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My Houzz: Traditional Touches With Cottage Flair in Canada
Beach cottage style and rustic accents cozy up a coastal Newfoundland home for a family of 5
Having house envy ended up being a good thing for Jonathan Greenland, who moved into a former coworker's home after long admiring its custom millwork. Jonathan and his wife, Tammy, infused the traditional-style home — set on a Newfoundland oceanside bluff — with their own relaxed cottage style. An expansive family-friendly basement with a home theater and wine cellar offers plenty of room for their three sons to play.
Houzz 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 plus 1,500-square-foot basement
Houzz 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 plus 1,500-square-foot basement
The beach rock tile, seashell framed art, wainscoting and curated accessories play up the couple's beach-cottage style. Tammy put in repeating star accessories throughout the home.
Beach rock tile: Home Depot; seashell art: HomeSense; lights: Barnlight Electric
Beach rock tile: Home Depot; seashell art: HomeSense; lights: Barnlight Electric
Tammy uses a wicker basket to corral loose objects, magazines and blankets.
Basket: Winners; couch: Simply Amish
Basket: Winners; couch: Simply Amish
The existing kitchen had great bones, but the Greenlands wanted more counter space and worked with Shiann Hynes of Kitchen Concepts to renovate. They painted the existing cabinets and added an island, a farmhouse sink and a dedicated coffee station. "The biggest change in renovating was the addition of the huge island. It is a homework station, prep and meal area, and great for entertaining," says Tammy. The door on the right leads to the backyard.
Wall paint: Raindance, Benjamin Moore; cabinet paint: Cottage White, Behr, island paint: Gray Wisp, Benjamin Moore; bar stools: Attica
Wall paint: Raindance, Benjamin Moore; cabinet paint: Cottage White, Behr, island paint: Gray Wisp, Benjamin Moore; bar stools: Attica
The new extended island offers a lot of counter space for food prep and casual dining.
Light fixtures: Kent
Light fixtures: Kent
The Greenlands use their dedicated coffee station every morning and indulge in specialty coffees after dinner.
Instead of using standard glass on this cabinet, they opted for chicken wire to play off of their dish collection.
The formal dining room has an elegant rustic style, with an antique buffet from St. John's and fabric-covered slippered chairs. The red and black dining chairs offer a dramatic contrast against the white wainscoting.
Wainscoting paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore
Wainscoting paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore
Jonathan plays the household's piano — all three sons are currently learning to play, too.
Wall paint: Crown Point Sand, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: Crown Point Sand, Benjamin Moore
A distressed armoire near the entry holds winter coats. The wicker baskets on top store the family's hats and gloves.
Star: Aldeberry Blum
Star: Aldeberry Blum
In 5-year-old Aidan's room, the star motif continues with a red, white and blue color palette. Clean white walls, wainscoting and a chair rail contrast with a bed painted the same red as the dining room chairs.
Center star: Aldeberry Blum
Center star: Aldeberry Blum
Stars are present in the charming master bedroom, too. The couple plans to tackle the other upstairs bedrooms next on their renovation to-do list.
Center star: Aldeberry Blum
Center star: Aldeberry Blum
A 1,500-square-foot basement takes up the downstairs, including a home theater with a custom built-in surrounding a large TV. Speakers hide behind mesh-front doors. Theater-inspired sconces line both sides of the room, and there's a snack area with a microwave and refrigerator. "We really enjoy watching movies as a family; this is definitely the kids' and their friends' favorite area of the house," says Tammy.
For the grown-ups, this arched wood door leads to a wine cellar built by the previous homeowner.
The curved ceiling detail is a nice touch in this compact space. Recessed task lighting illuminates the multiple wine racks.
Jonathan, Ashton, Tammy, Aidan and Aaron enjoy some family time in the great room.
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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; couches, chairs: Simply Amish