How an Architect Styled Her 1,200 Sq Ft Toronto Condo With Mid-Century Modern Classics – FULL TOUR

Check out Rayon, an AI for interior design that keeps your drawing, data, and presentations in one single file. Streamline your design process and get started with Rayon Academy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87otjDcsYvQ Today, we tour Sylvia’s 1,200 sq ft condo in Toronto, an inspiring masterclass in how an architect brings warmth, history, and personal intention into a modern high-rise build. Sylvia, a practicing architect and award-winning artist, waited seven years through pre-construction delays and a major building flood before finally bringing her home to life. Instead of purchasing an off-the-shelf staging package, she curated the entire space with an authentic collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture pieces gathered patiently over the last 20 years. Guided by the philosophy that form follows function, iconic designs by George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and Le Corbusier sit alongside meaningful thrifted auction finds, Canadian artworks, and custom acoustic velvet drapery. From creating intentional transitional vestibules with Japanese cherry blossom wallpaper to framing million-dollar unobstructed sunrise views over Lake Ontario, Sylvia demonstrates how genuine architectural classics and layered personal collections create a timeless, forever home. 🛋️ BE FEATURED ON THE CHANNEL: Do you have a space you want to share? Submit it here: https://tally.so/r/w7vWd9 🏠 CONNECT WITH SYLVIA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob-5XyjTjzc https://www.youtube.com/@sylkee_everyday https://www.instagram.com/sylkee_everyday/ https://www.instagram.com/sylkeethearchitect/ https://www.instagram.com/sylkeethemermaid/ 📱 FOLLOW THE ART OF INTERIORS: https://www.instagram.com/taoi.ca/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theartofinteriors Website: https://taoi.ca Business Inquiries: hello@taoi.ca 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Welcome to Sylvia’s 1,200 sq ft Toronto condo and the moment of pause entryway 01:23 Japanese cherry blossom wallpaper, velvet acoustic curtain, and shoe organization 02:53 Grand prize 9/11 anniversary rescue dog painting by Sylvia 03:45 Modern builder kitchen modifications, custom pantry cabinetry, and beverage fridge 04:57 Kitchen desk nook, faux-tile wallpaper, and Louis Poulsen pendant lighting 06:05 How to work with awkward angles and rugs in your space 07:50 Open-concept living and dining room with unobstructed Lake Ontario waterfront views 08:27 The 20-year Mid-Century Modern furniture collection philosophy and auction table find 10:26 Le Corbusier LC4 lounge chair, vintage black sofa, and Noguchi coffee table 11:24 George Nelson drawer chest, Canadian seascape paintings, and directional reading lights 13:06 Dining room setup, sculptural chandelier, and 20-year-old family heirloom mirror 15:00 500 sq ft wraparound corner balcony with panoramic Toronto skyline views 16:32 Modern cuckoo clock collection and the hallway guest bathroom gallery wall 17:49 Primary bedroom, chinoiserie wallpaper, and George Nelson cantilever bed 21:03 Second bedroom and guest lounge with George Nelson daybed and workout display 24:31 Surviving a 7-year build delay, a 45-floor fire evacuation, and condo rebirth 29:03 Outro In this Toronto condo tour, we explore how an architect furnished a 1,200-square-foot waterfront apartment with authentic Mid-Century Modern furniture collected over two decades. If you are searching for condo decorating ideas, mid-century modern interior styling, small-space acoustic solutions, vintage furniture investing tips, or high-rise layout ideas, Sylvia shares how intentional architecture and timeless design can make any high-rise box feel deeply personal and grounded. #torontocondo #architect #midcenturymodern #condotour #interiordesign #hometour #theartofinteriors