Why She Chose an Older Toronto Apartment Over a Modern Condo – FULL TOUR

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Join us for an inspiring tour of Lisa's vibrant and art-filled apartment in downtown Toronto. In a city full of modern condos, Lisa intentionally chose an older building, creating a home that serves as a living gallery for her story, her heritage, and her incredible collection of work by Black, POC, and local Toronto artists. 🎥🇨🇦 🛍️ Shop Our Curated Art Prints (10% off with code TAOI10): https://taoi.ca/ ✨ Submit Your Space to be Featured: https://tally.so/r/w7vWd9 Lisa’s apartment is a powerful example of how to curate a home with meaning. Every single piece, from the entryway art to the family photographs, carries a personal story and a deep connection to her community and Jamaican heritage. It’s a space that rejects transient trends in favour of timeless, personal style. 📸 Follow Lisa for more of her creative journey: https://www.instagram.com/xellex14/ Highlights from the tour include: - A powerful gallery wall featuring Black and POC artists. - The concept of "Intentional Maximalism" in a small space. - A cherished antique nightstand passed down from the midwife who delivered her. - A vibrant collection of vintage travel posters celebrating her Jamaican heritage. - A book lover's library with a strong belief in showing the spines. - Clever cat-friendly design, including a hidden litter box that doubles as furniture. - Personal touches like a DIY Lauryn Hill painting and retro fridge magnets. - Art that tells the story of Toronto, including a nostalgic piece featuring Honest Ed's. - Why she prefers the character and soul of an older apartment building. 🎨 Support the Talented Artists & Curator from the Tour: Shellicka Anglin: https://www.instagram.com/visualsbyshelli/ Mark Stoddart: https://www.instagram.com/mstoddart68/ Kalkidan Assefa: https://www.instagram.com/drippin_soul/ Quentin VerCetty: https://www.instagram.com/keepgrowingq/ elle alconcel: https://www.instagram.com/elleconcel/ Welcome to The Art of Interiors, where we explore unique and inspiring homes in urban environments like Toronto and beyond. Dive into their interior design, creative small space solutions, and the stories that make their spaces truly special. 📸 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/taoi.ca https://www.tiktok.com/@theartofinteriors Website: taoi.ca Business Inquiries: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Entryway & Art Focused on Black Hair 02:02 Tiny Bathroom with Vintage Charm 06:16 A Bedroom Filled with Stories 10:59 The Living Room: Heart of the Home 12:15 The Intentional Gallery Wall 15:38 Cat-Friendly Design & Family Corner 17:03 The View & A True Book Lover's Library 20:14 TV Area & House Plants 22:15 Vibrant Art & Toronto Landmarks 24:40 Dining Nook & More Art 27:00 Kitchen Tour 29:29 Lisa's Design Philosophy & Outro In this soulful Toronto apartment tour, Lisa invites us into her colorful and story-rich home located in the heart of the city. Opting for the character of an older building over a modern condo, Lisa has crafted a space that functions as a personal art gallery, championing the work of Black, POC, and local Toronto artists. This home is a stunning example of intentional maximalism, where every object and art piece is chosen with purpose and tells a part of her story. The tour begins in a welcoming entryway featuring vibrant art celebrating Black girlhood, setting the tone for a home filled with identity and pride. From a tiny bathroom with unique vintage flooring to a cozy bedroom built around a cherished antique nightstand, personal history is woven into the fabric of the decor. The living room is the apartment's centerpiece, featuring a stunning gallery wall with works by artists like Mark Stoddart and Attos Setu, each piece holding deep significance. Across the room, colorful paintings by Kalkidan Assefa and Quinton Versetti bring the vibrancy of Toronto inside. Beyond the art, this tour is packed with inspiration for small space living. See how Lisa created a dedicated dining nook, uses a bookcase to display her love for literature (spines out!), and seamlessly integrates her cat's needs with stylish, functional furniture. From her views on displaying family photos to her love for the nostalgia of fridge magnets and memories of Honest Ed's, Lisa's tour is more than just interior design. It's a lesson in how to build a home that is a sanctuary of personal expression, community, and heritage. #apartmenttour #torontoapartment #hometour #artfilledhome #maximalism #intentionalmaximalism #blackart #pocart #interiordesign #toronto #smallapartment #olderapartment #vintageapartment #nevertoosmall #apartmenttherapy #theartofinteriors