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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BONNIE FOX
THE PLACE: A gorgeously restored barn at the edge of Meaford provides
the perfect home for EcoInhabit, an Earth-friendly store and home
construction business. The business thrives on a strong holistic approach to
everyday living, motivated by a desire to “rejuvenate our built environments
so they are truly restorative, purposeful and aesthetically dynamic.” Kati
Penny and Jeremy Gourlay opened EcoInhabit in 2008 and sold it to its
current owners, Tim and Jan Singbeil, last year. The Singbeils saw the
business as a natural extension of their existing fine cabinetry and home
construction business. All combined, EcoInhabit now offers a wide range of
environmentally friendly products and services.
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22 years
CUSTOM CABINETS
THE STYLE: Stylish eco-products
WHAT’S NEW: Unique bamboo serving dishes, cork kitchen
include home building supplies,
accessories, stunning spice mills and bright, durable balls and
bed, baby and bath accessories,
flying discs for dogs. These items and more can also be purchased
personal care and cleaning products,
at EcoInhabit’s new online store, www.ecoinhabit.com.
kitchenware, handcrafted furniture
SEASONAL: With the sunshine comes renovations. Floor and
and more. What ties these items
wood finishes, countertops, paint and exterior wood protectors,
together is that they’re all non-
adhesives and sealants are always available. EcoInhabit also
toxic, organic, sustainably harvested
builds custom cabinetry, doors and trim and offers full installation
and reclaimed, reused or recycled.
services. If you’re looking to build a new home, they can help
“We delve deep into each of the
with that too!
potential products before we make
FAVOURITES: EcoInhabit’s line of patio furniture is a big
any decision,” says Kara Wildeman, Store
hit. Beautiful beeswax candles, non-plastic food wraps made
Manager. “The entire product process
from hemp and cotton, bamboo utensil kits and natural rubber
is important to us. Not just what it was
mattresses are also among customer favourites. For builders,
made with, but how it was made and not
the OSMO non-toxic floor finish and gorgeous Ambrosia Maple
just where it was made, but under what
reclaimed wood flooring are at the top of the list.
conditions also.”
WHERE: 121 Old Highway 26, Meaford, 519.538.0777
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Browse our online galleries, or make an appointment to visit the
showroom and experience our beautiful craftmanship for yourself.
519-794-3132
www.durnin.ca
873 10th St., Hanover, ON
519-364-1303
207 Durham St., Walkerton, ON
519-881-2170
cuneointeriors.com
800-265-1172
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