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Home of the Week, 90 Balsam Ave., Toronto. In 1926, the house had been divided up into apartments. In 1986, new owners Jan and Bruce Carwardine turned the home back into a single-family dwelling and began a long restoration.

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The third floor bedroom - The couple and their two daughers started living in this room when they first moved in while renovating the rest of the home.Photo by Thomas Neal

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The kitchen, modernized with white cabinets, a marble-topped island, a sitting room and a breakfast area overlooking the garden.

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Throughout the house decorator Leah Koman chose colours and finishes that highlight architectural features and blend the modern elements with the historical.Photo by Thomas Neal

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Photo by Thomas Neal

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