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“We viewed this as an opportunity to
create exactly what we wanted, a home
that we would love over the long term.”
Tina Barriscale, Homeowner

Tina Barriscale, a stay-athome mom, and Tod Stryker, a
physician, needed space. They
wanted a home that would accommodate
their three children and love of entertaining.
Choosing a new-build, two-storey home in a
freshly developed Saskatoon neighbourhood
allowed them to create functional family living
with flair.
“We began working with a draftsman at an
early stage so that all the interior design details
could come through without a lot of changes
during construction,” recalls designer Curtis
Elmy of Atmosphere Interior Design. The
homeowners knew what design issues needed
“special attention and detail, and what areas
needed to have the most function.”
Tina Barriscale researched design magazines
and online for ideas. She drew upon her
knowledge and collection of mid-century
furniture as inspiration for the home’s aesthetic.
Inspired by a painting, the foyer is a study of
dramatic angles. Sourced online, the foyer’s
“statement” chair was reupholstered in yellow
to complement the painting. “The credenza is a
vintage piece. I love the pattern created by the
wood veneer and the contrast of the stainless
steel,” says Tina.
The foyer’s staircase required an investment
of both patience and budget. “Local building
codes and suppliers made this design difficult.
There was a lot of cost incorporated to
make this happen. Being smart about where
to splurge allowed for huge impact,” Curtis
recalls.
Repeating patterns, materials, and colours
bring continuity to the home. The foyer’s
wood and metal theme resonate in the
adjoining hallway’s built-in cabinetry fashioned
from quarter-cut walnut with horizontally
matching grain. “We chose very durable
flooring. Brazilian walnut is very hard and hides
footprints beautifully,” Tina recalls.
The wood’s practical beauty provides
timeless elegance and endurance. Since it
changes colour when exposed to air and UV
light over time, Curtis advises researching
natural wood to see how it will age.

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