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cott Clark (pictured, right) and his partner, Dan MacDonald (pictured, left), purchased their Centretown two-storey condo 25 years ago and have since been inspired with some big ideas to make a space they call their “little treasure” uniquely their own. Despite having to work within a condo footprint, the couple leans toward larger furnishings to make a statement, including an oversized and multi-purpose sectional in the living room, and an entertainment-sized table, to lend gravitas to the dining area. “The original dining table was a Le Corbusier glass tabletop with a classic steel base. But streaks were driving us crazy,” says Scott, “so we found this person just outside the city who does custom concrete work.” They commissioned Threshold Design to replace the original glass dining room tabletop with a concrete one. They wanted the exact same specifications which included it being only one inch thick. Another custom piece is the banister between the first and second floors of the unit, which replaced the original railing. Again, the couple were able to locally source something special and contracted RIDALCO Industries Inc. to create a railing that lends a sleek line to the space.
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The kitchen contrasts some of the weightier pieces. It was originally a classic two-sided galley that they redesigned into a horseshoe shape. This allows additional counter and storage space since both Dan and Scott enjoy cooking. The countertop is now grey Caesarstone with IKEA cabinetry in white glass on the upper cabinets, and grey laminate on the lower cabinets, keeping the space light and contemporary.
