Nested within lush greenery, steps from Lake Simcoe, Cole Leibel of Big East Construction Inc. and interior designer wife Kristylynn Leibel designed their Innisfil home with the highest level of perfection. Being experts in their fields, they describe the task as a blast rather than a challenge. Using the outdoors as their inspiration, they designed their 4,300-square-foot bungalow in a horseshoe-shaped layout stretched on a 5.5-acre lot. Upon entering their residence through the heavy beaten dark maple wood door, the all-stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace
is immediately the focal point. The height of it takes your eyes to the rustic ceiling finished with reclaimed grey barn boards, which Cole had to carefully dissemble from an old barn they bought. Turn to the left and you cannot miss the elegant all white kitchen by Bateman Custom Furniture & Cabinetry. The light stained wood on the sides of the island adds a French country style to the kitchen. With four backless stools tucked underneath the bar area, the spacious granite surface is great for prepping food or entertaining. Above that hangs an an-
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