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[[File:Massey Hall Interior 2022.jpg|thumb|left|View of renovated Massey Hall interior]]

The refurbishment also incorporated restoring the mixed architectural styles of Moorish revival, Palladian revival, and [[Art Deco]] found within the interior of the building, while also ensuring the structural integrity of the building.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=David |date=January 13, 2022 |title=Toronto's Legendary Massey Hall Shines Bright Again |url=https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/torontos-legendary-massey-hall-shines-bright-again/ |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=Azure Magazine}}</ref> The main idea was to make sure the Hall looked as if nothing had changed. This refurbishment procedure included the original wood, steel beams and restorers, repairing details, and making new plaster molds of arch features if they were beyond repair.<ref>{{Citecite webnews |lastid=Hanomansing {{ProQuest|first=Ian |date=December 6, 20192239092591}} |title=Behind the scenes of the massive renovations at -Massey ProQuestHall |urlnewspaper=https://www.proquest.com/docview/2239092591The National |access-datepublisher=FebruaryCanadian 16,Broadcasting 2022Corporation |websitedate=www.proquest.com12 June 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The ceiling had previously been covered in chicken wire in order to protect the audience below from debris.<ref name=":3" /> The renovation allowed for audiences to see the repaired detailed ceiling. The interior renewal also consisted of keeping the Hall’s original brass railings and new seats, which mimicked the originals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2022 |title=Heritage consultants GBCA conserve Massey Hall's ceiling |url=https://www.canadianarchitect.com/heritage-consultants-gbca-conserve-massey-halls-ceiling/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Canadian Architect |language=en-US}}</ref>

The renovation moreover, focused on re-establishing the 100 original stained-glass windows that had been concealed with plywood since the 1950s due to sound disturbances reasons.<ref name=":12" /> The refurbishment of the panes involved the fitting of noise defensive shades for the glass during concerts and performances.<ref name=":12" /> The renovation also facilitated the updating of Massey Hall to meet current Canadian accessibility standards. These updates included a [[Passerelle (theatre)|Passerelle]] to connect the old Massey Hall to the addition and an elevator allowing individuals easy access to the upper levels.<ref name=":22" /> The grand stage was rebuilt and lifted to provide better visibility from the upper gallery seats.<ref name=":3" /> The restoration additionally re-established new backstage artist and performer accommodations.<ref name=":12" />