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$3.5 million Toronto home nails the modern look without feeling like cold grey box

Misha Gajewski

created: Nov. 16, 2025, 5:01 a.m. | updated: Nov. 17, 2025, 8:19 p.m.

Most modern homes in Toronto are sleek, minimalist, and grey — and frankly, kind of cold. But 42 Talwood Dr. in North York is proof it doesn't have to be that way. You can love clean lines and modern design and still live somewhere that feels inviting, personal, and full of life. Every detail was thoughtfully chosen, from rustic oak hardwood floors to heated porcelain-tiled mudroom and studio floors, built-in speakers, and Riobel and Blanco fixtures throughout. The use of wood and copper adds warmth and depth, a welcome contrast to the flat, sterile look of so many newer builds.

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