Toronto-based Mason Studio has completed a refresh of Langdon Hall, one of Canada’s most established country-house hotels, building on the property’s history while introducing a fresh perspective.
A new take on Langdon Hall’s Cloister Wing
The transformation spans 35 guestrooms in Langdon Hall’s Cloister Wing, where interiors feel composed, warm, and closely rooted in its setting. Familiar architectural elements anchor the rooms, while new furnishings, lighting, and bathrooms introduce a more modern aesthetic. Upholstered headboards incorporate lighting, power, and controls, folding technology into the guest experience with a quiet touch rather than making it the focal point.
Curved caramel-toned velvet seating brings softness and warmth to the rooms, while tonal, grid-patterned carpets add subtle texture and structure underfoot. Wood-burning fireplaces remain central to the experience, anchoring rooms both physically and emotionally, and carrying the ritual of the country house into today’s world.
The design language extends into the bathrooms with improved functionality alongside scenic wallcoverings, fluted timber vanities, pale stone, and warm metal fixtures.
“Design is often about creating something to be noticed. At Langdon Hall, our ambition was almost the opposite: to design something that disappears,” notes Stanley Sun, cofounder and creative director of Mason Studio.
The Carolinian Room as a flexible centerpiece
At the heart of the project is the redesign of the Carolinian Room, a 2,000-square-foot hospitality suite that shifts between private salon, club lounge, and event space. Continuous banquettes establish an intimate, residential framework, while movable tables and freestanding seating allow the room to accommodate meetings, dining, and social gatherings alike.
“A successful hotel renovation is one where a returning guest cannot immediately explain. At Langdon Hall, our intention was not to overwrite the property’s history with a completely new design, but to make the familiar feel lighter, fresher, and more responsive to our lives today,” adds Ashley Rumsey, cofounder and executive director of Mason Studio. “Returning guests will feel the difference without identifying every change, while first-time guests will encounter a tradition that feels alive in the present.”
