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A Sophisticated Glass House in Canada

Danny Cantarelli, the designer and principal behind DCAM Homes, recently completed The Glass House in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, just outside of Toronto. The modern design displays an open floor plan, a sophisticated simplicity, and a strong indoor/outdoor connection.

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The back of the house features a double-height glass wall of windows and sliding doors that open up to the pool and patio.

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A mini courtyard with a reflecting pool is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that bring extra light into the interior.

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The minimalist kitchen is kept streamlined by using all black and white materials.

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A floating staircase keeps the dining room feeling open and bright with its glass panels.

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Upstairs, a bridge that overlooks the dining room and backyard leads to the private areas of the home.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.