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Sometimes a pop of color really is all you need—especially if it’s a trending hue that’s also naturally soothing and refreshing. Case in point: This renovated Montreal home designed by Naturehumaine Architects, who’ve added a sage green staircase that’s now the indisputable center of attention in the residence.
The architects added three main elements to the house during the renovation: a stairway, front balcony, and cantilevered rear volume to hold an additional bedroom. All three are painted the same shade of pale green to pull things together.
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The sleek staircase is, by far, the most striking addition. The steel structure cuts through the center of the house, stretching all the way up to a skylight. The airy interior is otherwise calm—a monochromatic white scheme with glossy surfaces and painted wood beams—save for one more choice moment of color: a kids bathroom tub tiled in a cheery sunshine yellow.
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