44 Charles Street West – Manulife Centre
A hidden hotel with style and function
Hospitality, Mixed-Use Living
The bedroom features custom bespoke elements, including a tambour-panelled wall, custom headboard, rounded edges, and built-in drawers.
Located at the bustling intersection of Bay and Bloor Street in Toronto, 44 Charles Street West in the 1970s built Manulife Centre stands as an iconic architectural landmark with more than 800 residential units atop a plethora of mixed-used facilities. Among its notable features is the designation of having the city’s most exclusive hotel guest suites, earning it the moniker the “hidden hotel.” Reserved solely for Manulife residents and their guests, 16 suites have been revitalized to blend luxury and unpretentious comfort, featuring one-bedroom, a kitchen, and living space.
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Client
- Manulife Financial
- Completion
- 2023
- DIALOG Services
Interior Design
The transformation of the kitchen in the one-bedroom suite marks a pivotal shift in both functionality and aesthetics.
A thoughtfully streamlined and open layout takes centre stage, featuring an inviting island that effortlessly faces the living space. The infusion of warm neutral oak and the integration of sleek appliances with matte black hardware casts a contemporary and welcoming ambiance.
The pendant lights and pot lights contribute to an enhanced sense of openness, bathing the space in a radiant and modern glow that redefines the culinary experience within the suite.
The Team
The bedroom features custom bespoke elements, including a tambour-panelled wall, custom headboard, rounded edges, and built-in drawers.
Rounded edges and a deliberate emphasis on texture and shape define the aesthetic of each suite, prioritizing these elements over a colourful palette. Monochromatic tones contribute to a serene, ‘out-of-office’ ambiance. The aim was to create a luxurious yet practical living space for the occupants.
Glowing golden lighting features tucked into a pair of exposed bedroom closets illuminate stunning mid-century modern dressers.
A custom-made buttery tan leather bench tucked into the corner of the room, invites expansive views through floor-to-ceiling glazing, complete with rich, sheer curtain dressings and a marble table.
A leather magazine rack is seamlessly integrated into the bench, elevating the overall aesthetic and functionality of the furniture piece for the suite.
