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perfect harmony
Theoverall feelingof the in-
teriors—whichareenlivened
bya selectionof contempo-
raryartworksby local artists
— isat once traditional and
modern.
Theoversizedharvest table
centers the indoordining
areawhile thedouble slid-
ingdoors to thedeckmake
al frescodiningaconvenient
luxuryyear round.
Great carewas taken to
avoid inhibiting the stunning
views fromall angles, hence
theglass railingson the
balconiesandoversized
windowsanddoors.
Thekitchen,dining roomandgreat roomallopen
to the breathtaking, expansive water view.
Mike’swife sourcedMiddlebrookWoodwork-
ing Ltd. whopainstakingly constructed timeless,
custom cabinetry in the kitchen, bathrooms and
closets. The classic, clean white façade of the
cupboards and soapstone countertops conceal
everyday kitchen appliances like the pop-up
hood for the range resulting in unobstructed
views to thebayoutside.
Engineeredhardwood floors (aneducated floor-
ing choice for a home situated this close to the
water) means theywill never warp, and easily
cleanupafter sandy footprints. Lowprofilemod-
ernizedwrought-iron lighting fromGeorgianDe-
sign Centre add a masculine elegance to the
homewithhangingkitchensconces,andwrought
ironchandeliers.
Thedining room’santiquehutchmingleswithbe-
spoke pieces like the taupe upholstered chairs,
grey-bluebreakfast bar, vibrant afghan rugand
crimson table settings — colours that prevail
throughout thehouse.
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The first thing I said
toDavid (ofBaylyn
Construction),was that
Iwanted towalk in the
frontdoorandsee
right through to
theBay.
