In 2008, Sharon Tam and her family moved to Banbury–Don Mills for the schools and central location. But the original house never felt quite right.

“I never liked the house since day one,” Tam says. “We renovated before moving in, but I still didn’t like the layout or the low eight-foot ceilings.” After years of searching for another home in the neighbourhood — they couldn’t find one that backed onto the park they loved like this one — they gave up the hunt and chose to rebuild instead. The planning process, which spanned several years and involved three architects, eventually led to a fresh start.

Designer Jessica Cinnamon was introduced to the family through their builder Cinnamon and quickly became Tam’s creative partner and sounding board. “She and her team spent the time to liste

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