Reimagining the Floor Plan at 110 Bloor Street West in Toronto

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I’ve always had a soft spot for 110 Bloor Street West. When it was completed in the 1980s, I was an impressionable architecture student at the University of Toronto, and its sleek modernist presence stood out against the more ornamental façades of its time. Even today, it remains quietly timeless—a rare example of restraint and proportion that has aged remarkably well.

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Inside, however, many of the original suites were less inspiring. They were designed for the conservative tastes of the era—safe, serviceable, and perhaps a little dull. What they did have, and still do, are those glorious full-height window walls framing the best of Yorkville: the buzz of Bloor Street to the south and the leafy calm of Cumberland and the Village beyond. Each end of the building houses generous, 1,950-square-foot residences that span front to back, offering that coveted dual exposure. They have potential in spades, but like many 1980s interiors, they need a sense of purpose—a return to clarity, function, and architectural poise.

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I’ve long had an aversion to 45-degree angles. They rarely serve beauty or logic, and in this building they’ve always felt like the interior designer’s concession to fashion rather than form.

My approach starts by removing those arbitrary gestures and reinstating a sense of calm geometry. The entry sequence becomes a semi-circular gallery—an elegant prelude to the home—with walnut-paneled walls, concealed doors, and a sculptural ceiling detail that sets the tone immediately. The storage room shifts to one side, becoming more practical in shape and proportion, while a proper coat closet and broom closet bring utility and order to daily life.

The main living space transforms into a proper great room—an airy, regular rectangle of approximately 34 by 23 feet, anchored by an open kitchen with a large island and a continuous wall of millwork running the length of the east side. That wall conceals function, houses display, and integrates a long linear ethanol fireplace—pure flame without fuss. The result is a seamless composition of living, dining, and entertaining space that feels urbane and effortlessly elegant, perfectly suited to its Bloor Street stage.

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In the principal suite, the geometry straightens out to allow a more serene, functional plan. A pocket door leads to a proper dressing room with generous hanging, display, and folding areas—a space that celebrates the ritual of dressing rather than merely accommodating it. Beyond that, the ensuite offers a double vanity, twin rain showers, and a wall of linen storage—a spa-like retreat of balanced proportion. The second bedroom retains its generous glazing and natural light, while the laundry room is upgraded with a full counter, hanging space, and ample cabinetry—proof that even utilitarian spaces can have grace.

Between the living and private zones, a long hallway becomes a true gallery—a place to showcase art and personality, not merely a corridor to be endured.

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All in all, it’s not a radical transformation but a thoughtful one—an exercise in subtraction and refinement. By removing the noise and restoring architectural order, the home gains an elegance worthy of its address. In a world where design integrity, function, and beauty matter more than ever, 110 Bloor deserves nothing less.

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