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HOME & COTTAGE

Photo: LaVie in Pictures

Words by Susan Snow

Photos: LaVie in Pictures, Susan Snow, Story Sheidow

For homeowners Brett and Jennifer building their new home was a dream come true. Their vision was a home that was quietly elegant, rich in design details yet felt cozy and inviting.

Design tip: A piece of glass custom cut for the coffee table protects the wood finish from marks and stains.

Photo: LaVie in Pictures

The heart of the home is the great room that encompasses the living room, kitchen, entry and dining areas. The expansive space is decorated in a harmonious palette of neutral colours featuring creams, beiges and pale ocean blues. It’s a space that is both serene and pleasing to the eye.

With the careful layering of furnishings, fabrics, textures, artwork, carpets, draperies, plants, family photos and accessories the home has a feeling of being lived in for years. The design features a stunning coffered ceiling, dark hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, and walls of windows that allow natural light to filter into the room enhancing the sense of space.

Two chesterfields combined with two side chairs offer generous seating for entertaining, watching TV, reading or lounging. An oversized coffee table accessorized with favourite books, candles and flowers anchors the large sitting space.

The entry of the home sets the tone for a warm welcome. The placement of an oversized leaning mirror behind the live edge wood bench is simple yet tasteful with a pretty punch of hot pink flowers and personal touches.

Photo: Susan Snow

In an open concept space it is vital to link the flow from one area to another by continuing with similar colour choices, flooring and finish details.

Kitchen by Joe Dunphy Custom Woodworking

Photo: LaVie in Pictures

The appliances, purchased in Charlottetown at Hambly’s BrandSource Home Furnishings on Kensington Road are the GE Monogram series.

Photo: Story Sheidow

The large kitchen is awash in light, function and personality. The classic style of the kitchen features pale cream coloured cabinets, cream subway tiles, a marble tile detail above the gas range, a custom range hood, and upholstered counter stools. Thoughtfully designed with loads of upper cabinets and lower drawers with an 8’ center island it offers plenty of space for storage and meal preparation. Durable quartz countertops, a pot filler and state of the art stainless steel appliances are a home chef’s dream and perfect for the homeowners who love to cook and entertain.

But what really makes this kitchen design stand out is the attention given to architectural details like fluted corner edges, trim mouldings, custom cut edge profiles on the island and the craftmanship of the cabinetmaker.

◀ The large center island is the ideal spot for entertaining and kitchen parties. With a bar sink and beverage centre it offers modern convenience and comfort for large gatherings. Three glass pendants above the island provide light without interrupting the sightlines.

Photo: Story Sheidow

▲ The homeowners had their existing table and chairs, which were once a golden pine colour, refinished in a much deeper and darker stain. The new finish adds beauty and warmth to the dining set and it now works seamlessly with the rest of the space.

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▲Just off the dining area is the sunroom. The room is completely enclosed on three sides with walls of windows and screening filling the room with sunlight and adding protection from the elements and pesky mosquitoes. “With its comfortable seating arrangement it’s the perfect relaxing atmosphere to start the day with a cup of coffee and a quick read of the morning paper or end the day with a glass of wine,” says Jennifer.

(Photo: Story Sheidow)

The appliances, purchased in Charlottetown at Hambly’s BrandSource Home Furnishings on Kensington Road are the GE Monogram series. In the world of high-end appliances, GE Monogram stands out with its own brand of luxury. GE appliances are not only great products, but are dependable and timeless.

The chesterfields with elegant tufting, and the accent chairs are also from Hambly’s. With their classic lines, these pieces are both comfortable and beautiful.

Thank you to homeowners, Brett and Jennifer for so generously allowing us to share their beautiful home.