Home Grown Words by Susan Snow, Home Editor Photos: LaVie in Pictures & Susan Snow It isn’t often that you get a chance to buy back family land but this is exactly what happened for Jessie Inman. The home she purchased last summer was built on
land that originally belonged to her father. Buying the property and bringing it back into family hands was a dream come true. An added bonus is that most of her neighbours are close relatives. After the purchase I was asked, as her close friend and designer, to help come up with a plan for the empty house. Starting from scratch she had two specific requests when it came to the interior of the home. It had to be completely outfitted within a six week time frame and it had to be functional for casual living and entertaining with a modern vibe. The house itself had great bones being built in a traditional A Frame style. An immense wall of windows, soaring 30-foot ceilings clad in pine and large open plan great room. We opted to break the main living area into three sections; a sitting nook in one corner, a conversational lounge area and a dining space. Taking a cue from the style of the house it was decided to keep things pared down and incorporate a mix of Scandi-Boho in keeping with the style of the home. The white walls and pale birch floors lent themselves to showing off the architectural details and the exterior views of pastoral rolling hills and farmland that overlook the West River. The key pieces chosen for the home are all warm woods and furnishings that are neutral in colour. Opting for muted colours allowed for hits of black, white, blue and red accessories giving the home an overall feel of quiet comfort. The window treatments were kept minimal with simple pleated shades allowing the views to the outside to be front and center. The end result is a home that feels fresh and inviting. A perfect place for relaxation and enjoyment with family and friends.
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