In this episode, David explores five of Toronto’s most striking modern homes asking: is this where luxury home design is headed? While traditional red brick homes continue to define many of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods, a growing number of custom builders are embracing dramatic contemporary architecture with expansive glass, bold materials, and minimalist interiors.

Across Leaside, East York, Swansea, Lawrence Park, and Teddington Park, David tours five newly built luxury homes while sharing his own perspective on modern design. He looks at several trends that are defining modern luxury homes, from dark kitchens and oversized windows to glass staircases and sleek terraces.

This week’s picks:

• 01:30 – 39 Derwyn Rd: A newly built Leaside home that perfectly introduces the modern aesthetic, featuring dramatic black accents, oversized windows, waterfall countertops, and sleek minimalist finishes. David compares this style with the more traditional homes that continue to define the neighbourhood
• 05:10 – 15 Cruickshank Ave: A narrow contemporary home north of the Danforth showcasing Scandinavian-inspired finishes, paneled feature walls, gold accents, and even a residential elevator, showing how some luxury design trends prioritize style over practicality for family living
• 09:16 – 15 Durie St E: Located in prime Swansea, this striking three-storey custom build embraces bold exterior materials, multiple outdoor terraces, and dramatic dark interiors. David discusses how modern architecture is reshaping established neighbourhoods traditionally filled with post-war bungalows
• 12:51 – 487 Coldstream Ave: One of the most contemporary homes of the week, blending glass railings, integrated lighting, oversized feature walls, and minimalist design throughout
• 16:48 – 156 Snowdon Ave: Situated near Teddington Park, this ultra-modern custom home features soaring floor-to-ceiling spaces, smoked glass, sculptural design elements, and bold contemporary finishes. As the most expensive home of the episode, it serves as the perfect example of just how far modern luxury architecture has evolved

Whether you love contemporary architecture or still prefer the timeless appeal of traditional Toronto homes, this Pick 5 is less about choosing a winner and more about exploring how personal taste shapes the homes we love. Which style would you choose?