When it came time to redo her own mid-Toronto home, Mauran was careful to preserve several traditional touches—mullioned windows, marble checkerboard tiles, glass-front cupboards—but added modern, kid-friendly features. This personal project is an apt summary of her professional work: Mauran’s sophisticated, serene style has won fans in spots as posh as Greenwich, Connecticut and Palm Beach, but she’s not too proud to accommodate her clients’ quirks or comforts. In other words, if you hate Granny’s clunky, old sofa but just can’t bear to part with it, Mauran will find a way to make it work. Welcoming, comfortable rooms in a palette centered around taupes and neutrals are a trademark. Custom furniture, such as sofas and built-ins, is another forte.