This century-old brownstone in Quebec City was nearly perfect, but the 4,500-square-foot home lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. The traditional kitchen needed a bit more panache and, overall, the home seemed a bit flat for a stylish couple who collected vibrant artwork.

Over six months, the brownstone was transformed—but the objective wasn’t to start from scratch. Les Ensembliers repurposed many of the couple’s pieces, recovering a set of wing chairs and relocating artwork and light fixtures throughout the house. Revived with a fresh mix of pattern, texture and color, the brownstone is now in sync with its stylish owners.

Soft tones of barely-there purple and putty grey have a lulling quality in the luxe main bedroom, which features an upholstered bed and matte-lacquered nightstands, both designed by Les Ensembliers. The Chinoiserie-print linen drapes energize the soothing palette, while a Venetian chandelier adds opulence.