Home Tour: A Circa-1861 Farmhouse Returns To Its Roots

*The H&H 100: Celebrating Canada’s top talent!*

For the second year in a row, design firm Feasby & Bleeks has made our H&H 100 list — see the complete list in our November 2024 issue on newsstands now! In this must-see transformation, the design firm works with Adam Marmo of Marmo Contracting to restore his heritage home in Markham, Ontario with Modern Farmhouse style. “It’s the best of both worlds. It’s a character home but with space,” says Erin Feasby.

*Presented by Thermador*

Design By Feasby & Bleeks

Thumbnail Photography By Patrick Biller

*SOURCES*

Contracting : Marmo Contracting Inc.
Landscaping: Salivan Landscape Inc.
Millwork : Carmel Kitchens & Custom Cabinetry
Flooring: Moncer
Countertops: AQM Stone
Lighting: Prima Lighting
Plumbing: Taps Bath
Runner (in entry and kitchen): Elte
Drapery: Finishing Touch Decor
Stairs/Railing: R&A Stairs Ltd.
New Windows: Omega Windows
Window Restoration: David Wylie Restorations Ltd.
Kitchen banquettes: Whittington & Co.

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[sibelycambraia]

I can't believe the designers wanted to cover the fireplace! These people are nuts

[JosephBeaver]

The way Erin Feasby spoke about the transformations in this stunning renovation breathed new life into the space, amplifying its beauty in ways I hadn’t even imagined. Her vision resonates so deeply with me—it's as if I’m seeing everything through her eyes, feeling every detail as she does. This isn’t just design; it’s pure artistry in every sense. Bravo to Erin and the entire team for creating such a masterpiece!

[paulan]

What a beautiful home…the window sills are perfection. Definitely my favorite so far ❤

[annjohnson]

Absolutely stunning! The original stone is a dream come true! The surrounding land is the icing on top of a delicious cake. Thank you for this lovely tour! ❤

[eveasinclair]

I am so glad they didn’t touch the fireplace that is a gorgeous fireplace. I’m glad that guy fought for it.

[nasevedodge]

Wow absolutely amazing job To persevere the old with new 👏🏾❤🇨🇦

[kimberlystuiver]

How fun and lovely. The best of both worlds is right!

[sandyresendes]

Stunning! Love the mix of old and new!

[susanmoorewerner]

Soooo beautiful. The house was brought back to life. I love everything.

[francineh.]

What a beautiful old house!! It's so good the owner wanted to keep the beautiful historic fireplace and I thought the detailing on the stairway was stunning. I adore his idea of a pergola built out of the old barn ruins.

[gailp]

Amazing! I would love to live in a house just like it but in San Diego lol.

[melindafarnsworth]

Incredibly Beautiful! Congrats on all your efforts!

[dbd]

A gorgeous home. Paint colors used are the best.. It’s time to move past all the white walls and trim .

[paulajf]

Great farm house and addition, but thank God the owner won the battle to keep the original stone fireplace! What were those posh designers thinking?! Out of several fireplaces, what would be the hesitation to keeping one original, especially when it's stone like the exterior? I don''t get the X detail.

[kathleen]

Staircase is the most outstanding feature!

[pman]

Good for Adam not allowing those stupid designers cover up the fireplace. She went on about "keeping original" then wanted to cover up the original fireplace. I would never hire her.

[janelte]

This is unique and beautiful. It is very difficult to get any sense of the spaces when all the camera work has focused in tightly on details, and yet when those details are being specifically spoken about - the newel post for example - there is no shot to illustrate the point. It is a shame as this is one of the few homes to stand out on this channel from the usual bland renovations.

[mariebonhoure]

Nice home but a bit to "sad beige" for the color palette and for me.

[pwp]

At 0:11 she mentions that the house is close to the sea, but the credit says it is in Markham ON. Pray tell, what sea is near Markham? A lake maybe, but not a sea.

[TheSwissChalet]

Bland and boring. Looks like a cookie cutter catalogue style. The original woodwork, deep windowsills, etc are amazing, but other than that this design and color palate looks no different than a modern day brand new build.