Today we will introduce you to the Canadian community,which is located near the city of Trinity in the Newfoundland and Labrador area. There is a saying in Canada: "if you build it, they will come." In this case, they mean guests, and the building is a picturesque seaside house, called "Crow's Nest" due to its location. It is constantly filled with numerous relatives and friends who come to visit. This tradition was started by psychologist and business owner Brenda McIntyre, who was the first to design and build a house of about 130 square meters, enticed by the stunning view of the sea bay. Such beauty soon led to a massive influx of guests, friends and relatives wishing to spend at least a few days here. As a result, McIntyre had to add an additional 150 square meters, located a few minutes' walk down the hill from the main building and called "The Boathouse." After a while, even this was not enough, as there was a catastrophic shortage of sleeping places, so soon a new sleeping cabin called "The Neighbor" appeared with the possibility of accommodating several more people. Let's take a closer look at all three dwellings. Who lives here: Brenda McIntyre. Address: Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Size: The area of the "Crow's Nest" is 130 square meters; the "Boathouse" - 150 square meters; the "Neighbor" - 40 square meters.
"Crow's Nest"
The main technique in the construction of the mainThe dwelling was given a huge amount of glazing so that natural light would enter not only through the tall windows, but also through the glass openings built into the doors. In this way, the author of the project wanted to emphasize as much as possible the connection between the traditions of the past and the development of modern technologies. As a result, the charming house fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. Light straw tones were used as facade shades in combination with light blue frames and railings of the main staircase.
The owner gravitates towards a delicate combination of creamsand sea shades, so the house has a lot of art canvases and miniatures, cozy light covers on sofas and armchairs and curtains on the windows. Her favorite part of the house is the place from where she can admire the coastal town, the lighthouse and the ocean, and such places are all around the perimeter of the house, except, perhaps, the bathroom. So in this regard, Brenda can be considered an absolutely happy person.
One of the biggest problems inThe development of the interior design was to combine all the necessary rooms, that is, the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and study, in an area of 130 square meters. In the bedroom, it was necessary to install a combined storage system in order to leave as much space as possible for art objects, which were placed on the walls, floor and furniture. To make the wooden floor look old, the specialists used spruce beams, from which the top layer of wood was removed, then lightly sanded and covered with deep sea-colored paint. The paint from the same company as for the facade was used to paint the floor.
When the bed is lowered to the sleeping position,McIntyre goes to bed and opens his eyes in the morning to a stunning panoramic view of the ocean, experiencing the true pleasure of waking up every day.
Her home office is tucked into a small corner of the kitchen, but it still inspires Brenda's work with unique landscapes.
"Elling"
This building was erected whenMcIntyre needed more space for guests. The base for this small house was an old building, with a boat and fishing gear area on the ground floor and an attic on the second floor. The color scheme is darker, with the building's façade painted red and the trim, railings, and stairs in dark green.
In a funny irony, McIntyre sold her boat before the Boathouse was built, so the 13-foot-high structure now serves as a workshop.
Brenda found a large Louis Vuitton poster in New York City, and it now covers the part of the bed that is visible when it is folded up.
To maximize spaceThe owner of the house played with the visual perspective, which leaves the impression that you are above the water. For example, in the kitchen, each zone is raised above the floor and painted in checkerboard colors, as if several separate spaces were combined in one room, which together create the illusion of some infinity.
Kitchen cabinets are custom madeproject, and their doors are painted as if they were sprayed with the kind of paint used in auto repair shops. In this case, it's a shade called "asphalt."
It enriches the color of the kitchen, pairing beautifully with the horizontal windows framed by classic white subway tiles.
Too narrow a space became a problem whenorganization of the living room, dining room and kitchen. Therefore, along one of the walls, a long sofa was installed, which has many seats, but at the same time leaves enough free space.
The overly bright artistic elements and furniture forced Brenda to decorate the walls and ceiling in neutral, calm tones.
The house also had room for a tiny, buta very cozy dining room with a view of Trinity Bay with light, bright furniture. The floors of the entire house are made of very durable material, like for a garage, so they are reliable and do not require special care. The bathroom, for which a very narrow space was allocated, was specially decorated with materials that contrast in texture and color: red tiles and white paint. As a result, its visual area increased several times.
A mirror in the form of a porthole also brings a creative touch to the space and simultaneously serves as a storage system.
"Neighbour"
The third building was erected not far fromThe "Ellinga" was primarily intended as a sleeping area, equipped with convenient storage systems. It has its own small courtyard that opens onto the water, but there is no kitchen or bathroom.
Essentially, the Neighbor is a second bedroom for two main houses, which sometimes have so many guests that there aren't enough beds for everyone.
