PHOTO: MEL CHERRY
PHOTO: MEL CHERRY PHOTO: MEL CHERRY
PHOTO: STEVE SMITH / VISIONFIRE STUDIOS
An inviting entry into this character home, the sun-drenched sun porch opens to the family living room. With an exposed beam, peaked wood ceiling and original wood floors and radiator, it sets the tone for this home’s thoughtful renovation.
This sunken garden room offers a subtle nod to mid-century modern design; the caramel leather furniture pops against the herringbone tile floors.
“We love incorporating little pieces that tell a bigger story,” says Adam. The home’s colour palette reflects Nova Scotia’s soothing coastal landscape: greys, blues, sand and white. “We wanted a ‘laid back living by the water’ feel, without being actually on the water,” says Amanda.
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The other key design theme for their home was to keep the original “feel” of the century-old house. For example, even though they switched their mode of home heating from oil to propane, they kept the original radiators. “You only see those radiators in old homes. We actually added more of them,” says Amanda.
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They also kept all the baseboards and the hutch in their dining room is one of the home’s original kitchen cupboards. “We found it in the basement,” says Amanda. “The previous owners were storing paint cans in it. Now it has a whole new life.” The Langleys replaced most of their furniture, splurged on quality blinds, painted everything white and updated the lighting. It has a clean and uncluttered look that incorporates natural elements and textures — think rock, stone, shell, wood and plants.
