Done right, a themed house makes a bold statement about the homeowner’s tastes and experiences. Done poorly, it can be garish and date quickly. This was the challenge of the complete overhaul of an 8,000 square foot home overlooking Edmonton’s river valley: how to make a Tuscan themed dwelling timeless enough to fit the vernacular of its mid-century neighbourhood, bold enough to translate to today and demure enough to admit its existence on the 53rd parallel.