Treehouse Retreat

Redesigning this 2,000-square-foot house near Bromont, Que., presented Romina with a unique challenge: to create living spaces that strike a delicate balance between being understated enough to highlight the stunning surroundings, and warm enough to be innately welcoming. First, she developed a sleek, monochromatic envelope defined by stretches of veiny stone, greyed woods and understated upholstery. Then, she this off with an unexpected mix of pine antiques, framed prints and splashes of colour. For cosiness, she also layered in diverse textures — from supple velvet and nubbly wovens to ethereal linen and delicate quilting. With its marriage of old and new, hard and soft, dark and light, the home now suits its owners — outdoorsy empty-nesters who came to the area for its skiing, kayaking and biking — to a T.