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Showing House Beautiful: Dreams were built of wood and stone
Sheri Fraser knew what appliances she wanted in her kitchen long before she and her husband ever started building their new Beach Drive home. She also had a pretty good idea of how her kitchen was going to look and function.
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o A white island in the dressing room offers storage, while large windows add light and fresh air. "It was a toss up between an island or built-in bench," said designer Sandy Nygaard.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The living room's soaring ceiling and barrel roof detail lets in lots of light. Floors are antiqued European walnut, oiled not varnished which makes them easy to repair if scratched.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o A double door, glass-fronted fridge with four large drawers below, at left, leads the eye into a compact pantry, with stone counter tops and small window.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The prep area has a broad, deep sink and one dishwasher, while there is a smaller sink and half-size dishwasher in the island, for glasses and small meal cleanups.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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Millwork is the feature of this house that first catches the visitors eye. Wood panelling, stairway banisters and imposing wooden columns dominate the entrance hall.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The spacious powder room in encircled by wainscoting that ties in with cabinetry either side of the large sink. The mirror wall is aglow with white and black marble mosaics.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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A small balcony stretches the length of the master bedroom. The ceiling is lit by a glowing amber fixture, which warms the soft grey linens.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The library doubles as an office for John Fraser (desk in corner not shown) and has a welcoming atmosphere thanks to dark walls and highlighted shelving.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o A black wall of built in shelves and cabinets camouflages a giant 80-inch television in the media room. This room and the library share a colour scheme and are sometimes used together as a large space for entertaining a crowd.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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The master ensuite has three large mirrors with beveled edges, that break up the long wall. His and hers sink areas are divided by a makeup table with stool.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The upper hallway, lit by three spheres, divides the front entry, left, from the living room, right, and also separates the master bedroom from the children's wing.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o Owner Sheri Fraser loves to cook Italian food on her Wolf gas range
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The dining area features water views through the trees and furniture from Restoration Hardware.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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A small balcony stretches the length of the master bedroom. The ceiling is lit by a glowing amber fixture, which warms the soft grey linens.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The library doubles as an office for John Fraser (desk in corner not shown) and has a welcoming atmosphere thanks to dark walls and highlighted shelving.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o A black wall of built in shelves and cabinets camouflages a giant 80-inch television in the media room. This room and the library share a colour scheme and are sometimes used together as a large space for entertaining a crowd.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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The master ensuite has three large mirrors with beveled edges, that break up the long wall. His and hers sink areas are divided by a makeup table with stool.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The upper hallway, lit by three spheres, divides the front entry, left, from the living room, right, and also separates the master bedroom from the children's wing.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o Owner Sheri Fraser loves to cook Italian food on her Wolf gas range
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The dining area features water views through the trees and furniture from Restoration Hardware.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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The kitchen, inspired by one the owner saw in a magazine, boasts a large island which doubles as a dining table.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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The main floor has a colonnade of pillars with an arched ceiling, trimmed out by Hobson Woodworks carpenters.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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Guests are greeted in a two-storey entry with and inlaid herringbone wood and white marble patterned floor, inspired by a Norwegian design.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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Wall details add interest to the shower-steam room.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The owners opted for a large wardrobe in an alcove, leading to the powder room, rather than a traditional closet by the front door.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o The older daughter's bedroom is accented by black and white wallpaper, sweetened by a cotton candy floss pillow.
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
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o Homeowner Sheri Fraser, left, says her designer Sandy Nygaard "just gets it."
Photograph by: Debra Brash, VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST
