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"The cabinetry is called weathered rift on oak," explains [Mark Penner]. "It features a dark, textured finish, which is different and looks phenomenal. To offer a contrast with the dark flooring and cabinetry, [Warkentin]'s designers went with a grey quartz countertop for the island and surrounding countertops. They then put a beige carpet in the great room define the area, and provide contrast with the maple flooring, which has a distressed, weathered look for added character."
"It's all about the design," Penner says. "There is little in the way of wasted space in Warkentin-designed homes. Not only do you get an amazing master bedroom and ensuite, but the two secondary bedrooms are large, have big windows and huge closets with bifold maple doors.""This is one of the best I've seen. Although it isn't huge, the layout -- having the tub in one corner and the shower in the opposite corner -- ensures there's more than enough room to move. The designers also went with a grey porcelain surround around the tub, white thermafoil vanity with brushed nickel handles and beige Adura ceramic tile floor (a warmer material)," he says. "It's a different looks that really works."See the full content of this document
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A Pleasant Surprise
Warkentin home anything but generic
Despite the best efforts of home builders, it's all too easy for new-home designs to take on a generic look.You know: the maple cabinets, brown earth tones, maple floors, white baseboards; and...See the full content of this document
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