Home of the Week: Dwelling on the details in Forest Hill
Home of the Week, 16 Vesta Dr., TorontoAlex Morias
The rear facade.Alex Morias
To balance out the 12-foot ceilings, builder Sina Sadedin made custom wall panels that were eight inches higher than the ones most builders buy, and each panel has a hand-drawn design.Alex Morias
‘I always have a pen and paper in my hand when I’m standing in the house,’ says Mr. Sadedin. ‘When a design comes to mind, I sketch it down. It’s the small details that make a big difference.’ From the etched designs in archways to the ridges in the limestone exterior, this two-storey (plus a finished basement), 11-room home is full of these small details.Alex Morias
The builder says he spared no expense in his materials, importing many of them from Europe. There are several different kinds of marble in the house, including Calcutta, Carrera and Armani. Even in the basement, the floor is marble, heated underneath.Alex Morias
The large kitchen island is made from one large piece of Calcutta marble. Beside the sink horizontal grooves have been carved out so that delicate, hand-washed dishware can dry on the island and the water can tickle back into the sink.Alex Morias
The 11-by-19 foot ensuite master bathroom is covered in tiny mother of pearl tiles imported from France, has a freestanding tub, a double vanity, a chandelier and a closed-off water closet with a bidet and a towel warmer. The oversized shower stall is wired for sound, has body jets and a heated marble seat and can be transformed into a steam room that will pump out scented steam. Oh, and there’s also a fireplace – one of six in the house.Alex Morias
The garage features a tiled floor and faux stone walls. Across from the garage ia a small room that contains a dog shower, just like the ones you’d find in pet spas.Alex Morias