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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN TRIGIANI
Driving along the stately boulevards of Lorne
Park, it’s easy to see why the village was once considered cottage country.
First established in the 1800s along the south side of Lakeshore Road, the
seasonal resort area was named after the Marquess of Lorne, Governor
General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. Accessible by rail, steamboat or
carriage, the area flooded with families eager for a summer of leisure. Back
then, lots were sold to those willing to build a “neat and respectable” home
or cottage costing not less than $400.
Today, Lorne Park still radiates with the charm of narrow, tree-lined
avenues, large lots, and is home to a wealth of beautiful properties. A
recent project by Parkyn Design proves that design can tip its hat to
the bygone era by marrying beauty and function that blends seamlessly
into the existing landscape.
Designed by custom home designer David Small of David Small
Designs, the manor-style home is tucked into a storybook setting with
a sprawling lot that backs onto a wooded ravine.
As visitors come up the drive, the natural tones in the exposed timber
trusses and matching shutters create instant impact. Curved gables and
eyebrow dormers create visual interest and contrast against the rubble
stone exterior and cedar shake roof.
Tania Parkyn, Principal of Parkyn Design, says the home conveys a
mix of eclectic style with a little contemporary flair. During the design
process, every architectural element was assessed and modified to reflect
the ultimate in what her client aspired to achieve. Tania says much of the
success in design is the ability to drill down and uncover the core details
to really understand who the client is and how they live. Continued on page 32
The wooded area and exposed
timber exterior is reminiscent of the
Adirondacks. LEFT: In the great room,
20 ft. ceilings leave enough room for a
dramatically elegant tree.
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LEFT: Cherry
furniture adds
warmth to the
formal dining room,
which sparkles
with gold accents.
BELOW LEFT:
Evergreen garlands
are an easy way
to decorate
your stairway
for holiday
entertaining.
BELOW: A covered
patio featuring a
fireplace brings the
outdoors in, and
the inside out.
Over the holidays, the large fireplace
and mantel is dedicated to the Jolly
man himself, with stockings and
garlands decoratively hung.
In this case, the client’s casual and relaxed yet elegant style
incorporates a welcoming feel that still reflects classic good taste. A key
factor in achieving the look was the choice of materials. “There is a high
contrast between organic and contemporary and this is very important,”
says Tania. “It’s that friction and tension that really creates a mood.”
Every element of the home blends seamlessly together to create a
stately and eclectic result. In the entryway, reclaimed elm floors and linentextured furniture provide a rustic contrast to the dramatic rubble stone
wall. Tucked in the corner, iron spindles and a cream-coloured runner
create a lovely stairwell.
Decorated for the holidays, the décor mixes organic elements with
a hint of glamour. Both the snowflake pillows perched on the hallway
sofa and an antique sled add a whimsical touch. Fir boughs peek through
the openings between the stairway spindles and provide an organic yet
striking element.
With over 5,500 sq. ft. of living space and the rear of the home facing
north, Tania says the balance of light that creates the mood for the home
is very important.
To the right of the entrance, cathedral ceilings soar in the dining room.
Gold and silver accents glitter atop the rich cherry dining table and
sideboard. Intricate wall mouldings and flax-coloured drapes add a layer
of warmth and texture. Crystal chandeliers and wall sconces throw a little
sparkle and create the perfect backdrop for entertaining.
A warm and eclectic passageway connects the front hall to the main
living area. In the great room, beams streak across the 20 ft. ceilings and
tuck seamlessly into the wood trims of the high transom windows to
create visual interest.
Strategically placed arched openings in the upper hallway look
down on the great room and flood the space with airiness and light. An
oversized fireplace by Parsiena Design Inc. provides a typical English
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Back inside, an oversized barn door in the great room slides away to
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