The Does it Come in Yellow Townhouse

The Does it Come in Yellow? Townhouse

LOCATION
Mississauga, Ontario

When our client, a young professional and avid traveler, purchased her first home, she wanted more than builder-basic finishes. Having upgraded from a small condo to an open-concept townhouse, she dreamed of a home that felt personal, colourful, and a reflection of her love of travel, music, and bold design.

Kathleen Casey Design transformed the 800 sq. ft. space with vibrant touches of yellow (her favorite colour), layered textures, and custom details that made the home uniquely hers. From a cozy living and dining area with display space for travel souvenirs and vinyl records to a boldly wallpapered powder room and a primary bedroom retreat infused with teal and gold, the design reflects both her personality and lifestyle.

Dining area in an open-concept main floor

Small powder room with colourful wallpaper including various illustrated animals and plants

In the open-concept main floor is divided into a TV lounge area, a dining space and small kitchen. A cozy rug and custom sofa create a comfortable area for watching TV while the dining area has a compact table that expands for entertaining and wood sideboard doubling as a home bar.

In the kitchen received a fresh look with new pendant lights, brushed gold cabinet hardware and faucet, and cheerful yellow counter stools.

Throughout the space open shelves and display areas showcase our client’s treasured keepsakes and her record collection. In the nearby powder room we added bold navy wallpaper featuring peacocks, deer, and big cats for a dramatic first impression.

Living area in open-concept townhouse with large custom sectional and round glass coffee table

Townhouse kitchen with white cabinets, gold hardware and yellow counter stools

Upstairs in the primary bedroom we added all-new furnishings and decor to create a relaxing retreat that still reflected our client’s love of colour. Opposite the upholstered king bed and yellow velvet bench is a sunny seating area perfect for morning coffee. Layered window treatments add the flexibility of custom light control.

Large bed with upholstered headboard, wood nightstands, and velvet bench

The redesigned townhouse now feels cohesive across three levels, with a consistent aesthetic that balances bright whites, bold pops of colour, and playful patterns. The layout makes entertaining, working from home, and relaxing effortless, while every room reflects the client’s unique personality.

The So Many Stairs Townhouse

LOCATION
Richmond Hill

When a professional couple with three young daughters upgraded from a downtown condo to a spacious four-story townhouse, they suddenly had room to breathe – but also a lot of empty, undefined spaces. They wanted a home that balanced function and beauty, with zones tailored to family life, relaxation, and entertaining. We were tasked with creating cohesive, livable spaces across multiple levels of the townhome, each with its own personality and purpose.

Primary Bedroom

King sized bed with an upholstered headboard and matching nightstands

We transformed the completely empty third-floor primary suite into a calming retreat with custom furnishings and layered window treatments.

Basement

In the basement, we wanted to carve out a grown-up escape with a lounge and small home office. The lounge area features custom art prints inspired by our client’s favourite albums and TV shows, guitar storage, and a mini fridge styled like a Fender amp.

While previously the existing oversized TV above the fireplace in the basement dominated the wall. Careful furniture placement and layered styling created balance and comfort without sacrificing those game-day views.

The small home office features a European-designed Murphy bed/bookcase combo, pictured above.

Entry & Kid Zone

In the entry we designed organized storage solutions for coats, shoes, backpacks, and dog accessories.

The second floor had an empty sitting room our clients wanted to turn into a “work and play” zone for their daughters. A built-in desk with fun pink chairs is the perfect space for for homework and arts & crafts while an easy-clean rug and comfortable seating nearby create a cozy lounge area for playtime and storytime.

Each level of the townhouse now reflects thoughtful zoning: spaces for family connection, independent work/play, and private retreats. The design marries practicality with personality—from playful pink accents to rock-and-roll-inspired basement styling—ensuring every member of the family has a place to feel at home.

The Vertical Blinds Are Killing Me Condo

The Vertical Blinds are Killing me condo

LOCATION
Toronto

Our client, a young professioanl, had been living in his downtown Toronto condo since University and wanted to replace his thrifted dorm room decor with quality pieces that better fit the space.

With a successful YouTube channel doing commentary on popular TV shows, he also needed a comfortable space to work without distraction and glare from the massive windows.

In the bedroom we removed the desk as a second bedroom was being converted into a home office allowing the bed to move away from the window. Nightstands, bedside lighting, wall decor and new blackout shades were added to create a more sophisticated space.

In the living room a custom condo-sized sofa creates a comfrotable space for watching TV while the coffee table features a lift-up top allowing it to double as a laptop desk. The vertical blinds were all removed to allow for motorized blackout shades to be installed on the windows and patio doors.