Having house envy was a good thing for Jonathan Greenland, who moved to a former coworker’s house after long admiring its custom millwork. Jonathan and his wife, Tammy, infused the traditional-style house — put on a Newfoundland oceanside bluff — with their personal relaxed cottage style. An expansive family-friendly basement having a home theatre and wine basement features plenty of room for their three sons to play.
at a Glance
Who lives here: Jonathan and Tammy Greenland and their sons: Aaron (age 12), Ashton (8) and Aidan (5)
Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada
Size: 3,700 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bedrooms and 1,500-square-foot cellar
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The great room is one of the couple’s favorite places, but its large vaulted ceilings left creating a comfy feeling challenging. The couple moved with a sea-inspired wall paint and added custom built-in shelving round the fireplace. A black TV unit was replaced by the brand new built-ins.
Tammy’s sister and brother-in-law made the rustic coffee table with wood and nails from their family’s 100-year-old barn.
Wall paint: Raindance, Benjamin Moore; shelving paint: Cottage White, Behr; sofas, seats: Just Amish
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The beach rock tile, seashell styled artwork, wainscoting and curated accessories play up the couple’s beach-cottage style. In repeating celebrity accessories throughout the 9, Tammy put.
Beach rock tile: Home Depot; seashell artwork: HomeSense; lighting: Barnlight Electric
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Tammy uses a wicker basket to corral loose objects, blankets and magazines.
Basket: Winners; couch: Just Amish
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The existing kitchen had good bones, but the Greenlands needed more counter space and functioned with Shiann Hynes of Granite Counters to renovate. They painted the existing cabinets and added a island, a farmhouse sink and a dedicated coffee station. “The largest change in renovating was the accession of the huge island. It is a homework station, dinner and prep area, and great for entertaining,” says Tammy. The doorway on the right leads to the backyard.
Wall paint: Raindance, Benjamin Moore; cupboard paint: Cottage White, Behr, island paint: Gray Wisp, Benjamin Moore; pub stools: Attica
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The new extended island provides a lot of counter space for food preparation and casual dining.
Light fixtures: Kent
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The Greenlands utilize their java station every morning and indulge in specialty coffees following dinner.
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Rather than using standard glass on this cupboard, they opted for chicken wire to play from the dish collection.
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The formal dining room has an elegant rustic style, with an antique buffet from St. John’s and fabric-covered slippered seats. The red and black dining chairs provide a stunning contrast against the white wainscoting.
Wainscoting Paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore
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Jonathan plays the family’s piano — all three sons are learning how to play, too.
Wall paint: Crown Point Sand, Benjamin Moore
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A distressed armoire near the entry holds winter coats. The wicker baskets on top store the household’s hats and gloves.
Star: Aldeberry Blum
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In 5-year-old Aidan’s room, the superstar theme continues with a red, white and blue colour palette. Clean white walls, wainscoting and a chair rail contrast with a mattress painted the same red as the dining room seats.
Center celebrity: Aldeberry Blum
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Stars are present in the charming master bedroom, too. The couple intends to handle another upstairs bedrooms alongside their renovation to-do list.
Center celebrity: Aldeberry Blum
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A 1,500-square-foot basement carries the downstairs, such as a house theater with a custom built-in encompassing a massive TV. Speakers hide behind mesh-front doors. Theater-inspired sconces line both sides of the space, and there’s a bite area with a microwave and fridge. “We really enjoy watching films as a family; this is definitely the kids’ and their friends’ favorite region of the house,” says Tammy.
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For those grown-ups, this arched wood doorway contributes to a wine cellar built from the previous homeowner.
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The curved ceiling depth is a nice touch in this compact space. Brick task light illuminates the multiple wine racks.
Jonathan, Ashton, Tammy, Aidan and Aaron enjoy a while in the great room.
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