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Richard Kuchinsky leaned into terrazzo, smoked glass, and unlacquered brass to keep the spirit of the era alive in his revamped home.
Smoked glass isn’t for everyone, but when Richard Kuchinsky first saw it in the entry hall of this row house in Toronto’s Midtown neighborhood, it just clicked. "I greatly appreciated that the house was mostly all original, with preserved materials and finishes from the 1977 design," says Richard. "The large, full-wall smoked mirror in the foyer definitely sets the tone."
Richard Kuchinsky leaned into terrazzo, smoked glass, and unlacquered brass to keep the spirit of the ’70s alive in his revamped home.
Courtesy Richard Kuchinsky
When Richard—who’s a footwear designer, the founder of the Directive Collective, and a midcentury-modern design enthusiast—and his wife, Nicole, bought the home in 2018, they knew they wanted to preserve that original ’70s sprit. They just needed updates that were more conducive to everyday life with their two children.
Before: Entry
Before: Architect Bernard Rasch designed this Toronto row house, one of six, in 1977. Richard and Nicole Kuchinsky bought the residence in 2018, with the goal of remodeling it for their family while preserving period features, like the wall of smoked glass in the entry.
Photo by Richard Kuchinsky
After: Entry
Ciot terrazzo tile now covers the entry floor. A Nuvo sconce is mounted on the smoked glass wall.
Photo: Scott Norsworthy
See the full story on Dwell.com: Before & After: A Sneaker Designer Kicks Up the ’70s Vibes in His Toronto Row House
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By: Melissa Dalton
Title: Before & After: A Sneaker Designer Kicks Up the ’70s Vibes in His Toronto Row House
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Published Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:31:15 GMT
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