Ravine House by Leah Miller and Dallas Green

Located in a leafy Toronto neighbourhood, this mid-century-inspired home, designed by Leah Miller for herself and her musician husband, Dallas Green, is imbued with a sense of harmony.

Miller discovered a penchant for interior design while working on the couple’s previous home in Nashville. So when they came across this ravine-side property near Toronto’s city centre, she quickly saw the potential in its distinctive form and secluded setting. The U-shaped layout of Ravine House curves around a sheltered pool courtyard, bringing natural light into the interior spaces year-round.

The property’s established trees offer verdant views in every direction, permeating the subdued, nature-inspired interior palette with touches of green.

The property’s established trees offer verdant views in every direction, permeating the subdued, nature-inspired interior palette with touches of green. Warm-hued timber ceilings and floors frame the spaces, while a consistent soft cream on the walls and furnishings creates a cohesive, calming atmosphere. Downstairs, the timber ceilings with exposed rafters nod to the darker woods used in their Nashville home, though a paler finish was chosen here to heighten the sense of sanctuary. Chunky timber-framed doors and windows lend the home a slightly rural charm, adding to its overall character.

The lower-floor communal spaces open onto the courtyard, with the kitchen at the centre and the living and dining areas flowing along one side. For the interiors, Miller looked to California, sourcing furnishings and decor from heritage and vintage collector stores like Galerie Provenance, Galerie Half and PRB. The living area is adorned with cosy Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam chairs, an Isamu Noguchi Akari lamp, a pair of playful Danish milking stools and a Pierre Chapo Eye coffee table from Galerie Provenance, creating a space that feels both curated and inviting.

A personal touch in the kitchen comes from a distressed 1960s Marshall amp – a beloved piece the couple has carried with them to each of their homes.

A personal touch in the kitchen comes from a distressed 1960s Marshall amp – a beloved piece the couple has carried with them to each of their homes. Above the marble-wrapped benchtop, aged brass Cylinder pendants by Apparatus Studio in New York cast a warm glow. Flowing from the kitchen, the dining area features a teak Pierre Jeanneret table and chairs, sourced from Toronto mid-century furniture dealers Porch Modern. On the wall, a vintage Italian brass shield mirror from the same store adds a graceful curve and shine.

The office space also receives a vintage touch, including a Jeanneret Pigeonhole desk from Galerie Half and a pair of Jeanneret and Le Corbusier armchairs, which the homeowners reupholstered in mohair for a unique, soft finish. Ambient light comes from a 1960s Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik rattan and brass floor lamp sourced from PRB, adding warmth.

With its consistent array of vintage pieces and leafy, light-filled spaces, the dwelling creates a private oasis for the couple.

Designed in the same subdued, calming palette of creams and timber, the upstairs bedroom features 1940s Harald Notini brass and wood lamps from Lief Gallery, while the spacious primary bathroom, offering treetop views, is illuminated by a Drop System sconce from Lindsey Adelman.

With its consistent array of vintage pieces and leafy, light-filled spaces, the dwelling creates a private oasis for the couple – a serene escape from their busy lives.

Interior design by Leah Miller. Furniture by Galerie Provenance, Galerie Half, PRB and Porch Modern. Lighting by Apparatus Studio and Lindsey Adelman.