HOME In Style
BY JACQUELYN HOULT PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDANN BROWN
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his year’s Minto Dream Home and grand prize in support of CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery is The Caraway— 4,603 square feet of comfort, elegance, and energy efficiency located in picturesque Mahogany, Manotick. In a striking contemporary twist on the bungalow—the primary bedroom being on the main floor—this airy three-bedroom, fourbathroom house combines the flow of a singlelevel floorplan with the roominess of a twostorey design and comfortably accommodates two people working from home. Tanya Collins has designed the interiors of the last four Minto Dream Homes. She describes the theme of The Caraway as a modern desert with Scandinavian references. A colour palette of burgundy, shell, clay, and desert pink evokes the golden warmth of a Palm Springs sunset while the clean lines, simplicity, and natural aesthetic are a nod to Scandinavian Art Deco. The house is a harmonious balance of old and new, sophistication and comfort. Towering ceilings in the foyer and great room fill the home with daylight and a stunning geometricpatterned floor welcomes you at the door. The original floor plan called for a walk-in closet in the front hall, but Tanya chose to divide the space to create a large hall closet and a pantry for the kitchen—an inspired and practical addition that will delight all cooks. The dining room to the right of the entrance comfortably seats six and features an elegant, coffered ceiling and three windows. The den to the left is a peaceful space for working or quiet reflection.
24 ottawaathome.ca HOLIDAY 2021 / WINTER 2022
