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A 'Forever Home' In Manitoba With Cathedral Ceilings And Traditional Style
Photography by Jocelyn Broesky
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A 'Forever Home' In Manitoba With Cathedral Ceilings And Traditional Style
Polished and steeped in lived-in traditional style, this new-build in Headingly, Man., was built to last.
“When my clients came to me, they told me that this would be their forever home,” says designer Linsey Siemens, founder of Linsey Dawn Interiors in Manitoba. “They wanted character, but also for it to be comfortable and livable.”
Siemens brought the vision to life with help from her family-owned construction company, Kleefeld Construction.
She shows us how you can marry an exterior clad in traditional moldings and a welcoming front veranda with an equally inviting interior that will stand the test of time.
Photography by Jocelyn Broesky
The pièce-de-résistance of the kitchen is undoubtedly the stove. A custom-built arched plaster range hood with inlaid shelves hugs a mocha brick backsplash and timeless brass fixtures.
“Some of the main aesthetic goals for the kitchen were to add texture, warmth, and a view to the backyard where the homeowners will build a garden,” says Siemens. Light beige hues and creamy cabinetry complement the richly stained island. Café curtains and soft sconces by the windows invite in comfort.
Photography by Jocelyn Broesky
The living room adjoins the kitchen, making the space ideal for hosting. The range hood’s plaster, as well as the arch style, was repeated on the fireplace.
“My clients wanted a TV in the living room without it taking away from the design, so we used a frame TV and specialized frame to make it look like a piece of art when not in use,” says Siemens.
The room is wrapped in casual yet timeless furnishings, including slip-covered, linen-blend performance velvet couches, drapes, and patterned pillows.
Photography by Jocelyn Broesky
Tucked off the side of the living room is a luxurious primary bedroom and bathroom. A freestanding tub between two vanities is basked in the sunlight of a bay window that overlooks the yard.
“I really used symmetry here to invoke a sense of calm, and kept the colours warm and neutral here to create a soft and relaxing environment,” says Siemens.
Photography by Jocelyn Broesky
The mudroom is a powerhouse space in the home—it stores the laundry, coat rack, small office, pet wash station, storage, and a powder room.
“The inspiration for the mudroom was actually pulled from the subtle green hues in the powder room wallpaper, and the honed checkered floor and oval window nod to the classical design of the home,” says Siemens.
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