with projects,” says John. “It was very much a team project.” In planning her new home, Wendy envisioned an open con- cept, loft-style space with lots of natural light and exposed brick. For décor, she and John wanted something completely different from their previous home. “The journey to find the right pieces to add to the décor has been fun,” says Wendy. “We even found some things during
a road trip to Pennsylvania. Our liquor cart, for instance, came from there. Our bedroom doors are from an old store in Stratford and our industrial laundry cart is from an old factory. We were able to source a lot of vintage pieces from antique stores in the area, and our friends in Hensall helped us do some picking as well.” All told, it took about a year to finish the project—at which point Wendy decided to try to purchase
(Left) West-facing windows give the kitchen a bright and airy feel while vintage-style task lighting ensures the space also functions well after dark. (Above) Massive doors from an old commercial building in Stratford separate the master bedroom from the living room.
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