Living Room, Bookcase, Pendant Lighting, and Plywood Floor In the living room, and throughout the home, recessed "book nooks" are used to provide space-saving storage. The only seating in the room is a sleek black faux leather and steel daybed, fabricated by Montreal-based Surface Jalouse. Walls were removed to cohesively unite the living space and kitchen.  Photo 4 of 10 in An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade

An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade

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In the living room, and throughout the home, recessed "book nooks" are used to provide space-saving storage. The only seating in the room is a sleek black faux leather and steel daybed, fabricated by Montreal-based Surface Jalouse. Walls were removed to cohesively unite the living space and kitchen.