Houzz Tour: A haven of peace and Serene Island Canada - Despite the status then uninhabitable for this property, its owners envisioned their dream island cottage when they entered his moldy walls. 'The house had been closed without heat for years and was a nightmare and Moss nicotine-soaked, said owner Ian McLeod. "Most people considered disassembly, but location amazing and good bones of the property were all we have seen, he said. A 15-minute seaplane takes and Kerry Johnson their urban lives busy as design consultants in Vancouver to Mayne Island where they enjoy watching wildlife, reading and working on DIY projects.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a vacation cottage to Ian McLeod and Kerry Johnson of Johnson + McLeod Design consultants
Location Mayne island, between Vancouver and Vancouver island, Canada
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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acoustic ceiling cedar main floor was a rare pair of elements has not had to tear. The way it looks today is the way it seemed to us in the first five minutes of seeing her, said McLeod, a design consultant for Johnson McLeod.
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"When we are in Vancouver, we are very busy, both with our design and social projects that combine work and pleasure," McLeod said. "The cottage is our respite and although the summer has wonderful visits with friends, we often only here the rest of the year, enjoying a certain solitude and look at nature."
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the pair replaced and windows for better natural light and views added.
"Every day we see seals swimming past and eagles soaring by. There are deer sleeping under our fruit trees, and sometimes a killer whale in the bay, "says McLeod.
Out here on the porch, twigs bowl has the appearance of a home without the risk of fire. The glowing embers-effect was created by folding strings of lights orange sparkle amid a local wooden sticks whorl float, "says McLeod. We did the outdoor coffee table where it is located and used a large drill to the extension. The absence of full visible energy source illusion. "
Tour is a contemporary country house in Montana
Out here on the porch, twigs bowl has the appearance of a home without the risk of fire. The glowing embers-effect was created by folding strings of lights orange sparkle amid a local wooden sticks whorl float, "says McLeod. We did the outdoor coffee table where it is located and used a large drill to the extension. The absence of full visible energy source illusion. "
Tour is a contemporary country house in Montana
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Johnson and McLeod were chomping at the bit to start to realize their vision; they started to demolish the walls the day they took possession of the house. "As in all our work, we focus on increasing light and longer opening lines of sight, said McLeod. "To this end, we tore the wall between the kitchen and the main living area, creating a huge space.
One of their many DIY projects includes the island of combination kitchen and stacking wood, which divides the kitchen area from the dining room.
One of their many DIY projects includes the island of combination kitchen and stacking wood, which divides the kitchen area from the dining room.
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"Our favorite aesthetic is white with wood, both here and in the city," says McLeod. "This offer nice contrast with the bright original cedar ceiling in the main space, while gallons of white paint crisp contemporise home and help us see.
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the couple furnished and accessorized with local finds, DIY projects and found objects such as driftwood. "We like to do new things mingle with old and old things with the new mix, McLeod said.
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wood and white contrast in the new kitchen: fir plywood cabinets echo the cedar ceiling, all in white appears in the stainless steel worktops and tongue and groove paneling. The lack of wall units open space.
Check this fresh and contemporary white kitchen
Check this fresh and contemporary white kitchen
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'The local Home Hardware is our favorite place, like we usually do something. We always enjoy DIY projects and are too quick and eager to help, "said McLeod. "We built and hand painted our chunky coffee table, storage units and shelving library.
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tongue and groove paneling lend a cottage feel to the rooms. The orange shelves at the end of the bed are another DIY project.
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the two new comfortable rooms have a window through them.
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the ceiling in the lower guest room is made of whitewashed plywood and white banding.
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the couple has owned the house since 05, but they are not made to make improvements, such as those part of the fun of their lifestyle on the island. "We walk everywhere, making every meal and most of the furniture, McLeod said. "After a few weeks of this, neon lights and takeaway food in Vancouver is like a trip to Paris - we love the contrast!
Before photo
The kitchen had was its own closed-off space, and cabinets were in poor condition. McLeod and Johnson wanted to make it fun to watch in the new space of the first floor open.
Before Photo
McLeod and Johnson did add a wall on the main floor; it divides the old large room into two smaller rooms.
Before Photo
Before photo
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