ignore”
“…be greener; be more creative; add basements; ask the neighbour if he or she wants to partner in order to create a pair of (laneway) semis; and continue to challenge the city on Byzantine bylaws that limit what’s possible.”
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